Illawarra’s Foremost Architectural Builder
The Real Cost of Custom Homes - a builder's guide to
Budget Clarity
Understand what really drives the cost of building your dream home — and how to use your budget as a tool, not a trap.
The Real Cost of Custom Homes
A Builder’s Guide to
Budget Clarity
Understand what really drives the cost of building your dream home — and how to use
your budget as a tool, not a trap.
At Simpson and Co Projects, we specialise in the construction of sophisticated architectural homes in the Illawarra region.
Our immense technical skill and industry experience allows us to create award-winning homes with specific design requirements, where quality craftsmanship is evident in
Every Corner
Inside This Informative Free Guide,
You’ll Discover...
The 5 common myths that blow out building budgets
How to use your budget as a creative tool from day one
What actually impacts cost — from site conditions to design detail
Why builder-led cost conversations save time and money
The difference between a reliable quote and a “guesstimate”
Plus: how to avoid costly surprises before you even start
TESTIMONIALS
At the heart of our business is the tight-knit Illawarra community and the lifelong relationships we have forged. We’re committed to helping Locals bring their dream home designs to life, utilising state of the art materials and unparalleled craftsmanship. But don’t take our word for it, hear what these happy homeowners
have to say …
Ron Dyak
Genuine caring nature of all involved was outstanding
The brief to was for the additions and renovations to a house in Coalcliff NSW. This was to be completed in two stages over a period of 7 years.
Further complicating the works was it was the house of an architect—a builder’s worse nightmare. On the completion of both Stage 1 & Stage 2, there was no doubt that Shane Simpson Construction was the right builder to have been selected. The attention to detail and genuine caring nature of all involved was outstanding. We can unreservedly recommend Shane Simpson Construction as a builder of the highest quality.
Karl Matiszik – Barnson Pty Ltd
I have no hesitancy in recommending their technical capabilities
Taylor and Herbert Structural were engaged as consulting Structural Engineers on the $3.9 million new residential construction project.
Shane Simpson Construction were the builders for the entire project.
As the primary Senior Structural Engineer, I have no hesitancy in recommending Shane Simpson Construction’s technical capabilities based on my involvement and observations during this project.
Ray Gillis – Gillis Architects
Shane to be a thoughtful and forward thinking builder
I found Shane to be a thoughtful and forward thinking builder who was able to work with others in a thorough manner.
Shane takes the requirements of the client and other professionals into account. Trades and staff organised by Shane were first rate and the general level of workmanship and attention to detail excellent.
Ron Dyak
Genuine caring nature of all involved was outstanding
The brief to was for the additions and renovations to a house in Coalcliff NSW. This was to be completed in two stages over a period of 7 years.
Further complicating the works was it was the house of an architect—a builder’s worse nightmare. On the completion of both Stage 1 & Stage 2, there was no doubt that Shane Simpson Construction was the right builder to have been selected. The attention to detail and genuine caring nature of all involved was outstanding. We can unreservedly recommend Shane Simpson Construction as a builder of the highest quality.
Karl Matiszik – Barnson Pty Ltd
I have no hesitancy in recommending their technical capabilities
Taylor and Herbert Structural were engaged as consulting Structural Engineers on the $3.9 million new residential construction project.
Shane Simpson Construction were the builders for the entire project.
As the primary Senior Structural Engineer, I have no hesitancy in recommending Shane Simpson Construction’s technical capabilities based on my involvement and observations during this project.
Ray Gillis – Gillis Architects
Shane to be a thoughtful and forward thinking builder
I found Shane to be a thoughtful and forward thinking builder who was able to work with others in a thorough manner.
Shane takes the requirements of the client and other professionals into account. Trades and staff organised by Shane were first rate and the general level of workmanship and attention to detail excellent.
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Your dream home shouldn’t come with confusion or budget blowouts — learn the strategies trusted by Illawarra’s leading architectural builder.
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The Real Cost of Custom Homes
A Builder’s Guide to
Budget Clarity
Understand what really drives the cost of building your dream home — and how to use your budget as a tool, not a trap.
The Real Cost of Custom Homes
A Builder’s Guide to
Budget Clarity
Understand what really drives the cost of building your dream home — and how to use
your budget as a tool, not a trap.
Tip #1:
Discover why starting price negotiations too early in the design phase could cost you more in the long run — and how honest conversations early can save you thousands.
Tip #2:
Learn why engaging your builder early is critical to keeping your design realistic and your budget on track — before you invest in plans that may never get built.
Tip #3:
See how to identify quality builders from the rest using one simple process that reveals who communicates clearly and who doesn’t.
Custom Homes. Local Knowledge. Lasting Quality.
Proudly building clarity and confidence for
Illawarra Families
If you’re ready to build a bespoke architectural home in the Illawarra region, get in touch with the expert team at Simpson and Co today.
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