See how the design process runs, what shapes the cost of a home and what to expect at each stage, before you commit to anything.
We start with your budget and develop your concept with builder input from the first sketch. Your Project Budget Alignment Estimate draws on real project cost data and current construction rates, so you can review the scope and finish level before moving into council approvals. Based in Ulverstone, we help homeowners in Penguin, Devonport, Burnie and across Tasmania plan with clearer numbers from the start.
We guide you through the fixtures, fittings and finishes that shape your home, then document your selections in the construction plans. From joinery and tiling to tapware and key materials, the details are brought together so builders can price the same scope and understand exactly what you want.
We had no idea where to start with our new home and Strait Design made the whole thing feel simple. They designed to our budget from day one and kept us informed the whole way through. Could not fault them.
After a bad experience elsewhere we were nervous, but this team told us the truth about timelines and cost upfront. No surprises and no excuses. Our plans were build ready exactly when they said they would be.
The approvals process terrified us but Strait Design handled all the council side so we did not have to. Everything was explained in plain English and we always knew what was happening next. Brilliant service.
We wanted a double storey family home and were worried about blowing the budget. They shaped the design around what we could actually spend and it still turned out beautiful. Would recommend to anyone building.
As a small developer I needed speed through approvals and accurate early costing. Strait Design delivered both. The documentation was clear enough for builders to price it properly the first time around.
What stood out was the communication. We never had to chase for updates because they always let us know where things sat. Dealing with one team from start to finish made the whole process so much easier.
Over 35 years of experience really shows. They picked up issues early that we never would have and saved us money down the track. It genuinely felt like they had our best interests at heart the entire time.
We are first home builders and had a hundred questions. The team was patient, down to earth and never once made us feel silly for asking. Our build ready plans came through exactly as promised. Thank you.
From the first call to the finished plans the experience was exactly what they said it would be. Trade qualified people who actually know planning and building inside out. Honestly worth every single cent.
We start with your lifestyle, priorities, budget and brief. We arrange the site survey and site classification upfront, along with any further assessments your site needs, so your design begins with real site conditions.
We develop your concept with builder input from the first sketch, using 3D visualisation to help you understand the spaces. Before proceeding to council, we prepare your Project Budget Alignment Estimate using real project cost data and current construction rates.
We prepare your planning documentation, lodge it with council where required and manage the application through assessment and approval, keeping you informed along the way.
We guide your finishes, document your selections, coordinate engineering and energy assessment, and submit the required building and plumbing applications. You finish with construction-ready plans for builder pricing. Builder recommendations and contract proposal coordination are available as an optional additional service.
We keep you well informed at every stage, so you’re never left wondering where your project is at or what comes next.
Your design is reviewed by people who build homes for a living. Get practical input on structure, materials, thermal performance and cost before decisions are locked in.
Stage one finishes with a Project Budget Alignment Estimate based on real project data and current construction rates, so you can check the design against your budget before it goes to council.
Your design fees, consultant allowances and council costs are set out upfront. We explain provisional costs and discuss any additional requirements with you before proceeding.
We guide your selections and document them in your construction drawings, giving builders a clear basis to price the fixtures, fittings and finishes you want.
We coordinate surveyors, engineers, energy assessors, your building surveyor, council and TasWater where required, keeping your pre-construction work moving through one team.
Regular, clear updates explain where your project is at, what comes next and anything we need from you, so you can make decisions with confidence.
Your block, your outlook and your brief guide the design, with builder input shaping practical decisions from day one. We align your concept with your budget, guide your specifications and finishes, and manage the required approvals. You receive a complete set of plans that communicates your home clearly to the builder you choose.
A family home has to handle mornings, homework, mess and guests. We plan the layout around how your household moves, with builder input and budget alignment guiding the concept. Your selections, documentation and approvals are then brought together so your home is ready for the next step.
Single storey living offers easy movement and a home you can enjoy for years to come. We shape the footprint around your site, light and shelter, with structure and cost considered early. Specifications and coordinated approvals complete the path from your first idea to construction-ready plans.
A second storey creates more space while keeping room for the yard. We plan the stairs, zoning and outlook so both levels work together, with builder input informing structural and thermal decisions. Your budget, finishes and approvals are managed through to detailed plans for builder pricing.
We had no idea where to start with our new home and Strait Design made the whole thing feel simple. They designed to our budget from day one and kept us informed the whole way through. Could not fault them.
After a bad experience elsewhere we were nervous, but this team told us the truth about timelines and cost upfront. No surprises and no excuses. Our plans were build ready exactly when they said they would be.
The approvals process terrified us but Strait Design handled all the council side so we did not have to. Everything was explained in plain English and we always knew what was happening next. Brilliant service.
We wanted a double storey family home and were worried about blowing the budget. They shaped the design around what we could actually spend and it still turned out beautiful. Would recommend to anyone building.
As a small developer I needed speed through approvals and accurate early costing. Strait Design delivered both. The documentation was clear enough for builders to price it properly the first time around.
What stood out was the communication. We never had to chase for updates because they always let us know where things sat. Dealing with one team from start to finish made the whole process so much easier.
Over 35 years of experience really shows. They picked up issues early that we never would have and saved us money down the track. It genuinely felt like they had our best interests at heart the entire time.
We are first home builders and had a hundred questions. The team was patient, down to earth and never once made us feel silly for asking. Our build ready plans came through exactly as promised. Thank you.
From the first call to the finished plans the experience was exactly what they said it would be. Trade qualified people who actually know planning and building inside out. Honestly worth every single cent.