When you start building a new home, it’s important to work with a builder who you can trust to guide you through the process. Even before you start building, you need someone who understands local conditions and can answer your questions about what could affect the final cost of your home and how you can optimise your block.

For example, is your block eligible for a planning permit to allow you to build in the first place? Can you easily connect to local services and amenities like water, sewerage and telecommunications? How do you make the most of your block size and opportunities to enjoy beautiful views? Is your block at potential risk for bush fires which may mean certain design requirements?

That’s why Arkadian Homes offers a free site inspection, to answer all these questions and more, ensuring you understand the full potential of your land and safeguarding you from future hidden expenses when you build.

Landing the right block

The type of block you end up buying will ultimately effect certain requirements in the design and build of your home.

Let’s start with your site drainage. Is it affected by the slope and orientation of your land? Also, how easy it is to access your site, which impacts the construction process? Should you choose a concrete slab or timber foundations, and in some instances do you need a retaining wall for preparation of the site? All important questions you may need answers for.

What you should be aware of is, site costs won’t be included in your base price. These costs include testing the site for suitability to build on and can vary greatly.

Arkadian Homes only builds in areas that we have local expertise in, meaning we can give you a good idea of these expected costs upfront and a sense of the additional budget required, meaning no nasty surprises later.

Why Arkadian is right for locals

If you’re thinking of building a new home anywhere in Warragul, Drouin, Gippsland or Philip Island, then it pays to speak to a local builder who knows the area well and understands what to look out for to ensure your home building process is as stress free as possible and achieves your dream result.

At Arkadian Homes, we’ve spent 40 years building a reputation for being experts in these areas, working with local families to design and build homes that are ideally suited to their lifestyle needs, their land and of course, their budget.

To discover why you should choose Arkadian Homes to build your home, contact us for a free site inspection and let us show you our local experts.