These are the standard features that earn Fresh Homes a reputation for outstanding value and quality...
winning specifications to suit your busy lifestyle and the environment in which we live. At Fresh Homes we
build your new home to suit your needs not ours….of course we offer friendly advice to help you with design
aspects and ways to save time and to keep your dream home affordable.
Fixed Price Contract
At Fresh Homes we understand that buying a home is a major investment and the last thing you need are
extra or hidden costs at the end of construction. That’s why we offer a fixed price contract, so the amount
that you agree to is the amount that you pay... not a cent more (subject only to contract terms & conditions;
HIA QC1 will be used as default).
This specification is based on the following site conditions and allowances... • Standard engineer designed
“S” class residential concrete slab on a flat level block up to 800m2• Standard house set back up to 6m •
Underground power, Water & Sewerage connection to existing services• Earthworks up to 500mm cross-fall
included • Surplus soil generated during the construction of the home, including topsoil and/or vegetation, will
be stockpiled onsite. Removal of this material from site is not included in this contract, unless noted
otherwise • Wind Speed N2 • Retaining walls, rock excavation and requirements to comply with sound
transmission legislation are not included in this contract unless specifically noted otherwise • Our price
includes the preparation of plans • Includes standard building permit application fees based on Brisbane City
Council • Includes QBCC Insurance fees • Includes PLSL fees • The home is insured during the course of
construction and professionally cleaned upon completion. Price includes G.S.T.
Warranties
Fresh Homes includes an exclusive 25 Year non-transferable Written Structural Warranty with our homes.
This is four times the period offered by most builders. The home is also fully covered by a 12 month defects
liability period from the time of completion.
Future Rewards
Not only will you enjoy the quality craftsmanship, intelligent design, value for money and practical features of
your new Fresh Home but we believe that you’ll discover that these same high standards create a very
attractive resale value.
Energy Efficiency
Full 6 Star Energy Efficient Design with R2.5 Bulk Insulation included to Living areas and Alfresco, improving
your quality of life and saving you money on a daily basis.
Termite Treatment
Termite prevention to Australian Standard (AS 3660) with physical barriers to all penetrations and a visual
inspection zone to perimeter.
Car Accommodation
Car accommodation provided as shown on the Master Plans.
Garage Doors
Automatic Colorbond™ Panelift Door as shown on the Master Plans includes two (2) remote handsets.
External Walls
Timber wall frame wrapped in energy saving reflective foil clad with brick veneer or painted light weight
cladding refer to master plans. Bricks selection is from our Builder’s Range. Joint finish is raked natural
mortar. NB External wall height will vary according to the roof pitch - refer to the Master Plans.
Internal Walls
Timber frame lined with plasterboard except for wet areas which are lined with FC sheet. Finished by
professional painters with a quality, three coat washable low sheen acrylic system.
Ceilings
Opulent 2700mm high Nominal Ceiling height to single storey or lower floor of two storey with 10mm
plasterboard on metal ceiling battens (colourbond roof option specific) with 90mm cornice painted in ceiling
white throughout. NOTE: Direct fix to floor joists in 2 storey and bottom chords of truss to tile roof option.
NB: 10mm water resistant plasterboard with 41x11 cornice provided to Alfresco. As no PVC strip joiners
are used the resulting flush finish ceiling has much greater visual appeal.
Skirting
Painted decorative 67x11 timber in selected profile. Selections are from Builder’s Standard Range.
Architraves, Jambs and Reveals
Gloss Painted Finish with decorative 41x11 profiled timber Architrave select from Builder’s Standard Range.
Glass Windows & Sliding Doors
Supplied with clear glass, choose a frame colour for the wide range in the Builder’s Standard Range.
For improved privacy, obscure glass is supplied for bathroom, toilet and if applicable ensuite windows.
Entry Door
Choose from the exquisite Humes 2040 x 1200mm wide Savoy Range Entry door with Clear glass panels
select from the Builder’s Standard range finished in clear stain finish. Note in Some designs a 2040 x 820mm
door will be used due to size constraints at the Builder’s discretion. Other external doors are either painted
flush panel or sliding glass as shown on the Master Plans.
Internal Doors
Choose a decorative Humes Moulded Panel doors from a wide selection in Builders Standard range finished
in Gloss Paint selected form Builders Range.
Door Furniture
Hinged doors... front door, choose from “Schlage” Touch Series Lever Handles and deadlock
If a back door is shown on the Master Plans selection is from the Grande Lever sets with single cylinder
deadlock. All locks keyed alike.
Internal doors ... choose from “Schlage” Grande passage lever sets with a choice of finish. Bathroom, WC
and Main Bedroom or Ensuite are fitted with Privacy sets.
Electrical N.B. Minimum allowance set out below – (Actual allowance is design specific and will be adjusted and
set out in the electrical section of the Variations to the Standard Specifications )
Includes up to 10 lineal metres of single phase mains from pillar to Metre Box; 20 x double GPO’s; 6 x single
GPO’s; 2 x weatherproof double GPO’s; 1 x 32 watt round fluorescent light fittings; 2 x 36 watt double
fluorescent diffused light fittings; 10 x 12volt low voltage down lights; 9 x alabaster oysters with compact
fluorescent light bulbs; 1 x Builders Std bunker light fitting; 3 x Builders Std exhaust fans; 1 x two-way switch;
2 x T.V. points; 2 x Telephone points; 2 x Smoke Detectors and; an RCD safety switch for your protection
Smoke Detectors
As required to meet Queensland building regulations.
Plumbing
Fully completed with hot and cold water to all WELS approved fixtures or fittings. Front and rear garden tap
provided as shown on the Master Plans. Downpipes are painted 90mm PVC. Choose your color from the
wide selection in the Builder’s Standard Range
Tapware
Quality chrome finished, Designer Pin-mixer Tap ware throughout house with selection from Builder's Range.
Builder’s Standard chrome finished combination set to Laundry. Builder’s Standard hand held shower with
adjustable shower rose on chrome rail. Builders Std Washing Machine taps discreetly mounted in cabinet.
Toilet Suite (WC)
White Vitreous China dual flush “Back to Wall” suite with soft close seat (choice of 2 styles). Quality chrome
finished toilet roll holder from Builder's Range.
Hotwater System
250 Litre Electric
Linen Press
Consists of four shelves and broom space, behind attractive vinyl covered sliding doors or matching hinged
doors as shown on the Master Plans.
Walk-in robes
Walk-in robes have a single shelf and hanging rail.
Robes
All bedroom robes have a single shelf, hanging rail and vinyl sliding doors or shown on the Master Plans.
Kitchen
Fully lined cupboards with laminated doors, includes 2 x pot drawers; one bank of cutlery drawers and a
level serving bar provided as shown on the Master Plans.
Engineered Stone bench tops with selection from the group 1 range.
Overhead cupboards as shown on the Master Plans
Stainless Steel European Appliances 900mm Free Standing Cooking Theatre with a 900mm Stainless Steel
Canopy Range-Hood (externally ducted) and Stainless Steel finish Dishwasher to complete this Prestigious
Package.
Inset Stainless Steel Double Square Bowls sink to give the simple touch of elegance
Bathroom
Bath tub 1525mm contemporary style “deep set” white acrylic.
Custom made 900mm vanity (or as per plan) with a white vitreous china basin. Engineered stone bench tops
with selections from the group 1 range. Customise the look and feel with your choice of counter top, drop-in
or semi-recessed basins with selections from the Builders Std range. Yes, your vanity includes a bank of
drawers for your convenience. Modern polished edge mirror (width of vanity with no visible fixings). Quality,
chrome finished high fashion double towel rail or 2 towel rings from Builder's Range as shown on the Master
Plans. Separate shower with semi-frameless screen in clear laminated glass (as shown on Master Plans)
Ensuite (If shown on Master Plans)
Custom made double vanity (if shown on Master Plan) with white vitreous china basins otherwise a single
vanity will apply. Engineered stone bench tops with selections from the group 1 range. Customise the look
and feel with your choice of counter top, drop-in or semi-recessed basins with selections from the Builders
Std range. Yes, your vanity includes a bank of drawers for your convenience (only on 750mm vanity or larger).
Modern polished edge mirror (Width of vanity with no visible fixings). Shower screen is Semi-frameless clear
laminated glass as shown on Master Plans. Quality, chrome finished high fashion double towel rail or 2 towel
rings from Builder's Range as applicable. WC is a White Vitreous China dual flush “Back to Wall” suite with
soft close seat (choice of 2 styles). Chrome toilet roll holder from Builder's Range.
Laundry
45 litre stainless steel drop-in tub and custom made cabinet to internal laundries (if shown on the Master
Plans) otherwise a stainless steel tub in a rustproof cabinet shall be provided to laundries in garage.
Wall & Floor Tiles (Wet Areas)
Quality Range of Retified edge Porcelain tiles to choose from in the Builder's Opulance Range.
Chrome tile bead to edge of tiling and square tile insert waste to bathroom and ensuite.
Overall tile height to shower is 1900mm. Splash back to bath tub & laundry tub two tiles in height.
Kitchen bench splash back and to underside of overhead cupboards is 600mm (otherwise 2 tiles in height).
Luxury tiling to 1200mm high with chrome tile bead for the remainder of bathroom, WC and Ensuite walls
and 250mm high skirting to laundry.
Make it feel just right with a modern range of decorator tiles that are included to shower and bath walls.
Floor Coverings
Quality carpet and ceramic tiles to the living areas may be included at an additional investment - choose
from the Fresh Homes selected Opulence Range.
Roof
Attractive Colorbond Roof or Concrete Tile Roof in a wide range of fashion colours from the Builder’s
Range with flat ventilated eaves and roof pitch as shown on the Master Plans.
Gutters & Fascia
Quality Colorbond Trimline Gutters and Colorbond Fascia, in a wide range of colours.
Alfresco Areas
As shown on the Master Plans Under Main Roof with cover grade concrete floor (poured with main slab).
An alternate flooring system or finish of your choice may be included for an additional investment.
Peace of mind
First, last and foremost, our clients remain our priority. Fresh Homes offers peace of mind with our 25 Year
“Lifetime” Structural Guarantee, which amounts to a massive four times the industry requirement.
All Fresh Homes are built for the individual and to the same high standards. We make building your new
home worthwhile. Fresh Homes….“Built New, Just For You! ”
NB. Fresh Homes reserves the right to change or alter the specification without notice. Please confirm with your
Fresh Homes Design Consultant that the specification is current at the time of your enquiry.