Your build journey

A clearer way to build your home.

Overview

Build with confidence

Building a home comes with a lot of decisions. We make the process easier by guiding you from first conversation to handover, with clear advice, transparent pricing and 65 years of local building experience across Bass Coast and South Gippsland.

A clear path from start to finish

Every build starts in a different place. You might be choosing from our home designs, exploring House and Land, rebuilding on your current block or planning something more tailored.

Wherever you are starting, our team will help you understand the next step, what decisions need to be made and how your site, design and budget come together.

Five stages from first conversation to handover

Understand what happens at each stage, what you’ll receive and the decisions you’ll make along the way.

1. Design selection

2. Site assessment

3. Interior selections and finishes

4. Approvals and construction

5. Handover and keys

1. Design selection

Choose the right starting point for your site, lifestyle and budget.

What happens

We talk through your budget and how you want to live. If you already have land, we can visit your block at no cost to help you decide whether an existing Coldon design, a modified floor plan or a tailored home is right for you.

You’ll receive

A clear design direction, preliminary inclusions and guidance on what happens next.

Your decision

Whether this is the right direction and you’re ready to move into site assessment and quoting.

2. Site assessment

Understand your block and adapt your design.

What happens

We assess the conditions that can affect your build, including slope, soil, orientation, access, views, drainage and council requirements. This helps make sure your design and quote are shaped around the realities of your land, not just a standard plan.

You’ll receive

A site plan, elevation drawings, a summary of key site considerations and a fixed-price building quote with a clear breakdown.

Your decision

Whether you’re comfortable with the design, quote and site recommendations before moving forward.

3. Interior selections and finishes

Make your house feel like your home.

What happens

You’ll work with our team to select the colours, finishes, fixtures and fittings that bring your home together. We’ll guide you through the options, explain where upgrades may affect cost and help you make choices that suit your style and budget.

You’ll receive

A finalised selections schedule, clear upgrade pricing and confirmation of the finishes, fixtures and details included in your home.

Your decision

Which selections you want to confirm before we move into permits, ordering and construction planning.

4. Approvals and construction

We manage the details and keep your build moving.

What happens

Once your design, quote and selections are confirmed, we manage the permits, documentation, engineering and pre-construction requirements needed to get your build underway. During construction, your Site Supervisor keeps you informed as your home moves through each major milestone.

You’ll receive

Confirmation of key approvals, your construction schedule, progress updates and guidance from your Site Supervisor throughout the build.

Your decision

To stay informed, ask questions as they come up and attend key inspections or walk-throughs when required.

5. Handover and keys

Walk through, collect your keys and know what happens next.

What happens

Before handover, we complete a final walk-through with you and explain the key systems, finishes and details in your new home. We’ll answer any final questions, provide your documentation and make sure you know who to contact after you move in.

You’ll receive

Your keys, Certificate of Occupancy, warranty information, maintenance guidance and contact details for any post-handover questions.

Your decision

To sign off, move in and enjoy your new home, knowing Coldon is still here if you need support after handover.

We're Here for the Long Term

Your relationship with Coldon Homes does not end when you receive the keys. We will make sure you have the information you need to care for your new home, understand your warranty documentation and know who to contact if questions come up after handover.

Start a conversation

Ready to Start Your Build Journey?

Every Coldon home starts with a conversation – a discussion about your vision and how we can bring it to life.