Nova Design Group

(07) 3385 0698

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FEES AND SERVICES


INITIAL CONSULTATION:

Office consultation - 1 hour FREE

Onsite consultation - $275 incl. GST - 1 hour

Note: On-site fee is fully refunded at project completion

d RENOVATION FEES:



Renovation fee will vary depending on the complexity of the project. An estimate for “actual” fees to complete the renovation can only be provided once a ball park figure is received from a builder.

First Stage

  • 1 hour on-site consultation free (thereafter $275.00 per hour) includes a brief sketch
  • Stage 1 Engagement Agreement is signed
  • Preliminary concept sketches are prepared at an hourly rate of $325 per hour.
  • Drawings submitted to builder – builder charge approximately $400.
  • Drawings are modified depending on the ball park figure received and your budget.
  • Once payment is received for Stage 1, we proceed to Stage 2.

Second Stage

  • Following builders costs, we apply a fee of 2.5% of the project cost.
  • Stage 2 Engagement Agreement is signed.
  • Working drawings are prepared in accordance to the brief.
  • Drawings are submitted to builders, consultants etc as per the above.

In addition; the following items are charged out at 1.5% of the total building project

  • Drawing up Specification of Fittings and Finishes – (for tendering)
  • Sending drawings for Tendering to 3 builders
  • Site Inspections of the building when requested.
  • Internal design - furniture layouts, kitchen design etc.
  • Completing Electrical layout design

Special Note: The above fees do not include outside Consultant’s fees, Certifiers or Council fees.

renovations NEW HOME FEE RATES:



Option 1 - As a percentage

Based on the size of the project and calculated on the value of the total project cost as a percentage between 2.5% to 3%

Option 2 - Based on square metre
  • $30 sq.m - single storey home
  • $50 sq.m - 2 storey home with av. design complexity

Note:  High set homes over 800mm above natural ground require additional Floor Framing Plan structural drawings which are charged at an additional fee @ $7.00 per sq.m.

renovations ENGAGEMENT CONTRACT



  • On-site design consultation
  • Detailed design brief
  • Concept design and modifications where required
  • 1st cost review from a builder
  • Design development (fine tuning of the design)
  • 2nd cost review from a builder
  • Working Drawings for Building Approval. (i.e. Site Plan, Floor Plans, Elevations, Slab Plan, Cross Sections, Connection Details, Roof Plan Design, Site Drainage Design, Site Planning showing excavated heights and levels, Location of retaining walls, and any other features required such as a pool or tennis court.
  • Preliminary Electrical Layout; client to complete
  • Floor Finishes plan; for client to fill out
  • Energy Assessment Certificate
  • Quotes from consultants (surveyor, structural engineer and building certifier etc)
  • Co-ordination of consultants
  • Complete and lodge applications for approvals to Certifier- at clients cost

Consulting Advice

Have you engaged a builder or contractor but not sure if they are working in your best interest?

Often, communication between parties breaks down because there is a lot of stress involved in building and the communication between both parties gets lost in translation or work gets done without the proper authorisation.

A builder generally has many projects on the go, and he nominates contractors to carry out the work for him. Its possible that the builder has neglected to inform a contractor of requests you may have made. There are many reasons why a breakdown in communication occurs.

During these stressful times, it often helps to have an independent arbitrator who has industry experience to advise you or to consult with a contractor on your behalf.

We can easily assess your situation and provide you with advice and a course of action.

Make your appointment today to discuss your concerns.

Project Management


Engage NDG to manage
your project and receive the
preliminary Concept Design
work at no charge.


Commercial Rates

Rates for townhouses, units and general commercial work are charged out at different rates which vary from 2- 8% depending on the work involved or charged on a negotiated hourly rate.

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