The 25 Steps To Owner Building

The following guide has been designed to walk you through the construction process. This is not a detailed construction manual of each specific trade; it is an overview of the entire process of building a home. This guide may refer to more detailed manuals for the owner builder who wishes to take a more "hands on" approach to construction.

Step 1. Home Design.

Step 2. Finance.

Step 3. Owner Builder’s Course and Registration.

Step 4. Council Approvals.

Step 5. Construction Program.

Step 6. Site Preparation.

Step 7. Profiling.

Step 8. Slab or Floor System Preparation.

Step 9. Council Inspection.

Step 10. The concreting of the slab or floor system.

Step 11. Wall Frames.

Step 12. Roof Trusses.

Step 13. Roofing.

Step 14. Eaves and Gables.

Step 15. Services Contractors.

Step 16. Fittings and Doors.

Step 17. External Cladding.

Step 18. Internal linings.

Step 19. Mouldings.

Step 20. PC (Personal Choice) Items.

Step 21. Tiling.

Step 22. Plumbing.

Step 23. Painting.

Step 24. Electrical.

Step 25. Final inspections.