1) How much does it cost to build a new home in Melbourne and Brisbane?

Cost depends on design, site conditions, engineering requirements, and your finish level (PC items). We provide a transparent breakdown so you can compare apples with apples — including inclusions, exclusions, Prime Cost items and Provisional Sums.

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2) Do you build fixed price or cost-plus?

We can do both depending on documentation quality and project readiness. If drawings, engineering, and selections are well defined, fixed price is usually possible. If information is still evolving, a staged or cost-plus approach may be more realistic and fair.

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3) What’s the typical timeline to build a new home?

Timeframes vary based on permits, design complexity, weather, and trade availability. As a guide:

• Design + approvals: can take several weeks to a few months

• Construction: typically several months
  We give you a realistic programme and keep you updated throughout the build.

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4) Can you handle permits and approvals?

Yes. We can coordinate the planning pathway (if required), building permit documentation, engineering, and consultant input to help you reach a permit-ready stage and move into construction smoothly.

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5) Do you build custom homes or only standard designs?

We specialise in custom homes — tailored layouts and finishes to suit your block and lifestyle. If you already have plans, we can build to your design. If not, we can guide you through design coordination.

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6) Can you build on a sloping block or difficult site?

Yes. Slopes, access limits, reactive soil, or tight sites are common in Melbourne and Brisbane. These conditions can affect excavation, retaining, engineering, and footing systems — we’ll flag risks early and allow appropriately in the quote.

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7) What are Prime Cost (PC) items and Provisional Sums (PS)?

PC items are allowances for selected fixtures/finishes (like tapware, tiles, appliances).
PS items are allowances for work that can’t be accurately priced until more information is known (like rock excavation or some undergrounds).
We explain both clearly so there are no surprises.

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8) How do you manage variations?

Variations are managed in writing, with clear pricing and time impacts where applicable. We aim to reduce variations by clarifying scope early and confirming selections before ordering.

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9) Can I live in the home during construction?

For a brand-new home build, you’re typically building on a vacant block, so living on site isn’t practical. If it’s a knockdown rebuild, you usually need alternative accommodation during demolition and construction.

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10) What areas do you service?

We build across Melbourne and Brisbane— including inner suburbs, north, west, and south-east. If you’re unsure whether we cover your suburb, send us the address and we’ll confirm quickly.

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11) How do I get started?

Start with a free consultation. We’ll review your block (or address), your design stage, your budget expectations, and your timeline — then advise the best next step (feasibility, design coordination, quoting, or permits).

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12) Do you provide a written quote and inclusions list?

Yes. We provide a clear scope, inclusions/exclusions, and allowances so you know exactly what you’re paying for and what decisions still need to be made.

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