$750 · credited to your build What the check covers

Site Suitability Check

Before you commit, find out exactly what your block allows: will the home fit, what council and planning rules apply, and what engineering and approvals are needed.

Book now Pay $750 deposit

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What's included

Power: is three-phase available on site? We check your supply and whether three-phase can be connected. Why it matters
Basic site plan investigation: does the house fit, setbacks, access for delivery and crane
Council and planning rules for secondary dwellings on your lot
Engineering enquiries: soil, footings, slope, flood and overland flow flags
Building approval enquiries with a private certifier
Written report with recommendations and a firm next-step quote

Fully credited to your build if you go ahead.

How it works

Book

Fill in the form and pay the $750 fee.

We investigate

We review your lot, overlays and council rules and make engineering and certifier enquiries.

Report

You get a clear written report: fit, approvals path, risks and costs.

Credited at contract

Go ahead and the $750 comes off your build price.

Why three-phase matters

Three-phase makes power upgrades easier for a second dwelling and lots of air conditioning.
Bigger solar and battery: on a standard Energex connection, single-phase is limited to 10 kVA of inverter capacity and 5 kW export. Three-phase allows 10 kVA per phase (30 kVA total) and 5 kW export per phase (15 kW total).
We can put the main house, upstairs and downstairs dwellings on separate phases.
A three-phase inverter and battery can feed all three phases.

Source: Energex/Ergon Energy Network, Standard for Small IES Connections (fixed connections, Tables 1–2). Limits can change, and dynamic connections and local network conditions vary; we confirm them at your site check.

What the site check covers

Title: lot/plan, easements, covenants, lot size and frontage
Planning: zoning and overlays (flood, bushfire, koala, heritage), secondary dwelling and dual occupancy rules, height, setbacks and site cover
Site: slope, soil, crane and truck access, trees and existing structures
Power: single or three-phase, mains, switchboard, metering, solar and battery sizing
Water, sewer and stormwater connection points, plus whether a pump is needed
NBN availability
Local rents for your suburb
A written summary of costs, risks and our recommendation

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FAQs

Is the $750 refundable?

It's credited in full to your build if you go ahead. Refund terms TBC.

How long does it take?

Usually 1–2 weeks depending on council and certifier responses.

Do I need a survey?

Not for the check. If one is needed for approval, we'll tell you.

What if the home doesn't fit?

You'll know before spending more, and we'll suggest a smaller model or another layout.

Do you cover my area?

We service South East Queensland (wider QLD/NSW on request).