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Comparing builder quotes
We do not publish price ranges, because we do not have quote data to back them. Instead, here is how to get a fair, comparable price.
What moves the price
- Scope and finish level: fixtures, tiles, joinery and appliances are often the biggest swing.
- Site access, slope and soil: a steep or tight section costs more to build on.
- Design and consent: engineering, council fees and resource consent for character areas or overlays.
- Existing condition: rot, asbestos, old wiring or plumbing found once walls are open.
- Timing and the builder's workload.
How to get a fair price
- Get at least three itemised written quotes for the same scope.
- Ask what is excluded: consent fees, site works, appliances, waste removal, painting.
- Ask how variations and provisional sums are priced before you sign.
- Be careful with a quote far below the rest. Ask what is missing.
- For residential work of $30,000 or more including GST, ask for the disclosure statement and checklist the builder must give you.