Canberra Builder | Renovations & Extensions | Sync Building
Custom single and double storey homes in Canberra — designed for your lifestyle, built on your land, and personally managed by Fady from the first design meeting to the day you move in. No volume shortcuts. No disappearing after contract.
Custom Homes — Builder-Led
Volume builders build houses. They replicate floor plans, streamline selections, and optimise for margin per square metre. The result is a home that looks like every other home on the street — because it effectively is.
Sync builds differently. Every new home project starts with a genuine conversation about how you live — how your family uses space, what matters most to you, what you've never had but always wanted in a home. The design, the materials, and the build all flow from that.
And throughout the entire project, Fady is personally on site every day — not a site manager who reads handover notes, but the licensed builder who has been involved since the first design meeting.
We take on a limited number of new home projects each year so every client receives Fady's full personal attention. If you are considering a new home build in the next 12–18 months, early contact is strongly recommended.
Why Custom Builder-Led?
Understanding what you're actually choosing between when you select a builder for your new home.
| What matters to you | Sync Building Projects | Volume / Project Builders |
|---|---|---|
| Who manages your build day to day | Fady — the licensed builder | A rotating site supervisor |
| Builder on site daily | ✓ Every single day | ✗ Periodic visits |
| Floor plan flexibility | Fully custom — your brief | Limited catalogue modifications |
| Direct contact with decision-maker | ✓ Call Fady directly | ✗ Customer service team |
| Cost variation transparency | Discussed in advance, always | Often discovered at invoicing |
| Material & finish selection | Guided by builder per project | From a fixed display home range |
| Sloped block capability | ✓ Specialist capability | ✗ Often declined or upcharged heavily |
| Post-handover availability | ✓ Same direct number | ✗ Warranty department queue |
| Number of builds per year | Select — full attention guaranteed | Volume — 50–500+ homes/year |
What We Build
From compact single storeys on tight blocks to architecturally designed double-storey homes — every Sync build is designed around your brief and managed personally from slab to handover.
Thoughtfully designed single-level living — whether it's a compact 3-bedroom or a sprawling open-plan entertainer. Single storey builds suit flat to gently sloping blocks and are ideal for families wanting accessible, low-maintenance living designed around how they actually use space.
The most popular choice for growing Canberra families — maximise your block with a well-designed two-storey home that separates living and sleeping zones, adds value, and makes a statement on the street. Staircase placement, upper-level layout, and facade design are all custom to your brief.
Canberra has a significant number of sloped and challenging blocks — particularly in the inner suburbs and newer estates. Most volume builders decline or heavily upcharge these sites. Fady has specific experience designing and building homes that work with the contour of the block, creating split-level or elevated designs that are architecturally interesting and structurally sound.
Already own land in a suburb you love but the existing home isn't working for you? A knockdown rebuild lets you start completely fresh — demolish the old home and build exactly the home you want, on a block you already own, in a location you've already chosen.
Specialist Capability
Many Canberra blocks — particularly in established inner suburbs — have significant slope. Volume builders flag these as "complex sites" and either decline or charge a premium that removes any cost advantage.
Fady has built on sloped, difficult, and irregular blocks throughout the ACT. Rather than working against the contour, we design homes that use it — creating split-level living, sheltered under-house spaces, and elevated positions that capture views and light.
Discuss Your Block with FadyEvery sloped block presents unique opportunities. We design around your specific contour, aspect, views, and neighbour relationships.
Split-level homes on sloped blocks are structurally elegant, spatially interesting, and can be more cost-effective than major cut-and-fill earthworks.
The void created by a sloped block can become a double garage, storage facility, home gym, or additional living space — turning a challenge into an asset.
Where cut and fill is required, we engage structural engineers and build retaining walls that are properly designed, certified, and built to last.
Higher positions on a sloped block can capture mountain views, morning sun, or private outlooks. Good design uses these — not ignores them.
What Goes Into a Sync Home
Every Sync new home is designed with the ACT climate, your lifestyle, and long-term liveability in mind. These are the elements we focus on that make the difference.
Canberra has extreme seasonal temperature ranges — cold winters and hot summers. We design for passive solar principles, optimal orientation, correct window sizing, insulation specification, and heating/cooling efficiency from the start. Not bolted on at the end.
The National Construction Code 2022 introduced new 7-star energy efficiency requirements for residential builds in the ACT. Every Sync new home is designed and built to meet these requirements — and we explain the implications early in the design process, not at the building approval stage.
All Sync new homes are structurally engineered — footings, slabs, frames, and upper-level loads designed by a certified structural engineer. Not standard residential specifications that may not suit your specific block conditions.
Your selections — cabinetry, benchtops, tiles, flooring, tapware, lighting — are made with Fady's guidance across the full price range. Not from a display home range with limited options. Materials are specified to suit your use, your aesthetic, and your budget.
We work with clients who want to build sustainably — specifying responsibly sourced timber, thermal mass materials, high-performance glazing, and EV charging preparation as standard. Not as an expensive add-on category.
Pre-wiring for smart lighting, security, sound systems, and NBN infrastructure during the build costs a fraction of what retrofitting later costs. We plan smart home readiness early — your choices, your future-proofing.
Your New Home Journey
Building a new home takes 12–24 months from first consultation to handover. Here's exactly what happens at every stage — and who manages it.
Free on-site meeting. Brief, block assessment, budget discussion.
1–2 weeksArchitect / designer engaged. Floor plan developed around your brief.
4–12 weeksDevelopment Application prepared and lodged by Sync. ACT Planning.
4–10 weeksStructural drawings, energy report, certifier assessment and approval.
3–6 weeksSelections finalised. Trades scheduled. Site prepared and service connections arranged.
4–6 weeksSlab, frame, lock-up, fitout. Fady on site every day. Regular client updates.
6–14 monthsOC issued. Full walkthrough with Fady. Keys, documentation, warranties.
Moving dayNew home builds involve approval timelines, design periods, and scheduling that rewards early planning. Contacting Sync 12–18 months before your ideal move-in date gives the best result.
New Home Cost Guide
Canberra has above-average construction costs due to labour rates, site conditions, and compliance requirements. Here's an honest guide for 2025 — your actual quote depends on design, finishes, and your block.
Indicative ranges. Actual cost depends on design, finishes, block conditions, and approvals. All figures include builder's margin but exclude land, landscaping, and furniture.
| Home Type | Price Range | Typical Specification |
|---|---|---|
| Single storey — Entry | $450,000 – $600,000 | 3–4 bed, 2 bath, flat block, standard to mid-range finishes, double garage |
| Single storey — Mid-Range | $600,000 – $800,000 | 4 bed, 2–3 bath, alfresco, stone benchtops, quality finishes throughout |
| Single storey — Premium | $800,000 – $1,100,000+ | 4–5 bed, high-spec finishes, custom cabinetry, feature materials, large living areas |
| Double storey — Entry | $650,000 – $850,000 | 4 bed, 2–3 bath, master upstairs, mid-range finishes, double garage |
| Double storey — Mid-Range | $850,000 – $1,100,000 | 5 bed, 3 bath, quality finishes, alfresco, custom joinery, feature facade |
| Double storey — Premium | $1,100,000 – $1,600,000+ | 5–6 bed, premium throughout, architectural facade, home theatre/study, high-spec kitchen |
| Sloped block addition | +$50,000 – $150,000+ | Site-specific — depends on slope, cut/fill required, retaining walls, engineering |
| Knockdown rebuild | +$30,000 – $60,000 | Demolition, asbestos assessment (if pre-1990), utility disconnections and reconnections |
The only way to understand your project's real cost is to discuss your brief, your block, and your priorities directly with Fady. Book a free consultation and get an honest picture.
From Brief to Build
Building a custom home is a collaborative process. Fady leads it from the beginning — ensuring the design is buildable, the budget is real, and nothing is promised that can't be delivered.
Do I need an architect or designer?
Sync works with independent architects and designers, or can connect you with trusted professionals we've worked with on previous ACT projects. Having the right designer early makes the approval process smoother and the finished home better. Fady advises on this during the consultation.
Fady meets with you to understand your lifestyle, what you're building for, your non-negotiables, and what your budget can realistically deliver. He reviews your block's site conditions, access, orientation, and any planning constraints before a design brief is confirmed.
Free · No obligation · 1–2 hours on-siteWorking with an architect or residential designer you choose (or one Fady recommends), the floor plan and facade are developed based on your brief, block, and budget. Fady stays involved throughout — identifying buildability issues before they become approval or construction problems.
4–12 weeks depending on design complexityBefore lodging for approvals, Fady reviews the design and provides a detailed cost assessment — flagging anything that will push the budget before you've committed to it. This is one of the most valuable parts of working with a builder who is involved from the design stage.
Prevents costly surprises at contract stageDevelopment Application, Building Approval, energy compliance report, structural engineering, and soil assessment — all coordinated and lodged by Sync. You don't navigate government paperwork.
DA: 4–10 weeks · BA: 3–6 weeksContract signed on an agreed fixed-price scope. Material and finish selections finalised. Trades engaged and scheduled. Site works — including any demolition — arranged. A construction programme is provided so you know what to expect and when.
4–6 weeksSlab pour, frame erection, lock-up, services rough-in, fitout, and finishing — all managed personally by Fady with trades he knows and trusts. Regular progress updates, mandatory stage inspections managed, and you can call Fady directly at any time.
6–14 months depending on scopeFull walkthrough with Fady before the Occupation Certificate is issued. All documentation — warranties, manuals, certificates, and survey marks — provided at handover. And Fady's number doesn't change after you move in.
Moving day — with everything documentedCanberra New Home Clients
We had a great experience building our new home with the team. Fady was always easy to communicate with and kept us updated throughout the custom build process. The construction quality and attention to detail were excellent. Moving into our finished home was a wonderful experience, and we’re very happy with the final result. Highly recommended!
Great experience building our new home. Fady was very helpful throughout, and the quality of the finished home is excellent.
Rachel T.We loved the entire home-building experience. Excellent communication, quality workmanship, and a beautiful finished home.
James W.Where We Build
Including Queanbeyan region
New Home FAQs
Questions Canberra homeowners ask before starting a new home project. Prefer to speak directly? Call Fady on <a href="tel:+61452394567">0452 394 567</a>
No — the earlier you contact us, the better. If you're in the process of selecting land, Fady can review potential blocks for suitability before you purchase — checking slope, orientation, services access, planning overlays, and any constraints that would affect your design or budget. Getting a builder's opinion before you commit to a block can save significant cost and frustration.
Sync works with independent architects and residential designers — either ones you bring, or trusted professionals from our network. Having an experienced designer involved is strongly recommended for custom homes, particularly double-storey and sloped block builds. Fady stays actively involved in the design process to ensure everything is buildable and aligned with your budget before approvals are lodged.
From first consultation to moving in, plan for 12–24 months depending on the home's complexity and approval timelines. The design phase (4–12 weeks), Development Application (4–10 weeks), Building Approval (3–6 weeks), and construction (6–14 months) all need to be sequenced carefully. Fady provides a realistic project timeline at the design stage so you can plan your living arrangements.
Some changes are possible during construction — particularly to internal finishes, selections, and fittings. Structural or layout changes after the frame is erected are expensive and disruptive. This is why Fady's involvement at the design stage matters so much — we work to finalise every detail before construction begins, so variations are the exception rather than the rule.
Volume builders operate at scale — hundreds of homes per year, standardised plans, display home selections, and site managers who manage many projects simultaneously. Sync takes on a select number of projects per year, every one personally managed by Fady on site. The trade-off is clear: volume builders can offer lower base prices by reducing customisation and builder attention. Sync delivers a home that is genuinely custom and genuinely supervised — by the licensed builder, every day.
Yes — this is a specific area of Fady's experience. Canberra has many challenging blocks that volume builders decline or heavily upcharge. Fady has designed and built split-level homes, elevated homes, and homes with significant retained earthwork across multiple ACT suburbs. Bring your block — or a block you're considering — and he'll give you an honest assessment of what's possible and what it will cost.
Start Your New Home Journey
Describe your project and Fady will call you within 24 hours. New home builds benefit most from early conversations — the sooner you reach out, the better the outcome.