In this episode of The Good Builder Podcast, Az sits down with Kaih from Orenshaw Designer Homes, a builder who doesn’t shy away from the hard jobs, including award-winning homes on sloping sites.

Kaih shares his journey from apprentice to running his own custom building company, why the details make all the difference, and how educating clients upfront is critical for a successful project. He opens up about business lessons around overheads and margins, what’s changed in the trade base, and why charging properly for quotes is a game-changer for custom builders.

Most importantly, Kaih explains what “doing it right” really means in building — from rock-solid craftsmanship to caring about the end product and leading a team that shares that pride.

If you want an honest, no-fuss conversation about what it takes to be a good builder in today’s market, this one is packed with lessons and straight talk from someone living it every day.