Most couples dream of owning homes that fit all their requirements and are places where they can envision spending the rest of their lives.
The only way to get such a home is to build one yourself. Doing so allows you complete control over the design, materials and building process. However, the only problem with this plan is that the on-site costs tend to pile up rather quickly.

So, what can you do to save on-site costs while building or renovating your dream home? Keep reading to learn from the experts at Refined Building!
Have clear goals
Before you do anything else in the building process, you just need to ask yourself — what elements are essential to your home? What are the things you can do without? What kind of layout do you and your partner want for your home?
Your path will be much more straightforward once you have answered all these questions. Setting your design goals before you begin building helps you save on-site construction costs because you don’t need to tear anything down or commission expensive rebuilds.
Rely on the experts
Some people choose to build or renovate their homes themselves to save costs. However, building is a complex process requiring a lot of construction expertise. Sometimes, people who build or renovate their homes themselves end up shouldering huge extra costs because they made some building mistakes that could’ve been avoided if they had involved some experts in the process.
We at Refined Building always involve our Canberran clients in the planning process so we can bring their vision to life without any errors.
Keep it simple
Plans with lots of nooks and crannies rack up higher on-site costs. By keeping the design plan as simple as possible, you will save quite a lot on building and on-site costs.
However, suppose you want to build a complex design. In that case, you should research the rates for different Canberra builders and opt for one that allows you to get your dream design without charging excessive costs.
Use Recycled Materials
Using old bricks, wood, and panels from demolition sites or second hand building stores can significantly reduce the costs of building your dream home. Just make sure to check with the builder and see if they’re okay with it. After that, you can scoop up old materials for your kitchen, laundry or bathroom.
Have A Strict Schedule
One of the ways in which on-site costs end up increasing is when there are delays in the building process. Rented construction tools, along with builder and construction worker fees, skyrocket when you delay the timeline.
These delays occur due to situations that homeowners forget to factor in. Having an experienced residential house builder on board allows you to create a clear timeline and stick to it, thereby reducing on-site costs.
Reduce Waste
Building costs add up when there’s lots of on-site waste. Most Canberrans understand the impact that waste has on the environment, which is why most of them want to work with Canberra builders who understand the importance of reducing construction waste.
Ready To Take The Leap?
Building or renovating a house can be a stressful business. Rising prices of building materials, along with unexpected on-site costs, can be problematic for people working on limited budgets.
The best way to avoid such a situation is to engage experienced home builders in Canberra who understand the importance of strict budgets and sensible design solutions to expensive problems.
So, are you planning to build your dream home in Canberra this year? Contact us today for a quote!
