What is the Buildi Star Rating System?

At Buildi we want to offer you the best of the best in builders for the job!

Think of Buildi as a matchmaking service but who make sure that the match is meant to be between you and the builder.

We issue a star rating to builders based on a unique and balanced rating system covering a variety of different areas.

Only once builders are tested against our strict set of rules are they are issued with the rating and then proposed to you as a potential option.

The Criteria

Here’s how we evaluate builders to assign them a Buildi Star Rating:

Compliance

– The Basics

Valid QBCC license.
Customer reviews.
QBCC Warranty Insurance.
QBCC MR Category.

Build Quality

– Their Craftsmanship

Walkthrough inspections.
Willingness to allow independent builder inspections.
Number of rectification cases.
Who are their suppliers?

Efficiency

– Are They Up to the Task?

Build speed (measured in weeks).
Team size vs. number of houses built.
Availability of an in-house draftsperson.
Number of supervisors per project.

Communication

– Will They Keep You in the Loop?

Do they have a hands-on Director?
Direct contact person for clients.
Progress reporting systems.
Responsiveness to calls and emails.

Price

– Value for Money

Cost per square meter for their homes.
Willingness to negotiate quotes.
Charges for design changes.
Turnkey contract options.

Risk

– We Do the Due Diligence

Years in operation.
MR Category.
Complaints and feedback history.
Industry trends.

Our comprehensive criteria analyses and our steadfast advocacy provide immeasurable confidence and peace of mind during what can otherwise be a very stressful time.

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