Custom design & development
No plans? No problem. We’ll help you design your dream space.
If you don’t have drawings yet, we can guide you through the full design process from first ideas to approved plans. We make it easy to understand and keep things moving forward.
Our goal is to make things simple and clear at every stage. Whether you just have a rough sketch, a Pinterest board, or no idea where to start, we’re here to help shape your vision into something real.
Design & Drawings
Our designers will create a layout that reflects your vision and the way you want to live. You’ll have the chance to review the plans, suggest changes, and fine-tune every detail until it feels just right. We’ll help you choose the best layout and materials for your space, and if you’d like, we can provide 3D views so you can clearly picture how everything will come together.
Getting Council Approval
We take care of preparing all the necessary documents and handle the entire submission process for building and planning approvals. Along the way, we keep you informed and explain anything that might be unclear. This includes applying for permits, arranging any required reports like engineering or energy assessments, and dealing directly with the council on your behalf.
Pre-Construction Planning
We help you understand how design decisions impact the overall cost, offering guidance on smart, practical choices from the beginning. Our team provides early cost estimates to help you plan confidently, and when the design is finalised, we prepare everything needed for a smooth, ready-to-build handover.
OUR PROCESS
1
Conceptual Design & Initial Estimation
- Payment of Concept design fee
- Thorough site inspection
- Detailed design & budget brief with client
- Site Plan
- Development plan layout inc. floor plans
- Custom designed facade elevations
- Preliminary building estimates based off produced concept
2
Preliminary Drawings
- First stage payment of Planning Agreement
- Ordering of property reports, soil report and site surveys
- Further production of preliminary drawings inc. all four external elevations
- Review and mark ups by client and building consultant of preliminary plans
- External Colour appointment with Exclusive Construction interior design & colour consultant for Planning submission
- Second stage payment of Planning agreement – pre application
- Preparation & submission of Planning Application to local council
3
Planning Application Process
- Exclusive Construction staff will manage, correspond and carry out meetings with council for all Planning application requirements
- No further production of plans or detail will occur during Planning Application unless necessary for Planning compliance
- Gain Planning Permit approval and receive Endorsed Plans
4
Working Drawings Stage
- Produce preliminary set of working drawings
- Order Structural Engineering & Required Energy Rating
- Review and mark ups by client and building consultant of preliminary working drawings inc. Dimensioned Floor Plans, Sections
- Electrical Layout, Floor Covering Layout & Internal cabinetry elevations
- Engineering & Required Energy Rating received and reviewed
- Production of Final Estimate based off working drawings, Engineering & Required Energy Rating
- Presentation of Final Price and Final Review of working drawings
- Approval given by client for preparation of HIA Contract and Build Specifications
5
Contracts, Specifications & Building Permit
- Exclusive Construction prepares HIA Housing Contract and Build Specifications based off Final working drawings, Structural Engineering, 6 Star energy Rating and Final Build Estimate
- Client review and remarks of HIA Contract and Build Specifications
- Alterations made to Specifications after review (if req.)
- Signing of HIA Contract and Build Specifications between Client and Exclusive Construction
- Payment of balance of 5% deposit on signing of HIA Contracts and Build Specifications
- Exclusive Construction lodge Building Permit application to Private Building Surveyor
- Building Permit checklist received, reviewed, met and re-lodged
- Building Permit issued
6
Start Building
- Once Building Permit is issued, Full 5% Deposit is paid and evidence of Finance approval is supplied, Exclusive Construction will start on site within 21 days of the receipt of all above mentioned items
- HIA Stage payments incurred throughout the course of contract
Get a Free Quote
Ready to bring your ideas to life? Let us help you take the first step. Contact us today for a free quote and let’s turn your vision into reality.
