Process
From potential to home
Two phases, one team. First we plan the whole home down to the last tile and rand. Then we build it, with the same people who drew it.
Before we start
Find
Bring your property, or we source one with you.
As long as it takes
Phase 0
Plan
Design, engineering, budget, timeline and approvals.
Typically 3–6 months
Phase 1
Build
Sourcing, construction, interiors, landscaping, handover.
Typically 8–18 months
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Before we start
Find the property
Every dream home starts with the right property. There are two ways in.
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Phase 0 · Consultation
Plan it completely
Our architects, engineers and designers take the property with potential and produce a full plan: what it will look like, what it will cost, how long it will take, and drawings ready for council.
01
Brief and site visit
We meet on site, listen to how you want to live and assess what the property can become.
02
Surveys and feasibility
Measured and structural surveys, zoning and title checks, so the plan rests on facts.
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Moodboards and concept
Materials, colours, layouts and sketches you can react to before anything is fixed.
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Value engineering workshop
Together we sort must-haves from nice-to-haves, and plan for what comes later.
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Detailed design and engineering
Architectural drawings, structural engineering, interior design and a full finishes schedule.
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Budget and timeline
A complete cost plan and programme, so you know what it costs and when you move in.
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Council-ready plans
Drawings prepared and submitted for municipal approval.
Value engineering
Spend where it matters
In our workshops we sort every idea into three lists. It keeps the budget honest today and makes room for the home you will want in ten years.
Must-haves
Built now, no compromise
- Structural repairs and a sound roof
- Waterproofing and damp control
- Electrical and plumbing renewal
- Solar power with battery backup
- The rooms you will live in every day
Nice-to-haves
Included if the budget allows
- Pool and pool terrace
- Outdoor kitchen
- Wine room or cellar
- Bespoke furniture throughout
- Upgraded stone finishes
Plan for later
Prepared now, built when you are ready
- Foundations and slab sized for a second storey
- Services routed for a future pool or cottage
- Structure ready for a future extension
- Space set aside for a garden studio
- Approved plans for phase two
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Phase 1 · Build
Build it beautifully
We take your dream home and build it. The team that drew the plans manages every trade, supplier and rand until the keys are in your hand.
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Sourcing and procurement
Materials, fittings and finishes from trusted suppliers, ordered to the programme.
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Price negotiation
We negotiate supply and trade prices on your behalf.
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Labour and site team
Vetted trades, managed daily by our site lead.
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Construction
Structure, roofing, services and every finish, built to the approved plans.
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Interior design and installation
Joinery, lighting, fittings and finishes installed exactly as designed.
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Landscaping
Gardens, courtyards, irrigation and outdoor rooms.
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Furniture and styling
Bespoke pieces from our furniture studio, if you would like them.
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Handover
Final inspection, compliance certificates, manuals and the keys.
Questions
Good to know
Do you take on small renovations?
No. We only work on whole homes: complete remodels, full transformations and new builds. For a single room or a kitchen refit, a specialist contractor will serve you better.
Can I use the Phase 0 plans with another builder?
Yes. The plans, budget and drawings from a Consultation are yours to keep. Most clients choose to build with us, but you are never locked in.
Can you help me find a property?
Yes. Our team sources properties with potential and checks the feasibility of each one before you commit.
Are your projects fully permitted?
Every project has approved plans, registered contractors and full sign-off from the municipality, including the certificates you need at handover.
How long does a project take?
Planning usually takes three to six months and building eight to eighteen, depending on the home. Your Phase 0 timeline gives you real dates.
Start a project
Have a property with potential?
Bring us the house you’ve found, or let us help you find one. Every great home starts with a conversation and a proper plan.
