​I’ve never built before, where do I start?

Start by giving us a call, with 30 years of experience in the building industry you can trust us to give you the best advice and to guide you through the entire building process. 

How do I get designs and plans done?

​Exceed Building & Design offer a full design and build service. The benefit of this is any problems that may occur during the build can be solved in the design phase. We create your design using the latest virtual 3D design software so you can virtually walk through your new home or renovation before it is built. We do full 3D conceptual plans and traditional 2D Development Application plans.

At what stage do I involve a builder?

It always pays to get your builder involved early. Simple advice from a qualified builder when making critical decisions can save a lot of hassle and money later on.

Does my builder need to be a Licensed Builder?

It is requirement of the NSW Home Building Act that all projects are undertaken by a licensed builder.

Do I need a Council approval?

If you are carrying out building work you may need to apply for a Council approval depending on the project. Exceed Building & Design can advise you, get plans ready and submit them to Council.

Do I get a guarantee?

​Yes you do!

Using a licensed builder you are covered by the Home Building Compensation Fund (previously called ‘Home Owner’s Warranty’). This is a requirement of the NSW Home Building Act. Details about what this covers can be found at the HBCF website.
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On top of this, Exceed Building & Design has their Rock Solid Guarantee. 

How can I keep the building project within my budget?

​We recommend entering into a full building contract which will enable you to know exactly what the cost will be and what you will get.

How do we pay for the building project?

You pay on a progress payment system as detailed in your building agreement. One advantage of full contract is you only need to make payments to one company and payments are made at specific stages of the project. When you receive a written contract quote, we will provide you with a payment schedule and also a construction schedule so you know what to expect and when to expect it.

​Can I make changes during the building project?

​We welcome you to make any changes you would like to enhance your home. Any requests by yourselves incurring extra labour and/or material costs will be treated as a variation to the contract. All variations will be costed and presented to you for approval authorising the builder to carry out these changes before any such works can be started.

Will the construction site be safe?

​We will always endeavour to keep our construction sites safe and clean. We will provide you with a safety information pack at the beginning of the building programme.