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Site Preparation – the first sod is turned on your property
Site preparation is exciting – it’s the first tangible action on your site. Your dream is beginning to become a reality. Initial groundwork may involve digging up soil and replacing it with material more suited to support a structure. It may include forming and levelling the land to suit the design of both the building and its surrounds. During this phase, the site is set up for construction. Temporary buildings may be moved onsite for the construction team. Fences are erected and the site is made safe and secure.
Foundations and Base Work – pouring the floor
The structure dimensions and positions are marked out on the prepared ground so that foundations can be laid. Your ground floor is poured and the footprint of you home takes shape. Here we also:
- Develop the drainage system
- Install initial plumbing feeds and wastes
- Install in-floor light and heating elements
Retaining & Fencing – securing the site for now and later
Retaining walls and boundary fencing are usually built before the sites main structures are commenced – it’s more efficient this way. The landscape plan makes sure we get them right. If the permanent walls and fences are left until later, temporary walls and fences may be needed for safety and security.
Framing
Now we start to build up. Exterior and internal walls are built. Your home begins to grow from the ground and there will be clear visual changes each day, including construction of any external decks. The length of this stage will depend on the number of levels your home has and the materials used.
Roofing, Cladding & Joinery
Next, we enclose your new home with the roof and exterior cladding. Your home is now weather proof and the construction process is less weather affected.
Your vision starts to transform into reality.
Services
Your home is fitted out with services. It’s time for the plumbing, gas, electrical, and other service to be installed and it is a busy time on site with many different trades-people:
- internal wiring is installed throughout the entire home
- automation systems are installed
- the gas distribution system is installed
- piping for gas, plumbing and vacuum systems are installed
- heating preparation work is done
- doors are installed
- walls and ceilings are straightened ready for linings
Lining, Painting & Finishing
Now your home is really taking shape. Your project begins to be a ‘house’ at as the rooms materialise. You can see it will soon be a home. There’s a lot happening here:
- the installation of wall and ceiling linings
- the installation of all finishing trim
- plastering over internal surfaces
- preparation for painting
- detailing for edges, frames, covings and jams
- painting to all areas
Cabinetry – Kitchen & Bathrooms
Cabinetry transforms your house shell into rooms that start to make sense. You’ll see the kitchen, bathroom and utility areas take shape as we install:
- the baths and shower units
- hand and wash basins
- all kitchen units
- in-built units
- tiles
Fit-out & Installation
This step involves final installation of:
- most lights, electrical power points and switches
- oven and hobbs
- door handles, locks and special items
5.1. Floor Coverings, Drapes & Blinds
Your house realises its potential as a home as the interior fit-out adds your distinctive feeling. Your dream home starts to come alive! Here we add:
- any railings and brackets for drapes and blinds
- drapes and blinds
- fixed floor coverings such as carpet
- paintwork touch-ups and detailed finishing
Landscaping
The groundwork and outdoor living areas are now attended to, if they weren’t done earlier. This involves:
- setting out and installation of any external water systems
- setting out and installation of any external electrical systems
- installation of external switches and lights
- laying of all paving and tile areas
- laying of driveway and paths
- construction of fences and gates
- setting out of your separate garden areas
- construction of any minor retaining and decorative walls
- topsoil installation
- sowing or laying of lawn areas
Code of Compliance
The Council engineers sign off the project to certify that the building code has been adhered to and the building has been constructed as per the working drawings.
Furnishing
I’ts now time to install and set to work of all your chosen furniture and accessories including:
- your appliances
- general furniture items such as dining and lounge suites, beds and dressers etc.
- placement of linen, toweling etc.
- hanging of your pictures and art selections
- dressing of your rooms
Finishing
Your home is now nearing completion. A thorough inspection of your home is made to ensure that it’s complete and ready for you to move in. All appliances and systems are set up and tested. Your home is completely cleaned from top to bottom to ensure it’s looking its absolute best for you.
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