Modus Developments Ltd

You’ve created a unique design. Modus Developments will help you make it a reality, and minimise any surprises along the way.

We believe a tight team of knowledgeable people will always deliver the best result. So we look to partner with architects and clients who have a distinctive vision – and who understand the value an experienced builder can bring.

Every new build starts with an original design, which is a response to the site as well as a reflection of the client’s vision. It may be the first, second or third home they have built with us. Whatever the case, we will share our professional knowledge and help them create something that’s supremely functional as well as beautiful.

Your new build project will benefit from having the same Modus Developments team on site from start to finish. Our Site Supervisor will be available to talk at any stage and deal with issues that may crop up. We take pride in the quality of our workmanship, so any novel design elements or custom features will be thoughtfully planned and delivered with care.

Our trusted team of subcontractors will be brought in and managed professionally. If required, Modus Developments can deliver the extra features that bring a property to life – from swimming pools to landscaping.

Experience counts when you’re extending or renovating. Our experienced team will work with you to deliver a result you’re proud of.

Altering an existing home can be more challenging than building one from scratch. Often there are heritage features to protect, and sites with tricky access. Budgets are easily blown when demolition or digging reveals unforeseen issues.

This is why an experienced builder with good problem-solving skills is your best option to ensure a smoothly run project.

At Modus Developments, we have completed hundreds of renovations involving homes from all eras. With data from these projects, we have developed the systems to plan effectively and cost your project accurately. We will liaise with your architect, explain our thinking and help you anticipate contingencies where necessary. By sharing our expertise, we can help you turn a tired or inadequate house into a state-of-the-art home.

If you love where you live but want to add more value, Modus Developments will help you deliver your vision.

Add value and improve the performance of a dated or flawed home. Work with an expert team that takes care of all the details.

Modus Developments has expertise in reclads and weathertightness projects, gained from a number of successful remediation projects over the years. From stand-alone homes to townhouse complexes, we can remove the stigma of a dated look, and upgrade the performance of buildings that need a second chance.

Reclad projects inevitably call for strong project management and meticulous attention to detail. Our experienced team will work within your budget and deliver the assurance you need. We know this is your chance to add serious value, so we work hard to deliver it for you.

Owners often take the opportunity of a recladding project to update features or remodel areas unrelated to weathertightness – for instance, a new kitchen, paint job and landscaping. We can help you manage this efficiently, by building your upgrade ideas into the overall programme and delivering them cost-effectively.

We aim to build quality and certainty into every project.

While we are happy to engage in the traditional tender process, we believe clients receive more value from a cost reimbursement approach (also known as ‘open book.’) This involves partnering with the architect and client in the early stages of the project, before detailed plans are developed.

Here’s why we think this approach delivers better results for all involved:Get insight and expertise up front.

Bryan and the Modus Developments team can help you review concept drawings of the design to provide pointers on details, techniques and materials. This enables more accurate costings and reduces hold-ups at the consent and construction stages. When detailed drawings are signed off, you will know that the budget is realistic.

No corners cut.

With the traditional tender process, contractors are incentivised to reduce the quantum. They may be over-optimistic about the ease of the job, or they may simply lack the experience to accurately cost it. You don’t want to be having a conversation half way through your project that starts with: “There’s something we forgot…”

Transparency on costs.

We provide a detailed budget for all labour, materials and administration costs. All supplier invoices are made available for your review. With the addition of a modest contingency, you will know what your project is likely to cost. Monthly reviews provide ongoing assurance that everything is on track.

Save on Quantity Surveyor fees.

The detailed work Bryan puts in up front – with systems based on data from hundreds of previous projects – means his estimates of quantities and processes are realistic.

Every project is unique.

Your new build or renovation is a significant investment. Attention to detail in the planning stages can avoid costly variations later on. By engaging our expertise up front, you can create something distinctive without straining your budget.