Our process

The first step in your journey is designing a home that suits your lifestyle, style and budget. You can choose from one of our existing floor plans or work with our team to create a custom design tailored just for you.

Once you’ve selected your floor plan and secured your block of land, we’ll prepare a complimentary preliminary plan. When this is finalised, our team will provide a preliminary estimate based on your selected inclusions and chosen plan.

Integrity is at the heart of everything we do, so you can expect clear, transparent pricing and a quality home you can feel confident in.

Approximate timeframe

2–3 weeks to receive preliminary plan
2–3 weeks to receive preliminary estimate

Once you receive your plan and estimate and decide to proceed, we’ll issue a Preliminary Service Agreement (PSA). The $10,900 PSA fee is fully credited back to your build contract and covers all key planning stages, including:

• Continued drafting

• Colour selection tour with an interior designer

• Soil testing

• Engineering

• BASIX & NatHERS

• Fixed Price Tender

• Preparation of your build contract

• Council applications

Approximate timeframe

1 week to receive preliminary service agreement through Docusign

Once your draft plans have been finalised, you’ll have a great opportunity to personalise your new home alongside an experienced interior designer. Your selection journey begins at Benders Kitchens, where you’ll design your kitchen and any additional cabinetry. From there, you’ll visit Beaumont Tiles, Carpet One, and Astley’s to complete your selections.

You’ll choose from a wide range of options, guided by your inclusions and supported every step of the way to ensure everything suits your style and needs.

Once your selections are finalised, we’ll obtain supplier quotes and prepare a fixed‐price tender for your approval.

Approximate timeframe

2–3 weeks to receive your selections and for us to obtain quotes from our suppliers.

We’re aiming to have your plans finalised before your colour selection. If any changes come up during your appointment, we’ll update the plans afterward and proceed with the required assessments, including:

• Soil testing (if not already completed)

• Engineering

• BASIX and NatHERS assessments

Once these are complete, we’ll prepate your building contract for review and signing via docusign.

Approximate timeframe

2–4 weeks to receive all of the below assessments in preparation of your build contract

Once the assessments are complete, along with your contract and any additional council documentation being signed, we’ll submit your plans to the local council and/or a private certifier to obtain Development Approval (DA) and a Construction Certificate (CC).

This approval process typically takes around 4–6 weeks, depending on the assessing authority and the complexity of the project.

Please note: Construction Certificates can be fast-tracked for single dwellings only. Dual occupancies and granny flats are not eligible for fast-tracking and will follow standard processing timeframes.

Approximate timeframe

4–6 weeks for DA and CC approval

Your Site Supervisor will be your main point of contact throughout the build.

Once your Construction Certificate (CC) has been approved and construction finance are in place, we’ll organise your schedule, order materials, prepare the site for the build and introduce you to your Site Supervisor, who will be your main point of contact throughout construction.

Once everything is in place, we can begin construction of your new home.

Approximate timeframe

You should expect communication from your site supervisor at least once a fortnight.

Our efficient approach means your home is completed in around 25–30 weeks, depending on size and complexity.

For safety and compliance reasons, onsite inspections cannot be attended unless you are accompanied by a Brett Harvey Designs staff member. You will have the opportunity to inspect your home at key stages throughout the build as coordinated by your Site Supervisor.

Once your Occupation Certificate (OC) is issued and final payment received, we’ll hand over the keys to your new home.

Approximate timeframe

Build time is estimated at 25–30 weeks, provided there are no site issues during construction.

Once you’ve moved into your home, you can complete and submit your 13‐week warranty list included in your handover pack. This gives you time to settle in and note any items that may need attention.

Our warranty coordinator will then be in touch to arrange an inspection and organise any required works to be carried out.

All warranty concerns or completed lists should be emailed through to bhwarranty@brettharvey.com.au

Timeframe

13-weeks after you receive your keys.