Fixed‑Price Builder vs Volume Builders Comparison Table
What’s Included, What’s Not, and Why Our Pricing Is More Honest
Building a home shouldn’t feel like decoding a pricing trap.
Most volume builders advertise low “from” prices that don’t include the real cost of building a complete home.
We do the opposite, we give you the real, fixed, fully turnkey price upfront.
This page shows the difference clearly and calmly, so you can make an informed decision.
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⭐ The Truth About “From” Prices
Most volume builders use:
- base prices
- minimal inclusions
- allowances
- provisional sums
- upgrade pathways
- façade restrictions
- site cost estimates
These make the price look low, until you start adding what you actually need to build your new home.
We don’t do that.
Our pricing is:
- fixed
- fully turnkey
- covenant‑compliant
- site‑specific
- transparent
- complete
No variations.
No hidden costs.
No surprises.
⭐ What We Include vs What Volume Builders Exclude
Below is a factual, direct comparison showing the difference between a Fixed‑Price, Full Turnkey Home and a typical Volume Builder Base Price.
| Feature | Fixed Price Builder | Volume Builders |
|---|---|---|
| Turnkey Inclusions | Included | Excluded |
| Site Costs | Fully costed upfront | Stable site very limited allowance |
| Slab Design | Up to P Site H2 | Stable Site |
| Peiring | Included 600 cut | Excluded |
| Excavation | 600 site cut pad | Level Site |
| Retaining Walls | to 600 high | Excluded |
| Site Fence | Included | Excluded |
| Silt Fence | Included | Excluded |
| Gravel Access | Included | Excluded |
| Covenant‑Compliant Façade | Included if required | Charged as upgrade |
| Driveway & Paths | Included | Usually excluded |
| Landscaping | Included | Excluded |
| Power During Build | Included | Excluded |
| Power Meter | Included | Excluded |
| Water Meter | Included if required | Excluded |
| Plumbing Approval | Included | Sometimes Extra |
| H Site Drains | Included | Extra Cost |
| Yard Gullies | Included X 2 | Extra Cost |
| Turfed Yard | Includef | Excluded |
| Gardens | Front Garden | Excluded |
| Fencing | Included as required | Excluded |
| Air‑Conditioning | Splits X 2 | Upgrade |
| Window Coverings | Included | Upgrade |
| Carpets | Bedrooms & Living Rooms | Upgrade |
| Tiled Floors | Entry Kitchen Dining Hallway Family Room | Upgrade |
| Integrated Outdoor Slabs | Included | Often Extra |
| External Tiling | Porch & Alfresco | Upgrade |
| Floor Waste | Bathroom Ensuite Laundry | Upgrade |
| Bedded Wet Floors | Included Setdown | Upgrade |
| Wind Speed | N2 or N3 | N3 Extra |
| Colorbond Roof | Included | Sometimes Extra |
| Anticon | Included | Extra |
| Ceiling Batts | Included | Extra |
| Wall Batts | Included | Extra |
| Wall Sisilation | Included | Extra |
| 7 Star Rating | Included | Subject Design |
| 60 Home Rating | Included | Subject Design |
| Heat Pump 215 | Included | Sometimes Extra |
| Framing | 90mm Frame | Upgrade |
| Termites T2 Frames | Included | Often Extra |
| LED Lighting | Included | Minimal range or batten only |
| Stone Benchtops | Included | Upgrade |
| 1200 Front Door | Included if fits | Upgrade |
| 870 Internal Doors | Included if fits | Upgrade |
| 900 White Goods | ||
| Glass Cooktop | ||
| Dishwasher | ||
| NBN Provisions | Included | Upgrade |
| Council Fees | Included | Often excluded |
| Colour Schemes | Included | Upgrade |
| Price Changes | No variations | Frequent variations |
| Pre‑Construction Time | 6‑week start | 3–9 months |
| Final Comparison | Everything Included | Expensive upgrades required |
This fixed price builder inclusions table is the heart of the our building company, it shows the truth of comparing volume builders base price versus a genuine fixed price builders turnkey package.
Is there sometimes extra cost ?
If your site has special requirements we may need to account for Bushfire, Noise, Acreage such as setbacks or domestic sewerage treatment plants or water tanks. If your land is on a normal block of land in a new estate or infill lot then there is no reason why your should be charged more if you meet the normal requirements.
⭐ Why Our Price Looks Higher at First Glance
Volume builders advertise:
- base price
- no driveway
- no landscaping
- no AC
- no blinds
- minimal electrical
- no site costs
- no covenant compliance
- no turnkey items
So yes — their number looks lower.
But it’s not the real price.
⭐ Why Our Price Ends Up Cheaper Overall
When you add everything a real home needs, volume builders often end up $30k–$80k more expensive than their base price.
Our price is:
- fixed
- complete
- turnkey
- covenant‑compliant
- site‑specific
- transparent
You know the real cost before you commit — and it won’t change.
⭐ Free Covenant‑Compliant Façade Upgrade
Some estates require specific façade features to meet their design guidelines.
If your block has covenant requirements, we upgrade your façade at no extra cost to ensure full compliance.
- No surprises
- No forced upgrades
- No hidden costs
- No variation fees
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⭐ Start On Site in as Little as 6 Weeks
Because we complete all site investigations upfront, we can fast‑track approvals and get you on site faster.
- Week 1–2: Preliminary investigations
- Week 3: Approvals lodged
- Week 4–6: Certification + scheduling
- Site Start: As little as 6 weeks
Volume builders typically take 3–9 months before construction begins.
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