Our Building Process
Building with SALT is more than just building a home , it’s a journey toward a more intentional way of living. We believe that your home should be an perfect reflection of your lifestyle.
By combining stunning architectural design with a bespoke, stress-free build process, we turn the complexity of building into an enjoyable experience. Whether you are dreaming of a compact 30m² studio or an expansive 400m² country retreat, SALT is dedicated to creating beautifully crafted spaces that are as unique as the people who inhabit them.
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Explore our 12-step guide to see how we bring your dream home to life.
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INITIAL ENQUIRY
Sharing your ideas with us.
Share your vision with us. Whether it’s a permanent family residence, a strategic investment, or a legacy project for the years to come, the more detail you provide, the better.
We’ll provide a comprehensive response, including an initial estimated budget to get the conversation started.
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Design + Materials
Designing your home.
This is where your home takes on its soul. You’ll sit down with our team to select your colour palette, selecting from our premium swatches and materials.
Choose from select colour palettes to luxury upgrades like:
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Kitchen & Wardrobe design
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Bathroom selections
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Flooring & Carpets
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Aluminium or Natural cladding
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Off-grid solutions
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Smart Home Automation and so much more...
We take our time together & ensure the look of your new home is uniquely yours.
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SITE FEASIBILITY
Viewing your site.
Our team conducts a thorough site assessment and aims to fully understand your wants & needs of your new home and site.
This includes everything you will need like :
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Check Site Access.
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Check Site Location.
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Check Boundaries & Finished Levels for your site.
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Check Services ( Like Water / Power / Drainage).
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Confirm Landscaping , Decking , Patios & Driveways.
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We discuss this with you & confirm which consultants we may need to make sure we comply with your local building authority, such as:
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Architect.
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Geo-tech Engineer.
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Structural Engineer.
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Civil Engineer.
We use these insights to help our team develop a accurate summary of costs before we start.
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Helping you understand the full picture on costs and avoid any nasty surprises.
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The cost for this service start from $4,995.00*
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COntract + Deposit
Reviewing your contract.
Once your vision is locked in, we prepare a clear, detailed contract with a summarised cost breakdown for your review.
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Once your happy!
We include our standard payment terms, start dates, and estimated completion timelines to give you total certainty.
At this time, we request 10% deposit upon signing to secure your place in our build schedule.
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Our Architect
Drawing your plans.
The dream home begins. Our architects and engineers collaborate on detailed drawings tailored to your site’s specific conditions, such as wind zones and typography.
Within approximately 4 weeks, you’ll receive a first draft for review before we finalize the plans for consent.
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BUILD
Building begins.
Your SALT home starts to take shape! Within 2–4 weeks, the frames are erected in our controlled manufacturing hub, and you’re invited to visit and see the space come together.
Most of our bespoke builds are completed within 16–20 weeks of council consent approval.
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Consents
Getting approvaed.
We navigate the bureaucracy for you. Typically, two consents are required:
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One for the modular building and;
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One for the site-specific land aspects.
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We manage this entire process, which generally takes between 4 to 8 weeks*.
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Project Managment
Managing your project.
You’re never in the dark.
Our project management team oversees every moving part of the construction, providing you with client portal online to check on updates & progress ensuring our high standards of craftsmanship are met at every milestone.
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You will be also invited to come & visit to check and approve every stage to ensure you are happy with progress.
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Delivery + Installation
Your home is ready for delivery.
The most exciting milestone. Your modules are precision-loaded and transported to your site.
The SALT site team meet the modules on-site to complete the installation and any final landscaping works.
Depending on scope of work planned, this may take anywhere from 1 day to 4 weeks to complete your home's final exterior touches.
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Once everything is completed. We invite you for a final walkthrough to make sure everything is perfect!
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Once your happy. Your home is 100% ready to move in.
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Defects Warranty
Mantaining your home.
Our commitment to quality doesn't end when you get the keys.
We offer our clients options from 1 to 3 year comprehensive defects period to ensure everything is functioning perfectly.
If any minor adjustments are needed as you settle in, our team is on hand to resolve them promptly, ensuring your home meets our exacting standards for years to come.
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Move IN Day
Enjoy your new home!
Once the Code of Compliance is issued, the keys are yours.
It’s time to pop the champagne and settle into your new new home.
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10 Year Warranty
Peace of mind!
Enjoy ultimate peace of mind.
Every SALT home is backed by a 10-year structural and weather tightness warranty, reflecting our confidence in our materials and the expertise of our craftsmen.
We build for longevity, ensuring your investment is protected for your family & future generations.
