We create coastal home designs across Tasmania that capture the view and the light while standing up to the wind, salt and weather the coast throws at them.
Everyone pictures the outlook, but a coastal block brings challenges most people underestimate. Salt air, exposure, wind and strict planning controls near the water can quietly derail a design and blow out a budget. Get it wrong and you pay for it in maintenance and comfort for years.
We design coastal homes that make the most of the aspect while being built for the realities of a seaside site. Orientation, durable materials and sensible detailing all work to capture the view and protect the home. Nothing gets drawn that pricing will later take away from you.
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.
Building near the coast often means extra planning controls, overlays and setbacks, and we know how to work within them. We prepare the documentation and manage the planning and building approval process so you are not left decoding council requirements on your own. You are kept informed at every stage, so you always know where things sit and what happens 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.
Every coastal block is different, so we design each home around its specific aspect, exposure and how you want to live in it. Your plans are documented clearly enough for builders to price the work accurately and on the same basis. We help you engage the right builder, so the build starts knowing exactly where you stand.
We talk through your budget before any design work begins, so you know what your coastal home will cost and what you are getting. Construction estimates are prepared alongside your approvals, including the coastal specific elements that catch people out. Our timeline and cost guarantees (terms and conditions apply) mean you can plan with certainty.
Timing depends on the size of the home, your block and the planning controls that apply to coastal sites. We give you a clear timeline at the start, before any work begins. Our process is built to keep your coastal home moving through design, documentation and approvals without long stalls. We back that timeline with a guarantee, and terms and conditions apply.
A seaside site brings salt, wind, exposure and often tighter planning controls than an inland block. Good coastal house designs account for orientation, durable materials and detailing that stands up to the conditions over time. We design for the view and the weather together, so you get the outlook without paying for it in maintenance later. That balance is what separates a home that lasts from one that fights the coast.
Often yes, with overlays, setbacks and controls that vary from site to site near the water. We know how to work within these and we manage the approval process so you are not decoding the rules on your own. Where a control affects what is possible, we will be upfront about it early. That way you design with a clear picture rather than hitting surprises at approval stage.
Bring your budget, details about your block and its aspect, and a sense of how you want to live by the coast. Photos of the site and examples of beach house designs you love are helpful too. You do not need everything worked out before you get in touch. Working through the details with you is part of what we do.
Changes are a normal part of designing a coastal home, and we refine the design with you until it feels right. The best time to make changes is during the design stage, before documentation and approvals begin. If you want to change something later, we will tell you how it affects your timeline and cost before anything happens. You stay in control of every decision.
Yes, we help you engage the right builder once your plans are build ready. Your documentation is prepared so builders can give you accurate, comparable pricing on your coastal home. We can help you work through the quotes so you understand how they compare. You are not left on your own at the moment it matters most.
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.