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How Long Does it Take to Build a House from Start to Finish?




If you are considering buying a home, you might be wondering whether it’s worth building a house from scratch.


But how long does that take? Don’t get fooled by reality TV programs where you can see a whole house being erected and decorated in just a few weeks, because the truth is so many elements are pre-prepared and you’re only watching the exciting highlights.


Crafting a well-appointed, custom-designed property in Australia takes between eight and eighteen months on average. If something causes a delay or if you want an over-the-top design, it may even take longer. What are the key factors that can speed up or slow down the process? Let’s have a closer look:

Designing


Designing from scratch can take some time to get it right, but time spent in the early stages is time well spent. The length of the entire building process is largely determined by the intricacy of the design and the complexity of the build. Keep in mind that larger, more complex houses take longer to complete. If you want something more complex and custom-made, be prepared to wait a little longer for the whole building process to be completed

Approvals


Once you have your design all sorted, then we have the Approvals process. This can take as little as 10 days or if Planning Approval is required it could take a few months

Site Preparation


This is the most important stage of the building process. A solid foundation is everything, and depending on the type of land and quality of soil, it may take some time to do all the preparations properly.
What can this involve? Flattening or levelling the ground, removing stones or trees, rock breaking, or even removing reactive soil and replacing it with 600mm of sand. If retaining is required the type and the extent of the retaining will also affect the build times.

Weather Conditions


The weather can have a profound effect on the whole building process. Heavy rainfall or strong wind can slow down the build process and cause major delays.

Changes or Variations


Once the building process starts the amount of changes will affect the build time. All changes to the contract have to be done via a variation signed by both parties. This is why the design stage is so important the more that is lock in from the beginning the faster the build time will be.

The Approach


As you can see there is no right answer to the length of time to build, but choosing a company with the right building approach is the key.

You should look for respectable builder that are highly organised and have an outstanding reputation. A builder that is experienced in the construction type you wish to undertake. A builder that will work with you to build your dream home just the way you want it.

Author’s Bio

Alex Morrison has worked with a range of businesses giving him an in depth understanding of many different industries including local locksmiths, financial support and health care. As the owner of Integral Media, he is now utilising his knowledge and experience with his rapidly increasing client portfolio to help them achieve their business goals.