We create new home designs across Tasmania that suit how you want to live and what you want to spend.
Starting a new home is exciting, until the design you love turns out to cost far more than you planned. Many owners feel torn between the home they want and the number they can afford. It is a stressful place to be, especially when you are doing this for the first time.
We design your new home to your budget from the very first sketch, so the plans and the pricing stay in step. That means you never fall for a design that costs later takes away. Every room and every choice is shaped around what you can genuinely spend.
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 take your new house plans all the way through to build ready documentation. Then we help you engage the right builder, with plans clear enough for accurate and comparable pricing. You choose your builder from a position of confidence rather than guesswork.
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.
From the first concept through to approved plans, you work with one team who know your new build inside out. We manage the design, the documentation and the approvals, so nothing slips through the gaps. You always know where your project sits, what happens next and who is handling it.
A new home is a big investment, so you deserve to see the numbers early rather than at the end. We provide construction estimates as part of your documentation, which means no nasty surprises once you commit. You know the cost, approve the design and move ahead with a plan you can trust.
Every project moves at its own pace, but our process is built to keep new home designs progressing steadily. We give you a realistic timeline at the start and keep you updated as your design and approvals move forward. Your new build involves design, documentation and approvals, so we map out each stage from day one. You will always know what stage you are at and what comes next.
Having your block helps, since we can shape the design around the site, the aspect and any council requirements. If you have not settled on land yet, we can still talk through your ideas and what suits the way you want to live. We often help owners understand how different new house designs will work on different blocks. Either way, we will guide you on the best order to tackle things.
To begin, we simply need a sense of the home you want, your site if you have one and your budget. From there we develop new home designs that suit how you live and what you want to spend. The more you can tell us about your must haves and your priorities, the better. We will ask the right questions along the way, so nothing important is missed.
Changes are a normal part of designing a new home, and we refine the plans with you until they feel right. We talk through how any change affects your budget and your timeline before we proceed. Because we design to your budget from the outset, adjustments rarely come as a shock. You stay in control of every decision through the whole process.
We design to your budget from the very first sketch, so affordability is built in rather than checked at the end. Our construction estimates give you clear costs on your new house plans before you commit. This is the step most of the industry skips, and it is where the stress usually comes from. You move forward knowing the design and the cost genuinely match.
Once your new home designs are complete, you receive build ready plans and full documentation. We support you through builder selection so the pricing you receive is accurate and comparable. If something needs solving, we solve it, rather than passing blame elsewhere. From there you move into construction with confidence in your timeline and your costs.
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.