One of the biggest mistakes to make during the building process is to get the design done before you consult with the custom home builder. Far too often clients approach me with fully finalized town-planning documents, working drawings, engineering drawings and energy assessments, sometimes spending in excess of $30,000 before they start looking for a custom house builder, then they realize that their design is too ambitious for their budget. The main cause of this situation is that regardless of the architect’s/draftsman’s best intentions and indisputable knowledge, they’ll get paid for their drawings whether or not the project goes ahead. Custom home builders, on the other hand, lose time every minute they speak with you about your custom home project not being able to meet your budget expectation.

These days the most obvious answer is the internet. However, I still get a considerable proportion of my jobs from people whose friends have recommended me, or people who live near my construction site and check on the work in progress, and a few of them just call me when driving behind one of our company vehicles. Some (mainly large) custom home builders advertise on radio, TV or local cinema. Smaller custom home builders also advertise in local newspapers. All above options should be considered

So, you’ve decided to invest in solar energy for your Melbourne custom home? Great! There are so many benefits to solar power including lowering your environmental impact, generating savings on your energy bills and the very little maintenance required. Plus, you’ll be investing in a future-forward technology, which will likely become universal in years to come. Encouraged by all of these benefits, you may not have considered whether your custom home is actually suitable for solar panels. In this blog, we’re running you through everything you need to know before investing in solar for your custom home, including how to determine whether your roof can handle it. It’s crucial to get this right, as an unsatisfactory installation or faulty surfaces […]

They say that home is where the heart is. It’s where you always return to, to rest, relax and unwind after a hard day’s work. It’s also where you make memories as a family – and not just the major ones either. Those little, inimitable moments that bind your loved ones together all take place in your own little private realm. So, whether you’re designing from scratch or renovating for exciting new arrivals, planning out the perfect family home can be incredibly rewarding. The best family homes take the needs and tastes of each member into consideration, then combine it with aesthetically pleasing, practical designs. While there is no exact blueprint to follow when building a family home, there are […]