How we work

Six clear stages from first conversation to handover. You'll always know what's happening, what's coming next, and what we need from you.

6
Clear stages every project follows
8–18
Months typical end-to-end timeline
1
Dedicated supervisor on your project
Daily
Site records through Wunderbuild
Step by step

Your project, start to finish

Every project follows the same six stages. The timelines vary — a custom home takes longer than a duplex or a co-living home — but the structure is always the same. Clear, predictable, and fully supervised.

01
Enquiry
1–2 meetings

Tell us about your project. We'll sit down and go through what you want to achieve — whether it's a family home or an investment. We listen before we advise. There's no pressure and no sales pitch. Just a real conversation about your goals, your site, and your budget.

Honest assessment Clear next steps No obligation
02
Feasibility
No cost, no obligation

We assess your site, your budget, and your project type. We'll tell you what the site can support, what approvals you'll need, and whether the numbers make sense. This stage is free and gives you real clarity before you commit to anything. You can book the feasibility session here, or get a starting figure from the build cost calculator first.

Site assessment Budget guidance Project type recommendation Approval pathway advice
03
Design & Planning
1–2 months

We work with architects to develop your design. Our role is to contribute from a construction perspective — making sure what's being designed can actually be built efficiently and within budget. You'll be involved in decisions, and we guide you through them so nothing is overwhelming.

Buildable plans Construction input Cost-effective design Regular design reviews
04
DA / Approval
2 weeks – 6 months

We help you choose the right approval path early — CDC or DA — so you're not stuck in unnecessary delays. A CDC is faster: on a straightforward site with no complications, approval usually comes through in 10 to 20 business days. A DA goes through council and can take several months. We manage the process and keep you updated throughout, so you're never left wondering where things are. We've set out how the two approval paths compare in more detail.

Approval strategy Application management Council liaison Regular status updates
05
Slab steel and formwork before the pour, ready for inspection
Slab, before the pour
Timber frame standing at frame-stage inspection
Frame stage
Construction & Support
6–12 months

This is where your project comes to life. A dedicated supervisor manages your site every day — coordinating trades, checking quality, and making sure everything is built to plan. You'll receive weekly written updates, daily site diaries through Wunderbuild, and live camera access to your build. Nothing progresses without quality checks. No stage gets signed off until it's right. Here's how we keep a build on schedule, and 91 diary entries from one fit-out showing what the daily records look like.

Dedicated supervisor Weekly updates Wunderbuild access Live site camera Regular site meetings Daily quality checks
06
Completed co-living home at Kingswood on handover
Kingswood, handed over
Handover
2 weeks + ongoing support

Before we hand over, we do a detailed walkthrough and fix anything that needs attention. Handover takes about two weeks to make sure everything is completed properly. After that, we don't disappear. You get 12 months of aftercare support — and a 4-year workmanship warranty. If anything comes up, we come back and sort it.

Detailed final inspection 4-year workmanship warranty 12 months aftercare Defect support
Our promise

The No Surprises
Build Guarantee

No matter what stage your project is at, you'll always know where you stand on cost, timeline, and quality. That's not marketing — it's how we run every job.

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Budget transparency Full cost visibility through Wunderbuild. Variations communicated early. Materials locked where possible.
Realistic timelines Custom homes: 8–12 months. Co-living: 6–12 months. Honest from day one — and early notice if anything shifts.
No-shortcut quality No stage progresses without checks. Failed work gets fixed at no cost. 4-year warranty + 12 months aftercare.
Same-day communication You'll always have a direct line. Same-day response. Weekly updates. One point of contact, no runaround.
Get started

Ready to start your project?

Book a free feasibility session. We'll look at your site, your goals and your budget — and tell you what's possible.

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