F.A.Q

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q. Do you comply with current building regulations?– A. Yes, we have engineers and building certifiers that check the building at different stages throughout construction.

• Q. Can you build from my plan? – A. Yes we can.

• Q. Can you help me with the design of my new home or renovation? – A. Yes we have an excellent architect and draftsman we regularly work with and Terry can be involved with you throughout the process if need be.

• Q. Do I have to organise my own engineer and council approval? – A. No, we can do all this for you.

• Q. How long will my home take to build? – A. It depends on the site and the complexity of your home. We tailor a schedule for each individual project prior to construction.

• Q. How is my home priced? – A. Our estimator prices each job individually as a one off project and our specification lists all of our/your inclusions.

• Q. How do we know whats included in the price? – A. On presentation of our quote we will give you an easy to understand 41 page specification with every item listed that we have allowed for.

• Q. Will you accept changes to the plan through the building process? – A. Yes we do. We will look at your request and with the associated costs attached, once you have signed the variation we will act on the change.

• Q. Can I do some of the work? – A. Yes this can be arranged. We will look at exactly what you would like to do yourself and assess each situation individually.

• Q. What are the stages of building a home? – A. As a general rule there are six stages in the construction process – deposit, base, frame, enclosed, fixing and practical completion.

• Q. Do you have standard inclusions? – Yes we do. A. If a client is unsure we will include these in the cost, however these can be changed throughout the building process if need be.

• Q. Do you build on sloping sites? – A. Yes we do.

• Q. Can you build a pole home? – A. Yes we can.

• Q. Can you build on narrow inner city blocks? – A. Yes we can. We can also arrange for town planning if required.

• Q. Do I need to sign a contract? – A. Yes you do. We currently use a HIA contract. This will need to be signed by both the client and the builder.