Fixed Building & Consulting Session

This pathway applies to projects that do not require full planning feasibility or new dwelling assessment.

Before pricing, we establish what is actually being built.

Most cost escalation in residential construction occurs because scope was assumed — not defined.

This process prevents that.

The Two-Stage Structure

Before a construction estimate is prepared, two structured stages occur.

Stage 1 — Initial Site Assessment

Stage 1 — Initial Site Assessment ($450 + GST)

This investment is credited toward the Fixed Building Consultation (Stage 2) if you proceed.

A structured 60-minute on-site review.

We assess:

• Existing site and building conditions

• Structural indicators

• Services constraints and relocation risk

• Waterproofing exposure

• Access limitations

• Compliance triggers

You receive:

• Scope outline

• Immediate risk identification

• Clear recommendation on whether to proceed

This stage determines whether the project is viable and worth progressing.

No pricing is issued at this stage.

Stage 2 — Fixed Building Consultation

This investment is credited toward your project if you proceed with Joe Builds.

Investment ranges from:

Tier 1 $1,250 + GST
‍ ‍Use when:

• No structural envelope changes

• No external work

• Services mostly localised

• No compliance triggers

  
  Tier 2 $1,650 + GST
  Use when:

• Structural modification

• Plumbing relocation

• Electrical upgrade likely

• Compliance risk present

  
  Tier 3 $1,950 + GST

• Use when:

• External wall alteration

• Envelope modification

• Performance targets involved

• DA/CDC risk present
  

This is where the project is properly defined.

We establish:

• Confirmed scope of works

• Structural and services implications

• Compliance requirements

• Sequencing considerations

• Realistic cost band range

• Performance considerations (where relevant)

You receive:

• Written scope summary

• Cost band validation

• Clear recommendation to proceed, revise, or pause

Formal pricing only begins once scope is controlled.

When This Pathway Applies

This pathway is used for contained projects, including:

• Kitchen renovations

• Bathroom renovations

• Internal layout changes

• Minor structural alterations

• Decks and pergolas

• Carports and sheds

• Straightforward external works

• Custom scope upgrades

Projects that alter the planning envelope, create regulatory exposure, or involve new dwellings follow the separate Concept & Feasibility pathway.

Next Step

Book an Initial Site Assessment to determine whether your project warrants full consultation.