Don’t Sign Blind

House Floor Plan Review & Compliance Check

Don’t Sign Your Building Contract Without A Professional Review

Before any building contract is finalised, it’s critical to have your floor plan reviewed by professionals. A detailed review helps identify potential floor plan mistakes, design inefficiencies and compliance issues that may cause delays or incur extra costs.

Every year in WA, buyers sign contracts with builders only to discover:

Their layout doesn’t comply with council regulations

The alfresco breaches boundary setbacks

A window’s been deleted to meet budget — without telling them

The garage is too narrow for a 4WD

What’s in the drawings doesn’t match the sales inclusions

Our house plan reviews combine our extensive design expertise with deep regulatory knowledge so you have the peace of mind that your build is up to scratch.

What’s Inside Your Finance & Construction Report?

Our designers will assess your floor plan to make sure the layout works properly for your lifestyle. Key checks include:

Flow and room placement, identifying awkward or inefficient layouts

Space utilisation, ensuring each area is functional and maximised

Design practicality, optimising comfort, livability and long-term value

We’ll cross-check your design against local government regulations so you avoid delays or remedial work during approvals. Key checks include:

Zoning, setbacks and building height limits

Overlooking and privacy requirements

Open space and solar access standards

Bushfire overlay (BAL) and other specific council requirements, where relevant

We’ll review your contract to ensure all inclusions match what has been promised and expected. Key checks include:

Fixtures, fittings and finishes

Review of the working drawings

Identify if key features were removed or changed

Cross-check with display home or advertised spec

Structural and service details

We can also review your building contract on request to highlight clauses that could impact scope, costs or timelines. Key checks include:

Siteworks and cost allowances

Reducing the risk of unexpected alterations or disputes

Lock-in timelines and delivery expectations

Ensuring contract and house plan are fully aligned

The House and Land Co team presents custom home designs to a buyer

Who Should Seek A House Plan Review?

A professional house plan review is valuable for anyone building, extending or customising a home. Consider a review if:

You want to make sure your floor plan works for your lifestyle now and in future
Your layout has multiple rooms, unusual feature or tight spaces
You want to catch potential floor plan mistakes before signing
You need clarity on compliance and contract inclusions
You want professional advice on making the home practical and comfortable

A house plan review helps you anticipate practical considerations such as furniture placement, storage solutions and room functionality while it can also highlight design opportunities. Engaging a professional review isn’t just administrative compliance, it’s making sure your new home is genuinely comfortable for everyday living.

Our Team Works For You, Not The Builder

Independent Home Plan Expertise

Most people don’t realise the builder’s salesperson is working for the builder. We work for you.

At House & Land Co, our expertise is rooted in helping clients navigate the complexities of home building with clarity. We combine deep design knowledge with practical construction experience, local council insights and financial understanding. This means our home plan reviews aren’t just about aesthetics; they consider compliance, functionality, cost and long-term liveability.

Our team works independently from builders and developers, so our advice is entirely focused on your vision instead of earning a commission. We’ll help you identify potential mistakes, optimise layouts and ensure your contact and design are fully aligned.

With House & Land Co, you get professional guidance that simplifies the building process, reduces risk and offers peace of mind every step of the way.

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Testimonials

We started looking at different plans with different builders and when we met Luke he was the first person we genuinely felt comfortable to work with and his background in design it was a bonus. As an inexperienced first time builder, he was always patient in listening to what we wanted and provided valuable ideas / suggestions to our house design. He understood our situation and did his best to get the best possible outcome. He was always readily available to consult on any questions / concerns we had and with his easy going personality it made the building process very pleasant and stress free. Would recommend him to anyone building a new home.

Alan & Ning

Karrinyup, Western Australia

Andy Ringin has completely turned our experience around!

Before we met Andy we had lost faith in all builders. We shared our experience with him and he assured us this wasn’t his way, and has since proved it. Andy has provided us with the best customer experience so far. He’s always keeping us in the loop and promptly replying to any questions or query’s we have.

Our designer did an amazing job and after a couple little tweaks we had a design that perfectly suited us.

We are very excited to continue our journey. They have made our building experience enjoyable and exciting again!!

Jake

Darch, Western Australia

Andy and the whole team have made every effort to provide us with the best possible outcomes to accommodate the needs of our 2 family holiday home.
Out of hours communication, rushing to meet lodgement deadline and constant friendly attitude leave us extremely satisfied to date.
We look forward to seeing our build commence and to using the finished product.
Thank you.

Buhagiar Family

Wannanup, Western Australia

Andy took over the building and consultation reigns of our project a few months back and since then the service, professionalism and communication has been excellent.
Andy brought a designer onboard early in the process, and with both of them working collaboratively with us as a team, we have been informed the entire way. Our concerns and wishes are being heard.
Looking forward to a great building experience.

Tony & Jo

Perth, Western Australia

My husband and I had a builder which we bought half of the block from. We were pushed into a contract and we were not clear on what to do and what to expect. However, when we had Luke on board, he totally understood our current situation and he utilised his professional knowledge and design experience to help us understand more about the building procedures and outcomes. He provided us realistic and valuable suggestions on plans, and he was always there to help us to work together to meet a solution.

Michael & Jessica

Willetton, Western Australia

So far I have been extremely happy with my experience. They’ve listened to my needs and wants regarding my plans, fittings and fixtures. Andy and the team have been so helpful guiding me through each stage. They got back to me swiftly with any questions I had. Definitely recommended!

Debbie

Scarborough, Western Australia

Andy took care of the whole process for me. From introducing me to Michael from Resolve Finance, to helping secure my block, and lastly designing a beautiful first home to suit my needs/budget. I’ve now been in my own home for over 12 months, and couldn’t be happier. Thanks Andy, Michael and team!

Kayla

Lucas, Victoria

This was our first time building a home, let alone in another country! Andy and his team made the process so simple and stress free. He went above and beyond for any of our requests. Thank you for the best experience we could have hoped for and we will certainly be singing your praises to all!!

Cordalis Family

Wellington, New Zealand

Book Your Free Plan Review Consult

Bad builders can cost you everything.

Bring your drawings, brochures or contract draft — we’ll sit down and go through it all with you.

We’ll make sure your dream home doesn’t become a nightmare.