Start With Confidence, Not Guesswork
Choose from one of our Pre-Construction Packages and get expert guidance, realistic budgets, and peace of mind—Early involvement from your builder helps avoid budget blowouts, delays, and costly redesigns.
Our Initial Consultation Process
Why Bring in a Builder Early?
The Smartest Time to Talk to a Builder? Before You Start Drawing.
We’ve seen it too often—clients spend months and thousands on designs, only to find they can’t afford to build them. Our pre-construction packages solve this, giving you the clarity and confidence to move forward with the right plan from the start.
Our Pre-Construction Packages
Choose the Level of Involvement That Suits You Best
Best for: Early-stage ideas, sketches, or design briefs
Best for: Projects with plans ready for pricing
Best for: Clients who want to nail every detail before committing
Compare Packages
| Feature | Concept Estimate | Cost Analysis | VIP Package |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best For | Early sketches or ideas | Completed plans needing pricing | Clients ready to fully prepare before building |
| Cost | $390 + GST | From $500 (based on project value) | $4,500 + GST + Estimate cost (quoted separately) |
| Estimate Included | ✅ Basic m²-based budget | ✅ Full detailed estimate | ✅ Detailed estimate included in package (quoted & invoiced separately) |
| Estimate Refundable if you build | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Plan / Drawing Feedback | ❌ | ✅ On request | ✅3x reviews included |
| Site Inspection | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ Full site review and access checks |
| Reports Organised | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ Soil, CCTV, and site service reports |
| Client Meetings | ✅ 1x Review Session | ✅ 1x Optional | ✅ 3x Key Meetings + Certifier + Site Visit |
| Supplier Visits | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ 4x Showroom Meetings |
| Final Project Proposal | ❌ | ✅ Final Quote | ✅Full Scope & Construction Proposal |
| Upgrade Available | ✅Yes | ✅Yes | - |
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Our Concept Estimate is designed to work from sketches, early design briefs, or just a clear idea of what you’re hoping to build. It’s the best way to test feasibility before committing to design fees.
In both the Cost Analysis and VIP Package, your estimate includes a full breakdown of expected construction costs—covering materials, labour, allowances (PC items), and other relevant costs. This is not a guess—it’s based on detailed trade inputs, site knowledge, and data from comparable NSW projects.
To begin your Cost Analysis, we ask for a fully refundable $500 deposit to secure your place in our estimating queue.
After we receive your deposit, we’ll review your plans and scope of work. If your project requires a more detailed or complex estimate, we’ll provide a formal quote for the total cost of preparing the estimate. The pricing is calculated using this formula:
$0–$500K: 0.35% of project value (minimum charge $500)
$500K–$1M: 0.3% of project value
$1M–$2.5M: 0.25% of project value
$2.5M+: Negotiable flat rate
✅ If you proceed, your $500 deposit is credited toward the final estimate fee.
❌ If you decide not to proceed, your $500 is fully refunded, no questions asked.
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Yes. If your project proceeds to a signed construction contract with Hemmens Building, your estimate fee (from either the Cost Analysis or VIP Package) will be fully refunded—credited back as part of your project contract.
The $4,500 + GST VIP fee includes all inspections, reports, design consultations, proposal preparation, and builder review of your drawings. The detailed estimate is also included, but the fee for preparing the estimate is quoted separately based on project complexity. That estimate fee is also refunded if you build with us.
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You’ll receive an email confirmation and next steps based on your chosen package. We’ll get in touch to collect any drawings or site information, schedule your meetings or site inspections, and confirm any necessary reports or services. For VIP clients, we’ll also quote the estimate fee after reviewing your plans.
Yes. Many clients start with the Concept Estimate and upgrade to a full Cost Analysis or the VIP Package as their project progresses.
Absolutely. We often work alongside external designers and architects to help value-manage the project and ensure budgets are respected throughout the design phase.
