Design and Build
FROM THE BEGINNING:
North South Homes offers a personalised approach where we welcome you to meet and discuss the possibilities for your new home or building project. You can let us know what you want to achieve and we will explain our services and the building process. We specialise in building low energy, comfortable, healthy homes that can be taken to Passivhaus Certification. To learn more about Passivhaus design and building please click here.
SITE INSPECTION
It all begins with a meeting on site to make a preliminary assessment of land characteristics such
as orientation, slope, views and planning requirements. From here we start working on surveys,
soil testing and planning report. This is also when the design process begins; a Concept Plan is
developed where we carefully take into consideration all of your needs and ideas for your new build.
Alternatively, if you have your own plans we can review them together.
PLANNING
At this stage we meet with you to review the Concept Plan and Costing according to your objectives and budget. We discuss and share with you our recommendations for:
Materials (both interior and exterior)
Fixtures
Fitout and Finishes
Insulation techniques that optimize building performance
We work with you to incorporate your design and lifestyle requirements into your home. When you are satisfied with the design we proceed to finalise the documentation for construction including:
Working Drawings
Engineering Design
Energy Assessment
PHPP Profiling
DESIGN COMPLETION & FINAL COSTINGS
At this stage NSH will consult with you over the final details of interior design and fitout. We will offer solutions and recommendations for the following items:
Colour scheme and paints
Design and layout for built in furniture
Flooring
Lighting
Joinery
Window finishes
Appliances
Once this is all determined we will be able to present a detailed schedule of costings for the project.
CONTRACT SIGNING AND BUILDING PERMITS
NSH will prepare a detailed contract for signing by both parties. The contract will include architectural drawings and specifications. As soon as the contracts are signed, building approvals can be arranged and the project begins!
CONSTRUCTION
NSH will provide the homeowner with a construction schedule. This may vary due to complexity of the project and any other potential delays. We can arrange on-site walkthroughs of the project with you during the various stages to ensure that it is meeting your expectations.
If there are any aspects that you would like to change, we will work with you to incorporate these into the project if it is possible. The construction of your building will be managed to meet the material and workmanship standards that we have committed to achieving.
MOVING IN
We really want you to love your new home.
Before the final hand over of the keys we will make sure that you are happy with all aspects of your new home/building project.
We arrange a walk through to thoroughly go over all the operations and give you a Home Owner's Manual with Instruction books, servicing and cleaning advice.
This will start you off well and set you up to maintain the quality and value in your investment..
We are committed to ensuring that you are more than satisfied with your new home.:
At 12 Months after completion we will again be checking in to make sure everything is working well.
Book a FREE Consultation
*FREE Consultation includes either a one hour site visit or video call to discuss your project in detail