Useful Information | Building Process

Site works preparation for footing and slab completed.

Concrete footings poured and mesh for slab laid, concrete poured and left to cure for approximately one week. Electrician prepares underground power run. While the slab is curing, the plumber installs the drains.

Building materials delivered to site. Bricklaying then commences.

Once bricklaying is completed, roof frame timbers and/or steel trusses and roof hardware delivered. Roof carpenter then commences.

Gutters and down pipes installed. Electrical wiring installed. Roof cover: tiles or metal (Colorbond/Zinc) delivered and fixed to roof.

The plasterers and ceiling fixers come in and complete the plaster float coat. The ceilings are then installed, followed by the plaster set coat. Glass to windows and sliding doors etc are installed and other external doors are hung. The house is now at ‘lock-up’ stage.

Internal doors are hung, cupboards, vanities, shelving, mouldings, bathroom accessories installed, hot water system installed. Vanity bowls, sinks, toilets etc. installed. Wall and floor tiles laid and grouted.

Internal and external painting. Final electrical items completed. Paving or grano to carport/garage, verandahs, porches, paths and driveways completed.

Your Building Supervisor will contact you at this time and arrange a time to meet and walk through your home to carry out a Practical Completion Inspection. The final progress claim is now called and upon payment of this claim and any other outstanding monies you will receive the keys to your new home. You also need to organise for insurance of your home at this time.