01
Getting Started
We help you find the home design that fits your needs, block and budget, then agree a price before you commit to an initial deposit.
Our
process
From your first conversation to the keys in your hand, here’s our home building process, mapped out in two clear phases.
Phase One
Preconstruction
process
Everything that happens before construction starts: your design, your colour selections, your approvals and your fixed-price contract.
02
Initial Deposit
A non-refundable $3,300 deposit lets us prepare your preliminary plans and tender, along with a contour survey and borehole report.
03
Preliminary Plans & Tender
We walk you through the pricing and inclusions in your tender presentation, then sign the Preliminary Tender and HIA Preliminary Agreement with a 5% deposit.
04
Colour Selections
Your Colour Selections consultation takes around 4 hours. Your Colour Consultant helps you choose colours, finishes and fittings, and introduces you to our tile supplier, electrician and alarm specialist.
05
Obtaining Approvals
We prepare and lodge your Development Application or Complying Development Certificate, while our engineers finalise the structural plans.
06
Finalising Documentation
We update your Construction Plans, Final Tender and Colour Selections Sheet to reflect every choice you’ve made, then send everything through for your review.
07
Final Building Contract
We go through the HIA Building Contract together before you sign, then obtain your Home Warranty Certificate and submit for final approval.
08
Preparing for Construction
Once approvals are through, we start ordering materials. This is also when you’ll prepare your block, and a 5% progress payment is due before work begins on site.
Phase Two
Construction
process
Now all the planning comes together, and it’s time to start building your new home.
01
Site Setup
We call you the moment we’re ready to start, with site fencing, amenities and an excavation date locked in. Your Site Supervisor takes it from here, keeping you updated alongside the Director.
02
Construction
Watch your home take shape, from the slab through frame, brickwork, roof, linings and fixtures. You’ll join your Site Supervisor on site at the concrete piers, before plasterboard, before painting, and at Practical Completion, where we walk the finished home together before handover.
03
Handover
The day you’ve been waiting for. You’ll receive your keys and home care warranty documents, and move into your new home.
04
Settling In
A 3-month defect warranty period follows handover. Note down anything that comes up, and we’ll work through it together at your Maintenance Inspection.
FAQs
Questions, answered
Straight answers to the questions we hear most before a build begins.
How much does a custom home cost?
The cost of a custom home will vary depending on your design, the size and conditions of your block, and the level of inclusions and finishes you select. We provide realistic pricing upfront, taking these factors into consideration so you have a clear understanding of costs before moving forward.
Our Classic inclusions are included within the base price of our home designs, with the option to upgrade to our Prestige or Platinum collections. Depending on your selections, these typically add between $12,000 and $45,000 to the base price of your home.
How long does construction take?
Timeframes will depend on the size of your home, site conditions and weather. As a general guide, it can take approximately 4 months for single storey homes, 7 months for double storey homes, and 5 months for acreage homes. Luxury homes vary and can take anywhere from 10 – 18 months. The contractual building period for your home will be outlined in your HIA contract and we’ll provide an estimated timeframe for your specific home before you sign anything.
Where does BuildTec Homes build?
We build across the Hawkesbury, including Windsor, Richmond, Pitt Town and Kurrajong, as well as the Hills District, Blue Mountains and Greater Sydney region.
Can I make changes during construction?
Yes. We understand flexibility is important to our clients. We do our best to accommodate to changes while in construction.
How do I get started with BuildTec Homes?
Getting started is simple. Contact us to schedule a phone consultation with Director Todd, where you can discuss your block, ideas and what you’re looking to achieve with your new home. From there, Todd can talk you through your options and provide an initial cost estimate to help you understand what your project could look like before taking the next step.
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your forever home
You’ve seen how we build, personally, transparently, and shaped entirely around your family. Whether you’re ready to talk floor plans or simply want to ask a question, Todd and the team are here to help you take the next step toward your forever home.
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