Questions we get asked a lot

Yes. We build across rural Tamworth and the North West, including sites with their own water, septic and access. Rural blocks often suit adding a verandah, a bigger garage or a shed.

Yes. Plenty of our clients use them as permanent homes for family, farm workers or affordable housing.

Yes. Several of our 2 bedroom designs can take an ensuite or a second bathroom. We'll show you the options and the cost difference.

Yes. Two of our 3 bedroom designs already include a media room or theatre, and the others can be extended to add a media room or rumpus. If you need a lot more space, it's worth looking at our 4 bedroom designs too.

Yes - power, lighting, insulation, skylights, windows and roller doors can all be added.

If it's a smaller second dwelling, that's a granny flat, which has its own rules. Take a look at our granny flat designs, or give James a call to talk through your block.

On the right block, yes, and doing both at once can save on site works and set-up. We'll check your block, zoning and services at the site visit.

Small changes are sometimes possible, but changes mid-build usually add time and cost. That's why we encourage locking in the design and finishes before we start.

Yes. Most people do - room sizes, layout, a bigger garage or alfresco, different finishes. We'll price each change so you can decide what's worth it.

Yes. Most clients make some changes - room sizes, layout, finishes. We'll show you what each change does to the price.

Yes - broom, trowel, coloured and exposed aggregate finishes are all available.

Yes, that's one of the most common ways people use a dual key home. Talk to your accountant about how renting part of your home affects your tax.

In NSW, yes - granny flats can be rented to people outside the family. Speak to your accountant about the tax side.

Yes. Every design has its own page with the floorplan, the key details and a PDF you can download.

Not usually, because a dual key home generally sits on one title. Subdivision depends on your zoning and council approval, so it's worth checking before you buy or build. We'll look at your block at the start.

For most staged renovations, yes. We plan the work so you keep a usable kitchen or bathroom wherever possible.

Yes. It's one of the most common changes. We can also add a separate study without losing a bedroom on most designs.

Yes. We can adjust the size of each side, the bedroom count and the layout to suit your block and how you plan to use it.

Yes. We handle the demolition (including non-friable asbestos removal where needed), site preparation and the new build, all under one team.

Yes. We cover demolition, slabs, framing, roofing, fit-out and finishing, and coordinate the trades - so you have one point of contact.

Yes. We'll stage the work around your trading hours wherever we can.

Yes. We regularly work with outside designers and architects, or can recommend people we trust.

Yes. Most go through a CDC, which is quicker than a DA. We'll confirm the right path for your block.

Many do, depending on size, height and how close it sits to the boundary. We'll tell you what applies and handle it.

It depends on the work. New homes, granny flats, structural renovations, demolition and some sheds and decks need approval. We'll tell you what applies and handle the application.

Not always. Cosmetic work usually doesn't, but structural changes, extensions and raised or roofed decks often do. We'll tell you what applies and handle the application.

In most cases, yes. We'll handle submissions for dwellings and help with paperwork for non-habitable (Class 10) buildings.

In many cases, yes - through a DA or the complying development pathway, depending on the structure.

No. Plenty of people come to us while they're still looking. We can tell you what to look for in a block so your chosen design fits well.

Walls over 600mm generally need engineering and council approval. Lower garden walls usually don't. We'll check for your site.

Yes. We build on acreage around Tamworth and across the North West, including rural sites with their own access, water and septic needs.

Yes - across the North West, including Manilla, Gunnedah, Quirindi and beyond.

Depending on how busy we are, yes - deck repairs, wall removals and carpentry jobs included.

Yes. Once the scope and plans are agreed, you get a fixed price with clear inclusions.

Yes. We manage the process from DA or CDC through to final inspection.

Yes - DA, CDC and compliance paperwork for Tamworth and surrounding councils.

Yes. We manage the process from DA or CDC through to final inspection, along with the engineering and BASIX requirements.

Yes. Once plans and scope are agreed, you get a fixed price so you can budget with confidence.

Yes. We do the whole job, from concrete slab to roof and finishing.

Yes. We build across the North West and New England. Designs can be flipped for orientation and upgraded with insulation and glazing for colder climates, and we build on acreage with its own access, water and septic needs.

Yes. We build across Tamworth and the North West, including Kootingal, Manilla, Gunnedah, Quirindi and Armidale.

You can't tell by looking. If your home was built or renovated before 1990, assume fibro and some linings may contain it until tested. We can arrange testing before work starts.

Light foot traffic is usually fine after a day or two. Building generally starts after 7 to 14 days, depending on slab size, weather and the engineer's advice.

Most residential decks take one to three weeks, depending on size, materials, weather and approvals.

Most fit-outs take 4 to 8 weeks once the base building is ready. Full commercial builds take longer - we'll give you a realistic program at quote stage.

Most take 12 to 16 weeks from approval to handover, depending on weather and complexity.

Most of our new homes take 10 to 14 months, depending on site access, weather and how long approvals take. We'll give you a realistic timeline before you sign.

Most sheds take 2 to 6 weeks, depending on size, site preparation and weather.

Most of our new homes take 10 to 14 months, depending on site access, weather and approvals. We'll give you a realistic timeline before you sign.

It depends on your block, site works and the finishes you choose. We give you a fixed quote after the site visit rather than a "from" price that changes later.

You'll hear from James regularly, and before any changes happen, not after.

That depends on the location, the land and your finances, so it's worth talking to your accountant or lender. What we can say is that a new, low-maintenance home tends to suit tenants and keeps upkeep costs down. We're happy to talk through which designs suit renting.

If non-friable asbestos is found and is within the scope of the job, we can remove it as part of the demolition. Raise any concerns early so it's planned in.

Yes. We carry full public liability insurance and provide warranties on structural and finishing work.

An extension suits connected family living and tighter blocks. A granny flat suits independence, rental income and bigger backyards. We'll help you weigh it up for your block.

Weather, approvals, material lead times and late design changes are the usual culprits. We plan for them and tell you early if the timeline shifts.

Things like landscaping, fencing, driveways, window coverings and some upgrades are often separate. We'll go through exactly what's in and out so you can budget for a move-in-ready home.

Our 4 bedroom designs are larger homes, so they need a wider block. Send us your block details and we'll tell you which designs fit and how they'd sit on the land.

A granny flat is a smaller second home, usually freestanding in the backyard. A dual key home is one building split into two self-contained homes, built together, each with its own garage and street entry.

A set design is already worked through, so it's quicker and easier to price. You can still tweak it. A custom build starts from scratch around your block and lifestyle, and suits unusual sites or very specific needs.

Early - ideally before your plans are finalised. A builder can spot problems with the site, the design or the budget while they're still easy to fix.

Our 2 bedroom designs are between about 16.5 and 18 metres wide. Send us your block details and we'll tell you which designs fit.