Builders of exceptional custom homes in Melbourne

Contrary to a ‘spec home’ where you have little or no input, custom-built homes are homes designed to meet customers’ exact needs, wishes and budgets.

Architects are great when it comes to turning your vision into a design, but they don’t necessarily have full understanding nor knowledge of how much things cost. Hence, the wisest approach is to get the builder involved at the earliest possible.

Builders’ knowledge and experience is invaluable when it comes to helping with design input, construction budgeting, selections, engineering, and meeting the construction budget. We can help with as little or as much as you require, and advise on design improvements to keep cost in check and shave off the price to build.

The short answer is ‘yes’.
Inclusions selection process minimises any uncertainties and delays during construction, but that doesn’t mean you are not permitted to change your mind once the contract is signed.

While some builders don’t allow changes, at IDEA Constructions we encourage clients to be active participants and fully involved in the construction of their custom home.

Depending on complexity of the requested change – some changes may require town planning permit variation and even building permit variation. At IDEA Constructions, we are always happy to assist and advise before you commit to any changes financially, no matter how little or big the change is.

This is a very common and logical question we often get asked.

However, we do not have standard house design plans for clients to choose from.

If you choose to custom build, each home is specifically designed to suit your needs and budgets, taking into account many additional factors, such as land specific restrictions, orientation and slope of the land, BAL rating, your neighbours, established trees, etc.

IDEA Construction builds a range of custom-built homes – single and double story homes, split level homes, special needs homes (NDIS/SDA), energy efficient homes, build on slope, as well as full knockdown-rebuilt and townhouse developments.

Subcontractors are an integral part of our team.

We pride ourselves on having long term business relationships with our trades and subcontractors, and engage with high-quality suppliers with a proven and efficient track record.

Knowing the budget from the beginning is important. It is similar to going on a holiday and knowing the exact destination – it helps you to get there!

The custom home doesn’t need to be expensive to build.

However, a quality builder’s advice will ensure that your project is going to be designed and built within the perimeters of the nominated budget.

During initial phone calls and face-to-face meetings, we discuss with you to how little or how much you want us to do.

Some clients choose to do fencing themselves, other ones may have a family member that can help with decking and landscaping…

IDEA Constructions offers full scope of works – from the demolition and site clean (if required), obtain all preliminary documentation and building permits, we provide detailed quote that outlines construction cost and all inclusions. Finally, we project manage the construction of your home, through to the handover and completion.

This is a great question!

It is important for you to be involved and have an insight at every stage of the construction of your newly built custom home.

Your safety, as well as the safety of all involved building your home, is paramount to us. The site access is pre-arranged by contacting your designed site supervisor. He will accompany you through the site, and provide updates on the progress – what was done, and what is yet to be done.

Site visit is organised after initial discussions. It is important for us to have a full understanding of your site conditions, slope, Council and utility company assets, any existing structures. From there, we discuss and advise what type of home is suitable for the design with your architect.

Regardless of the construction cost of your home, and under the legislation of Domestic Building Contracts Act 1995, all our homes are covered by 10 years structural Builders Warranty Insurance.

Homes Warranty Insurance is taken for each individual dwelling you build with us, and without it a Building Permit cannot be issued.

Insurance Certificate of Currency is provided upon signing of the contract.

The warranty transfers to the new owners, in case you choose to sell your home.

We understand the complexity and know choosing a right builder is not an easy task.

Regardless of whether you come to us through a word-of-mouth or by active search, upon request we can provide information of our registrations, licences, insurances, industry memberships and awards.

We encourage you to conduct reference checks, contact former clients, as well as check our previous works by visiting our web site and social media.

Further to this, of course, we are always open and willing to discuss and answer any questions in writing.

We believe that client-builder is a two way relationship,  based on a clear communication, transparency and mutual respect.