Luxury Build Timeline: What to Expect From First Sketch to Final Touch

A luxury home build is one of the biggest decisions you’ll make. But how long does it take for you to get the keys to your house? Most people think it’s a quick six-month job, but the reality is different.

At Begbie Bentham, we’ve helped countless Brisbane families since 2002, so we know the importance of time for your dream home plans. In this article, we’ll walk you through each stage of your next luxury build, including design phases, approval, and construction milestones.

Read on to learn more about the whole home building process. Let’s get started.

The Pre-Construction Phase: Setting Your Luxury Build Timeline

The pre-construction phase is related to the groundwork for your entire custom home build. In this stage, we have four steps: Discovery Meeting, Concept Design and Budget Estimate, Preliminary Design and Building Quote, and Contracts and Building Approvals.

Each step mentioned above helps us build upon the previous step to create a strong foundation for your construction.

Now the question is, how long does an average house take to build? Usually, it takes somewhere between 8 to 14 months. But it all depends on the site conditions, size of your home, and complexity of the design.

Together, let’s go through what happens during the initial months before the first shovel hits the ground.

Discovery Meeting: Decide on Your Vision

Before we begin your luxury build, it’s important to understand your needs. That’s what we do in discovery meetings by listening to your ideas and exploring possibilities.

We recommend our clients prepare a wishlist that outlines their desired features and priorities. This way, it becomes easier for us all to figure out what to do.

Concept Design and Budget Estimate: Bringing Ideas to Life

This is the second step in our pre-construction phase. Here, our design team creates initial concepts that render your ideas into visual form.

We use software to create models in this stage because it allows you to examine your home’s design at any point. If you can’t read traditional plans, don’t worry! You’ll receive visuals that will immerse you in your home, so you’ll know how the finished building will look.

Then comes the budgeting. All homes, particularly custom-designed homes, vary in price. Our priority is to design a home that fits into your budget. So, at multiple points along the design journey, we develop estimates that list all inclusions in your home and pricing.

Preliminary Design and Building Quote: Refining Your Vision

For design and pricing work, we need to involve many professionals, consultants, and suppliers. They all come together to present you with a detailed plan, specification, and price to build.

The full design and pricing work can take 2-3 months. It all depends on the level of complexity of your project.

At the end of the design period, you’ll have all the information you require to move onto the building stage. We create detailed quotes for you here, and once that’s done, you’ll receive a proposal that’s extremely precise and suitable for preparing the building contracts.

Contracts and Building Approvals: Finalising Your Building Contract

This is the fourth and final step in our pre-construction phase. Now that you have approved the design and quotes, we’ll move on to prepare your building contracts. At the same time, we will submit your plans to the council for development approval.

We understand that you may feel the need to modify some design elements in your plan. So we suggest finalising everything before initiating the construction phase. That way, you can avoid unnecessary delays and additional costs.

The Active Construction Process: Base Stage to Completion

The active construction phase is where you see your dream in a physical form. We cover three major stages in this phase: Construction and Interior Fit Outs, Handover and Completion, and Service Warranties.

Every stage here takes you closer to your dream home. But how long does this whole change take? You’re about to find out.

Construction and Interior Fit-Outs: The Main Building Stages

Earlier, you got to know about submitting your plans to the council for approval. Once it comes through, we’ll be on your site within 2 weeks. We’ll prepare for footings and concrete slabs in this main building stage.

One more thing. We have an online project management system that allows our clients to track the project’s progress. Or if you prefer direct communication, you also have the option to easily communicate with our team 24/7. Pick a method and reach out to us without any hesitation.

Handover and Completion: The Final Steps and Energy Efficiency

Apart from the main structure, you can also include swimming pools, landscaping, paths, retaining walls, driveways, security systems, and blinds in your design and plans. The selection method for these elements is flexible, so you can choose what to include or exclude outside of the main construction.

Oh, it’s also worth noting that our practices are incredibly energy-efficient. We use green materials in our design for great energy performance. So, you’re covered there if you’re thinking about having an energy-efficient home.

Service Warranties: Ongoing Assurance

We’re strongly committed to giving you a good building experience. That’s why we have service warranties in place. Don’t forget to talk to us about it at length when we’re handling your construction project.

Ready to Start Your Luxury Build Journey?

Building a luxury home can be a long process with some uncertainties everywhere, and at one point, you may feel tired. However, don’t worry because you have realistic timeline knowledge about your plan. Experienced builders like ourselves know how to manage everything properly.

In this article, we’ve covered the pre-construction phase, main construction stages, and timeline variables of your new build. You now know how design approval, base work, and fit-out stages make progress.

At Begbie Bentham, we make your luxury build dreams a reality. Our Brisbane team follows a 7-step process and has perfected the approach since 2002. Contact us today to discuss your timeline and start your dream home creation.