Pre-design Feasibility Report

Getting builder input early doesn’t just save time — it can save thousands.

Pre-design Feasibility Report

Getting builder input early doesn’t just save time — it can save thousands.

Pre-design Feasibility Report

Getting builder input early doesn’t just save time — it can save thousands.

Designing without practical construction feedback can lead to blown budgets, avoidable redesigns, and drawn-out approvals. A pre-design feasibility report from HXD gives you builder insight before you spend big on drawings, consultants, or planning applications. It’s a smart way to check the viability of your ideas — and move forward with confidence.

In 2025, over 60% of Australian renovators admitted they went 20–30% over budget — typically due to labour, permits, or structural issues.

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Our feasibility service is designed to help you make confident, informed decisions about your property. You’ll walk away with a builder-led perspective on what’s possible, what it might cost, and what hurdles to expect — before committing to design or planning.

Whether you’re exploring ideas or preparing to engage professionals, this is the smartest first step to avoid costly surprises later.

A pre-design feasibility report with HXD helps prevent and surface
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Overdesigning Beyond Budget

We flag when project ambitions don’t match the available budget, helping avoid costly rework or redesign down the track.

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Overdesigning Beyond Budget

We flag when project ambitions don’t match the available budget, helping avoid costly rework or redesign down the track.

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Overdesigning Beyond Budget

We flag when project ambitions don’t match the available budget, helping avoid costly rework or redesign down the track.

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Site Suprises

From access constraints to service relocations, we identify buildability issues early — before they become expensive on-site problems.

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Site Suprises

From access constraints to service relocations, we identify buildability issues early — before they become expensive on-site problems.

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Site Suprises

From access constraints to service relocations, we identify buildability issues early — before they become expensive on-site problems.

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Unclear Cost Expectations

We give you a realistic early-stage breakdown, so you can plan with your eyes open and make decisions that suit your priorities.

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Unclear Cost Expectations

We give you a realistic early-stage breakdown, so you can plan with your eyes open and make decisions that suit your priorities.

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Unclear Cost Expectations

We give you a realistic early-stage breakdown, so you can plan with your eyes open and make decisions that suit your priorities.

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Misaligned Stakeholders

We summarise your goals and flag potential conflicts between design intent, council expectations, and construction practicalities.

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Misaligned Stakeholders

We summarise your goals and flag potential conflicts between design intent, council expectations, and construction practicalities.

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Misaligned Stakeholders

We summarise your goals and flag potential conflicts between design intent, council expectations, and construction practicalities.

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Wasted Consultant Spend

By testing the concept early, you can avoid paying for full plans or engineering on a design that might not be viable.

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Wasted Consultant Spend

By testing the concept early, you can avoid paying for full plans or engineering on a design that might not be viable.

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Wasted Consultant Spend

By testing the concept early, you can avoid paying for full plans or engineering on a design that might not be viable.

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Unnecessary Delays

With clearer alignment upfront, your project flows more smoothly through design, quoting, and approvals — saving months, not just money.

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Unnecessary Delays

With clearer alignment upfront, your project flows more smoothly through design, quoting, and approvals — saving months, not just money.

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Unnecessary Delays

With clearer alignment upfront, your project flows more smoothly through design, quoting, and approvals — saving months, not just money.

Engaging a builder early can reduce total project cost by 10–15%, by preventing overdesign and unnecessary revisions.

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What’s included?

Property Snapshot

An overview of your site and current conditions, including building type, access, site slope, services, and anything that could affect construction logistics or costs.

Property Snapshot

An overview of your site and current conditions, including building type, access, site slope, services, and anything that could affect construction logistics or costs.

Property Snapshot

An overview of your site and current conditions, including building type, access, site slope, services, and anything that could affect construction logistics or costs.

Project Intentions

We take what you’ve provided — whether it’s a rough sketch, mood board, or verbal brief — and summarise your goals in plain language so everyone’s aligned.

Project Intentions

We take what you’ve provided — whether it’s a rough sketch, mood board, or verbal brief — and summarise your goals in plain language so everyone’s aligned.

Project Intentions

We take what you’ve provided — whether it’s a rough sketch, mood board, or verbal brief — and summarise your goals in plain language so everyone’s aligned.

Budget Review & Comments

We look at your proposed budget (including any staged allowances) and highlight how that lines up with your goals, based on real-world construction experience.

Budget Review & Comments

We look at your proposed budget (including any staged allowances) and highlight how that lines up with your goals, based on real-world construction experience.

Budget Review & Comments

We look at your proposed budget (including any staged allowances) and highlight how that lines up with your goals, based on real-world construction experience.

Site Considerations & Build Constraints

We assess aspects like access for machinery, existing structures, ground conditions, and site shape — all of which can significantly influence the cost and complexity of a build.

Site Considerations & Build Constraints

We assess aspects like access for machinery, existing structures, ground conditions, and site shape — all of which can significantly influence the cost and complexity of a build.

Site Considerations & Build Constraints

We assess aspects like access for machinery, existing structures, ground conditions, and site shape — all of which can significantly influence the cost and complexity of a build.

Indicative Cost Breakdown

An early-stage estimate showing how your budget may be allocated across core elements (siteworks, structure, fitout, etc). Not a quote — but a grounded sense-check before you commit further.

Indicative Cost Breakdown

An early-stage estimate showing how your budget may be allocated across core elements (siteworks, structure, fitout, etc). Not a quote — but a grounded sense-check before you commit further.

Indicative Cost Breakdown

An early-stage estimate showing how your budget may be allocated across core elements (siteworks, structure, fitout, etc). Not a quote — but a grounded sense-check before you commit further.

Buildability & Cost-Saving Insights

We’ll suggest practical ways to get more out of your budget — including design efficiencies, smarter material choices, or staging ideas that reduce upfront spend without compromising too much.

Buildability & Cost-Saving Insights

We’ll suggest practical ways to get more out of your budget — including design efficiencies, smarter material choices, or staging ideas that reduce upfront spend without compromising too much.

Buildability & Cost-Saving Insights

We’ll suggest practical ways to get more out of your budget — including design efficiencies, smarter material choices, or staging ideas that reduce upfront spend without compromising too much.

Fixtures & Finishings Matrix

A simplified guide to help you understand where money typically goes — from entry-level to high-end options for joinery, fixtures, flooring, and appliances. This helps you plan for upgrades or compromise intentionally.

Fixtures & Finishings Matrix

A simplified guide to help you understand where money typically goes — from entry-level to high-end options for joinery, fixtures, flooring, and appliances. This helps you plan for upgrades or compromise intentionally.

Fixtures & Finishings Matrix

A simplified guide to help you understand where money typically goes — from entry-level to high-end options for joinery, fixtures, flooring, and appliances. This helps you plan for upgrades or compromise intentionally.

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For $1,650 (incl. GST), you’ll receive a comprehensive Builder’s Pre-Design Feasibility Report designed to help you start your project with clarity and confidence. Whether you’re working with your own designer, planning to tender your project out, or just exploring your options — this report gives you a practical builder’s perspective before you commit to expensive drawings or formal planning.

We review your site, goals, and budget, and provide honest, construction-led insights to help you avoid common pitfalls, understand costs, and make better decisions from day one. There’s no obligation to build with us — this is about setting you up for success, no matter who you choose to work with.

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