15 Sept 2026 · 4 min read
Eight things to check on your land before building
Levels, access, utilities, setbacks — the things that move a build price the most.
The same plan can cost hundreds of thousands more because of the land. This is what we check every time.
Levels and filling
Land below the road needs filling or a raised floor; filling is priced by volume and haul distance.
Access for trucks
Concrete trucks and cranes must get in; a narrow track may need a different method.
Legal setbacks
Walls with windows or doors must be at least 2 m from the boundary for buildings up to 9 m high.
