Who Can Assemble My iBuild Kit Home?
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Charles Christodoulou: In my humble opinion, I think it’s best to find a good carpenter — not necessarily a builder. A good carpenter is the one who will be coming and going most often during the construction process. That carpenter will also know all the other tradespeople you’ll need because they often meet on-site and exchange contact details. I know this because my son is an electrician, and at any time, if I ask him for a painter, tiler, or plumber, he’s got all their numbers on his phone. I imagine a good carpenter would have the same, if not better, contacts. That way, you don’t have to use a registered builder. Once you get an owner-builder permit, you effectively have the same rights as a registered builder — for that one project. We’ve found that, I’d say, nine out of ten of our customers actually do their kit homes as owner-builders. Very rarely are our projects done by registered builders — most are done by owner-builders. That’s really the whole idea behind exploring iBuild or the kit home option: to save money.
Looking for the right builder for your kit home? Here’s what works best.
If you’re planning to assemble your iBuild kit home, you don’t necessarily need a large construction company. In most cases, a skilled local carpenter is ideal. They can erect the frame and lock-up components, and often help coordinate other trades such as electricians, plumbers, and plasterers.
If you’re taking the owner builder path, once your permit is approved, you’ll have the legal authority to manage the build yourself—just like a registered builder. This allows you to engage trades directly and keep costs down.
Learn more about what you can do as an owner builder: Kit Homes Bridgewater: What Can I Do as an Owner Builder?