Design

We believe the best homes begin with a strong collaboration between client, designer, and builder, right from the start. If you don’t yet have plans drawn, that’s not a problem.

In fact, we prefer to be involved early in the process.

Why Involve a Builder Early?

Designing a home without a builder’s input can sometimes lead to plans that don’t match the budget.

Our early involvement helps ensure that what’s designed is not only beautiful and functional, but also realistic and affordable.

• Buildable Within Budget: We use our construction expertise to guide the design toward choices that align with your financial goals, avoiding the disappointment of a home you love but can’t afford to build.

• Smart Material & Design Choices: We help identify practical alternatives and efficiencies that can significantly reduce costs without compromising quality.

• Streamlined Planning: Having us onboard early reduces design revisions and speeds up the approval and pre-construction phases.

Already Have Plans?

No problem, if you’ve already had plans drawn up, we’re still happy to review them. We can offer advice, provide a cost estimate, and suggest any adjustments that could improve constructibility or save on budget.

Your Vision, Made Realistically Possible

Whether you're starting from scratch or already have a full set of drawings, we’ll walk you through the process, offering honest advice and hands-on guidance every step of the way.

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Pricing & Planning

At FANDR, transparency is key. We offer an in-depth and highly detailed bill of quantities and estimating service as part of our Early Contractor Involvement during the pre-construction phase. This ensures our clients have peace of mind, knowing what they are likely to spend before we break ground.

Building on our detailed pricing and bill of quantities, we virtually construct each home. This process allows us to identify potential construction risks and budget challenges early on. Working closely with architects, we make minor adjustments to ensure a smooth build process and minimise surprises.

Construction

Once planning is complete, our team of craftsmen swing into action. We keep architects and clients informed every step of the way with daily logs, behind the scenes videos and progress photos uploaded to our portal. Our weekly budget health checks ensure that any potential budget overruns are identified and addressed proactively.

We believe in not just building well, but building to plan. Our meticulous organisation and commitment to detailed documentation ensure that every aspect of the project is executed flawlessly. From planning to finishing touches, we guarantee a faultless finish that meets our standards.