our home build process

We understand that the home building journey can be daunting. However, you can be assured when you build with Stonewood Homes, we will be right by your side every step of the way. Your new home consultants will guide you through the entire process with great care and precision. Plus, there will be no unexpected surprises. Your move-in date will be locked-in, and you’ll know how much you have to pay, right from the start.

Building journey with Stonewood Homes Australia

step-by-step

01

Meet your New Home Consultant

The first step in building your dream home will be to meet with your New Home Consultant. Come and discuss your new home ideas, tell us about your block of land and together we can explore the most suitable home for you and your family.
02

Give us the go-ahead

Once you’ve decided to build your new home with Stonewood Homes, you’ll be able to select the house plan that best suits you and your family and any specific custom features.
03

Concept drawings prepared

We can now prepare your concept drawings, giving you a better idea of what your new home will look like.
04

Site & soil assessment

We undertake a site assessment and soil investigation to determine the quality of the site for load-bearing conditions.
05

Concept plans finalised

The concept plans for your new home will be finalised.
06

Pricing run-through

We take you through the pricing involved to get your journey started.
07

Finalise your interior design

Meet your Colour Consultant to finalise your decor Finalise and provide specifications for all client-supplied items
08

Agreement formalised & contract signed

The building agreement will be formalized, and your contract signed.
09

Request your engineering & foundation design

Request your engineering and foundation design. (If you’ve chosen a two-storey design, be sure to request a mid-floor design.)
10

Preliminary application to council

We make a preliminary application to council, where appropriate.
11

Water supply assessment

We make sure your water supply meets NZ drinking standards. If your site is in a rural area, it may require potable water tests and septic design to be supported by a resource consent number.
12

Consent drawings & application completed

We complete the consent drawings and application ready for building consent, pending your approval
13

Lodge building consent

We lodge your building consent (If you make changes after this has been done, you’ll incur a cost and cause a delay in the building process.)
14

Issue supplier & subcontractor orders

We prepare and issue the supplier and subcontractor orders.
15

Building begins!

We start building your new home!

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