Customized Home Building in Sydney

Posted by lilyaddison45 on January 15th, 2015

Drawing the plans yourself is not recommended unless you know what you are doing and know all the requirements for house plans. Plans must include a site plan, floor plans, sections and elevations, construction and any other details necessary. If the plans are poor or incorrect, it is likely that you will be dissatisfied with the completed dwelling.

A competent architect should be able to design a house that can be built within your budget. They are trained in design and must be registered. Architects can be found by contacting the Royal Australian Institute of Architects (RAIA).

You can employ an architect to develop the concept or design, and prepare the working drawings and all the documentation. To get to this stage will normally cost around 6% to 8% of the value of the house. An architect can also be employed to organise quotations and supervise the entire project. The cost for this complete service is likely to be about 10% to 12% of the value of the house.

Draftspersons do much the same as architects but are not trained in design nor do they need to be registered. A draftsperson is the person to see when you know exactly what you want but need someone to draw it up. Many draftspersons have good design skills as well. Many builders offer a planning service, where they design the house prepare the plans and build. If you choose this option, make sure you get competitive quotes from other builders. If you choose one builder but use the plans of another, you will need permission in writing from the designer/builder, as a royalty may be payable.

The final plans are likely to represent a compromise between your budget, your needs, and your wants. Important design features you should consider include:

• The number of rooms required

• According to the area of the land what style can get fit.

• How it can be designed to get maximum sunlight

• The roof style

• The types of windows and doors

• Access to the house and

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Lily Addison, interior decorator by profession and also working with Building a home in sydney. They provide painting services in Sydney & Melbourne and specialized in a wide range of painting services for commercial and residential needs. To know more about commercial painters Sydney visit: http://www.buildingahomeinsydney.com.au

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