From the day we meet to the day we hand over your project, delivering your Granny Flat is our primary objective
When it comes to build a Granny Flat, there is no limitation with us!
Liaise with selection adviser
Review and accept the quote
Build
Sign the contract
Finalise the selections
Handover
Walkthrough with us
Sign off "Defect list"
Our skilled staff are committed to providing environments that complement your demands
We concentrate on selections that you and the entire family can appreciate in order to reduce stress associated with style and make it a joyful and engaging experience
Artiman Homes has revolutionized the custom home build process making it more accessible and affordable than ever
Are you considering buying property or building a new home?
From our CUSTOM NEW BUILD webpage, check our process and contact us
We can build your Granny Flat with your unique selections & budget
without restricting your options to a pre-designed plan; this means every
project will represent our clients' individual tastes and preferences while taking into account their budget as well as
characteristics of their project
$0 fee for 30 min site visit and general consultation^ $0 fee for 30 min selections consultation services^
15% service fee for managing Granny Flat projects^ 5%-15% discounts from most of our suppliers^
26 years project management experience* 13 weeks maintenance period^
Pre-purchase services for a client who doesn't own the house yet:
$200 fee for 30 min Pre-purchase consultation^
$500 fee Pre-purchase feasibility assessment^
Our Quick Rough Cost Estimate calculator will show you how we can save your valuable money without compromising quality
We work in a fixed price or a project management contract style.
A project management contract requires a fixed fee to manage the project and all other costs are billed to the client as required.
All our profits and overheads are included in the project management fee. This is currently on above % OFFER for a limited time.
The project management fee is fixed if the scope of the project is within the defined parameters.
You will be required to pay more if the project's overall cost increases. Additionally, your new lower fee will be calculated and
credited to your account if the price decreases.
As a construction company, we typically receive 5%-15% discounts from most of our suppliers and we offer 100% of them to our customers.
So, this means that supplier's discounts cover most, if not all, of our project management fees, and you get
access to all our building experiences and management skills at almost no cost.
Yes, your granny flat project is not financed by us. We never accept work without payment up front.
Part of a general contractor's job is to manage money, and the best way to keep a project running smoothly is to keep the cash flow, flowing freely.
Giving someone a huge amount of money can sometimes be uncomfortable, especially if they haven't worked with them before.
This is reasonable; thus we always offer to divide the payments into smaller portions. However, it's critical that the customer
makes timely payments because failing to do so might delay the project.
Our progress payments normally are in 3 following steps:
- 10% Payment upon of acceptance the quote/signing contract
- 40% Start of productions/placing orders
- 50% Pre-delivery/Pre-installations
We can set up your direct payment to our suppliers in accordance with your request and following consultation with them.
This arrangement is only applicable to the final two progress payments after our approval.
The above-mentioned policy will need to be reviewed in order to align it with the Bank's payment system
if the project is funded by the bank and the overall project cost exceeds $150k.
We consider ourselves a creative and smart builder, simply by knowing that our valued clients are the best and most important source of
complementary promotion for our growing company; thus, we make sure to look after our company and our clients at the same time to benefit
both parties mutually. While we can’t disclose our business plan, to put it in a nutshell, our long history of combined experience and
knowledge in the building industry will allow us to avoid imposing any unnecessary costs on our clients. This way we can
save & return all financial benefits to our clients and our company at the same time.
No, on acceptance of providing a quote for you, this is going to be 100% free with no obligations.
In rare cases, we might request for a $1,000-$2,000 quote fee but the reason will be explained to you upfront
and the fee will be deducted from the deposit payment after signing the contract.
Yes, following a review of the plans (if any) or a site inspection, we can offer a rough estimate of the building Granny Flat cost and time.
After obtaining CC or Construction Certificate from your certifier or council (if needed) and payment of contract's deposit,
we will start the project at site within 2-4 weeks.
You will receive a list of our suppliers located in the Illawarra region with their names, addresses and contact details, after signing contract.
Yes, you can. Just bear in mind that in such case we may not have the same purchasing capacity as we do with
our recommended suppliers. So, choosing a different supplier may incur extra expenses which will be the responsibility of the client to look after.
Prime Cost Items
A PC Item or Prime Cost Item is an allowance to supply items or materials such as toilets, vanity, tapware, shower screens etc
where the final selection hasn’t been made. The labour cost for installation will be calculated separately.
Provisional Sum Allowances
Provisional Sum allowances are used for an unknown cost and covers materials or labour, or both. PS allowances are often used for
excavation and foundation where the exact costs are not known, and for kitchens whereby the allowance includes the cabinetry, benchtops and labour
for installation.
During the building of Granny Flat
You will need to send an email request to our email address at least 5 working days before the date you want to enter the site.
After getting this request, our site supervisor will make contact with you to discuss a suitable day and time.
Site related questions:
- Site Supervisor
Our site supervisors coordinate the daily operations of the worksite to ensure a high level of performance and compliance
with health and safety guidelines. Our supervisors have strong leadership and project management skills. Thus, they are the
best initial contacts not only because they are closely involved with each and every stage of the project but also due
to their constant communication with the office management.
Payments and account related questions:
- Office Manager email address
For contract and any other questions:
- Artiman Homes Office email address
As soon as we receive the CC (if needed) and Deposit, our supervisors will begin to work on the project's schedule with an estimated start date on site, averaging between 2 - 4 weeks.
Once a start date has been determined, we will send you an email regarding "Notice of Commencement of Building Work", 48 hours prior to starting the job at site.
A variation is work that is added to or deleted from the original scope of work of a contract,
which changes the original contract amount and/or completion date. A change order may force a new project to
handle significant changes to the current project. So please, bear in mind that while change orders may be applied
during the course of a project, they can impose delays in the progression of the building works as well as additional expenses.
Please note:
- You can freely get advice from “site supervisor” of the possibility and estimation for any new variation.
- After getting advice from “site supervisor” and if you wish to proceed to submit a variation, we will provide a quote to you.
- You will have 5 working days to either approve or decline a variation quote. If time lapses, it is assumed this request has been declined.
- If a variation quote is approved, you will be sent an invoice within our contract guidelines. The “site supervisor” will then start to organise this request to be carried out.
After completion of building Granny Flat
Our 6 simple steps for "Handover Process" are:
1- Walkthrough with us
2- Sign off "Defect list"
3- Pay all outstanding invoices
4- Sign the "Handover confirmation" letter
5- Receive "Occupation Certificate" documents (if needed)
6- Meet us at site and receive the final documents
Contracts for new homes come with a warranty known as the ‘defects and liability period’. After the handover date,
payment of last progress payment and all outstanding variation / change order invoices and once you have OC or interim
certificate to live in your home, there is a compulsory 13-week maintenance period that we must comply with as long
as these defects (that may arise) are within fair trading defect guidelines .
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