FAQ’S
How many years have you been building and renovating?
We have been a registered building company for the last 6 years, but George (CEO) has close to 15 years of building experience, starting from a carpentry apprentice, through to managing and supervising multi-million dollar builds for high-end custom home builders prior to becoming registered.
What is the most cost effective way to build a custom home?
The most cost effective way to build a home is to have us design your home to suit your budget, site and requirements. We will treat your design individually and provide the most practical, aesthetically appealing home tailored to your needs and funds.
Would you classify your custom build projects as more affordable or luxury?
Our custom builds can be designed to suit either. We can design and build a low cost budget friendly home for those looking to get into the housing market, or a glamourous high end dream home for those with a larger budget. We can also design the dwelling to a certain style, whether it be a modern architectural finish, Hampton style, Scandinavian, Contemporary, Coastal, etc.
How much does a custom build usually cost?
Each custom build needs to be priced individually, as there are too many variables in the build that alter the price.
Do you work with us from start to finish?
We can help from the initial site consultation through to handing you the keys to your new home, including every step in between. With your consent, we can also obtain the building permit through a nominated building Surveyor.
Do you work with a qualified draftsman?
We only work with a couple of hand selected licensed, qualified Engineers and Draftsman to make sure you’re house is designed practical, functional and on budget, while still maintaining a high level of aesthetics.
How long will it take for my drawing package to be ready?
Each package can vary in time, depending on the size, complexity and requirements from local council . On average, you can expect a drawing package to be completed within 1 month. This includes;
-working drawings (construction issue)
-Structural drawings (construction issue)
-Structural engineers calculations and certification
-Soil report by Geotechnical Engineer (includes site probing)
-Drainage plan (if required)
-Flood level (if required)
-NatHERS energy report
-Bushfire Attack Level report (if required), etc.
What certifications/qualifications do you have?
Certificate 3 in Building and Construction – carpentry apprenticeship
Certificate 4 in Building and Construction
Builders license (personal) – DB-U 61460
Builders license (company) – CDB-U 66221
Are all your staff qualified?
We have a lot of knowledge and experience in all aspects of construction with close to 15 years’ experience in residential building providing you with the best possible development design so that you can maximise your profits.
Do you have lots of experience with subdivision?
We have a lot of knowledge and experience in all aspects of construction with close to 15 years’ experience in residential building providing you with the best possible development design so that you can maximise your profits.
How much does it cost to subdivide?
There are many variables that can affect the price of subdivisions, such as local council application, surveyor costs, civil works, the number of parcels created by the plan and the number of owners corporation rules lodged with the plan. You could be looking anywhere from $20k – 100k.
Do you offer any services after the subdivision has been completed?
We can help with all your building requirements to transform the subdivided block into a developed site with numerous dwellings, so all you need to do is work out what you would like to do with the houses once built.
What can you do with a sloping block?
There are many options to what can be achieved on a sloping block. The dwelling can be designed with split levels to cater to the slope, or perhaps storage and carparking beneath the dwelling is better suited to your living. Each dwelling is meticulously designed to give you the best possible layout that your budget can afford.
Do you recommend building on stilts?
There is nothing wrong with building on stilts. They can allow for a lot of storage space beneath the dwelling if spaced accordingly. They do require bracing that can restrict access and storage into the underside of the dwelling, although during the preliminary design phase we will be able to determine whether stilts is best for your design. Every site faces different challenges and every client has different needs, so we treat every design individually to see what is going to be the most practical method that will suit the clients needs.
Is it more expensive to build on a sloping block?
The soil classification will influence the costs more than if the block is sloping compared to being flat. Slopping blocks face their own challenges, just like every other building site. A well designed dwelling that suits the block can save you 10’s of thousands of dollars, whether on a sloping block or flat parcel of land. This is the benefit of having a custom home designed and built rather than a kit home/volume built home.
How much longer would a sloping block build take, in comparison to a normal house build?
There are many variables that can affect the costs of the build, such as; site access, complexity of the build, depth and type of foundations, civil works, arborists, size of the build, steepness of the block, etc.
Do you offer landscaping as part of your sloping block build service?
We can help with all of your building needs, whether it be designing, admin tasks, building or landscaping.
Approximately how much does a knockdown, rebuild cost?
This depends on the type of house, such as tiled or metal roof, brick veneer or weatherboard, concrete slab or sub-floor, asbestos/hazardous materials, site access, what services are connected, etc. Each site is quoted accordingly, but you can expect to spend anywhere from $10k to $50k to have the house demolished.
What issues can you run into with knockdown rebuilds?
Every build faces its own potential challenges and issues. Before the house is demolished, all services are disconnected, and hazardous materials disposed of accordingly. By the time the house is ready to be demolished, it is quite safe to have some heavy machinery to meticulously pull the dwelling apart and group common materials together to minimise what goes to land fill. All safety measures are put in place so there are no incidents on site to complete a safe, effective and efficient demolition.
Would you recommend a knock down rebuild, over renovating?
The dwelling needs to be treated individually. For some homes it is more practical and beneficial on costs to knock down and rebuild, where other dwellings with different circumstance may be better off renovating or extending.
Can you make money off a knock down rebuild?
You can definitely make money off a knock down rebuild, but you also may not. This is where it is important to not over capitalise and to build smart. It also comes down to many factors, such as; is the existing dwelling paid off or on a mortgage, what is the land worth, can you fit more than one dwelling on the site, what is the budget of the build, prices of local homes for sale in the area, etc.