Custom Homes – Page 2 – Ward Builders

Building approval

Building Approval By law, you need to have approval before you begin most types of building works via a private building certifier. How do I apply for a building approval...

6 July 2017

Find a builder for your project

By janCustom Homes, Extensions, Renovations

Find professionals Once you’ve devised your own brief and have a good idea of your investment it's time to find a design professional to put that wish list into a...

20 April 2017

When do you need an engineer to build?

By janCustom Homes, Extensions

Engineering Another important piece of the building project is engineering. If you’re building a simple new home or extension you mightn’t need an engineer because they can be designed by...

19 October 2016

House Designs & Plans

By janCustom Homes, Extensions, Renovations

Working Plans So you’ve decided to build or extend, we often get asked who to approach for home designs & plans. If you want something unlike your neighbours house or...

30 August 2016

Build your dream kitchen

By janCustom Homes, Extensions, Renovations

Not the cheapest room in the house to renovate but probably the most important. A good kitchen renovation design needs to be functional and practical. Depending on your style, desired...

16 August 2016

Building approvals & relaxation requirements

By janAlterations, Custom Homes, Extensions, Renovations

Approval & Relaxation Do you need a building approval & relaxation before you can begin your custom build or extension? Yes in most cases you need building approval. Relaxations are...

13 July 2016

Create a brief & budget for renovating, extending & building

By janCustom Homes, Design, Extensions, Renovations

Continuing from “Where to start when building or renovating” you are now armed with boundary set-backs and amenity locations ready to start thinking about your new house, renovation or extension....

29 June 2016

Where to start your building renovation

By janCustom Homes, Extensions, Renovations

There are many variables to consider before you start building and it helps to get your ideas fleshed out to help conversations with the designer and builder. Armed with this...

14 June 2016