If you are more "hands on" do more of your own DD first rather than putting the DD in someone else's hands. Knowledge is key when talking with the sub contractors and QSs.
First approach local council with your plans. They can check against original building plans and may say it can't be done or has to be done another way. Have your draftsman revise plans if necessary and repeat visit to council.
Try posting your job on "builders crack".
Most likely you will pay 2 or 3 independent builders a consultation fee. Electrician's, painters, carpet layers etc can estimate just from the plans. This will allow you to get to know the sub contractors and get price estimates, no obligations.
At this point you will be more knowledgeable and will sound out a couple of QSs and assess whether they will add value. They may have their own sub contractor mates to call upon and you can compare with your own notes.
Be warned Jobs like this can blow out with council compliances, QS fees, but if you keep a hands on approach from the very beginning you can save a bundle.
First approach local council with your plans. They can check against original building plans and may say it can't be done or has to be done another way. Have your draftsman revise plans if necessary and repeat visit to council.
Try posting your job on "builders crack".
Most likely you will pay 2 or 3 independent builders a consultation fee. Electrician's, painters, carpet layers etc can estimate just from the plans. This will allow you to get to know the sub contractors and get price estimates, no obligations.
At this point you will be more knowledgeable and will sound out a couple of QSs and assess whether they will add value. They may have their own sub contractor mates to call upon and you can compare with your own notes.
Be warned Jobs like this can blow out with council compliances, QS fees, but if you keep a hands on approach from the very beginning you can save a bundle.
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