Project Sequence

It’s difficult to predict exactly how long a building project will take between the identification of a site to handing over the keys. In a process that involves permit approval and planning processes and an overworked construction industry, delays are almost inevitable.  Buying a HebHome, minimises these delays as much as possible. 

However, the sequence is always largely the same:

Finance in place  

It is important as a starting point to obtain advice on your overall budget for your home. [If you are intending to use a construction loan or mortgage, make sure it’s suitable for the project ahead.] 

Buy the land

Find a plot in your favoured location and make sure it is suitable for the intended purpose. You may wish to consult with a building professional, such as a land surveyor, prior to purchase. When you are ready to proceed, appoint an agent to put in a conditional offer on your behalf. Once applicable consents and legalities are dealt with, the land is yours.

We can help by referring a site search service company to use. We can also offer advice on land as part of our full Planning and Building Control and Turnkey services, or as an additional service to our Supply & Erect and Supply only services. HebHomes can guide you through the various surveys required and organise these for you.

Choose your design

Your budget and land will help guide your choice of design. We will offer advice to you and other building professionals involved to narrow this down to the most suitable. We will then help you decide on the house design that best matches your brief with your budget.

At HebHomes, we have a range of standardised house types and plan layouts to suit all families, lifestyles and budgets.

Appoint a professional

Appointing a local architect, surveyor or other construction industry professional can be invaluable when self building a house. They will act as your agent and can offer expert guidance through the whole process.  HebHomes can direct you to trusted architect to undertake this role if you wish.

Permit Approvals

This will be the responsibility of your appointed project manager acting on your behalf. Your project manager can also assist you in obtaining the site-specific drawings you will require. Once the application is submitted, it should take two to twelve weeks for a decision to be reached, depending on your particular location and department resources available at that time.

We will provide drawings of your chosen design for inclusion in the submission to planning authorities - your choice of our service options will determine the level of context we will include and our involvement in site surveys etc.

Appoint a builder

The normal process is for your agent to put your house out to bid to three reputable contractors. The project manager will ensure that you appoint the builder offering the most suitable tender. Price is not the only consideration – for example, you may value an earlier completion date. Your project manager should ensure that both the builder and yourself understand the contract you are entering into and its obligations.

If you have chosen a Turnkey service option with HebHomes, we will appoint one of our trusted affiliated contractors and not tender the job which will significantly simplify and speed up the build.

Procurement

Once building permit drawings are approved and your main contractor is appointed, it is time to start procuring materials required for building your home. This will be your responsibility or that of your contractor to organize. Site access and connections will also need to be finalized at this stage.

It takes around 8-12 weeks for your windows to be delivered and 3 weeks for the kit to be delivered and these will be co-ordinated with your overall build.

Groundworks

Your site will need to be cleared, an access road installed and the suitable substructure, groundworks and foundations built.

If you are using one of our Turnkey services, our affiliated contractor will organize this for you and prepare the site for the kit erection. If you are using our Supply or Supply and Erect services, this will be organized by your main contractor.

Building Completed

This is the exciting part. With detailed drawings, professional guidance and a good builder, you can sit back and enjoy watching your house being built. After the arrival of the SIP/CLT kit and its erection by certified installers, electrical and plumbing will begin inside as the outer skin is completed externally. And when the finishes are in place and the kitchen fitted, paintwork will bring the house to life.

You will most likely need to appoint a separate Contract Administrator (CA) to administer the contract while the work is on site and we would recommend you do so.

Move In

Once the house has been inspected and approved for occupancy, you can lie back on your carefully chosen sofa and admire your wonderful new home.

One your house is completed, it can be used as a potential show home where you will get a fee for opening up your home to more potential clients of ours.