We believe the best projects start with honest advice, clear communication and proper planning from the beginning.

Our process is designed to give homeowners real builder input early, helping align the project scope, budget and approvals pathway before major costs are incurred.

From the initial consultation through to construction onsite, you deal directly with Andy throughout the project, ensuring clear communication, practical advice and a consistent approach from start to finish.

Stage 1 — Initial Project Qualification Call

No Charge

This initial phone call is handled by our administration and project coordination team to better understand your project goals and determine whether your scope, budget and expectations are aligned before progressing further.

This stage may include:

• Discussion about your project goals and ideas

• Indicative budget and timeframe discussions

• Review of any plans, photos or inspiration

• Preliminary discussion regarding approvals and project pathway

• Overview of the Built Bayside process

Outcome:

Suitable projects may then progress to either a feasibility estimate or detailed construction estimate stage.

Stage 2 — Builder Consultation & Feasibility Pricing

Option A — Feasibility Estimate

$650 + GST

This stage is suited to early concept projects where clients are still refining the scope, design or budget.

The purpose of the feasibility estimate is to provide realistic preliminary construction pricing before clients commit to full drawings, engineering and approvals.

This stage may include:

• Builder site inspection

• Review of available plans or sketches

• Preliminary construction estimate using current industry rates

• Identification of major project cost drivers

• Budget alignment discussions

• Preliminary advice regarding approvals and construction considerations

Why This Process Matters

One of the biggest issues we see in renovations and extensions is clients naturally getting excited throughout the design process and continuing to add additional scope, larger openings, upgraded finishes or structural changes without fully understanding the construction cost implications.

This is where our process becomes extremely valuable.

As the design and engineering progress, we continue working closely with clients to provide realistic pricing feedback, identify major cost drivers and keep the project aligned with the intended budget before completed drawings and approvals are finalised.

This process helps avoid situations where clients invest heavily into detailed drawings, engineering and approvals, only to later discover the project is significantly over budget.

By being involved early, we can assist with value management, staging options, scope optimisation and practical construction solutions that help clients make informed decisions throughout the process.

Important Note:

This is a feasibility based estimate only and not a fixed price quotation.

Option B — Detailed Construction Estimate

From $1,500 – $4,500 + GST

This stage is suited to projects with completed or progressing drawings that require detailed builder input prior to construction.

The goal of this process is to properly prepare the project for fixed pricing, minimise budget blowouts and reduce costly variations during construction.

This stage may include:

• Detailed review of architectural and engineering drawings

• Buildability and construction methodology assessment

• Scope clarification and value management recommendations

• Identification of construction risks and missing items

• Coordination of subcontractor and supplier pricing

• Detailed construction estimate and scope preparation

• Preliminary construction staging and timelines

This process provides clients with detailed builder input, realistic pricing and practical construction guidance before progressing into fixed pricing and construction.

Stage 3 — Fixed Price Construction Contract

Once documentation, engineering and pricing are finalised, the project progresses into the construction contract stage.

This includes:

• Fixed price building contract

• QBCC Home Warranty Insurance

• Construction scheduling and locked in start date

• DA/BA coordination where required

• Full construction delivery and project management

At Built Bayside, we take pride in delivering honest advice, reliable quality workmanship and a well managed building process from start to finish.