FAQS

Building a home is a long process where many decisions have to be made. From larger things like land, design, budget, and finance to smaller things like colours, styles and ranges, all of which are important.

My job is to help you with all these decisions and answer any questions.

So if you have a question, submit it via the form on the left side of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions
about Building your Dream Home

Is my Dream Home insured while my Hotondo builder is constructing it?
Yes, your house is insured under your Hotondo builders "All Risk Construction" policy. Please note that the insurance expires upon issue of the Certificate of Occupancy.

I have particular ideas of what inclusions I want in my new home. Can I have these included?
Yes, we have heaps of options available ,or we can work with you to insure your new home is what you require.

Can I have a key to my dream home so I can access it when I want?
No, We cannot hand over our builder's master key at any time. Your Hotondo builder will, however, arrange for the house to be opened for you by prior arrangement, during business hours, just contact the builder with your requirements.

Can I discuss or instruct the Hotondo builders sub contractors when I visit the site as pre arranged?
It is better if you do not discuss the work with sub contractors. Any instructions or changes given to sub contractors must only come from your Hotondo builder. Due to requirements of the builders insurance policy, you should not visit the site unless you have permission from the builder.

What if I want to vary something in my dream home after signing the contract. What is the procedure?
Variations must be put in writing and given to the builder. Refer to our special conditions about variations which are requested after contract signing and colour selection.

Do post contract variations delay work on my dream home and cost more?
Variations requested after the colour selection has been completed will always delay progress and will cost significantly more than adjustments made before the plans and specifications are finalised. It is better to avoid post-contract changes.

When can my Hotondo builder give me an approximate completion date of my dream home?
The completion of your new home is dependent upon Council requirements, weather, availability of materials, variations to the contract, etc. We can, however, give an approximate date of completion once we reach the fix out stage.