Frequently Asked Questions

Build times can vary based on the size of the home and the levels of finishing you choose. On average, we’re currently estimating around 20 weeks for low-set homes. You will receive a more accurate build time estimate once all preliminary investigations on your home and land are complete and we detail the number of required construction days in your contract. While there are occasionally factors beyond our control that could affect the timeline, our goal is always to complete your dream home as quickly as possible. We have no incentive to build slowly and are committed to getting you into your new home as efficiently as we can.

Yes, Kiba builds completely custom homes (excluding split level or pole homes). You’re welcome to customise any of our existing plans, use plans you already have, or create something new with us. Pricing for these custom homes is based on our standard inclusions, but you have the flexibility to upgrade as many items as you choose from our suppliers. You’re also welcome to supply your own items, provided they are compliant with Australian standards and suit the specifications of your build. Please ensure we are informed about any client-supplied items prior to signing the contract.

On average, design finalisation takes 4 – 8 weeks. The timeline for finalising your home design depends on the level of customisation you require. We include 2 concept drafts of your home design in our preliminary deposit.

Our acreage house designs are tailored for larger blocks, offering spacious layouts that maximise open living areas, natural light, and scenic views. We specialise in customising these designs to suit your lifestyle.

Yes, all of our acreage house plans can be customised to fit your specific land and personal preferences. Whether it’s a change to the layout or an upgrade in materials, we offer flexible design options.

Yes, we can include a landscaping package for a full turnkey home. We do find many clients prefer to landscape the home themselves as this is one of the easiest ways to save money on your build.

While we recommend finalising designs before construction begins, certain minor changes may be possible, depending on the stage of the build. Please consult our team, as changes can impact costs and timelines. We always aim to accommodate client needs where possible.

When choosing a high set house design, it’s important to consider factors such as the extra costs associated with longer construction times and allowances for cranes and scaffolding etc. However, you may need extra space in your home and the benefits of highest is that they offer elevated living, such as better views and more floor space. 

KIBA Built is committed to delivering homes with superior craftsmanship. Our site supervisors are overseen by our construction manager and directors. We work with experienced tradespeople and use high-quality materials to ensure that your home is built to the highest standards. Our management team ensure they get to inspect each home before hand over ensuring it meets their standards. If they would not accept it in their home, they won’t accept it in yours.

Off the plan homes are ready-made floor plans that offer a quicker, more cost-effective solution. Custom home designs allow you to personalise every aspect of your home, from the layout to the finishes. With KIBA Built, you can choose from a wide range of pre-designed homes or customise a plan of ours to create your dream home, tailored to your land and lifestyle. Or you can completely design something from scratch.

Yes, KIBA Built can work with you to design additional structures, guest houses, to complement your main home. These must be constructed at the same time as Kiba doesn’t take on second dwellings on already occupied land. 

Absolutely! You can explore completed Hamptons homes on our website or schedule a consultation to view examples. Virtual tours of select Hamptons designs are also available.

Choosing the right home design depends on your land’s size and orientation, as well as your lifestyle preferences. KIBA Built offers expert advice on selecting the perfect high set, low set, or acreage design that suits your land and budget. 

KIBA Built’s home designs come with customisable interior options. You’ll have the opportunity to work with our interior design team to choose flooring, paint colours, cabinetry, and fixtures. We partner with trusted brands like Alder Tapware and Westinghouse Appliances to ensure high-quality inclusions.

KIBA Built’s home designs come with customisable interior options. You’ll have the opportunity to work with our interior design team to choose flooring, paint colours, cabinetry, and fixtures. We partner with trusted brands like Alder Tapware and Westinghouse Appliances to ensure high-quality inclusions.

Yes, KIBA Built can customise any of our home designs to suit multi-generational living. We can design separate living areas, additional bedrooms and kitchenettes to accommodate extended family members while maintaining privacy and independence.

There are specific milestone stages during the construction process where site visits with your supervisor are scheduled. While you’re always welcome to request additional visits, please note that your supervisor must be present for health and safety reasons. They will determine if the site is suitable for visitors at any given time.

Kiba can build in well-established areas where you’re considering a new build. However, we do not offer demolition services. The block must be cleared of any existing materials and services before we start construction. We’re happy to provide guidance throughout the knockdown process to help ensure everything goes smoothly.

Whilst Kiba once did undertake this work we no longer can assist with these types of builds. We now only build new dwellings and don’t build on land which is already occupied due to company policy. However, we can build a second dwelling in conjunction with your new build. 

Absolutely! We would love to see you down at our Flagstone display home so you can see one of our designs in person. The display is open 10am – 4pm  Saturday – Wednesday in the Master Builders display village which is located on Providence Street. 

Below is a list of the areas where we build. We specialise in these regions due to our trusted trades being based here:

• Sunshine Coast: Up to Caloundra, including Maroochydore and surrounding areas. At this stage, we are unable to service locations further north than Nambour.

• Brisbane Metro: Northern corridor including Caboolture and northwestern suburbs, and southern corridor including Rocklea, Mt Gravatt, and surrounding areas. Currently, we do not service the eastern bayside areas of Brisbane, such as Cleveland and its surrounds.

• Logan and Ipswich Shires: Including Ripley, Jimboomba, Flagstone, and surrounding areas.

We apologise, but Kiba does not currently build on the Gold Coast, Tamborine Mountain, Toowoomba, or in regional areas such as Hervey Bay and Bundaberg.

We are continually working to expand our service areas. If your hometown isn’t on our current list, it might be in the future, so stay tuned for updates!

KIBA Built sets itself apart from other Brisbane new home builders by offering a personalised, small-team approach that ensures meticulous attention to detail throughout your new home design and construction. As one of the leading new home builders in Brisbane, we limit the number of projects we undertake to provide focused service, competitive pricing, and high-quality inclusions, making your dream home a reality.

As a well-versed Brisbane builder, we can accommodate minor changes depending on the build stage. However, while we understand that sometimes minor adjustments can occur we strongly encourage finalising all design elements before construction to avoid delays. Please note that additional costs may apply for post-contract variations.

You’re always welcome to complete certain items, such as driveways and landscaping, yourself after handover. We also accept client-supplied items, provided they meet Australian standards and the specifications of your build. Please ensure these items are noted prior to signing the contract and are supplied to us at the appropriate time.

Transparency is a cornerstone of KIBA Built’s philosophy. Our pricing includes detailed breakdowns, and all costs are clearly communicated before construction begins. Any potential additional expenses, such as council requirements or site-specific conditions in Brisbane, will be discussed upfront to ensure you have a clear understanding of your new home’s final cost.

We prefer slab-on-ground construction as we find it to be the most structurally sound. We may be able to build on your block once you have completed the necessary site works to create a level platform for laying a slab. We’re always happy to discuss your land and offer advice on what might be required to prepare it for a slab-on-ground build.

We want you to be informed about how most Brisbane house builders, operate, building with KIBA in Brisbane involves several key steps:

1. Consultation: Choose a design or bring your own vision to our team.
2. Estimation: We provide an initial estimate for your new home build.
3. Preliminary Procedures: Conduct soil tests and site evaluations in Brisbane.
4. Contract: Issue a build contract outlining all details.
5. Design Selection: Work with our interior design team to select colours and materials.
6. Construction: Our team keeps you updated through every stage via our client portal, providing weekly updates and direct communication.

Yes, as a reputable new home builder in Brisbane, KIBA Built provides a 12-month maintenance period to address any settlement issues. We also offer a 6-year, 6-month structural warranty. Additionally, we partner with suppliers that provide extended warranties on their products, such as steel frames and roofing, ensuring long-term peace of mind for your new home in Brisbane.

Absolutely. We pride ourselves on making the building process easy and enjoyable for our Brisbane clients. From the start, our team will guide you through each step, including design finalisation, contract signing, construction stages, and final handover. Our customer portal also gives you access to documents, plans, and real-time updates on your new home build.

Unlike volume builders who take on numerous projects, KIBA Built limits the number of builds to maintain our quality standards and attention to detail. This personalised business approach allows us to offer competitive pricing with premium inclusions, without compromising on the service and dedication our clients deserve from their new home builder.

KIBA Built is committed to transparency, quality service and timeliness. We provide a construction estimate time at contract and regularly update you via our customer portal. While factors such as weather or supply chain disruptions can impact timelines, we work proactively to mitigate delays and keep your new home build on track.

KIBA Built is committed to transparency and timeliness. We provide a construction estimate time at contract and regularly update you via our customer portal. While factors such as weather or supply chain disruptions can impact timelines, we work proactively to mitigate delays and keep your new home build on track.

Starting your new home journey with KIBA Built is simple:

1. Consultation: Schedule a meeting to discuss your vision, budget, and any existing plans.
2. Design Selection: Choose or customise a design from our portfolio tailored to the Brisbane landscape.
3. Estimation: Receive an initial estimate for your new home build.
4. Site Evaluation: Complete soil tests and site evaluations specific to Brisbane conditions.

Contract: Finalise your design and issue a build contract to commence construction with your trusted Brisbane builder.

KIBA Built strikes a balance between affordability and premium quality among Brisbane builders. While we may not be a household name…yet… our competitive pricing includes many high-quality inclusions that other builders may charge as extras. With no hidden costs, the overall value we provide is excellent for those seeking a custom new home in Brisbane without breaking the bank.

KIBA Built offers an impressive range of standard inclusions in every new home build. These include premium fixtures such as Alder Tapware, Westinghouse appliances and Polytec Cabinetry. We also provide high-quality flooring, 600×600 tiles, stone benchtops, and energy-efficient insulation as part of our standard packages, ensuring your home is both functional and stylish from day one.

Our house and land packages offer an exceptional opportunity to build your dream home with our premium standard inclusions. These packages are available on exclusive Kiba blocks of land, which are often difficult to source in today’s competitive market.

As a display home builder in two exclusive villages, we have unique access to this land and can design homes that are perfectly suited to these blocks. This gives us a distinct advantage over other builders who may not have access to land in these highly sought-after areas.

For added convenience and value, you can choose to upgrade to a Turnkey Package, which includes landscaping ensuring a seamless transition from construction to move-in day.

Some of our house and land packages allow for customisations. Contact us for specific details on the package you’re interested in.

House and land packages offer several advantages, including cost savings and convenience. With pre-selected lots and homes, the package provides a streamlined process from purchase to move-in. Additionally, because the land and house are bundled together, buyers often benefit from simpler financing and potentially lower overall costs.

KIBA Built takes a proactive approach to managing any challenges that may arise during construction. We maintain regular communication with you and our trades to address issues promptly. Any unforeseen challenges are discussed with you to ensure transparency, and adjustments are made as needed without compromising on quality or timelines.

Whilst Kiba does not build NDIS homes we can accommodate our low set house designs to allow for some accessibility features such as wider doorways, step-free entry points, grab rails and spacious bathrooms. KIBA Built can work with you to ensure the home is accessible for all family members. 

Low set homes are incredibly versatile, and we offer a range of popular floor plans to suit various lifestyles. We have some certain crowd favourites such as our Carlson, Miller, Santa Fe and Valley designs. All our low set homes include open-plan layouts with integrated living, dining, and kitchen areas, as well as designs that offer separate living areas for more privacy. Many low set homes also feature multiple bedrooms, generous storage, and options for home offices or media rooms.