Frequently asked questions

LA Elegant Homes is equipped to handle the design of your home as well as the entire construction process. By allowing us to manage the design process it will save you time and money by not having to prepare this by yourself or have you pay a different company to handle it for you.

No. We design and build under one roof, so the people who price your home are the people who build it. That removes the gap between the drawing and the site.

Yes. Site conditions shape the design rather than rule it out. Slope, easements, bushfire rating and soil classification are all assessed early so the design and the price reflect the real block, not an assumption about it.

It depends on your land size, setbacks, existing site coverage and local planning controls. We assess your property first and tell you plainly whether it works.

By working together with us from the beginning and through the design and consultation, you will be involved in the communication process which involves the budgets, estimates and timeframes of the project. All the costs and estimates will be clearly explained to you just so that you can have peace of mind.

You are involved in the budget conversation from the beginning. Costs and estimates are explained clearly before you sign, and the contract is fixed-price before work starts.

Hidden conditions are assessed and priced as a documented variation before the work proceeds. Nothing is added to your account without your agreement.

Costs are set out per dwelling and per stage so you can see exactly where the budget sits as the project progresses.

Different builds require a different amount of time and resources. These estimates will be discussed and agreed upon prior to any start of construction so that you can be aware of what the general timeframe will be. Of course, at the time there may be unforeseen delays, but if that is the case we will ensure that any issues are efficiently communicated.

Different builds require a different amount of time and resources. These estimates are discussed and agreed upon prior to any start of construction, so you are aware of the general timeframe.

Often yes, depending on the scope. Where an extension affects the roof or main services, we discuss staging and temporary arrangements with you before work starts.

Matching brick, render and roof tiles is part of the scope. Where an exact match is no longer manufactured, we present the closest options before committing.

Most extensions require either a complying development certificate or a development application. We identify which applies to your property and manage the process.

Secondary dwellings usually proceed as complying development where the block meets the criteria, otherwise through a development application. We manage whichever path applies.

In NSW a secondary dwelling can generally be rented separately. Rules vary by council and by state, so we confirm the position for your specific address.

Layouts can be adjusted to suit your block, family and budget. Structural changes are assessed and priced before contract so there are no surprises once construction begins.

Several of our designs are developed for narrower modern subdivisions. We assess your block dimensions and setbacks before recommending a design.

Yes. Our team guides you through finishes, fixtures and joinery so the selections suit both the home and the budget.