The Process.
Churchill once said...
“He, who fails to plan, plans to fail”.
The design and planning phase of your home will directly impact your end result. So this is a very important stage. Don’t rush it, WE take time to think about what you want to achieve and ensure you are happy with each milestone before proceeding
Where do I start?
- Start with clear concept of what you want to achieve. HCS WILL WORK WITH YOU WHAT EVER IT TAKES
- What does the (development control plan) allow?
- Are you building to hold or sell?
- Who is the target market – tenants or owner-occupiers?
- What is the demand for the number of bedrooms?
- What do I need to do to differentiate my HOME in the market?
- How much can you finance
Steps in the design phase include:
- Concept plan. This will be the first concept of what can be achieved, and you can make changes to this. It’s easier to make any changes now then after.
- Development Approval plans. Once you’ve approved the concept plan, then you’ll move to the full development application plans, which are more detailed and may include other documents.
- Construction plans are required after your DA submission has been approved. They will include engineer’s storm-water and slab design.
How long will my DA take in council?
What a great question and one that has many different answers. It will depend on the complexity of your project and your council.
What is a project schedule?
At Holdfast Construction Services we prepare an initial project schedule that shows our clients the estimated timeline for the project. Our job is to keep the project moving as efficiently as possible. HCS will regularly update you on the project schedule.