Services - DLR Build

What We Do

Planning a build, extension or renovation?

Then you want the best builder for the job. After all, it is more than a house… it’s an investment in your future, a place to make your own and somewhere to raise a family. These are the kinds of homes we build.

Custom Homes

An architecturally designed new build is a chance to make your home exactly as you imagined.

To ensure the vision is carried out, we work collaboratively with your designer throughout the build process. As custom home builders, we enjoy the challenge of working with narrow and sloped sites, new materials and innovative construction techniques.

Renovations
and Extensions

We specialise in architectural renovations and extensions that preserve the character of Queenslanders and post-war cottages.

Our experience means we can plan for common problems that arise on the renovation of older homes and advise you ahead of time of what to expect. This gives you confidence from day 1 of the project.

How We Do It

Quality Comes First

We only ever settle for the best solution, not the easiest. That’s because we want your home to make a positive impact on your life. All of our tradespeople and contractors share these values too.

Respect For Your Vision

It’s one thing for us to review a set of plans, it’s another to hear you describe how you imagine your home will look and feel. By investing time in getting to know you, we can execute that vision.

Thorough Execution

From our conversations with you to the execution of our work, nothing is ever rushed. We also encourage our team to innovate the way we do things if it means a better outcome and level of finish.

We really do enjoy what we do, and it shows in our work and service. Because we believe in doing things right the first time, nothing is ever too hard.

Process

1. Meet With Us

From your first enquiry with us, you feel like you’re more than a client – we want you to feel like a valued contributor to the success of the project. You deal with the same person from start to finish, ensuring you feel comfortable speaking with us. This relationship lets us guide you to make decisions that are in your best interest.

2. Proposal

Once we know you and what you’re working towards, we go through a thorough quoting process to ensure nothing is missed. Every detail is explained, so you know exactly what you’re looking at. We don’t go any further until we are confident you fully understand the project price and timeframe, so there are no surprises during the build.

3. Construction

By the time we are ready to pick up the tools, you know what’s ahead. We have explained the timeframe, met with your architect or building designer, and outlined our plan for your project. You are kept informed at every step and we welcome you to visit the site to inspect the progress. At all times, we are only ever a call or message away.

4. Handover

It’s time to move in and start enjoying the home you worked so hard for. We take you through the home and stay in touch after handover to see how you are settling in. Plus, you have a 12-month defect warranty period on our workmanship for peace of mind. Even once the project is complete, we are still just a phone call away.

Chances are you will only build a forever home once in your life. That’s why we make the experience the best it can be.

FAQ'S

Who will manage my build?

Our founder Dayne supervises the entire process of building your home. He is one of those people who is always a few steps ahead, which means you can be sure he has thought of everything when managing your project. Dayne visits the site every day to keep the project on track and provide you with up-to-the-minute updates.

Can you give me a ballpark cost estimate over the phone?

As custom home builders, every project we work on is different. Factors including materials, site condition, custom finishes and the size of the home all affect the price of the home, and for that reason we do not provide estimates without a set of plans to quote from. However, we can engage with your architect or draftsperson during the design phase to advise on cost, ensuring the project falls within your budget before the plans are finalised.

Will there be any hidden costs?

Above all else, we know that budget management is one of your biggest concerns. That is why we put so much effort into our quotes. We take the time to think of every possible scenario and explain these to you in detail. We do not rush this process, and that makes all the difference to your peace of mind.

The thing to keep in mind about building a home is that there will inevitably be problems out of our control. Sometimes we don’t know what’s hiding behind an existing wall, materials get delayed or the weather takes a turn – but that is where our experience makes all the difference. You are advised what to expect before the build commences, together with any issues we anticipate occurring. And when challenges do arise, we have the experience to solve problems quickly and keep the project on track.

What should I look for in a builder?

The important thing is that you click with the person you are dealing with and feel they share your values.

Your home is the biggest investment you will make, so we recommend you look for someone who respects that. For this reason, we do not recommend going off price alone. You should also make sure the builder can demonstrate experience on similar projects and takes the time to explain their pricing and process to you. These things make a world of difference during construction.

How long will construction take?

Construction timeframes vary based on how much work is involved in your project – this could be anywhere from 12 weeks through to 6–12 months. Once we know the scope of your project from our initial conversations, we can provide an indication to assist with your planning.

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What We Do

Planning a build, extension or renovation?

Custom Homes

Renovations
and Extensions