Your place in Canberra 2016

Local Knowledge Experience Flexible Home Designs

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There is so much to love about the Canberra region – its leafy neighbourhoods, family-friendly lifestyle, highly-rated restaurants and ease of getting from A to B.

Sales Manager, Rick MeirEmail: rick@blacketthomes.com.au | Mobile: 0408 588 770

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At Blackett Homes, we have been building quality homes here since 1981 – it’s very much our home, and that’s the way we like it.

As a family-owned and -operated business, with roots in the national capital, we’re in a great position to be able to provide our clients with insights and advice based on our team’s local knowledge of the area, including the ACT’s specific building codes and regulations.

Best of all, of course, we build beautiful family homes, on time and on budget – that’s our promise. We are not a one-size-fits-all builder.

Instead, we offer three options for clients keen to build a new home – award-winning project homes, modifications to these designs, and our in-house design and build service.

Either way, you’ll benefit from being able to choose from our stylish, quality inclusions (as part of your full-price contract) and our upfront and transparent communication, which enables us to deliver a seamless experience from start to finish.

If you’re weighing up the options to build your new home, let’s talk. Building a home is a team effort – and the process starts with a conversation (and lots of questions from you, which is all good!).

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Building family homes in CanberraContents

People often ask us why they should choose Blackett Homes. We know building a new home is a big investment and you want the best result for your family. That, we can definitely do.

Local knowledge, loads of experience 3

Great results, happy customers 5

Flexible home designs 7

Knockdown rebuild 9

Contemporary, cost-effective wall finishes 12

Stylish, quality inclusions 13

Our process – 10 easy steps 19

We are award winners 21

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Blackett Homes is one of the Canberra region’s most successful and long-standing residential builders. With a portfolio of more than 2000 houses, townhouses and apartments, we take pride in our high-rate of repeat and referral business – when customers choose us again (and again).

Local knowledge, loads of experience

Since 1981, the business has grown from a small operation into what it has become today – where our customers team up with us because we deliver beautiful new homes on time and on budget. Plus, our local knowledge gives homebuyers the confidence there’ll be no unexpected surprises.

Our modern project homes continue to set the bar, offering spacious interiors, stylish inclusions and stunning outdoor entertaining areas. At Blackett Homes, we have taken it a step further. We also provide flexible home design options, because we know not all families and blocks of land are the same.

As the inner suburbs of Canberra are rejuvenated and reinvigorated, you’ll find many of our homes across these changing streetscapes. That is because our

knockdown rebuild projects have been well-received by customers in these popular, established neighbourhoods.

Family-owned and -operated, Blackett Homes is family-friendly too – we understand your life is a juggling act. With a safety record that is the envy of the industry and a team of reliable local tradespeople, suppliers and consultants, you can count on us to manage your project.

Fully licensed and accredited, Blackett Homes consistently wins national and local industry awards.

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“We wanted to let you know how happy we were with our knockdown rebuild in Ainslie. We will be recommending Blackett to anyone who asks. The whole team was great and we appreciate all your help through the design process.” Shaun and Angela, Ainslie

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We encourage you to speak with our customers – just ask us and we’ll put you in touch.Here is some valuable customer feedback, for your consideration.

Great results, happy customers

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“After considering various other builders, we chose Blackett Homes. We liked the fact they were a local Canberra company, which meant we could easily view their work and we could talk to friends who had used Blackett Homes to build previously. Blackett Homes built our home on time and on budget. We were pleasantly surprised to find someone working on our home almost every day during the build.”

Greg and Ann, Forde

“From our initial dealings with Blackett Homes Sales Manager, Rick Meir, we were impressed with how Blackett Homes managed the process of providing a formal quotation for our new home. We were offered a very competitive quote, which was backed up by an excellent reputation in the market and clear evidence of a sound track-record when doing knockdown rebuilds.

“The time between knock down to the time of completion, was well within the timeframe stated in our contract and the workmanship was excellent. It was a pleasure dealing with Blackett Homes at each stage of the build and they made the construction of our home a fantastic experience. We are very happy with our new home and would definitely build with Blackett Homes again. Our new home

is not just well built, well finished and pleasing to look at, but also represents great value for money.”

Steven and Melinda, Hughes

“After looking at our options for a new home, we eliminated extending and renovating our current house in Ainslie and decided on the knockdown rebuild.

We saw a display home we liked that was built by a Sydney-based company and entered into negotiations with their Canberra representative. We settled on a plan with a few variations to the display home and paid a deposit for plan preparation. This was sent to Sydney for plan production but when it came back we found that some of the variations had not been included. This meant drawing up further variations to go back to Sydney. Again, when the plan came back, some of the variations had not been included and some had been included twice! This saga continued for several months until the point was reached where construction had not commenced by the time specified in the contract so we pulled the plug and got our deposit back. The difficulties of working at arm’s length through an intermediary had proved insurmountable.

We then found a local Canberra firm (Blackett Homes) which had a plan similar to the one we liked. We made a few variations and a revised plan was produced within a couple of days. The contrast with the previous firm was stark! Work commenced on time and, apart from a rain delay, finished on time. We were extremely happy with the standard of finish and also with the follow-up service to fix minor problems. We can’t recommend them highly enough.”

Ian and Marj, Ainslie

“I personally would like to thank you for helping in building my first home in Coombs. I chose Blackett Homes based on the recommendation from my family and I sure do feel thankful that I picked their recommendation. The whole process, from choosing my first home design up to the handover of the keys, was much easier than I thought. Rick [Meir] gladly helped me in giving advice for my first home that suited my purpose within my budget and the result was fantastic.

I am another one of their happy customers and I highly recommend anyone to go with Blackett Homes.”

Anggi, Coombs

At Blackett Homes, it’s our job to build beautiful, well-constructed homes to specified timelines and budgets. We recognise that all the marketing in the world will never influence your decision-making process more than what our customers have to say about their experience building a home with us.

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At Blackett Homes, our award-winning project homes are functional, family-friendly and affordable. Refined by us through years of experience, our single- and two-storey home designs are popular because they bring together contemporary features with clever lifestyle solutions.

If, however, our popular project home designs won’t work for your family or your block of land – we’re happy to tweak them. Our flexible homes designs give homebuyers the opportunity to make modifications, in consultation with Blackett Homes’ in-house architectural design team.

The best bit? Your revised home design can be turned around quickly and cost effectively. In just a couple of days (in most cases), you can start your new-home journey – it’s all part of the service!

Flexible home designs

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Live in a sought-after, established suburb? Want to stay in the neighbourhood you love but your home is stuck in a time warp?

Renovating your older home can be costly and may involve many compromises. When you knockdown and rebuild, we take out the guesswork – it’s all done for you.

By choosing to knockdown rebuild, it’s a win-win situation:

9 Your home will be all new, as opposed to half old.

9 You don’t have to design around what’s already there.

9 Your home will be compliant with current building regulations.

9 You will preserve the equity you have in your valuable land.

Obligation-free site inspectionAt Blackett Homes, knockdown-rebuild projects have become a core part of our business. We bring our local knowledge to the table by providing an obligation-free site inspection to accurately assess the possibilities and potential for your specific block size, shape and orientation.

Consultative, stress-free processOur aim is to provide a personalised service throughout your knockdown-rebuild project. Our consultative approach means you’ll always be in the picture. Our team is happy to discuss progress reports, supervise site inspections and keep you up-to-date with the construction.

Knockdown rebuild

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Coordinate from concept to completionWe work with you to understand how your family wants to live in your new space, then create your ideal home design. From planning and approvals, demolition and removal of your old home, to the final handover – our team will expertly handle the logistics, construction and delivery.

Your own suburban stunnerBuild your own suburban stunner – an open, functional and environmentally-savvy new space at the address you know and love! You can incorporate the latest in solar passive design, cross-ventilation, solar power and hot water, energy-efficient plumbing and appliances, plus insulation and materials.

Let us know if would like to talk to our knockdown-rebuild customers about their experience.

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Both stylish and sustainable, Blackett Homes is now proud to offer ROCKCOTE’s Thermal Dry Zone Walling System. A cost-effective alternative to traditional rendering and painted brickwork, the reinforced walling system is light-weight, weatherproof and provides thermal insulation – which means you’ll save money and energy when heating and cooling your home.

Other benefits of this quality rendered finish, include:

9 High durability and low maintenance.

9 Improved indoor air quality because its cavity system allows water to escape (no moisture).

9 Extensive range of modern exterior colour options.

9 CodeMark certification – it’s compliant with Australian and New Zealand building codes.

Many homebuyers love the contemporary look of a rendered and painted exterior finish – it can really make an impact and improve street appeal.

Contemporary, cost-effective wall f inishes

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Your place in Canberra 2016

Stylish, quality inclusions

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GeneralPlan approvals including ACT government fees & charges

Quality inspection and supervision

Housing indemnity and Contractors All Risk insurance

Ninety (90) day maintenance period

Full connection to services (Electrical, gas, water and drainage)

Site and house fully cleaned on completion

‘Homeguard’ passive termite treatment

Minimum 6 Star Energy rating - (May require additional cost depending on the site)

NSW (Googong) Basix requirements to be confirmed at proposal/contract stage.

2400mm ceiling height

Site Cost: M Class site

Interior/Exterior selection consultation (2 hours) with our interior designer

WH&SRoof Rail fall protection

1.8m high secure site fencing

WH&S compliant workers

Our company is Federal Safety Commission Accredited. The health and safety of our workers and clients is of paramount importance

ExternalFace brick from builder’s generous range

Natural concrete with coved finish to front porch

Natural concrete with coved finish to all other external doors

Natural concrete with coved finish to alfresco area (Refer to floor plan for layout)

Concrete roof tiles from builder’s selection

Lockable aluminum sliding windows with fly screens - standard powder coat colour

Fly screen doors provided to sliding aluminium doors

Colorbond fascia and gutter – Standard colour range

Haymes exterior grade paint to cladding, downpipes and external timber

Three external taps attached to house

Front door ‘Corinthian PMAD 101 or PMAD 104’ 920mm wide 2040 high translucent glass

Gainsborough Chrome door furniture from builders selection

Gainsborough Chrome trilock to entry door

External garage and laundry paint grade doors – 2040mm high

Weather strips to all external doors as noted below

Front and laundry external door – RP14 white foam seal and satin chrome RP3

Internal garage door – RP14 white foam seal and satin chrome RP2A

Electricity, water and gas – All connection fees are included

Rotary, wall (or ground) mounted clothesline

Roof trusses at 600 c’s - ACT mandatory WH&S requirement

90mm wall frames throughout

Stormwater tank provisions for future connections to toilets and W/M

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Double Garage‘Colorbond’ 4.8 metre wide automatic Dynamic Colorbond Slimline panel door with three controllers

Plasterboard ceiling with 75mm coved plaster cornice

Hot Water ServiceRheem ‘Metro 24’ continuous flow gas hot water service with recess box

Electrical (General)Underground power connected to switchboard

External switchboard provided with earth leakage protection

External transact box

All wiring to A.S. 3000 code

Smoke detectors to A.S. 3000 code

Single phase power

1 x Cat6 data point

1 X TV point (Terminated in roof space for future connection)

1 X Foxtel point (Terminated in roof space for future connection)

Recessed LED lights to living areas as per standard electrical plan

Eave mounted batten light to all external doors

Double paraflood light with sensor to front of garage

Generous lighting & power points - Refer to electrical plan for detailed lighting & power points

InternalR4.0 ceiling batt insulation – Refer to energy rating

R2.0 wall batt insulation – Refer to energy rating

10mm plasterboard linings to walls/ceiling with 75mm coved plaster cornice - Paint finish

Moisture resistant linings to wet areas – Paint finish

67 x 12 bevel edge ‘Craftwood’ skirting – Paint finish

42 x 12 bevel edge ‘Craftwood’ architraves – Paint finish

42 x 18 bevel edge ‘Craftwood’ architraves – paint finish to inside of all wet areas only

Flush panel hollow-core doors paint finish to rooms and cupboards – 2040mm high

White melamine shelving to WIR and cupboards

Haymes Ultra Premium three coat internal washable paint to walls – 1 x colour

Haymes flat paint to ceilings – White

Haymes Premium full gloss top of the range enamel paint to doors architraves and skirting–1 x colour

Gainsborough Contractor 100 series Carla – Chrome Velocity L1 passage lever on round rosette internal door furniture with privacy adapter – Ensuite, main bathroom, w.c and powder room doors only

Gainsborough Contractor 100 series Carla – Chrome Velocity L1 Dummy passage lever on round rosette internal door furniture – Only required to internal double doors

Gainsborough ‘Diplomat’ chrome cupboard knobs with NO back plate

White air-cushion door stops

Ceramic floor and wall tiles $35m2 supply – Including GST (Wet areas)

Price does not include mosaic strip and/or border tiles – Priced on request

Ground floor and garage floor steel trowel finished reinforced concrete to code AS2870

Silicon joint to all floor and wall tiled junctions including vanities, architraves, etc

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Ducted Gas HeatingBraemar (Model size to installers recommendations) gas furnace

Ceiling outlets including outlets to bathroom and ensuite

Light and power to furnace in roof space

Return air boxing and grill

KitchenBlanco 600mm Multi function electric under bench oven with stainless steel finish

Blanco 600mm four burner gas cooktop with stainless steel finish

Blanco 600mm s/motor slideout rangehood – Stainless steel finish (Ducted to atmosphere)

Laminate kitchen cupboards with generous overhead cupboards with laminate from standard range

20mm stone bench top from builders standard range

Pantry – four fixed white melamine shelving including flush panel doors (Refer to floor plan for layout)

Abey Project Squareline PR175L one & three quarter bowl stainless steel kitchen sink

Provision for dishwasher including power point and tap

600mm high ceramic splashback tiles to underside of overhead cupboards

Gareth Ashton Lucia Gooseneck Sidelever Mixer

LaundryCeramic tiles to floor

1 row ceramic skirting tiles

600mm high ceramic splashback tiles behind laundry bench

Laminate bench cupboard with 45 litre stainless steel drop in tub

Gallery Enhance sink mixer – Chrome finish

Linen CupboardWhite melamine four fixed shelves + broom space (Refer to floor plan for layout)

Walk-In RobeWhite melamine Top shelf with hanging rail and two banks of shelves (Refer to floor plan for layout)

EnsuiteDucted gas heating outlet

Ceiling exhaust fan - self closing

Marquis ‘Georgia’ white wall mounted vanity unit with Acrylic Nova top and chrome plug and waste (Refer to floor plan for layout)

Argent ‘Isis’ toilet suite with soft close seat

Chrome framed aluminum pivot shower screen with clear laminated glass – Standard height approx 1850mm

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1 arrised edge mirror to width of vanity

Chrome finish Gareth Ashton Lucia basin mixer

Chrome finish Gareth Ashton Lucia Shower Mixer

Chrome finish Abey Novara Standard Hand Shower Set on Rail with Soap Dish

Abey Lucia Toilet Roll Holder Chrome

Ceramic floor tiles

1 row skirting tiles

2000mm high ceramic wall tiles to shower enclosure (Feature tiles are not included)

W.C.1 row ceramic wall tiles

Argent ‘Isis’ toilet suite with soft close seat

Abey Lucia Toilet Roll Holder Chrome

Ceiling exhaust fan

BathroomDucted gas heating outlet

Ceiling exhaust fan - self closing

Marquis ‘Georgia’ white wall mounted vanity unit with Arcylic Nova top and chrome plug and waste (Refer to floor plan for layout)

Chrome framed aluminum pivot shower screen with clear laminated glass – Standard height approx 1850mm

1 arrised edge mirror to width of vanity

Chrome finish Gareth Ashton Lucia basin mixer

Chrome finish Gareth Ashton Lucia Shower Mixer

Chrome finish Abey Novara Standard Hand Shower Set on Rail with Soap Dish

Abey Lucia Double Towel Rail 760mm Chrome

Ceramic floor tiles

1 row ceramic skirting tile and splash back behind vanity

1 row skirting tiles

2000mm high ceramic wall tiles to shower enclosure (Feature tiles are not included)

Caroma ‘Shark’ (1675) metal bath with chrome plug and waste (Refer to floor plan for layout)

Bedrooms (2, 3 and 4)White melamine top shelf with hanging rail and one bank of shelves (Refer to floor plan for amount of doors and layout)

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At Blackett Homes, we believe in building more than a home – we build a lifestyle for your family. That means it is our business to turn your dream home into a reality. By choosing to build your new home with us, you can expect a seamless approach that involves these 10 easy steps.

Build your home with Blackett Homes in 10 easy steps.

Our process – 10 easy steps

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Step 1. Personal consultationWhether you are building your first home or have been through a new-home build before, you will benefit from meeting with one of our friendly consultants. Upfront and transparent communication will underpin the success of your project – no question is too big or too small! Draw on our local knowledge and 35 years’ experience in the Canberra residential building market to make informed decisions about how you would like your new home to take shape. A visit to one of our display homes is also a useful way to weigh up your layout options and see our finishes first hand.

Step 2. Choose from three design optionsWhatever your new-home project – a knockdown rebuild or building in a new suburb – we offer the flexibility of three design options for you to choose from. You can:

1. Select one of our award-winning project home designs

2. Modify one of our project home designs to suit your lifestyle and requirements

3. Collaborate with our architectural designer to prepare a custom-home concept*.

*A fee applies to this service.

Step 3. Presentation of your new-home estimate We take pride in making the building process straightforward from concept to completion, so you can be confident there will be no unexpected surprises! When we present our initial estimate, you can expect a realistic price based on our high level of standard inclusions, including floor plan and site plan, with any developer requirements.

Step 4. Give the greenlight Once you give us the green light on your proposal and an initial part-deposit is made, we get down to the nuts and bolts of the new build, so to speak. We prepare the contract drawings (plans), full inclusions schedule, and your final contract.

Step 5. Sign the contract One of our points-of-difference at Blackett Homes is providing you with a full price in the contract – including all inclusions and site costs. With your finances in order (usually conditional to approved plans and valuation), you review and sign the contract, and we prepare the other relevant approval documentation for you – taking the burden of sorting paperwork off your shoulders.

Step 6. Select finishes/finalise kitchenHere is the fun part of the new-build process! You choose all of your exterior and interior finishes and finalise the layout of your new kitchen. Our in-house designer can help guide you through the decision making to ensure all the elements of your home complement each other.

Step 7. Flag any final changes Building a new home is a big investment – we understand that. By having a pre-construction meeting with a member of our expert project team, you can flag any minor, last-minute changes to your inclusions – and ask any questions or seek clarification about the building process before it begins.

Step 8. Construction begins!Documentation and approvals? Done. That means it is time to get your camera ready – construction can officially begin on your site. As your new home comes together, our customer liaison manager will be your point-of-contact and will keep you informed throughout the build.

Step 9. Pre-handover inspectionOur reputation and track-record of excellence comes down to the quality finish of all our new homes. Having happy clients is central to everything we do. A pre-handover inspection allows you to view your new home with our site manager to ensure everything is as planned.

Step 10. Move into your new homeCongratulations! We have received your final payment and it is now time to pick up the keys and move into your new home. To ensure a smooth, stress-free transition, we strongly recommend you secure building insurance prior to collecting your keys because our building insurance will no longer cover your home once the keys have been handed over to you.

We are still here to support you

You may have moved into your new home, but the team at Blackett Homes is still here to support you. You can contact our construction manager should your new home require a maintenance service during our 90-day maintenance period.

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Our awards

2015RecognitionWinner Project Home less than $300,000Winner Residential Work Health & SafetyJudges Commendation Kitchen less than $30,00Judges Commendation Display Home less than 225 m2

2014RecognitionWinner Display Homes under $500,000-Googong Display HomeWinner Kitchen Design and Construction under $30,000-Googong Display HomeWinner Judges Commendation for Project Home less than $275,000

2013RecognitionWinner Best Use of Material | Residential ( with Sugar Designs )Winner Project Homes less than $275,000 | ResidentialWinner Special Purpose Dwellings ( with Kasparek Architects ) | ResidentialWinner Display Home $300,000 to $600,000 ( with Sugar Designs ) | ResidentialWinner Building Façade ( with Sugar Designs ) | Residential

2012RecognitionWinner Excellence in Work Health & Safety | ResidentialWinner Project Home less than $275,000 | Trent designFinalist Project Home more than $275,000 | Boston Alfresco designFinalist Custom Built Home $300,000 to $600,000 | Yarralumla ResidenceFinalist Medium Density Townhouses | Birchwood Park at Bonner

2011RecognitionWinner HIA ACT/Southern NSW | Apartment Development of the yearWinner Best Display Home for less than $300,000 “Callington Alfresco”

2010RecognitionWinner Kitchen Design & Construction under $25,000 | with Kitchen LinkWinner Student / Group Accommodation | with CHC Affordable HousingWinner Excellence in Occupational Health & SafetyFinalist Project Home less than $275,000Finalist Project Home more than $275,000Finalist Custom Home less than $300,000Finalist Display Home more than $300,000

2009RecognitionWinner Project Home less than $275,000Winner Medium density | Dual OccupancyWinner Excellence in Occupational Health & Safety

2008RecognitionWinner Project Home more than $275,000Winner Custom Built Home less than $300,000

2007RecognitionWinner Project Home less than $275,000Winner Project Home more than $275,000

2006RecognitionWinner Custom Built Housing $500,000 – $750,000Winner ACT House of the YearWinner MBA National Residential Builder of the Year

We are award winners

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Blackett Homes have won over 40 major industry awards since 1981.

Blackett HomesMode 3 Level 1 Unit 12124 Lonsdale StreetBraddon ACT 2612

Sales EnquiriesRick MeirSales Manager

Mobile: 0408 588 770Email: rick@blacketthomes.com.au

BUILDER’S LICENSE: ACT 200112309 | NSW 123031C | ACN 077 839 966

Blackett Homes reserves the right to change or substitute the make, model or type of any products. This general schedule of inclusions and finishes should be used as a guide only and does not form part of the building contract. Our sales consultant will confirm the schedule of inclusions and finishes at the time of contract preparation.

For more information, visit our website blacketthomes.com.au or call us on (02) 6241 6311

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