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Our Difference

Balance Homes is a bespoke design and build company specialising in energy efficient homes and additions in the Adelaide Hills, foothills and eastern metropolitan area. Its principal designer and builder, Paul Craig, oversees every part of the design and build process guaranteeing clear lines of communication and quality workmanship.

This personalised approach enables Paul Craig to spend more time on site with his clients and his trusted trades. It has been a recipe for success with many Balance Homes winning awards for building excellence in sustainable housing.

At Balance Homes, Paul Craig will:

  • Take your first inquiry
  • Be your contact through design
  • Supply price estimates through the design phase
  • Provide a firm quotation for construction
  • Supervise and co-ordinate construction
  • Meet you on site through construction
  • Personally hand you the keys to your completed home

“Having the designer also managing the construction was a massive advantage” Glen – Brompton

Adelaide Hills Building Specialist

At Balance Homes, we specialise in building on challenging and sometimes steep sites in the Adelaide Hills and foothills. We have extensive experience in dealing with Bushfire and Native Vegetation regulations, overlooking issues and Local Council requirements.

Balance Homes Gives You More

A Balance Home includes high-end architectural and energy efficient features far exceeding industry standards, such as:

Windows and Glazing

  • High performance commercial frames with Double glazed, Low-E glass

Insulation

  • Double insulated, vapour-permeable cavity wall systems
  • Double insulated ceiling/roof cavity

Ventilation/fresh air

  • Heat transfer and ventilation system with passive heat recovery.

Plumbing

  • Energy efficient hot water systems include:
    • Evacuated tube technology;
    • Heat pumps
    • Direct PV-linked systems
  • Insulated pipe work throughout

Rain Water Collection

  • Large volume, clean rainwater collection and storage systems

Electrical

  • L.E.D. down lights & lighting throughout
  • Ceiling fans in all bedrooms and living areas

Kitchen Appliances

  • Induction Cook Top
  • Triple glazed oven with pyrotechnic cleaning

Bathroom Fittings

  • Architectural fittings & fixtures
  • 4 Star water saving toilets & taps

Tiling

  • Porcelain & Ceramic tiles – Beaumont Tiles Complete Builder’s Range
  • Laundry floor tiling sloping to floor drain

Cabinets

  • Custom designed in consultation with client
  • Bulkheads above overhead cabinets

General

  • Interlocking pine wall frames. Selected cladding
  • 2.7 high ceilings with raked elements– square set finish to ceiling/walls
  • Land scape excavation with rubble to driveway and house surrounds
  • 12 Month maintenance service