Our Process

Pricing & Contracts

At Loft, we provide fully detailed contracts. Every site and project is unique, so to ensure fair market pricing we always engage an independent Quantity Surveyor.

Total project costs can start from as little as $150,000, however most range between $300,000 – $700,000.

During the consenting process we source quotes from competing trades and supply merchants to present fixed price contracts (as far as possible). *Provisional sums and any areas of perceived product supply / price risk are fully discussed at the time of presentation.

Sourcing quotes and material prices right before the build starts allows us to confirm orders immediately to lock in the major costs for pricing confidence.

Our build contracts are fully detailed including all finishing product allowances

Kitchen & wardrobe designs and specifications.
All plumbing fixtures.
Electrical layout & appliances.
All flooring finishes and specifications.
Any provisional sums and basis for calculation.

We clearly list exclusions to ensure there are no unexpected additional cost surprises.

We understand price is critical so we’re happy to share examples of pricing and contracts from previous projects for prospective clients.

Construction is a shared journey, you can be assured we work extremely hard to provide clarity, earn trust and keep stress levels low throughout.

We’re happy for you to speak with our current and recent clients as references.

*Provisional Sums

Construction contracts usually include ‘provisional’ sums. These are cost estimates that either cannot be accurately known before starting (e.g. earthworks spoil removals) or may not be finalised at the start (e.g. kitchen design and / or product finishing options).

We include the basis of provisional cost estimates in our contracts, along with a clear methodology of how the final cost will be determined. The actual cost may be less than shown in the contract.

Payment Claims

We ensure these are transparent and easy to understand. Following the initial deposit payment, our claims are based on the actual percentage of work completed which is easy to verify onsite, and in practical terms, you will always be ahead in value received.

The deposit is applied back by percentage as payments during the build, and retentions (when applicable) are clearly shown as the project close’s towards completion. Final payments are not made until CCC is provided.

Our processes are flexible & robust enough to enable clients who may have their own skills or contacts (with our approval) to help save cost.

Examples are; painting, supply of appliances, plumbing fittings, and even some building materials. This is a shared journey so we will consider any reasonable request, provided only that the project quality and timelines will not be compromised.

What happens after the contract is signed?

As soon as the contract is signed and deposit is received, we place confirmed orders and sign contracts with the preferred suppliers and contractors.

A starting work schedule is prepared & shared with everyone involved. Scheduling changes are inevitable, so we monitor, update and re-communicate whenever needed to ensure the projects ongoing coordination and continuity.

We have established relationships with teams of qualified, trusted, reliable and experienced tradesmen. They are used to working to our systems and with each other to consistently provide high-quality and timely outcomes.

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