Gold Coast Builder - Raywells Building Designers, Gold Coast & Northern NSW

a helpful guide to building on the gold coast

Gold Coast Builder of New Homes, Renovations & Home Extensions

At raywells we identified an increasing need for quality builders on the Gold Coast. Many builders seemed unable to adapt to a changing building industry and incorporate new materials and methods of construction. For this reason raywells Building Designers joined forces with a professional builder with over 40 years experience in the industry and created MDC Developments Pty Ltd, a boutique building company dedicated to providing comprehensive building solutions for our clients.

With a qualified, licensed builder projects can be completed quickly and every client’s home design dreams fully realised. Our team of professionals strive for excellence throughout each phase of the building project and can carry your project through from initial design to a superior finish. Building your new home need not be overwhelming; with the right advice from industry professionals your building experience can be exciting and fulfilling. We welcome the opportunity to quote any size residential project, contact experienced builders MDC Developments today.

Gold Coast Building Design & Drafting Services

raywells building designers provide the services of an architect without charging the high fees they attract. We offer a customised, personal service in which your needs will always be met. Each design and drafting job is priced according to the specific services you require. Contact Raywells Building Designers today to discuss your building project needs.

Gold Coast Structural Engineering

A structural engineer is required for any sized project. They are responsible for designing the beams, footings and bracings for your new building and will issue the required certificates throughout the different stages of construction. Fees vary and are based on the requirements of your individual project. raywells Building Designers can arrange this service on request.

Gold Coast Interior Designers

An Interior Designer will maximise the value your new building project and save you a lot of time and money. From choosing the right colour scheme, to product selections for fixtures and fittings all the way through to soft furnishings, your interior designer will be part of a team that ensures your project flows smoothly. Most importantly your builder with be able to provide you with a much more accurate building quotation with the inclusion of the interior design aspects.

Gold Coast Project Managment

For busy couples and families, a Project Manager can take a lot of the headache out of building. Project Managers oversee the entire building project, alerting you to any changes in building costs, handling problems that arise and making sure it is finished on time. If you’re looking to relieve the stress of building and have time to concentrate on the more important things, consider employing a Project Manager.

Gold Coast City Council Submissions

Once your building plans are complete and structural engineering is finalised you can submit your house plans to the council for approval. The charges will vary depending on the size of your project and what category it falls under. Please note that the Gold Coast City Council no longer provides this service directly to you, the home builder. You will need to engage a Private Building Certifier to organise the building plan approvals on your behalf.

Energy Efficiency Ratings for Gold Coast Homes

Energy conservation strategies can be incorporated into your home design. Energy efficient technology will not only preserve environmental resources but also save you money. While renovating, extending or building a new home, consider a few simple things that can be done. Insulating ceiling, floor and wall cavities will reduce energy consumption for cooling and heating and make your home more comfortable all year round. Ceiling fans are a great alternative to high energy air conditioners while louvers and larger windows increase natural air flow.
Each newly constructed house in Australia is now required by local, state and federal governments to have an energy efficiency rating report. This report rates the efficiency of existing and new homes and will highlight any problem areas and suggest changes to be made. A number of incentives and grants are available through local and federal governments for improving your homes efficiency. Contact your local authorities to find out which grants you might eligible for.

Gold Coast Bush Fire Managment

A bush fire management plan is required for all new and existing houses built in high risk bush fire areas. These may include homes backing onto nature reserves or in areas zoned as ‘park living’ by the local council. The management plan outlines instructions for making your home safer including ways to reduce the risk of fire. Your Certifier or Building Designer will inform you if your home requires a management plan. Please note, in many cases final building approvals are withheld until all the recommendations in the bush fire management plan are implemented.

Gold Coast Sustainable Living

The Australian and Local Governments are continuously looking for ways to support our efforts in building a more sustainable society. This is all done in an effort to reduce individuals and businesses water consumption and lower green house emissions. Different rebates and energy efficient schemes are on offer to home owners to reduce their carbon foot print. Check with local authorities for the relevant rebates and visit www.naturalstrategies.com.au for more helpful information.