Build guide
Whether you come to us with just an idea and we engage our draftsman to develop plans for your project or you have your own existing plans we will achieve your perfect home.
STEP 1
Initial Meeting
Contact us to arrange an initial consultation. We will discuss what you would like to achieve both aesthetically and practically and go over our process in detail.
STEP 2
Site inspection
A free, no obligation site inspection will allow us to analyse your site and determine any limitations with the site. We can provide you with guidance as to what you can achieve on your site within your budget and your desired time frame.
The following guide assists both you as the client and us as the builder.
STEP 3
Initial Design
At this stage a preliminary agreement is prepared, and for a set fee we will engage our preferred draftsman, discuss with them your aesthetic and practical requirements with your budget in mind.
A site survey will be completed and from this point you will sit down with our draftsman to create a concept design that meets your requirements. Once a concept design including site plan, floor plan and elevations are complete we will provide you with an estimated build cost. At this stage if you don’t wish to proceed with Attwood Builders your concept drawings are yours to take with you.
STEP 4
Selections
At this stage we can really start to fine tune the design of your project. We will finalise the design and you will start to make selections for your fittings and fixtures, choose your wall cladding and roofing materials and really get a feel for your new home. And in the back ground we will take care of the final working plans, soil test, engineering, energy report and any further required documentation.
STEP 5
Final Quote
Our final quote will reflect the selections you have made for your fixtures and fittings and all structural requirements. A Building contract will be prepared and signed by both parties and we will provide you with an estimated start time as well as a guideline for the duration of the build.
STEP 6
Permits
Where required, we will liaise with the relevant local council to obtain permits for your project. Generally, this can take up to 3-4 weeks.
STEP 7
Construction
Once the building permits are received we begin construction, Brad will be in constant communication throughout the build with fortnightly site meetings and progress photos provided to clients.
Domestic builds are done in 6 stages in line with the progress payments throughout the job.
Initial deposit prior to the permit application;
Base stage, once your concrete slab is down;
Framing stage, timber frame is standing and passed by the building inspector;
Lock up stage, windows and external doors installed, roof and wall cladding installed and all services roughed in;
Fixing stage, plaster installed, carpentry fix complete, joinery installed and wall and floor tiling complete; and
Final completion, painting and floor coverings installed, electrical and plumbing fit off, external concrete paths and driveway installed and all other contracted works complete.
STEP 8
Handover
At the completion of your build a walk though will be arranged where any defects will be identified and repaired by Attwood Builders over the following days. Once the defects are completed, the final inspection and certificate of occupancy is received and final payment is made the keys are yours to enjoy your new home.
STEP 9
Warranties
Within three months of handover we will be back to fix any further defects found once you move in. Attwood Builders then provides a further two year warranty on all non- structural parts of your home as well as a 10 year structural warranty.
