apples to apples consultants are fully qualified builders or people with extensive construction and building industry experience who will guide you through this very complex and potentially confusing process. We are a small, friendly team who are dedicated to providing you with a great service so you walk away happy and with your dream home.

• Make your build easier
• Ensure you get value for your money
• Make sure you remain in control
• Help you get the house you want!
• Help you stay within your budget!

apples to apples is an independent consulting company that works for you, the homeowner. We work alongside you during the entire build process. You are in control - we are working with you. apples to apples is not a building company so we guarantee you total independence, honesty and integrity. Everything we do is in your best interest.

We can save you money! Yes, by getting things done correctly first time and understanding the entire process, we can advise you on your decisions and choices. Also, by using a tender process with the builders on your plans, we help keep prices sharp for you. This gives you the best price.. first time.

Misunderstandings and miscommunications cause the biggest and most expensive problems when building.

We've seen disastrous results from simple changes made after building has commenced. For example, simply changing a window size can cost thousands of dollars more than expected.

This is because:

• The builder is paid to remove the window and re-install the replacement.
• The window manufacturer has to remake the window.
• Delays affect the plastering, cladding and painting contractors amongst others.
• This potential cost overrun is never properly communicated before the change is authorised.

However, apples to apples will explain these consequences and talk you through the various options and solutions.

Using apples to apples will not cost you a fortune. Many of the services provided would need to be supplied anyway and the savings that can be made by having good advice will more than offset the cost.

The biggest cost may be in not engaging us!

Call us now to find out more about the benefits of using apples to apples.

• To save you money
• To help you avoid costly mistakes
• To give you reassurance and peace of mind
• To give you independent expert advice throughout the entire building process
• To ensure you remain in control
• To get your dream home!

Building and planning your home is exciting, but it can also be a stressful time. It's a complex process - there are lots of questions to be answered and information to be gathered to make the best decisions and choices that get you your perfect home.

It's also a huge investment - probably the biggest investment you will make in your life. That's why you want to get it right.. and right first time to avoid extra costs and delays!

This is where apples to apples can help you. We can help take the stress and confusion out of the process. We can help you get your dream home while keeping everything within your budget.

Free consultation with you and apples to apples to discuss your home & our service.

Sign Up - Prepare first draft of Design Brief

• Compare with budget and modify as necessary
• Initial payment required

• apples to apples visit your site and check, for example, depth of soil, stability, location, access, views, sunrise and fall, & winds. Photos will be taken along with any information required for reports, consent, etc
• You start to visit showhomes and talk to builders
• apples to apples can provide a list of builders if you require

• apples to apples meet with you to discuss site visit and any subsequent specialist reports and their implications on design & budget
• The Design Brief is refined to incorporate changes and site costs, etc
• If necessary, you will go back and discuss with financial institutions

When you are ready for the next step, you, apples to apples and the designer will meet up to discuss the Design Brief, addendum documents and reports so the designer and you both have a good understanding of the project

• Designer comes back to you and apples to apples with the proposed plan
• You and apples to apples go through this in detail to ensure it's what you want and discuss any implications there might be with the plan. Any changes are fed back to the designer
• Then the amended plan is returned and, once you are happy with it, apples to apples produces copies of this for you to give to your selected builders

• Builders return quotes for the build
• apples to apples compare all quotes, prices, inclusions & exclusions to ensure completeness and accuracy
• You make the final decision based on all information gained during this process
• You award the contract to your chosen builder and request a fixed price contract be drawn up

• Your Builder's Contract is reviewed by apples to apples to ensure it is in line with their quote

The build begins! apples to apples are available for advice, dispute resolutions & support during the entire process as required