Frequently asked questions about Ecoliv's award-winning custom designed homes

• What is a custom home?

  A custom home is a truly one-of-a-kind home tailored from the ground up to suit your preferences, lifestyle, location and site. Collaborate with Ecoliv's team of in-house experts and designers to determine the optimum orientation for your site, design the layout and spaces, and select your colour scheme, facade and finishes.

• Why build a custom home?

  Dreaming of a sprawling deck for outdoor dining? Or a perfectly configured open plan kitchen and living area? Or perhaps you want to design your ultimate primary bedroom retreat? Working with a custom home builder is the best way to achieve all your greatest needs and desires in your home. Building a bespoke home gives you much greater flexibility than building off-the-plan where you can tailor the design for the way you live, to maximise space, to suit your values and express your personal taste.

  The best way to understand custom builds? Explore our featured custom home projects to be inspired by what your Ecoliv built home could look like.

• How much does it cost to build a custom home?

  The following key costs need to be considered when assessing the budget for any custom build project:

  • Pre-construction fees.
  • The construction cost of the custom design.
  • Transportation and delivery fees.

  For more information on budget specific to your build, book a discovery zoom to chat to our friendly team.

• How to choose a custom home builder?

  Choosing the right custom builder for your dream home involves more than comparing designs and prices. It’s important to ask the right questions;

  Can they deliver the type of project you want on time and on budget?

  Are their materials responsibly sourced?

  What warranties do they offer?

  What energy rating do their homes achieve?

  Will they assist with building permits and approvals?

  How do they reduce their environmental impact?

  And just as importantly, do you feel confident and comfortable working with their team?

  With more than 16 years of sustainable home building experience, Ecoliv is committed to open communication, approachable customer support and quality homes that don’t cost the earth.

  Contact us to find out more and to book a display visit.

  Hear from our clients first-hand on our recent Northcote Project, a custom inner-city build.

• How long to build a custom home?

  Every custom home is unique, shaped by the individual needs of the owner, the site and the final design. Because of this, project timelines can vary depending on factors such as the scope of work, the level of design detail, the number of revisions required and the complexity of the overall build.

  Your site can also influence the documentation and approvals process, with approval timeframes varying depending on planning requirements, site conditions and project complexity.

  One of the most important parts of a successful custom home project is establishing clear, open communication between the owner and builder from the outset. This helps ensure expectations, responsibilities and timing are understood at every stage. At Ecoliv, this is something we pride ourselves on delivering throughout every project.

  Head to our YouTube channel to watch our Custom Build project videos

• What upgrades are available for custom modular homes?

  Your new home should include everything your lifestyle needs and add long term value to your investment. Our optional upgrades can end up saving you time and money in the long run and make your home that little bit more practical and fun to live in, so are well worth considering. Options include carports, outdoor and indoor entertaining units, electric car charging, hot tub, home power and water monitoring, mobility packages and more.