September 2024
When comparing a G.J. Gardner home with a kitset offer, you will nearly always find that we offer superior value when all factors are taken into consideration. If you are thinking about buying a kitset home because it appears to be cheaper, you should first take into consideration the following issues before making any firm decisions.
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1. Liability: Buy a kitset home and you are responsible to ensure the home meets council and building code requirements and that it will continue to perform according to the building code requirements for up to 10 years, even when the home is sold to another owner. You are responsible for all aspects of the site including health and safety of all staff and contractors. You are also liable for any damage caused to neighbouring properties.
2. Risk: With a kitset home, you have to manage the entire project including the contracting out of sub trades including building, plumbing, electrical work, bricklaying, plastering etc. You are responsible for contractors performance and ensuring the quality of their workmanship meets building code standards.
3. Budget: The price of a kitset home may not include earthworks, building consents, connection to services such as sewers, drainage etc and many other component parts of the building. Make sure you check to be certain of what is included. Quotes for kitset homes may also include Provisional Sum amounts (PS sums) for some aspects of the building. Make sure you check that these are realistic.
NOTE: When you undertake a Labour Only contract, some of the issues noted above around Liability and Risk will also apply.
If you're looking at getting a kitset or transportable home make sure you talk to your local GJ's about a quote by filling out the form below