Focus on your floor plan so that you have all the essentials for your dream home living space.

What is important to one family’s living space is not so important to another family so we encourage you to spend plenty of time considering what aspects of a new home are important for your family. The floor plan and layout is a great place to start. We have a thorough questionnaire that can assist at this planning stage to ensure we have a good understanding of what works well for you now and what you may want to avoid from your previous homes.

Choose a builder you know you can rely on.

Having a builder who can give you a guarantee on their workmanship is quite important. You will want to know that their quality and satisfaction is guaranteed or at least proven to be of a high standard so that the risk is far lower for you.
You may also want to know how long they have been in the industry for – if they’re reputable and what types of homes they’ve built in the past. (Photos of examples are always good!) Ask your builder for testimonials from previous clients, this is a great way to find out how well others have found the building process and can also tell you about the quality and standard of the builders work.

Ensure clear communication with your builder.

A building contract should be thorough with all details of your new home so you can see what the kitchen layout will look like and what the aluminium windows are in each room.

Set up an on-site inspection of your land before the building begins.

In order to avoid future problems, or to see what’s a problem now, get a land inspection before you start the building. It’s much easier to change a problem at the start than halfway through the job.

How Eco Friendly + Energy Efficient Homes benefit your family

ImageDouble glazing your windows means your family can live in a safe, dry, and quiet home.

Did you know that about one tenth of the heat in your home can be lost through the windows? From June 2008 it will be compulsory to have double glazed windows so why not think about it now. If the windows are double glazed, a layer of air is trapped between the two panes of glass. Air is a poor conductor of heat, so much less heat is lost through the windows.There is less condensation build up, so home maintenance from mould and mildew is easier, and asthma and allergy sufferers will feel much healthier. Outside noise is also reduced, so you will find that sleeping is much more peaceful.

Good insulation will mean less money spent on power bills.

Almost half of the heat in your home can be lost through the roof, and another quarter lost through the walls.This means it is really important to consider the insulation that you will use in your new home.There is a minimum legal requirement,but it is worth considering upgrading this to ensure you will have a warmer, cosier home. Of course this means that your heating bills will be less so you can spend more money on the things you really want.

We specialise in concrete Panel Homes

How Concrete Panel Homes give you added warmth, comfort, and safety.

Concrete panel homes can now be built in virtually any design with any design feature. The best thing about these homes is that they are a great investment for your future. Compared with a standard timber home they reach a much higher resale value, they cost a lot less in maintenance, they are warmer and quieter, and damp is a thing of the past as concrete can't! They also hold up better under earthquakes and harsh weather conditions. So, over time concrete panel homes can save you a lot on extra expenses as well as give you a better resale value.

How Solar Panels can help to save money on your power bill and create general efficiency in your home.

Solar panels aren’t just for the "greenies" in all of us – they are actually a profound way to save money and only take around 5 years before you’ve saved in your powerbill, the amount you spent on them.

Lot's of people are choosing to add solar panels to their home after they have built or during their building process.

If your budget doesn't allow for you to do this at the start of building then you should still let your builder know that you would like to consider it in the future.