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Newcastle | Lake Macquarie | Maitland | Port Stephens
Larq Built
Pre-construction services

Clarity before commitment.

Every line item marked up on the plans and priced — so you know what your home will cost before you sign a building contract.

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01. Why it matters

The cost of pricing too late.

Time and money invested early saves far more during construction.

We prefer to be involved from concept or design stage, so we can identify cost risks early, help you set a realistic budget, align the design with what can be built and reduce “that wasn’t allowed for” moments.

We don’t make assumptions, and we don’t present artificially low prices. Selections, engineering, consultants and geotechnical work are discussed and costed before you sign. We’d rather you make an informed decision than sign a rushed contract.

02. What’s included
Stage 1

Scope & Cost Planning

Understanding the project, its scope and what drives its cost.

Every line item marked up on the plans — cladding, tiles, brickwork, roofing and more
Site constraints, levels, access, structure and landscaping confirmed and costed
A detailed preliminary cost plan identifying key cost drivers and risks
Key construction details resolved
Access to your Larq Built client portal
Stage 2

Cost Refinement & Construction Proposal

Developing the design, selections and construction method into a defined price.

Selections recorded and priced in your portal, replacing allowances with real costs
Visits to key suppliers to see and touch products before choosing
On-site meetings with trades so they can commit to fixed prices
Joinery design meetings for fixed-price joinery
Engineering, consultant and geotechnical costs included
A final proposal with clear inclusions and exclusions
03. How it works

From first meeting to handover.

01 Discovery Consultation Your vision, priorities and budget.
02 Preliminary Budget Assessment Testing feasibility early.
03 Project & Site Review On site, confirming the right fit.
04 Pre-Construction Detailed costing in two stages.
05 Contract & Deposit Fixed price, 10% deposit.
06 Approvals & Construction Your home, delivered.
For homeowners

Begin your journey.

Let us walk you through the process and explain what our pre-construction phase provides.

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For architects & designers

Your design, protected.

We attend design meetings, advise on cost, buildability and value, and work with your engineers and surveyor on the DA/CDC — protecting the design intent while making sure it can be built realistically.

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It is never too early to begin

Let’s talk about your project.

Tell us where you’re at — an idea, a site or a set of drawings. We take on a limited number of projects each year.