Take a close look at the inclusion list of a Kit Home. It is always comprehensive and if you wish, the entire house and fittings can be supplied to completely build your own home kit and more importantly, to be your own contractor. These lists take the stress and guesswork out of selecting the correct components for building your own house. Note that there are always standard ‘exclusions’.
This is a basic inclusion list and of course local brands and standards will be substituted.
° Multiple sets of council plans & specifications
° A set of construction plans & specifications, including an accessories schedule
° Engineers certification covering all structure aspects of the building including:
° Detailed set-out drawings showing all hold down requirements.
One of the best ways to blow out a house budget is on PC (prime cost) items. Specify and buy from the kit home supplier “up front” and your budget is secure. Remember: each time you upgrade a PC item from standard, you are extending your inclusion budget.
Common Exclusions
° Soil tests
° Concrete slab & materials
° Wet area floor sealants
° Floorcoverings such as carpets
° Plumbing, drainage or electrical supplies
° Shower screens and mirrors
° Any form of site labour
° Delivery costs (one semi-trailer load, plus a flatbed truck)
Building your own home gets easier when you have nailed the inclusions and exclusions.
This was, in my opinion, the most difficult part, but I needn’t have worried. Kit home suppliers have secure supply lines and guarantee all components. But to be your own contractor, you must take your time and get this right.
Delivery
Its a snap. Just make sure you have good dry access, some wood to keep the materials off the ground and a few good tarps to keep it dry. The driver will unload it all with his crane wherever you want it. Have the manifest handy to check off the components as they hit the ground.
The inclusion components come in 2-3 deliveries, when you need them to build your own home kit.
Delivery 1 (to lockup) has the floor system, frames, trusses, battens, bracings, insulation, roofing, fascias, guttering, barges, cladding, windows and external doors.
Delivery 2 has all linings, interior doors and internal fittings.
Delivery 3 (only if required) has specified components such as kitchen flat-packs, stove, bathroom components etc.
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Kit home delivery costs
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How much does it cost to get the kit home components delivered? I live about 100km from the supplier.
Ed. Should be about $1500 to $2000 AUD.
Iron or tiled roof?
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When I was choosing a kit my wife wanted tiles, like the neighbours. Her friend all had tiles and she said they 'swore' by them. I asked her if they had ...
