Introduction - The road to building

The Client meets with Classic to discuss ideas, homes, etc.
Classic provides preliminary sketches and preliminary estimates free of charge.

Classic and the client finetune the design and if satisfied the client pays a fee of $5,000.00 (some custom designs may attract a higher fee). 

This provides the following services :

• Detailed Plans for Council/building
• Structural/footing and bracing engineering
• Detailed specifications and Tenders
• Site inspection
• Council application (note - council fees are separate).
• ABSA Report (energy assessment)
• BASIX report

Classic then submits your new home to Council for approval. At this stage it is a good idea to discuss with CCC if you would like any pools/sheds/fireplaces external envirosystems, etc. so that we can coordinate approvals at the same time.

After Council approval we have a final meeting to confirm level of completion required and specifications. Contracts are signed ( standard HIA ), a deposit of 5% paid and we can commence the actual construction.

Classic urges clients to remain involved right throughout the construction stage. This avoids any confusion and any misunderstandings that may arise. Some parts of the building process are also quite complex and technical and it is easy to be lost in some of the jargon ... and at any stage something that may appear obvious to us, or to the client, may not be to the other person. An early conversation can easily avoid later stress!

For more information on technical matters please email us at: info@classiccountrycottages.com