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Asking a builder about their square metre rate is a tricky question because their level of standard inclusions often differ quite drastically. Some builders have a standard set of inclusions, while another builder may have a 'promotion' of a certain 'value' that will bump up a lower set of inclusions to the same level. In other words, Builder A's standard inclusions are the same as Builder B's + 'promotional inclusions'.
All builders have a different approach towards publishing a 'base price'. Some builders include standard site costs, some don't include any at all. Some builders don't include BASIX costs or council application fees in their base prices even though these costs are going to be calculated at some point in order to build. Invariably, the majority of 'post contract variations' (the costs that can be added even after you've signed a contract at an agreed price) usually come as a result of better knowledge about site conditions, council requirements and energy efficiency for a potentially modified design.
Establishing a standard price point for all builders to be measured on the same playing field is our goal. We have collected data on builders with the same parameters based on phone, face to face and online enquiries direct to each builder.
For more information about specific builders, click 'choose builders'.

OUR STANDARD INCLUSION REQUIREMENTS

Home sizes for comparison
Single Storey - 220sqm - 240sqm [23.5sq - 25.9sq]
Double Storey - 240sqm - 240sqm [27.8sq - 30.2sq]
Site Costs, Applications & BASIX Compliance
* Based on a 15m x 35m greenfield (not knock down rebuild) site with no more than 500mm-600mm rise/fall across the building envelope;
* Based on an accessible location in the builders' build zone;
* Based on a site with no rock excavation required;
* Based on a site with no BAL (Bushfire Attack Levels) or Flood Planing;
* Based on a site with no easements that require concrete encasing;
* Based on a site with no additional requirements for traffic control or power line protection etc;
* All connections completed with a minimum 10m run;
* All standard CDC/council application and BASIX assessment fees to be included.
External Standards and Inclusions
* The standard (included and not upgraded) facade;
* A double garage for both single and double storey price comparisons
* Standard but limited brick range (PGH, Austral, Boral);
* Tiled porch and tiled alfresco (both with roof over);
* Concrete driveway up to 45sqm;
* Fly screens to opening windows and sliding doors;
* 3000L rainwater tank with slab, pump and motor;
* Termite treated frames and barrier around slab, both warrantied;
* Up to 30 tonnes soil removal;
* Up to 5sqm of dropped edge beams;
* M1 or H1 class slab
Internal Standards and Inclusions
* 2580mm (2.6m) ceiling heights for whole home (single storey) and ground floor minimum (double storey);
​* 90mm treated timber or steel framing;
* 90mm cove cornices;
* R2.0 minimum insulation to internal/external walls; R4.0 minimum insulation to ceilings;
* Sarking (under-roof foil blanket);
* Builder's range carpet to bedrooms, rumpus and activity rooms and staircase if double storey;
* Minimum three coat internal paint system (one colour);
* Porcelain or ceramic tiles or water resistant timber laminate flooring for 'main areas'
Bathroom, Ensuite and Powder Room (if applicable) Standards and Inclusions
* 2100mm wall tile height around shower, 400mm minimum tile height around all perimeter walls;
* Fully sealed waterproofing and tiled floors;
* Wall hung (floating) vanities with a minimum cabinetry range choice of 3;
* Frameless wall mirror above vanity;
* Chrome mixers throughout;
* Semi-frameless shower screens;
* Drop in bath
Kitchen Standards and Inclusions
* Polyurethane or Polytec cabinetry finish;
* Handle-less cabinetry with full shelving in melamine;
* Tiled splashback;
* 20mm stone benchtops to all counters;
* Double bowl undermount sink and chrome mixer;
* 600mm appliances (branded) and recycling concealed rangehood
Laundry and Linen Standards and Inclusions
* 45L stainless steel utility sink with concealed bypass and cabinet underneath;
* Chrome mixer;
* Fully sealed waterproofing and tiled floors;
* Tiled splashback behind sink, perimeter (one tile height) to all walls;
* Minimum three shelves (melamine or ventilated) to linen cupboard;
Electrical and Gas Standards
* Minimum 20 double power points or 40 single power points;
​* Three phase power;
* Ducted A/C (branded) - size in KW needs to be adequate to power entire home at once;
* 10 downlights; 8 oyster lights; 1 external spotlight;
* Gas connection to cooktop and 2 bayonet fittings per client requested location in home;
* Continuous flow gas hot water system (25L minimum);
* Smoke detectors;
* 2x TV points and 2x data points
Median Single Storey Price
​+/- $5,000 Sales Consultant Variance
$312,000 - $317,000
Median Double Storey Price
​+/- $5,000 Sales Consultant Variance
$404,000 - $409,000