NSW · Owner-builder permit holders
Know what stage you're on. Every time.
The real mistakes to avoid at each build stage, instant cited answers on Australian Standards and the NCC, and a printable pack to sign and keep on file.
Choose your track
You hold, or are applying for, an owner-builder permit and want to know what to do at each stage.
- Stage-by-stage roadmap with the mistakes to avoid
- Budget, schedule and insurance guides
- Cited answers on Australian Standards and the NCC
- 1Footings & slab
- 2Frame
- 3Lock-up
- NSW
- NCC 2025
- Australian Standards
The build
Stage by stage
Tools & documents
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Every stage of the build with the real mistakes to avoid and the inspections to book.
Open →A compliance-stage-matched Gantt schedule you can recalculate and download.
Open →5-sheet Excel workbook — DIY-or-trade, quote comparison, document register.
Open →HBCF, WHS, Long Service Levy and disclosure obligations explained.
Open →Search all 128 NSW councils for your DA requirements.
Open →A signable, printable checklist for your site folder.
Open →A guided PDF walkthrough of the Companion, stage by stage, with every term explained.
Open →Plain-English articles for first-time owner-builders.
Open →One-time purchases
Pay once. Keep access.
No subscription, either way.
Practical Build Course
- A guided PDF walkthrough of the Companion, stage by stage
- Every acronym and trade term explained before it's used
- Trade Vetting & Deposit and Handover trackers included
Full Pack
- Every stage of the Build Roadmap beyond “Before You Start”
- The live, recalculating Build Sequence Gantt + editable .xlsx download
- The live Budget Calculator (all 5 sheets) + editable .xlsx download
- Construction Assistant — a private Telegram bot that cites the exact NCC 2025 clause, not a guess
Both programs
- Everything in the Full Pack
- Plus the Practical Build Course — included
- One checkout instead of two
Free, no purchase needed
Also worth bookmarking: Kynric Trades Calculators ↗ — 64 free AU trades calculators (stairs, concrete, roofing, framing and more) on our sibling site. Free either way, purchase or not.
Not sure yet? See the free preview first — the Schedule and Budget Calculator pages also show exactly what unlocks before you pay.
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Why this exists
Most paid help for owner-builders shows up after something has already gone wrong. This is built to be proactive instead — real, fact-checked guidance mapped to the stage you're actually at, with citations, not vibes.
This is a compliance management toolkit, not the mandatory NSW Owner-Builder Course (10290NAT) — that ASQA-accredited RTO course is a separate, required step for your permit, not something this site replaces. Informational only; not legal, insurance, financial or building advice.
Questions before you buy
Is this the mandatory NSW owner-builder course?
No. This is a compliance management toolkit. The mandatory course (10290NAT) is an ASQA-accredited RTO course and a separate, required step for your permit. Nothing here replaces it.
Is it a subscription?
No. Every option is a one-time payment. Pay once, keep access.
What can I see before I pay?
The stage list, the “Before You Start” stage of the roadmap, the guides, the council finder and the insurance and legal pages are free. The Schedule and Budget pages show exactly what unlocks before you pay.
What does the $99 offer include?
Both programs in one checkout: the Full Pack ($99 on its own) and the Practical Build Course ($31 on its own). Bought separately that is $130. It stays on until we take it down, and we will not put a countdown on it.
Can I get a refund?
Yes, within 7 days if the paid content doesn’t work as described, was billed in error, or the files are corrupted or inaccessible. It covers faults rather than a change of mind. The full policy is on the refund page.
Is this legal, insurance or building advice?
No. It is general information. Always confirm current requirements with NSW Fair Trading, your council, your Principal Certifier and a qualified professional.