12/10/2026
There’s more to budgeting for a build than the construction cost alone 🏠
Here are 5 costs worth having on your radar:
1. Site works - excavation, levelling, soil conditions and preparing the block.
2. Engineering & approvals - plans, engineering, permits and other required approvals.
3. Service connections - getting electricity, water, sewerage and other services connected.
4. Driveways & landscaping - the things that finish off the outside of your new home.
5. Fencing & external works - often forgotten when putting together the initial budget.
Planning for the full picture from the beginning can help avoid unexpected costs later and give you a more realistic idea of what your project will require.
Thinking about building? Talk to the Canning Construction team about your project and let’s start with a solid plan.
