Custom Build Process

 

 

 

OUR CUSTOM

BUILD PROCESS

 

At Xavier Homes, we believe the process of building a home should be a fun and enjoyable experience. To build great homes consistently, we have developed a building process for each home we build. It allows us to make certain you are always involved, informed and satisfied with your new home.
 

 

OUR CUSTOM BUILD PROCESS

At Xavier Homes, we believe the process of building a home should be a fun and enjoyable experience. To build great homes consistently, we have developed a building process for each home we build. It allows us to make certain you are always involved, informed and satisfied with your new home.

 

1. Initial Meeting & Site Visit

 

The initial meeting allows us to fully understand your requirements prior to commencing the design of your new home.  We will discuss your ideas, needs and budget goals. From this we will formulate a design that suits your block of land, your budget and that, most importantly, you are happy with.

If you have already purchased a block of land, we can visit the site and discuss the best design outcomes that are specific to your land. If you are looking for land, we can help you find a block that is suitable for you.

 

2. Concept Design & ‘Ball Park’ Costings

 

 

 

While Xavier Homes provide many custom features in our homes, our specialty is working with you to design and build your home, a home that suits your lifestyle, budget and needs.

We can start with your plan, or with a simple concept.   Based on your input, we will work together to get your home precisely the way that you want it. We will provide you with a detailed site plan, floor plan and elevations, allowing you to amend the layout to achieve exactly the new home you envisaged.

At this stage, we will also be able to provide you with a ‘ball park’ costing so that you are comfortable with proceeding to the next stage.

 

3. Client Online Access

 

 

 

Building a new home is an exciting and important endeavour, and Xavier Homes wants the process to be as stress free and enjoyable as possible for you. That is why we provide you with access to a secure website with all of the details of your project.

Whether you are at home, at work or on holiday, Xavier Homes puts information at your fingertips regarding selections, upgrades, financial decisions, questions, documents, photos and more.

To see just a few of the ways our online client access keeps you in touch and well informed during the construction of your new home see this demo video.

 

 

 

4. Detailed Specifications and colour/materials selection

 

Once you are happy with the concept design & ‘Ball Park’ pricing, we will organise a meeting with our in house team to go through the detailed specifications of your new home. This includes selection of external wall material, windows, roof material, floor coverings, wall tiles, plumbing fixtures and more.

All the decisions that you make at this stage are collated and will form part of the documentation for your building contract.

 

5. Final Plans & Pre Construction Documentation

 

 

Once the specifications are decided, the working drawings are finalised. This also includes the provision of engineering specifications, soil test and land survey. From this documentation we are able to provide a fixed price for your Build.

 

 

6. Fixed Final Pricing and Proposal

 

 

 

 

Once the working drawings and associated documentation have been completed we can provide you with a fixed price for your new home and proposal. This proposal includes all your chosen specifications and gives you security and certainty as you head into the construction stage of your project.

 

 

7. Building Contract

 

 

 

Once you have accepted our proposal, including final plans and detailed specifications, we prepare a Master Builders Contract for you. This contract outlines the construction process and the various stages of the build.

This is also the stage where we apply for the Building Permit, collating all relevant documentation and forwarding to your nominated Building Surveyor for approval. Once approval is received we will commence construction within 21 days.

 

8. Construction

 

 

Shortly after you have signed the contract and the building approval has been obtained, we can start construction of your new home.

We maintain high quality standards with our construction methods and ensure that these are met throughout each stage of the construction process.

We maintain regular communications with you throughout the construction of your new home, including regular site meetings, phone discussions and communication through our online portal.

 

 

9. Completion

 

 

 

Upon completion of your home, Xavier Homes obtains and provides you with a Certificate of Occupancy.  We perform a final walk-through with you and arrange a hand-over, providing you with our warranty information and your Home Owner’s Manual.

 

 

10. Commitment to Maintenance

 

 

 

Our commitment doesn’t stop at Handover. We have on ongoing commitment to you and provide you with a 3 month maintenance period after completion. We also provide a 6 year structural warranty.

 

 

1. Initial Meeting & Site Visit

 

 

The initial meeting allows us to fully understand your requirements prior to commencing the design of your new home.  We will discuss your ideas, needs and budget goals. From this we will formulate a design that suits your block of land, your budget and that, most importantly, you are happy with.

If you have already purchased a block of land, we can visit the site and discuss the best design outcomes that are specific to your land. If you are looking for land, we can help you find a block that is suitable for you.

 

2. Concept Design & ‘Ball Park’ Costings

 

While Xavier Homes provide many custom features in our homes, our specialty is working with you to design and build your home, a home that suits your lifestyle, budget and needs.

We can start with your plan, or with a simple concept.   Based on your input, we will work together to get your home precisely the way that you want it. We will provide you with a detailed site plan, floor plan and elevations, allowing you to amend the layout to achieve exactly the new home you envisaged.

At this stage, we will also be able to provide you with a ‘ball park’ costing so that you are comfortable with proceeding to the next stage.

 

3. Client Online Access

 

Building a new home is an exciting and important endeavour, and Xavier Homes wants the process to be as stress free and enjoyable as possible for you. That is why we provide you with access to a secure website with all of the details of your project.

Whether you are at home, at work or on holiday, Xavier Homes puts information at your fingertips regarding selections, upgrades, financial decisions, questions, documents, photos and more.

To see just a few of the ways our online client access keeps you in touch and well informed during the construction of your new home see this demo video.

 

4. Detailed Specifications and colour/materials selection

 

Once you are happy with the concept design & ‘Ball Park’ pricing, we will organise a meeting with our in house team to go through the detailed specifications of your new home. This includes selection of external wall material, windows, roof material, floor coverings, wall tiles, plumbing fixtures and more.

All the decisions that you make at this stage are collated and will form part of the documentation for your building contract.
5. Final Plans & Pre Construction Documentation

Once the specifications are decided, the working drawings are finalised. This also includes the provision of engineering specifications, soil test and land survey. From this documentation we are able to provide a fixed price for your Build.

6. Fixed Final Pricing and Proposal

Once the working drawings and associated documentation have been completed we can provide you with a fixed price for your new home and proposal. This proposal includes all your chosen specifications and gives you security and certainty as you head into the construction stage of your project.

7. Building Contract

Once you have accepted our proposal, including final plans and detailed specifications, we prepare a Master Builders Contract for you. This contract outlines the construction process and the various stages of the build.

This is also the stage where we apply for the Building Permit, collating all relevant documentation and forwarding to your nominated Building Surveyor for approval. Once approval is received we will commence construction within 21 days.

 

8. Construction

Shortly after you have signed the contract and the building approval has been obtained, we can start construction of your new home.

We maintain high quality standards with our construction methods and ensure that these are met throughout each stage of the construction process.

We maintain regular communications with you throughout the construction of your new home, including regular site meetings, phone discussions and communication through our online portal.

 

 

9. Completion

Upon completion of your home, Xavier Homes obtains and provides you with a Certificate of Occupancy.  We perform a final walk-through with you and arrange a hand-over, providing you with our warranty information and your Home Owner’s Manual

10. Commitment to Maintenance

Our commitment doesn’t stop at Handover. We have on ongoing commitment to you and provide you with a 3 month maintenance period after completion. We also provide a 6 year structural warranty.