Our process

Initial consultation

With our bespoke services, you can expect nothing less than an exceptional and personalised experience.
Our process begins with in-depth consultations to understand your vision, lifestyle, and specific requirements.
We work closely with you to incorporate your ideas, preferences, and even sentimental elements into the design,
ensuring that your renovated space truly reflects your individuality.

• Contact us: Call directly, email us or make an inquiry through our website to arrange an initial consultation.
• Meet us: Meet us and share your ideas with us. We will happily guide you with different options and discuss indicative costs.
• Start dreaming: Collect your ideas, pictures and other examples of how you see your future dream home.
  Also try to gather any site-specific plans, such as surveys and site plans, that can help us.

Site investigation

We’ll inspect your site to get a feel for the orientation, topography and surrounding properties to ensure the ultimate design considers all external factors. This will assist in designing a home that uses less energy, remains private and costs less to build, ultimately saving you money.

• Soil test: A geotechnical engineer will be engaged to test the soil on your lot in order to determine the type of slab needed for your home.
• Detailed site survey: A surveyor will be engaged to survey your lot, including marking your boundaries, mapping your topography, and identifying the services on your lot. This survey data is then utilised in the computer-aided design of your home.

Concept design & price estimate

Our team of highly skilled architects and designers are renowned for their creativity and attention to detail. They possess a deep understanding of various design styles, from classic and traditional to contemporary and minimalist. With this expertise, we can curate a design that seamlessly blends your unique taste with timeless aesthetics, resulting in a space that stands out as a work of art.

• Initial concept: Using your brief and ideas, we will prepare initial floor plans and elevations of your design.
• Design development: Prior to proceeding to detailed building drawings, we allow you to modify your designs should you wish.
• Virtual walk-through: We model everything in 3D using Computer Aided Design (CAD) to provide you with an interactive computer model where you can walk through and around your new home.
• Initial pricing: Your completed Concept Design is run through an estimation process to give you a price range we believe construction costs will be. This process allows you to make changes before Final Drawings & Engineering so we can build to your budget.

Local authority approvals

In some unique circumstances, such as a renovation to a heritage-listed home, a town planning application may be required. In this circumstance, we will manage this process in conjunction with our planning consultant partners. If required, consultant and council planning application fees may apply.

Final drawings & contracts

Final drawings and a well-drafted contract play crucial roles in ensuring a successful and smooth construction process. The final drawings provide a detailed plan for execution, while the contract outlines the terms that govern the working relationship and project expectations between our clients and builders.

• Contract drawings: With the initial concept finalised, we will convert these into final construction drawings, which will form part of the final building contract.
• Engineering: Slab and frame completion.
• Building contract: With the building designs and specifications finalised, a Master Builders contract is prepared for execution.
• Colours and selections: Loren, our interior designer, will guide you through selecting your internal and external colours and materials, floor coverings, joinery materials, tapware, etc.
• Building & plumbing approval: Upon entering into the building contract, we’ll engage a building certifier to certify the home and to obtain the necessary building approval to commence construction.
• Specification: Based on your selections, we’ll prepare a building specification identifying all your selections, which will form part of the contract.
• Your investment: A 5% deposit invoice is issued after contract signing. Any monies previously paid from preliminary agreements are refunded once the deposit is received.

Construction

The importance of quality construction and frequent updates for building a home cannot be overstated. These factors not only ensure a structurally sound and comfortable living space but also create a positive experience for the homeowner. Building a home is a collaborative journey, and the commitment to quality and communication is what makes that journey successful, rewarding, and satisfying for all parties involved.

• Commence construction: Upon receipt of the building approval from the certifier, we’ll immediately commence construction of your home!
• Construction updates: Using our sophisticated software and applications, you’ll receive regular updates in relation to the construction progress of your home.

Handover

Before handover, we complete a final inspection together to ensure every detail meets your expectations. After move-in, we remain on hand for any questions and offer a 6-month maintenance check and industry-backed warranty for peace of mind.

• Six-month maintenance: Should anything arise, we will arrange for it to be fixed.
• Warranty: Your new home will be covered under an industry-wide warranty.