Before You Build: The Custom Home Planning Guide That Prevents Costly Mistakes
36 pages to take you from Pinterest scroll to walking confidently into your first builder meeting.
Are you builder-ready?
What stage are you actually at?
What should be locked in before quoting?
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"North Bay are premium builders. Brett is extremely detail oriented & his projects show it. I was recently contracted to install showerscreens in a project they were completing in Corndale. I’ve been in a lot of building projects over my career & these are the guys you want to do your building work. Top drawer quality."
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"Brett and his team from North Bay Building did an amazing and truly professional renovation of our Beachside Suffolk Park Home.
We would highly recommend him to anyone wishing to employ a top notch Builder."
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Most Custom Home Builds Don’t Go Wrong During Construction
They Go Wrong Before a Builder Is Even Involved
Budget blowouts. Redrawn plans. Delays that compound for months.
It almost always starts with good intentions and the wrong sequence of decisions.
Homeowners design first, ask about cost later.
They chase multiple “free quotes” with incomplete information.
They don’t know what a builder actually needs to price accurately. Then, the numbers don't line up.
By the time the problems surface, it’s already expensive to fix.
This guide exists to stop that from happening.
Not An “Inspiration Guide”
It’s a practical planning framework used on real custom builds across the Northern Rivers.
Inside, you’ll learn:
- What actually needs to be decided before you talk to a builder
- Why involving a builder early saves time, money, and rework
- How to tell if you’re truly ready to build - or about to waste months
- The myths that cause homeowners to make costly early mistakes
No fluff. No sales pressure. Just clarity.
This guide is for you if...
You’re planning a custom home and want to avoid budget surprises
You’re working with (or about to engage) an architect or designer
You want to understand the process before committing to quotes
You care about avoiding hidden surprises
If you want to feel prepared, calm, and in control before you build - start here.
A Builder You Can Trust
You’ve seen them...
The homes that look good in pictures but fall apart when you live in them. The ones where the walls crack after a year, the deck starts warping in the sun, and the layout makes you wonder if the architect ever actually lived in a house before.
That’s the opposite of what we do.
At North Bay Building, we build homes that fit your life perfectly and with precision.
When you build with us, you get:
- No surprises, no delays, no BS: Just an honest, transparent process that keeps you in control.
- A stress-free build: We handle everything, so you don’t have to chase tradies or wonder what’s happening next.
- Flawless craftsmanship:
Every nook, every corner, every tiny detail is built to perfection.
Request a call from Brett today to discuss your plans.
