Fast track your application process
Had enough of trying to navigate the “Queensland Flood Resilience Scheme”? At Mamet homes we hear you and understand your frustrations
We have recently been in high level consultations with managers in charge of the Queensland Flood Resilience Scheme to ascertain how we as builders can work with the government to expedite the approval process for our clients
The core issue encountered is in relation to the preliminary process –
You are unable to access funding from the Queensland Flood Resilience Scheme until you have a Quote from your builder
And your builder cant furnish you with a Quote, until you have the required plans and engineering – AKA – Preliminaries.
On the back of those meetings there has been a change in policy, that now allows for a simplified 2 part process to allow for a much faster approval – if you understand the process
The first part of the process is the most critical for fast tracking your application
The QLD Government will release a small fixed percentage to cover the costs of developing the preliminaries required to obtain a full proposal with complete breakdown as well as ability to apply for the building permit
A House Raising proposal that speeds up the process
At Mamet homes, our transparent Preliminary process has been perfected over the last 15 years to ensure that our clients are fully aware of what is involved in their project
This transparent system is exactly what the Queensland Rural and Industry Authority require to fast track your application and get you approved quickly, and allow you to obtain the Queensland Flood Resilience grant
At Mamet Homes we are able to offer you a fixed price contract called a Preliminary Agreement to obtain the required Preliminaries
This will allow us to work with our Surveyors, Designers, Engineers, Soil testers, to develop the required plans, as well as our house raisers, electricians, plumbers, and carpenters to obtain the quotes to package into a neat little proposal to submit to the Queensland Rural and Industry Authority so they can approve you for stage two – The lift
After 30 years in the industry with many lifts under our belt, we have the expertise to lift your home efficiently and safely
Lets take a look at the process
Designs
We conduct a site audit with the designer to ascertain the absolute minimum required for planning, to leave enough in the budget for the lift.
Engineering
We will obtain a soil test and the engineers will design a footing and bearer system for your home, in the most cost effective manner possible (This is critical)
Proposal
Once we have these plans, we are able to price up your lift and present it in such a way that it is processed quickly allowing you to obtain your Queensland Flood Resilience package
Program
Once the Queensland Flood resilience package has been obtained, we are able to schedule your home in to be lifted
Do you do renovations or other Flood Resilience work/insurance work
No – Mamet homes feels that the best way to help as many people as we can, is by utilising our experience in raising homes. Once your home is lifted, we can put you in touch with many awesome local builders who may be able to help you with the next stage. This process gives more people a chance to get back into their homes faster – We do however have an extensive network of Builders throughout Brisbane who are a part of the BuildUp Australia Initiative and are committed to providing clients with an exceptional experience.
I have my own plans and engineering - can you help me?
I am looking at doing a lift and renovation/extension at the same time - can you give us a quote
Maybe – , at Mamet Homes our main concern is to help as many clients as possible get their homes lifted and ready to renovate by others.
If your home is a straight lift in place and renovate after, we can help. If you are looking to lift and shift and change your footprint – please get in touch and we can have a chat about your project Through BuildUp Australia – we have many great builders who are able to assist and take over once the home is lifted into position
Can I use some of the funds to do other renovations
What happens if the project is more than the Queensland Flood resilience scheme has allowed?
What if I don't have that extra money?
Why does a house raise cost so much - its just lifting a home in the air?
As the name suggests it IS just lifting a home however there is a massive amount of work that goes on around this before and after to make the home ready to move back in or be worked on safely again.
From the Preliminary stage, designs, surveys, soil tests,
engineering, and Building Approvals alone, through to site establishment works such as disconnection of power, sewer, storm, plumbing, gas, fencing, barriers, demolition, waste removal etc. There are so many elements to be organised before we can even look at engaging the house lifter to come in and raise the home
Then once lifted, we have the reverse to consider. Re-connecting all the services mentioned above, with the addition of stairs and handrails. So once you factor all of this into the project, you can see how quickly things can add up. This is why its imperative to have the best team of professionals who have worked together in the past on projects exactly like yours – we know how to get this done in a fast and ultimately the most affordable manner possible.
