Everything Covered, Nothing Left Out
When you sign up for a turnkey home package, the promise is simple: pay one agreed price and receive a home that’s genuinely ready to live in. No returning to site to organise blinds, no calling a separate landscaper, no dealing with a builder who defines ‘complete’ differently to you. A proper turnkey package covers every item from slab to letterbox, and that’s the standard Fixed Price Builder has worked to since 2006.
For buyers looking at land in Everleigh, understanding the full scope of a turnkey package before signing is one of the most important steps you can take. The difference between a turnkey package and a standard construction contract can mean tens of thousands of dollars in additional work after handover — or a genuinely move-in-ready home. This article breaks down the key inclusions category by category so you know exactly what to look for.
Structural and Site Work
Every turnkey package starts underground. Site preparation, soil testing, and the engineered slab are all included before a single wall frame goes up. The slab design is matched to the soil classification of your specific block — something that matters in Greater Brisbane where site conditions can vary significantly between estates.
Wall frames, roof trusses, and external cladding are all part of the structural package. Brick veneer, lightweight cladding, or a combination — depending on the design — is completed to full weather seal before internal trades begin. Roofing materials, gutters, fascia, and downpipes are included and installed as part of the base package rather than as upgrades.
External Finishes and Surrounds
A turnkey package should leave no part of the external presentation incomplete. That means:
- Driveway — concrete or exposed aggregate, depending on the package specification
- Paths — from the driveway to the front entry and around the home as required
- Fencing — boundary fencing to council requirements, typically colourbond or timber
- Landscaping — turf, garden beds, and plants to the front and rear yards
- Letterbox — installed and addressed
- Clothesline — included as standard in most packages
These are items that a standard construction contract often excludes, leaving the homeowner to organise and budget for them separately. In a genuine turnkey package, they are completed before the handover inspection.
Internal Fit-Out Inclusions
The internal scope of a turnkey package is where buyers need to read carefully. A well-structured package covers all of the following as standard inclusions:
Kitchen
Cabinets, benchtops, splashback tiling, sink, tapware, and all appliances — typically including an oven, cooktop, rangehood, and dishwasher. The appliance brands and finish levels are specified in the contract so there’s no ambiguity at handover.
Bathrooms and Wet Areas
Vanities, mirrors, shower screens, tapware, toilets, and all tiling are included to full height in wet areas. The number of bathrooms depends on the design, but every wet area in the package is completed to a liveable standard — not left for the owner to tile or fit off later.
Flooring
Floor coverings throughout the home — typically tile or timber-look plank flooring in living areas and carpet in bedrooms — are included as standard. The specific products are drawn from the builder’s selection range and confirmed during the colour and finish appointment.
Painting
Internal walls and ceilings are painted in a standard two-coat system. External painting or render, where applicable to the design, is included as part of the external finish package.
Doors and Hardware
Internal doors, hinges, handles, and door stops are all fitted. The front entry door is typically a feature door as specified in the design, and all doors are hung and operating at handover.
Electrical and Lighting
Power points, light fittings, and switches are included to the specification in the contract. Ceiling fans in bedrooms and living areas are commonly included in Queensland packages given the climate. The electrical switchboard is installed and tested to Australian Standards.
Plumbing
Hot water system, laundry trough and tapware, external tap, and all internal plumbing connections are completed. The hot water unit type — gas, electric, or heat pump — is specified in the package.
Heating and Cooling
Given Brisbane’s climate, most packages include split-system air conditioning in the main living area and master bedroom as a standard inclusion. Additional rooms may be covered depending on the specific package tier.
What the Fixed Price Actually Means
Fixed-price doesn’t simply mean a number on a page. It means the builder carries the risk if material costs shift between signing and completion. It means you won’t receive a progress claim with variations tacked on for items that were always part of the project. Fixed Price Builder has operated on this model since 2006 specifically because it removes the uncertainty that makes new home construction stressful for buyers.
During the preconstruction process, you’ll attend a selections appointment where you confirm your colour choices, fixtures, and finishes from within the package specification. Once those are locked in, the price doesn’t move. If you want to upgrade an item outside the standard range, that variation is priced and agreed in writing before it’s ordered — not added to the final account after the fact.
The Build Process from Slab to Handover
Understanding the timeline helps manage expectations. After land settlement and development application approval, construction typically moves through the following stages:
- Base stage — Site preparation, slab pour, and inspection
- Frame stage — Wall frames and roof trusses erected and inspected
- Lockup stage — External cladding, windows, doors, and roofing complete
- Fixing stage — Internal fit-out including plasterboard, cabinetry, and flooring
- Practical completion — Painting, appliances, landscaping, and final clean
Each stage is independently inspected before the next commences. As a licensed builder operating under Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC) requirements, Fixed Price Builder carries mandatory home warranty insurance on every project. This provides statutory protection for structural defects for six years and non-structural defects for six months from the date of practical completion.
House and Land Packages in Everleigh
For buyers purchasing land in Everleigh, a house and land package combines the lot purchase with the construction contract in a single coordinated process. This can simplify finance — because construction loans draw down in stages against the build rather than requiring the full amount upfront — and it aligns the land selection with an appropriate home design for the block dimensions and orientation.
Fixed Price Builder works with available land in Greater Brisbane estates to put together packages where the home design suits the block, the inclusions are clearly documented, and the price is agreed before any site work begins. If you’re comparing packages from multiple builders, the most useful exercise is to request a full inclusions list from each and compare like for like — not just the headline number.
Get the Full Inclusions List
If you’re ready to understand exactly what a Fixed Price Builder turnkey package covers for your land in Greater Brisbane, the best next step is a direct conversation. Contact Fixed Price Builder to request a current inclusions schedule, discuss available designs, or get a package quote matched to your specific block. There’s no obligation, and having the full inclusions in writing from the start is always the right way to begin a new home journey.
Frequently asked questions
Does a turnkey package include landscaping and fencing?
Yes. A genuine turnkey package includes front and rear landscaping — turf, garden beds, and basic planting — as well as boundary fencing to council requirements. These items are completed before handover so the home is move-in-ready on day one, not a bare block with a house sitting on it.
What appliances are included in a Fixed Price Builder turnkey package?
Standard kitchen appliances — oven, cooktop, rangehood, and dishwasher — are included in the package. The specific brands and models are drawn from the builder's specification range and are confirmed during the selections appointment. All appliances are installed and tested prior to handover.
Can I change finishes and fixtures once I've signed a turnkey contract?
Changes to finishes are typically managed through a formal variation process before the relevant trade commences. Once you've attended your colour and selections appointment and locked in your choices, those form part of the fixed-price contract. Any upgrades outside the standard range are priced and agreed in writing before they're ordered.
What warranties apply to a turnkey new home in Queensland?
Under Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC) requirements, licensed builders must provide mandatory home warranty insurance. This covers structural defects for six years and non-structural defects for six months from practical completion. Fixed Price Builder has held a builder's licence since 2006 and all projects are covered under this statutory scheme.
What is the difference between a turnkey package and a standard construction contract?
A standard construction contract typically covers the structure and core fit-out but leaves items like flooring, appliances, landscaping, fencing, and paths to the owner to organise separately. A turnkey package includes all of those items in one agreed price, so the home handed over is genuinely complete and ready to occupy without any additional work or expenditure required.