In this episode of the Build Hatch Podcast, we had the opportunity to hear from Sam Horn from Sam Horn Building.

In this episode we talk about:

• As a kid Sam grew up between two families including living on a farm.
• Sam always wanted to become a builder and started his apprenticeship with a large firm with lots of variety.
• Early on Sam started his own business ‘Sam Horn Building’ conducting general carpentry jobs.
• Sam’s learning’s from starting his own business and underestimating costs.
• Sam’s ownership structure and the value of his team.
• Estimating and tracking costs using building software.
• Sam’s journey to building one-off architectural designs.
• Interacting with other trades and finding good, value-aligned contractors.
• Sam’s recent project was a Hampton Style house at ‘The Vintage’ Golf Course development, in the Hunter Valley.
• Using Social Media to connect with, and inspire clients.
• Engaging Kirby Licence from ‘Brik Design Studio’ as an architect for this project.
• The construction and approval requirements needed for building in a Golf Course course-type development where development controls are much more stringent for a reason.
• Sam’s favourite part of this build was the kitchen which was built by ‘Valley Kitchens’.
• Sam’s advice for young builders coming into the industry.
• Working with clients to see them achieve their dreams is Sam’s favourite part of building a home.
• The future for Sam Horn Building, including pre-designed homes.

Sit back and enjoy this helpful interview with Sam Horn.

Links:

Sam Horn Building

Sam’s Instagram

Kirby from ‘Brik Design Studio’