Yet many of us believe we can take on one of the biggest projects and investments of our lives by stepping into the role of a licensed builder. Even when everything goes right, it's often a false economy. Do you know exactly what you're looking at on site, what each trade should be doing, how long it should take, what it should cost, what comes next, and which problems need heading off before they happen? When you're the builder, everything that goes wrong is your responsibility.

You won't have access to trade pricing, and you're more likely to pay for mistakes and the dreaded "extras" and variations. Supervision has to happen during business hours, so your own work suffers, and the paperwork and administration end up squeezed into nights and weekends. If you sell, you may also carry warranty responsibility for up to seven years. Add up the true value of your time and the cost to your work and lifestyle, and doing it yourself often costs more than engaging professionals.

That's where DBM Building comes in. As an established Mandurah builder of custom homes, renovations and additions, we know how to take a project from design through to completion efficiently and effectively, with your best interests in mind at every stage. Our local knowledge of Peel councils, trades and suppliers keeps your project moving.