Our building process.

Our commitment to quality craftsmanship and truly personalised service.

Our team will work closely with you from start to finish to ensure that you are aware of every step in the planning and construction of your new home. We have put together a step-by-step journey to help you understand how the process works.

Candor Homes is here to guide you through one of the most exciting experiences of your life, starting with an initial consultation to get to know you and your property. During this first meeting, we will ask lots of questions to help us understand your property’s unique features and identify opportunities to unlock its potential. With a clear picture of your needs and vision, we can help you find a home that suits your lifestyle and personality and assist you in choosing how your new home will look, feel, and function.

Sales Consultation

  • There are many factors to consider before choosing your home design as it depends on whether you already have land or wish to purchase a home + land package. Either way, our Candor Homes consultant will walk you through our designs and discuss the options to help you make your decision.

    We have a diverse range of façades that suit most styles and environments and we can customise them for no additional charge. Our team will be happy to help you make the right decision for your new home.

  • Any Candor Homes design includes all the necessary features you need to move into a completed home. You do not need to pay extra for necessary features such as flooring, window coverings and a driveway. However we understand that you may want to add personal touches to your home to suit your style or lifestyle needs, so we have created a series of home inclusion packages to give you more control over how your home will look, feel and function. Our consultant will go through those options with you and help you choose a package that fits into your needs, budget and individual tastes.

  • After an inspection of your site, our team will create an initial tender outlining the itemised costs of your build. This is a great opportunity to discuss all the inclusions in your build and ask any questions you may have.

  • This is the part you get excited about! Accepting the tender and making a preliminary payment will get the ball rolling on drafting your construction plans and contract.

Pre-Construction

  • After our team conducts contour and soil tests on your site, we will draft your construction plans to present to you at your Home Studio Appointment.

  • This is the part where you get to choose all the features of your home such as colours, styles and products as well as your kitchen design. You’ll be working closely with our interior designer to create the home of your dreams.

    At this appointment, we will also review your construction plans and add any chosen upgrades to your quote so our documentation can be created for CDC or DA approval and contracts.

  • Our team will organise the necessary certification including engineering, BAL and BASIX needed for a CDC or DA and submit the documentation for approval. At this stage, we will also obtain driveway and water approvals.

  • Once your approvals have come through, you will need to sign your final contract and pay a build deposit so we can order materials and book trades. You will then meet your Site Supervisor who will stay in touch with you throughout the build to ensure you know what’s happening.

This is the exciting part of the house-building process where our design team collaborates with you to create the home of your dreams. After learning about your personal style, needs, and family requirements, we will present you with a perfectly suited design and prepare the necessary documentation to get the build started.

Construction

  • We will prepare the foundation of your new home including excavation and pipework, then pour the concrete slab ready for the frame to go up.

  • This is the first step in your new home taking shape. The frame will be constructed from timber and windows and doors will then be installed.

  • Our team will get your home ready for ‘lock up’ stage by installing the exterior works such as cladding, bricks and roofing. We’ll also plan out the electrical and plumbing fittings and our team will offer you a walk-through of your home to determine the best points for lighting and electrical outlets.

  • We will then add plasterboard, architraves and skirting to your walls, build your kitchen and bathrooms, complete joinery and install internal doors.

  • At this stage we will complete all the final touches to make your house a home, such as painting, tiling, and flooring, window coverings, plumbing and electrical installs, showers, mirrors and exterior features such as driveway and any landscaping that you have included in your selections.

  • It’s time to move into your new home! We will organise to meet with you onsite to walk you through your completed home, hand over your keys, and provide all necessary documentation, including certificates, services, maintenance, and warranties.

This stage sees your vision and plans become reality. We’ll be right beside you the whole time, sharing your excitement as your new home takes shape. We will ensure you have access to your home during each stage of construction and will be there to celebrate with you when we hand your keys over upon completion.

All the hard work and patience have paid off and your home is now ready to move in and enjoy. While you add the final decorative touches to make it your dream home, Candor Homes will continue to support you with maintenance and warranties.

Post-construction

  • After you move into your new home, we'll conduct a thorough 90-day maintenance inspection. This ensures everything is operating smoothly, and we'll promptly address any issues that arise.

  • Rest assured, we provide support throughout the entire 6-year warranty period. Our builder's warranty insurance covers your home for up to six years after completion (practical completion), ensuring peace of mind for years to come.