From your imagination to reality
Setup Inside Out was established to address the many issues and misunderstandings between builders, homeowners and developers.
How A Build Consultant can benefit you
Master Your Investment Decisions
When you embark on the significant journey of building your home, you must make numerous important decisions. These decisions cover a wide range of factors, including design aesthetics, prime location, budget, choosing skilled professionals, and establishing detailed specifications. A building consultant acts as an independent contractor, representing your interests without any conflicting affiliations. Setup Inside Out provides you with valuable reassurance and expert knowledge, guiding you through this complex process and ensuring you make informed choices. This careful planning and decision-making lead to a home you’ll cherish for years, creating lasting memories with family and friends.
Finding Land
When purchasing land, it's crucial to consider the location, property size, restrictions, and available services. We can help you find suitable house and land that meets your needs.
Designing your Home
We collaborate with building designers and architects who understand the practical and financial aspects of construction, ensuring a seamless experience.
Finding a Builder
Choosing a builder can be challenging due to the overwhelming number of options. However, we are here to help you align your requirements and preferences with your budget. Let us guide you through this process.
How does Finance Work
Financial considerations should be prioritised when planning to construct a residence, as they significantly influence your project's progression. We work with brokers who offer assistance tailored to your financial situation.
Building Contracts
When entering a building contract, it's essential to address all clauses to foster positive relations with your builder. We will oversee your contracts and manage all variations.
Permits
When applying for a building permit, many factors must be considered, such as engineering assessments, energy ratings, and surveys. We can assist you in obtaining the required documentation.
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What can a Building Consultant do for you?
Independant advice to you give you sound peace of mind
Premium Home Inspection Package
- Review all documentation, plans, specifications and engineering, particularly useful in identifying problems before contracts are signed. The important consideration is not what is shown on the drawings, it is what is missing from the drawings.
- Review the contract prior to signing (providing an expert building review alongside a legal perspective).
- Carry out building inspections at critical stages and prepare reports. These reports identify problems or defective work and are issued to the builder and or the Building Surveyor where necessary. These reports can highlight issues that are not covered by the mandatory inspections carried out by the Building Surveyor.
- Review progress claims, cost variations and extra days the builder may claim
- Undertake the final inspection with the client and builder, prepare a final defects list.
We prepare a fee quotation based upon the size and complexity of your project. Peace of mind at every stage.
Plans and Permits Package
Setup Inside Out collaborates with clients to gather all necessary documentation required to secure a building permit from a qualified building surveyor.
This collaboration ensures that every aspect of the project is meticulously planned and compliant with local regulations.
This process encompasses:
– Building design by a certified designer or architect
– Soil and survey tests conducted on the land
– Engineering design
– Energy assessment
– All pertinent council documents
– Bushfire assessment levy
– Requests for Information (RFIs) to be addressed upon the building surveyor’s request
By securing all plans and documentation prior to engaging a builder, you are empowered to obtain detailed quotes from your selected builders, which facilitates a smoother process and clearer contracts with your builder.
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Ultimately, this thorough preparation can save time and eliminate potential roadblocks during the construction phase.
How to get started package
We offer professional guidance and unwavering support to assist you in initiating the comprehensive process of building your dream home. Our experienced team aids you in accurately ascertaining your budget, thoroughly facilitating the search for suitable land, and effectively collaborating with reputable builders and talented designers. We take into careful consideration your unique living conditions and specific requirements, along with your budgetary constraints, time frame, and long-term objectives. Furthermore, our extensive and well-established relationships with numerous land developers and builders empower us to negotiate highly favorable prices and advantageous terms on your behalf. With us by your side, you can navigate the complexities of home building with confidence and ease.
Contract management
We offer comprehensive contract administration services, which entail the thorough assessment of all progress claims, a meticulous review of cost variations, and the appropriate handling of extension of time claims. Moreover, we provide expert advice on liquidated damages.
Architects and building designers frequently refer their clients to our services during this critical phase of the project.
The services we offer encompass the following:
– A detailed review of the building contract and specifications to ensure a complete understanding of the contractual terms.
– Conducting site inspections to evaluate the builder’s progress claim.
– Assisting with the Builder’s request for further information.
– Evaluating any claims pertaining to cost variations.
– Analysing Provisional Sums and Prime Cost items claimed, accompanied by our recommendations.
– Reviewing claims for extensions of time.
– Monitoring the progress of the construction works.
– Assessing and advising on any entitlements related to liquidated damages or delay costs.
Furthermore, we advocate for systematic inspections throughout the construction process. It is crucial to recognise that many property owners may remain unaware that numerous long-term building issues arise from inadequate building detailing and insufficient groundwork, which often escape the scrutiny of the Building Surveyor. While many property owners presume that the Building Surveyor is responsible for identifying building defects, their duties are restricted to the mandated inspections of the foundations, frame, and final structure. As a result, several aspects of the construction process remain unexamined. It is at this critical juncture that our inspections become indispensable.
Project Management
Setup Inside Out are residential specialists and have been advising homeowners and developers for the last 18 years.
We provide full Project Management services for our building owners. This service includes review of the design and building documentation. Management of the tendering process and tender evaluation.
Review of the building contract, monthly building inspections, regular site meetings, full contract administration and comprehensive support for owners during the building project.
We prepare a quotation based upon the size and complexity of your project.
Handover Package
We conduct thorough inspections of newly constructed homes and buildings upon completion and prior to handover.
Our aim is to identify any defective and incomplete works, subsequently preparing a comprehensive report detailing the issues that require rectification by the builder.
Furthermore, we advocate for progressive inspections throughout the construction process.
It is important to note that many property owners may be unaware that numerous long-term building issues stem from inadequate building detailing and insufficient groundwork, which often go unchecked by the Building Surveyor.
While many owners assume that the Building Surveyor’s duty encompasses the identification of building defects, their responsibilities are limited to the mandatory inspections of the foundations, frame, and final structure. Consequently, there are several aspects of the construction process that remain unexamined. It is at this juncture that our inspections prove essential.