Experienced Sloping Block Builders

Building on a sloping block is never as straightforward as building on a flat block. The more complex your build, the more it will cost. That’s why many sloping blocks are sold for cheaper prices than comparable flat blocks – because the cost of building will almost certainly be higher. 

If you want to mitigate the high cost of building on a sloping block, it’s worth talking to an experienced sloping block builder before you make your purchase, so you can receive professional advice on the likely costs and challenges of building on your chosen plot. It’s also important to get a fixed-price building quote, rather than a quote subject to variations, so you can move forward with confidence, knowing you won’t be on the hook for huge, unexpected bills later down the road. 

Thanks to our years of experience building on sloping blocks, Mamet Homes is uniquely positioned to help you build your dream home while keeping costs in check. We stand by our expertise in this area by offering you an all-inclusive, fixed-price quote for construction.

The short answer to this question is “yes”. 

Sloping blocks come with logistical challenges and challenges with site conditions that simply aren’t a problem when working on flatter blocks of land. Accessing the site, moving around the site, and moving materials around the site is more difficult and requires more careful planning. In turn, this slows everything down compared to standard builds. 

Although building on a sloping block is more difficult that building on an even block, with careful planning and a greater initial time investment spent understanding the lay of the land, you can account for – and minimise – these challenges to keep your building budget in check. That’s why it pays to work with an experienced sloping block builder who knows what they’re doing.

Every sloping block is different. So, you won’t be surprised to learn that the ideal building solution for every sloping block is different, too. 

When it comes to building on a sloping block, one common myth is the idea that you must have a retaining wall as part of your building envelope. However, this is simply not true. While some sloping block sites best suit a retaining wall and slab, others are far better suited to a home built off ground. 

That’s why it’s important to work with a designer or architect who specialises in designing homes for sloping blocks (and who knows how to design to your budget, too). This is the best way to ensure you get a home that’s suited to the environment you’re building in – and that you can actually afford to build.

Unlike most building companies, we don’t get our builders to throw together quotes after working 10-hour days. Instead, your quote is compiled by a professional estimator and quantity surveyor. That way, we can ensure every variable is accounted for, every selection is included, and every budget blowout risk has been mitigated before we present you with a fixed-price quote. This is particularly important when working on a sloping block. 

We reject the industry practice of quoting low and profiting from variations. The prices on our quotes may appear higher than quotes from other builders. However, with our quotes, what you see is precisely what you’ll get – you won’t be on the hook for any expensive variations down the road. (Variations on sloping block homes can get painfully pricey extremely quickly!)

Our fixed-price quotes are fair, reasonable, and realistic. Everything is documented, detailed, and agreed upon, so you can be confident there will be no nasty surprises during construction on your sloping block home. Once you agree to the quote, we provide you with a fixed-price contract.