If you’ve ever asked a builder, “When can you start?” and hoped the answer would be tomorrow… this episode is your reality check (in the best way). Andy from Perway Construction Services, Hugh from New Realm Homes, and Paul from Independent Building Solutions break down why quality builders don’t rush to site, and why the pre-start phase is what protects your budget, timeline, and sanity.
Key Timestamps
02:40 Why you can’t “start tomorrow”: the real pre-start process
05:59 Kitchen reno example: 8–12 week joinery lead times
07:27 “Holding a slot” myth: why your start date disappears
08:54 Andy’s best question: “What’s Plan B?”
13:27 Starting without selections locked = variations + risk
17:09 Paul joins: worst client story + $100k extras
26:37 Are wait times the new normal? (trade shortages + capacity)
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Looking for a builder?
Perway Construction Services in Western Australia – https://www.perway.com.au
DJH Builders in Tasmania – https://djhbuilders.com.au
New Realm Homes in Victoria – https://newrealmhomes.com.au
Independent Building Solutions in Canberra – www.ibscanberra.com.au
Matt Auld Builder in Victoria – https://mabuilder.com.au
Wayne Prestone in Victoria – https://prestonbuilders.com.au
