Custom Home Builders Melbourne

Whilst building a home is exciting, it can also be a little daunting, so we make sure you understand the process from start to finish. The beauty of working with us means you will be constantly informed and consulted along the way, and your input will be an integral part of the design and building of your new home. Being informed and educated will take any stress out of the building process and make your journey with us one to remember fondly. To clarify exactly how the process works, Forme Homes has broken down the stages of building your new home with us into 4 overarching stages. We believe that before you commit to us, we should be prepared to commit to your custom project – this is why the first stage of our process is offered free of charge.

Planning & Assessment (Free of Charge)

• Initial client contact via phone or email.
• Initial consultation with our Custom Home Design Consultant to discuss what you want in a new home.
• Talk through your design brief.
• Revise and review the brief.
• Preliminary site assessment.
• Preparation of a concept plan for your new home, with further discussion and changes made with your consultant.
• Budget planning and general cost estimations based on the brief, concept and requirements.

Concept Design

• Detailed preliminary plans and specifications prepared, including major house elements
• Further discussion and changes agreed upon.

Finalising Design, Planning and Approvals

• Detailed working drawings prepared.
• Engineering design prepared.
• Selection of colours and finishes with our interior designer.
• Pricing and contract finalisation.

For a more in-depth look at the whole design process, please read through our article on the topic here: Designing Your Own Home

Begin the Build

• Organisation of building permit.
• Construction commences.
• Direct consultation with your builder throughout the construction process until completion.

For a more in-depth look at the whole build process, please read through our article on the topic here: Stages of Building a Home

When looking around your new custom home, you’ll notice it’s the little things that make the difference. Those personal touches express your unique sense of style. When you build a custom home, you can pick anything you want. From soaring ceilings and French doors to extensive walls for your art, or a library for the voracious reader, the only limit is your budget and imagination. Forme Homes take pride in building anything unique to make your home an extension of your style and personality.

It is essential that you know your home is being built to the highest industry standards, which is why we have a project manager overseeing quality control of your building project. Our quality assurance ensures all materials and practices used in the building process are safe and conform to building codes and legal requirements. Our project manager constantly monitors the project’s progress, ensuring that the deliverables are aligned with the guidelines set at the start of the construction process.

At Forme Homes, we aim to create the perfect luxury home for you while providing an enjoyable building journey. We pride ourselves on our personal service, with one point of contact who guides you through the entire building process from start to finish. We understand that everybody is different, and our homes are tailored for each individual. As leaders in custom-built homes, we combine our practical building skills and expertise with our long history of project management. Choosing to build with us will take all of the stress and worry away from your building experience.

• Are you a registered builder?
  Yes, we are a registered builder. You can learn more about our qualifications and experience in Our Story here.
• How long will the custom build take?
  A custom build will take approximately 12 months. For a full breakdown of each step, please see our article on the 10 stages of building a home here.
• What happens if there are holdups in the build?
  Extension of time clauses in the contract set out the requirements around any holdups.
• Is the building quote a fixed price, or is it just an estimate?
  The building quote is a fixed price. In minimal cases, there may be unforeseen costs at the earthworks stage. The only other price change might be if there are ongoing variations in designs and selections. Find out more about the costs to build a house in our article, How much does it cost to build a house?
• How much communication will we have during the building process?
  Forme will update you at each stage of the build, and site visits can be arranged with us to keep you informed along the way.
• How much input can we have in the design and building process?
  It is a fully customised design process to suit your requirements. We encourage owners to have onsite meetings with us at each stage to look through their project and confirm items.
• How do you choose tradesmen/contractors and professionals to work on the home?
  Our trade base has been largely working with our Directors from before Forme Homes was formed. We only work with trades who want to work with Forme as a team, those who strive to build our clients functional and beautiful homes.
• What happens if there are constraints on my block of land?
  We offer a full design consultation process and can work with clients to overcome many constraints. Find out how we overcome land constraints on our Sloping block home builders page.
• How involved will you be in the building project? Is it one person overseeing it or multiple people?
  Each site has a Site Supervisor, with both Vance and Malcolm (the Directors) overseeing all projects and attending the site regularly to ensure the job is running as it should be.
• What kind of warranty do you provide?
  Our homes are covered by all statutory warranties as per the Domestic Building Contracts Act 1995.
• What happens if we decide to change something to the design during the build?
  If it can be accommodated, a Building Variation can be raised to incorporate any changes requested.
• What is included in my contract?
  Everything is included in the signed contract, which has extensive specifications for the client. There will also be a colour consultation where you can add personal touches.
• Is your company financially stable?
  The directors at Forme Homes have always advocated financial prudence. We pride ourselves on always maintaining our suppliers’ and contractors’ payment terms.