our process.

LET US TELL YOU A BIT ABOUT HOW WE DO THINGS

DESIGN & CONSTRUCT SERVICES

At Cotter Builders we work with you, the client, your design team and suppliers to get the best outcome for you. Alternatively, our team can provide you with a comprehensive design and construct service to take the stress out of your building project. Whether it's a renovation, extension or new home, we are here to assist with all of your needs.

We are passionate about design and construction and our experience across these disciplines can take your project to the next level. Where other companies are afraid to provide design features that are 'out of the box', we thrive on doing things with a point of difference. We are your YES team, your FOREVER home builders.

building design

From concept to construction documentation including interiors selection. We can assist in making your project come to life.

Based on an in-depth brief and site inspection, our team will prepare your concept. We use 3D models to walk-thru your design and refine it until it's perfect.

We then develop the drawings in more detail while working with the necessary sub-consultants required.

Once we have the design refined and the budget estimate is on track we finalize your documents ready to hand over to get building.

As part of the complete package you will recieve an in depth interior/ exterior specification document so you know exactly what products, colours, materials and fixtures will go into your project so everything is accounted for and there are no hidden surprises at the end.

budget estimation

After concept design whether we have provided the design drawings or whether you have a design from another building design or architectural firm we will provide you with a budget estimate to ensure your project is on track.

This is the most important part of the planning phase. We want to ensure the design you have fallen in love with can be built for your budget.

At Cotter Builders we strongly encourage homeowners to contact us prior to seeking designs so we can assist you in the right direction and move you one step closer to your dream home.

build & manage

Having the builders involvment from the start of the project ensures a much more smoother transition of information and action from design to your site.

It means we can build your project to your standard with minimal surprises and variations.

Michael is on site 100% of the time during the construction of your project to ensure quality and perfection is delivered on handover.

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why a builder should be present from concept stage

The design and planning of your new home is without a doubt a most integral part of your building journey. Design does matter and good design principles do not cost more.

You approach a designer or architect because they are experts and can turn your dreams in to a reality. However, designers and architects are not trained to understand building costs whereas builders are. Often the builders are the bearers of bad news when it comes to telling homeowners that their design can not be built for their budget, why? Because a building professional was not on board from the beginning to guide this process.

At Cotter Builders, we work collaboratively with your design team whether its our own designer, or an outside designer, from the very beginning. The outcome of this process is the delivery of an on-budget project, no costly surprises and the homeowner gets the home they wanted from the beginning of design stage.