Building Process

Building Process

PRE-SITE

Step 1
New Home design selection/ Concept design preparation
We will work with you to design floor plan, and façade of your needs and desire. Initial deposit of $3,000 is required at this stage.

Step 2
Colour Selection
You and our colour consultant will choose the styling of your home, both inside and out.

Step 3
Preliminary documentation and Concept design
You’ll meet with one of our representatives to review and sign off on preliminary plans and tender document. $2,000 payment is due at this stage.

Step 4
Contract Presentation
At this stage we will arrange an appointment with you to sign your building contract. 5% of the contract value is due less the $5000 (in deposits) that you have already paid.

Step 5
Permits/Estimation
Once we get formal approval from you, our team will be busy finalising the building permits and ordering the materials for your new home.

CONSTRUCTION

Step 6
Site Start
We will contact you to let you know when site work starts. Once the construction commences, you will be provided with regular updates on how your home is progressing.

Step 7
Base Stage
Your block of land will be prepared and ready to build on, with temporary fencing installed,
Site excavation and underground connections laid. Base stage is complete once the concrete is poured. A qualified building surveyor will undertake an inspection of your slab upon the completion.

Step 8
Frame Stage
This is when your home really starts to come to life. All walls are marked out in accordance with your final drawings, and construction
of walls, door frames and roof trusses begin. Frame stage is complete once the frame has been constructed. A qualified building surveyor will undertake an inspection of your frame upon completion.

Step 9
Lock-up Stage
This is a significant milestone in the construction
of your new home. Effectively we can
’Lock up’ your home. Brickwork, roofing, and windows are put in place. Temporary external doors may be hung and fixed into position in order to ensure the security of your home.

Third progress payment is due – 35% of contract value.

Step 10
Fixing Stage
You will see your colour selections come to life. All internal cladding, architraves, skirting, doors, cabinets and cupboards are fitted and fixed in position and painting will commence.

Step 11
Completion
You are at the final stage in the completion of your new home. During this stage, you will see the painting and tiling completed. The electrical and plumbing done, stone bench tops (where applicable), door furniture, shower screens and mirrors are installed. Any external render (where applicable) will also be completed.

A building surveyor will complete the final inspection and issue a certificate of occupancy, which is then forwarded to you.
A handover date will also be confirmed with you at this appointment.

Step 12
Handover/Settlement
Congratulations! Your new home has been completed and is ready for you to move in.
On the day of settlement, you will meet your building supervisor who will conduct an on-site handover.
You will take ownership of the keys to your new home.
You will receive a hand-over pack with VBA, termite treatment certificate and warranties for your appliances and home care documents.

WARRANTY

Step 13
Warranty Inspection
We will carry out Warranty Inspection 3 months after keys handover (settlement). We will make an appointment to visit your home to undertake an inspection and address any concerns you may have.

Should there be anything that needs touching up or repairing this is when we organise those works for you.

Building Payment Process
All payments are nominated in the HIA Building Contract and are as follows: –

  • Initial deposit of $3,000 at design stage This deposit is non refundable
  • $2,000 due at tender stage to secure the agreed price
  • 5% of contract value due at Contract stage (minus $5000 which was paid before)
  • 10% contract value due at Base stage
  • 15% of contract value due at Frame stage
  • 35% of contract value due at Lock-up stage
  • 25% of contract value due at Fixing stage
  • Final progress payment is due at Settlement (10% of contract value, plus any unpaid variations)