How We Build
Our Construction Process
Building your custom home with Aether Homes is a rewarding journey. We follow a meticulous and transparent process, ensuring every home meets the highest standards of quality, efficiency, and client satisfaction.
Phase 1
Pre-Construction
This critical phase sets the foundation for your home-building journey, ensuring every detail is planned and approved before construction begins.
At Aether Homes, we believe every beautiful home begins with a thoughtful design. Our friendly architects take the time to understand your ideas, helping turn your vision into detailed plans that suit your budget and lifestyle.
We'll gently guide you through each step, sharing insights, exploring options, and helping you make choices that feel right for you. It's a creative and collaborative journey—one that lays the foundation for your future home.
You design, we build.
Our team guides you in defining key factors like house type (single/double-storey), size, internal layout, finishes, and budget. Once your design, layout, inclusions, and wishlist are finalized, we prepare a detailed Tender document.
Client Involvement: You review the Tender document for your consideration and approval.
Payment: Upon your approval of the tender, a deposit invoice of 2.5% of the total construction cost is issued to advance with your customized luxury home architectural plans.
The first essential step is commissioning a Survey Report, which maps out the site's contours, existing trees, services, and pathways. Once received, our awarding-winning architect drafts the initial plans and drawings for your new home.
Client Involvement: We prepare your HIA Building Contract during this phase, ensuring everything aligns with your expectations.
We manage securing council approval through either a Development Application/Assessment (DA) or a Complying Development Certificate (CDC).
Documentation required includes: Completed application, Owner's consent, BASIX® Certificate, Site plans, Floor plans, Elevations and sections, and any additional supporting documents.
You will be invited to review, discuss, and sign your HIA Contract to officially move towards the construction phase. We also ensure the issuance of Homeowners Warranty Insurance.
Client Involvement: Your review and signature on the HIA Contract are crucial for proceeding.
The final step in the pre-construction phase is obtaining the Construction Certificate, which confirms that your plans comply with all relevant building codes and standards, allowing us to commence work.
Phase 2
Construction
The construction phase follows the five key stages recommended by the Housing Industry Association, ensuring a structured and high-quality build.
The site is cleared, levelled, and excavated. Boundaries are pegged, and the concrete slab is poured. Embedded plumbing and electrical systems are installed, along with any required retaining walls.
This stage involves erecting the structural framework, including walls, roof trusses, and window frames. Insulation, gutters, and conduits for electrical and plumbing systems are also installed.
External walls, windows, and doors are installed, effectively securing the building and sealing it off from external elements.
Payment: Before making the Lock-up payment, ensure that all agreed Lock-up terms outlined in the contract are met, as it accounts for a significant portion of the total project cost.
The internal fit-out takes place, including plasterboard and lining completion, installation of downpipes and gutters, and commencement of cornices, architraves, and skirting boards. Waterproofing and tiling also begin.
The finishing touches are applied: final painting, flooring installations, kitchen and bathroom installations, and the last round of electrical and plumbing work. Appliances are also fitted. Your home will then be ready for inspection.
Phase 3
Post-Construction
Our commitment continues after construction, ensuring your complete satisfaction with your new home.
Once construction concludes, we arrange a Project Completion Inspection. During this walk-through, you and your builder will inspect the completed home and note any issues.
Client Involvement: You actively participate in the inspection. If defects are found, they must be rectified before a second inspection. Upon your satisfaction, both parties will sign off on the official PCI document.
The final milestone is Settlement. This is the culmination of your dream home journey.
Payment: Once the final payment is made, you will receive the keys to your new home.
Payments
Flexible Progress Payments
We offer flexible progress payment plans designed to meet the requirements of various banks and lenders. Our goal is to make the financial aspect of your construction process as smooth and manageable as possible, providing clarity and support at every payment milestone.