Currently servicing:

  • Brisbane & surrounds
  • Ipswich
  • Sunshine Coast
  • Gold Coast

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Faq's

Why use a project manager?

The construction process is very complex with many different trades all trying to work together to get a positive outcome. With our project manager involved in you project you can keep better control of the build and ensure you are getting quality work for the right price?

Does your fee just bring me up to the same cost as using a builder?

In most cases we can save the value of our fees for you in cost savings as compared to a standard builder. This means you are essentially getting our fees for free, but you control the build and don’t get hit with large variation fees when you want to make changes as you go. We suggest to our clients to get three quotes from local builders and we will use the middle quote and show you what you are saving just on the contract costs.

How do your fees work?

We can work a number of ways to fit in with what level of involvement you need from us.

  • Hourly Rate.
  • Fixed Fee for full project Management.
  • Fixed fee plus percentage of savings (when you have builders quotes).

How do payments to tradesmen work?

We are just a consultant so we assist you in setting up subcontract agreements between you and the sub-contractor. You are responsible for paying trades directly this way you know and see exactly what is being paid for

Do I need an owner Builders licence?

Yes you will need to do the Owner Builders course with an education provider. You are then the builder on the site and we advise you on the build.

Can you suggest any trades people to me?

We have a list of quality reliable trades that we can suggest to you. When you mentioned our name you know that they will put you as a priority and also give you a competitive price.

Can you get us better prices on the supply of materials?

Owner Builder Assist has multiple cash accounts with different suppliers that will give you trade rates for the materials. No more paying retail for building materials.

Can you refer me to a mortgage broker to assist in getting an owner builder loan?

Yes we have a mortgage broker that specialises in obtaining owner builder finance and has lenders ready to get you underway.