How to build your own home
Here’s the step-by-step build journey in WA – what happens, when it happens, and what to look out for so you can move in with confidence.
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The Build Process
Building follows a clear sequence. Use this overview to understand each stage, the checks you’ll make at the right time and the decisions that keep your budget and timeline on track.
Why not start with the video as it is a short compilation of the full build journey from siteworks to handover.
Earthworks
We carry out a site survey and soil testing before any work begins. Next, we ensure the block is level and ready for the concrete slab.
- Contour site survey
- Soil testing
- Block leveling
The Slab
We begin with stage 1 of our unique 3-stage termite treatment. Once the treatment has been sprayed, we can then lay the slab. There is still plenty of work for the Blueprint Homes team, including professionally sealing the concrete edges with a waterproof membrane to prevent rising damp.
- Termite treatment under the slab
- Concrete slab is poured
- Sealed with waterproof membrane
Bricklaying
At Blueprint Homes, we use vertical cored bricks as standard in all our homes. The vertical cored brick is often reserved for two-storey homes because it’s stronger and more stable than traditional horizontally cored bricks. This results in less movement and ultimately, less maintenance.
- Vertical cored bricks as standard
- Uses more mortar to increase stability
- Reduced maintenance on your home
Timber Roof Framing
All our roof timber is treated for protection against termites and European Borer. Once our engineers have designed the roof structure (based on the wind classification of the block), the roof carpenters begin building the roof. This stage completes the primary structure of the house and provides a visual of the home’s overall shape.
- Protection against termites and European Borer
- Engineered roof structure
- Completes primary building stage
Plumbing and Electrical
Once the roof is complete, our electrical and plumbing teams begin installing the cables and pipework within the walls and roof space. The Colorbond® gutters and downpipes are also installed by the plumber.
- Low-maintenance Colorbond® fascia installed
- Colorbond® roofing to weatherproof the house
- Work begins on interior of the house
Roofing
With the low-maintenance Colorbond® fascia already installed by the roof carpenters, the sheeters begin enclosing the roof frame with durable Colorbond® steel roof sheets. A secure roof means the house is weather protected and the attention shifts to work inside.
- Low-maintenance Colorbond® fascia installed
- Colorbond® roofing to weatherproof the house
- Work begins on interior of the house
Glazing, Walls and Ceilings
Glazing is applied to all the aluminium windows, sliding doors and front entry door. Our plasterers prepare the wet areas for waterproofing and tiling, then the ceiling fixers install the plasterboard on all remaining internal walls. This is followed by the installation of the plasterboard ceilings and selected cornice.
- Glazing applied to windows and doors
- Wet areas prepared for tiling
- Internal walls and ceiling plasterboard installed
Cabinetry, Tiling and Lock Up
All external and internal doors, shelving and robe fit outs are installed by the fixing carpenter. The cabinet makers install all cabinetry throughout the house. Wet areas are professionally waterproofed before any tiling begins. Our electricians and plumbers return to complete all the fittings and fixtures. The house is officially at lock-up stage.
- Cabinetry is completed
- Waterproofing and tiling throughout the house
- Electrical and plumbing fittings and fixtures are added
Hardscaping, Landscaping and Furnishing
The site is cleaned and levelled in preparation for any hardscapes, including the verandah, alfresco, driveway and pathways around the house. Landscapers then complete the garden areas, including a fully automatic reticulation system. The final styling pieces are added to make this house a home.
- Outside areas prepared for hardscapes
- Landscaping and reticulations added
- Final styling - the home is now ready
Custom design your
dream home
We will custom design your perfect home & floorplan to give you a better built home, no hidden costs and quick build times.
We work hard to build your ideal home in line with your budget and goals. This applies equally to custom home design – and land if you’re after that too.
In fact, here’s several reasons why almost 5,000 home buyers have made Blueprint Homes their choice:
Find the perfect
block of land
Blueprint Homes has an exclusive Land Locating service that works with Perth’s major land developers to source the right land for you.
We are across all the major land estates from all over the metropolitan area, day-by-day.
Secure preference for you when land becomes available in your preferred location with Blueprint Homes.
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