What you bring
You have land. You have an idea of what you want to build on it.
You like to manage the project for the experience and keep costs low.
Speak to us and let us simplify the whole process for you.
What we bring
We guide you through the whole process and can be involved as much as or as little as you want.
Our services include:
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Get you registered as an Owner Builder
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Concept plans and architectural drawings
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Council requirements
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Set up scopes of works
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Connect you to our trades and suppliers
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Project management
Why us?
As former owner builders ourselves, we understand the process and the best way to approach it.
No jargon, no sales pitch. Just straight up advice from an ex-owner builder who is now a VBA registered builder.
And if you want us to 'pinch hit', we can!
OWNER BUILDER
ASSISTANCE
Becoming an Owner Builder
1. Owner Builder
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Since July 2017, the VBA has introduced new guidelines to becoming an owner builder.
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The process includes:
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Mandatory VBA Training Course
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Construction Induction Training (White Card)
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2. Preparation
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We started as Owner Builders. We now help builders get registered. So we can help you prepare comprehensively.
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We help you understand and study the VBA's Owner-builder information and study guide for your e-Learning assessment.
3. Certificate of Consent
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We then prepare your application with you.
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Upon obtaining your Certificate of Consent, we assist you in the journey of owner building your own home.
Council Requirements
Designing for Rescode
Setbacks
Paperwork
Internal Cladding
Level of finish
What is acceptable?
External Cladding
What materials will last?
Don't want to use an Architect?
Let us show you another way to design your own home.
We take the guesswork out of it
We set you up to: read the plans
Plan your designs
Understand the process
Read plans
Deal with Trades
Get quotes
Manage your finances
Interior Design
Considered set ups
Providing ease of maintenance
Trades
Scope of works?
What is reasonable?