What are site costs?
When building a new home, there are costs involved beyond the base price of your chosen design. These are known as site costs and relate to preparing your block of land so construction can begin safely and compliantly. Site costs vary depending on the unique characteristics of your land and are identified once site assessments are complete.
What do site costs typically include?
- Council fees and approvals
- Soil testing to determine footing and slab requirements
- Site preparation, such as levelling the land (cut and fill)
- Rock removal or additional earthworks, if required
- Termite protection, applied as part of slab construction
Why site costs vary
Every block is different. Factors that can influence site costs include:
- Slope and access to the site
- Soil type and ground conditions
- Council requirements or overlays
- Easements or retaining walls
- The design and engineering requirements of your home
How Simonds helps
Where possible, site costs are identified upfront and included in your contract, giving you clarity around your total build cost from the outset. If site conditions can’t be fully confirmed at that stage, a provisional allowance may be included instead. Your Sales Consultant and Customer Relationship Coordinator will talk you through what applies to your block and keep you informed about any site-related requirements along the way.