To ensure the process is a simple one, we’ve outlined your whole journey right up to handing over the keys to your new home. Keeping you well informed and on track from the very beginning is as important for us as it is for you.
At Orbit we understand that what is second nature to us may be new for you, which is why we’ve made the process as transparent and straight forward as possible. Follow our step by step guide to ensure that you stay informed at every point along your building journey.
What we do Provide our design and style focused OH! Magazine to help inspire your style and colour selection appointment.
What you do Attend your colour selection appointment at the Orbit Homes Design Studio.
Colour selection appointments held Monday – Friday.
Pre-Contract Journey Contract Signing Appointment
What we do Prepare and present the HIA Building contract including full working drawings and contract specifications.
What you do Attend your contract signing appointment.
Pay balance of 5% deposit, less any deposits already paid.
Post-Contract Stages
Pre-site Journey Contract signed and prepare for permits.
What we do Your Customer Service Officer will call to introduce themselves and arrange for applications to be lodged to relevant authorities in preparation for your Building Approval application.
What you do Provide your Customer Service Officer with your finance approval and land settlement confirmation.
Pre-site Journey Pre-start on-site meeting.
What we do Your Project Manager will discuss your pre-construction site requirements and the first stage of construction.
What you do Attend your pre-site inspection meeting with your Project Manager.
At this stage, you will need to ensure your block is ready for construction. This means your site needs to be clean and the survey pegs must be in place.
Pre-site Journey Building Approval
What we do Building Approval application will be lodged with an Independent Building Certifier.
What you do Provide your Customer Service Officer with a copy of your Unconditional Finance Approval.
Pre-site Journey Commence Construction
What we do Commencement of construction will be confirmed and your Customer Service Officer will provide your building permit stamped and final construction drawings to be signed and authorised.
What you do Get excited, you’re about to see your dream home come to life!
Building Journey Slab Foundation
What we do Underground services will be installed and your slab will be poured.
What you do Pay your slab stage claim invoice.
Building Journey Frame
What we do Frame is erected and roof trusses are installed.
What you do Pay your frame stage claim invoice.
Building Journey Lock Up
What we do External cladding, electrical and plumbing rough ins are completed and external doors are hung to secure your home.
What you do Meet with your Project Manager for your pre-plaster inspection and pay your lock up stage claim invoice.
Building Journey Fixing
What we do Painting, tiling and final fit offs are completed.
What you do Meet with your Project Manager for your pre-tile inspection and pay your fixing stage claim invoice.
Building Journey Quality Assurance
What we do Quality Assurance Inspection is carried out on the home and final inspection by the Building Certifier.
What you do Meet with your Project Manager and you will inspect your home.
Building Journey Handover-collect your keys
What we do Appliances are installed along with any final touch ups.
What you do Collect your keys and finalise the settlement of your new home.
Building Journey 90 Day Maintenance
What we do Contact you to you see how you have settled into your new home.
What you do Write down any questions or queries in relation to maintenance during this period.