Can I Manage a Kit Home Build If I’m Not a Tradesperson?
Transcript
Charles Christodoulou: You see, when we talk about owning a building, sometimes people think, “Ah yeah, but I can’t do anything.” But you don’t have to do anything. You just need some basic management skills. If you find a good carpenter, for example, he’ll usually know other tradespeople. So all you need to do is set up a simple Excel spreadsheet — and we can help you with that. Fill it in with the different construction stages, then enter the names of each tradesperson, along with their mobile numbers, email addresses, the task they’re responsible for, and the order in which their work is required. This way, you’ll know exactly when to contact each tradesperson. I’ve personally used that system, and it works. It’s not hard.
Yes — you can still take charge of your build, even without hands-on trade experience.
Many iBuild customers choose to become owner builders, acting as project managers rather than physically building the home themselves. You don’t need to be a carpenter or plumber to lead the process — you just need to coordinate the right people.
Tools like a simple spreadsheet or build tracker can help you stay on top of progress, timelines, and who’s doing what. As long as you hold a valid owner builder permit, you’ll have the authority to engage trades directly and manage the project legally.