Two building quotes. Are they really pricing the same house?
Updated: 7 days ago
If two quotes for your home come back a long way apart, we'd want to know why. Price matters, of course. But you need to know what each builder has allowed for before you can make a fair comparison.
We'd rather spend time going through the detail with you now than have you find out during the build that something you expected wasn't included.
Are we all working from the same drawings?
Check the dates and revisions on the plans, engineering and finishes schedule. If you've changed the design, make sure both builders have priced those changes.
Something as simple as an updated window selection or extra joinery can affect the price. It needs to be clear which version everyone is working from.
What's included in each price?
Go through the inclusions, exclusions and allowances together. Look at site works, retaining, drainage, joinery, appliances and external works. One builder may have included something the other has left for you to organise.
If there's an allowance for an item, ask what it covers and whether it suits what you want. A figure on a page doesn't tell you much until you understand how it was worked out.
Ask us about the differences
There may be things we still need to confirm, such as ground conditions, consultant details or your final selections. We'll explain what's been allowed for and what still needs checking.
Get any changes or clarifications in writing so the quote and supporting documents line up. You should be able to follow what's changed without piecing together a string of conversations.
If you're looking through a Merbain proposal and something doesn't make sense, please ask. We're happy to go through it with you. We want you to understand what you're agreeing to.
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