Has anyone built with The House Company recently

Hi Martin – I’ve not built with them yet but am in the process of doing so now – just started. So far, what I can see is okay and better than any of the other builders I’ve dealt with in lots of ways. Their people are always very friendly, competent and unlike some quick turnaround with plan changes and alterations at concept stage along with costings. They seem fair – and both my bank and the lawyer were impressed with their final contract and its inclusions and layout. Regards Marilyn I

Thanks Marilyn. Are you doing a design build with them? If so they have indicated to me they use the standard master build contract, is this what you have been work on with them? Interested to hear how you get on once your plans are agree and priced. We have just started on concept plans with them and they are being very responsive and open.

Hi Martin Yes I’m doing a design build – I’m not familiar with the whole building process but they’ve been excellent so far. They helped work the plans both to allow me to obtain what I could out of my “dreams” for the limited budget I had. I have changed a few things since then as Variations but I’m more than happy with their pricing so far. Plans are almost out of council stage now and I’m working with their QS Supervisor who I can highly recommend and their Designer who is excellent also. Hopefully you are on your way now and are happy also.

Hi Marilyn, How are things going with the the build? We have just signed with The House Company and are working through getting the engineering drawings done and hope to start breaking ground in October.

Just seen this – mustn’t have had it ticked to email on update. Its November now and my house is whilst not finished, well on the way. I can say I’m very happy with both the build quality, their suppliers (so electrical, plumbing, gas etc.,) though I used my own kitchen people – interior painting being done and all top quality so far. Project Manager is excellent too along with their QS people. I just want it to move faster but I guess thats normal – probably they’re working on yours too right now…..