Design and Build Services
Jeffries Builders believes in results, and our team covers residential homes and all commercial projects, with a specialist focus on aged care facilities and retirement villages. We offer extensive building options, including:
Our Design and Build process below highlights how we work to make sure you are fully informed and to ensure we are perfectly suited for your needs and plans. If you have any questions, contact us today!
- Conceptual Design & Feasibility
- Design Development, including Estimating and Procurement
- Project Management and Complete Construction
Our Design and Build process below highlights how we work to make sure you are fully informed and to ensure we are perfectly suited for your needs and plans. If you have any questions, contact us today!
Our Design and Build Process, and Everything You Need to Know
Considering a new construction project is an exciting experience, which can also feel a little overwhelming for the client. There are many great builders out there, and as there is a lot of money involved it is only natural to become nervous when making the decision of the Builder that is right for you.
Before you resort to randomly picking a builder, we advise you to do your homework, and research which builder will be best suited to your needs, being as specific as possible with your plans and specifications. The importance of build quality cannot be overstated, and a builder’s credentials and professionalism should always be your first priority.
Jeffries Builders are a Master Builder that you can trust. With a refreshing attitude towards service, informative sales presentations, flexible design options and a quality range of inclusions and materials, we truly get to know and understand everything you are looking for in your new build. We don’t take on a one-size fits all approach, but instead take time to gain an understanding of our Client’s needs and provide benefits around those needs.
Our niche and passion is assisting the customer with their own personal design from the very beginning. We offer our professional recommendations and innovative ideas to attempt to achieve the finest design possible for the client suited to their own specific needs and lifestyle, the shape, size and orientation of the land, whilst also ensuring their plan is practical, aesthetically pleasing and cost effective.
This ethos along with our patience, persistence and attention to detail has clearly led us to success and a high reputation for quality and delivering what the client wants, and more.
Before you resort to randomly picking a builder, we advise you to do your homework, and research which builder will be best suited to your needs, being as specific as possible with your plans and specifications. The importance of build quality cannot be overstated, and a builder’s credentials and professionalism should always be your first priority.
Jeffries Builders are a Master Builder that you can trust. With a refreshing attitude towards service, informative sales presentations, flexible design options and a quality range of inclusions and materials, we truly get to know and understand everything you are looking for in your new build. We don’t take on a one-size fits all approach, but instead take time to gain an understanding of our Client’s needs and provide benefits around those needs.
Our niche and passion is assisting the customer with their own personal design from the very beginning. We offer our professional recommendations and innovative ideas to attempt to achieve the finest design possible for the client suited to their own specific needs and lifestyle, the shape, size and orientation of the land, whilst also ensuring their plan is practical, aesthetically pleasing and cost effective.
This ethos along with our patience, persistence and attention to detail has clearly led us to success and a high reputation for quality and delivering what the client wants, and more.
Project Stages
At your INITIAL CONTACT MEETING with Jeffries Builders, either at our Design Centre at 46 Wood Street, Warwick, or if you prefer, at your current home or proposed plot – you will meet with Todd and Cassie who will listen carefully and intently to your individual desires and requirements to gather as much information as possible about your project, and will assist you in completing a Project Profile Form.
This will establish your needs, goals and objectives for the project and determine:
This must be considered to begin the actual designing of the building, and takes time and patience to ensure we have the perfect plan for your needs and lifestyle. Spend time visualising your household living in the design at this stage. Revisit your analysis of your current home. Have problems been overcome? Have new ones been created?
This will establish your needs, goals and objectives for the project and determine:
- Building size
- Desired layout
- Location, siting and aspect
- Cool breeze and natural lighting requirements
- Number of rooms
- Functionality of the building
- Budget
- Design criteria
- Type of construction methods
- Structural considerations
- External cladding, roof, window and doors style
- Land properties
- Any site constraints or council legislation
This must be considered to begin the actual designing of the building, and takes time and patience to ensure we have the perfect plan for your needs and lifestyle. Spend time visualising your household living in the design at this stage. Revisit your analysis of your current home. Have problems been overcome? Have new ones been created?
Conceptual Design & Feasibility
Together, over the coming few weeks, we will provide committed assistance with developing a design with you that will suit your taste, functional and financial requirements, turning your ideas and concepts into a feasible construction project. You do not have to depend on your own imagination as we can also provide scaled CAD sketches and 3D modelling of your plan for a more visual idea of what your project will look like in reality.
Every design process with Jeffries Builders is unique, as we have never used the same plan twice! The number of steps varies depending on the complexity of the project and whether you’re building a new home, renovating or simply making a few small home improvements.
Every design process with Jeffries Builders is unique, as we have never used the same plan twice! The number of steps varies depending on the complexity of the project and whether you’re building a new home, renovating or simply making a few small home improvements.
We pledge to ensure that projects are designed with a generous and thoughtful layout considering your family in mind, and in a manner which allows for construction to be completed within the established budget and at the highest level of quality possible.
Your Preliminary Plans will be drawn up by a professional draftsman at an excellent rate (with whom payment is made to directly – cutting out us as the middle man). At this point, it is critical you review floor plans and elevations, analysing them for space planning, suitability and construction feasibility. There is an opportunity to make any necessary minor adjustments to your plans, before the Construction Drawings and Engineering Drawings are prepared.
CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS – will form part of the Building Contract and will allow us (and other Builders if you wish) to obtain quotes from suppliers and subcontractors for the construction of the building. These drawings are also the final ‘Working Drawings’ and construction specifications used by the Builder during the construction process.
ENGINEERING DRAWINGS – the success of any project relies on sound structural design. These drawings will be prepared by an accredited Structural Engineer who will propose the appropriate footing, foundation and slab/post design required to minimise cracking, subsidence or any structural issues with the building.
GEOTECHNICAL SOIL TESTING – we will assist you in ensuring you have the correct soil classification and assessment of site stability for your building project before you begin. This will be the basis of appropriate design and will prevent issues occurring later.
CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS – will form part of the Building Contract and will allow us (and other Builders if you wish) to obtain quotes from suppliers and subcontractors for the construction of the building. These drawings are also the final ‘Working Drawings’ and construction specifications used by the Builder during the construction process.
ENGINEERING DRAWINGS – the success of any project relies on sound structural design. These drawings will be prepared by an accredited Structural Engineer who will propose the appropriate footing, foundation and slab/post design required to minimise cracking, subsidence or any structural issues with the building.
GEOTECHNICAL SOIL TESTING – we will assist you in ensuring you have the correct soil classification and assessment of site stability for your building project before you begin. This will be the basis of appropriate design and will prevent issues occurring later.
Customer Selections & Pricing
In order to supply you with a precise quotation of the exact cost of your works, it will be necessary for you to make your Customer Selections with regards to fixtures, fittings and finishes. We will provide you with a Customer Selections Checklist, clearly stating all choices to be made, details of our suppliers, and where you can visit their showrooms to view their ranges.
At this stage, appointments must be made at:
At this stage, appointments must be made at:
- Kitchen and Cabinetry supplier
- Floor coverings and Tiling supplier
- Plumbing and Appliances supplier
Jeffries Builders proudly use the following suppliers:
Blades Joinery, Toowoomba
Sharene Blades Tel: 4633 1415 |
Andersens Floor Coverings, Warwick
Jodie Brown Tel: 4611 5833 |
Reece Plumbing, Warwick
Louise Tait Tel: 4661 7788 |
A member from our team will be happy to accompany you at these appointments to ensure that your ideas and requirements are fully understood by all involved.
We will guide you through our standard price ranges, however it is up to your discretion if you prefer to select a basic, or luxury priced range of fixtures and fittings. We assure that Jeffries Builders will only include materials of proven quality and durability within their quotations.
Other selections you will decide on are:
Simultaneously, your construction project co-ordinator will have performed a quantitative analysis of construction materials. These quantities along with your Construction Drawings are sent to a number of high-quality, specialised and local trades and suppliers to obtain specific quotes on labour and material supply for your project, i.e. adjustable posts, concrete, sheet flooring, trusses, frame, windows, doors, roofing, insulation, plumbing, electrical, air-conditioning etc.
On completion of gathering these prices, and all customer selections and associated costs, we are then capable of delivering to you our Fixed Price Project Quotation.
It will contain ALL INCLUSIONS therefore no nasty and unexpected extras at the end of the contract. This set price method is the best way for the Client and Builder as both parties are fully aware of all contract inclusions and expectations, avoiding changes and additional work orders. It will only be adjusted based on customer alterations and discovery of unforeseen site conditions.
We will guide you through our standard price ranges, however it is up to your discretion if you prefer to select a basic, or luxury priced range of fixtures and fittings. We assure that Jeffries Builders will only include materials of proven quality and durability within their quotations.
Other selections you will decide on are:
- Entry and internal door styles
- Cladding materials
- Architrave and skirting sizes
- Decking timber
- Shower screen and mirror styles
- Roofing materials and colours
Simultaneously, your construction project co-ordinator will have performed a quantitative analysis of construction materials. These quantities along with your Construction Drawings are sent to a number of high-quality, specialised and local trades and suppliers to obtain specific quotes on labour and material supply for your project, i.e. adjustable posts, concrete, sheet flooring, trusses, frame, windows, doors, roofing, insulation, plumbing, electrical, air-conditioning etc.
On completion of gathering these prices, and all customer selections and associated costs, we are then capable of delivering to you our Fixed Price Project Quotation.
It will contain ALL INCLUSIONS therefore no nasty and unexpected extras at the end of the contract. This set price method is the best way for the Client and Builder as both parties are fully aware of all contract inclusions and expectations, avoiding changes and additional work orders. It will only be adjusted based on customer alterations and discovery of unforeseen site conditions.
Building Contract
Up until this point, we have assisted you with every detail of the project you wish to create, and no money has changed hands with us. (The Client will pay directly to the Draftsman, Engineers and Soil Testers). All of your chosen selections, exactly to your style, requirements and budget have been discussed thoroughly, and we have most likely developed a strong professional relationship as we endeavour to do so with all of our prospective clients.
We firmly believe that the price we will have provided you with in our Fixed Price Project Quotation will encompass paramount quality of construction build. It is solely the customer’s decision at this stage, if they wish to proceed with the exciting adventure of transforming their original idea, into a rewarding reality.
On acceptance of the Project Quotation, your Master Builders® Construction Contract (which includes all legalities and schedules for payments) will be reviewed in depth and signed by both Client and Builder. You will be encouraged to analyse all sections of the agreement to ensure peace of mind, and welcomed to ask us any questions for your clarity. Generally, a deposit of 5% of the Project Quotation is paid to the Builder on contract signing to address the relevant Council charges required when preparing the Council Application.
We firmly believe that the price we will have provided you with in our Fixed Price Project Quotation will encompass paramount quality of construction build. It is solely the customer’s decision at this stage, if they wish to proceed with the exciting adventure of transforming their original idea, into a rewarding reality.
On acceptance of the Project Quotation, your Master Builders® Construction Contract (which includes all legalities and schedules for payments) will be reviewed in depth and signed by both Client and Builder. You will be encouraged to analyse all sections of the agreement to ensure peace of mind, and welcomed to ask us any questions for your clarity. Generally, a deposit of 5% of the Project Quotation is paid to the Builder on contract signing to address the relevant Council charges required when preparing the Council Application.
Construction
Upon receiving the Council approval, our project team will co-ordinate through concise scheduling and planning, the resources required to make your dream come to life! We will display excellence in leadership and teamwork, and be proactive and committed to ensuring that your project is delivered meeting and exceeding your NEEDS, on TIME, and within BUDGET.
We sincerely look forward to a helping you transform your dream venture into reality. Jeffries Builders pride ourselves in maintaining exceptional relationships with all of our Clients and consider ourselves remarkable ‘relationship builders’.
We cater to the individuality of each client and enhance the customer experience by making each home a sanctuary, a place of comfort, and a place in which both Jeffries Builders and residents can be proud. The work is rewarding—and for Jeffries Builders employees, every relationship is meaningful.
Jeffries Builders continuously excel in promoting excellence in the building industry with their devotion to superior craftsmanship and dedication to quality. It can be tempting to cut corners in order to get the job done; however this presents a myriad of potential problems which can often cost more time and money in the long run.
We cater to the individuality of each client and enhance the customer experience by making each home a sanctuary, a place of comfort, and a place in which both Jeffries Builders and residents can be proud. The work is rewarding—and for Jeffries Builders employees, every relationship is meaningful.
Jeffries Builders continuously excel in promoting excellence in the building industry with their devotion to superior craftsmanship and dedication to quality. It can be tempting to cut corners in order to get the job done; however this presents a myriad of potential problems which can often cost more time and money in the long run.
