Buildana

When was your business founded?

Buildana was founded by Oliver Alameri, a licensed NSW builder with over a decade of hands-on construction experience. The business was established to bring a higher standard of integrity and craftsmanship to residential and commercial construction across Western Sydney.

What guarantees or warranties do you offer, if any?

All Buildana projects are backed by the statutory Home Building Compensation (HBC) warranty required under NSW law covering structural defects for 6 years and non-structural defects for 2 years. Beyond the legal minimum, we stand behind every build with our personal commitment to making things right. We don't disappear after handover.

What is your level of experience in this line of work?

Oliver Alameri holds an active NSW Contractor Licence (No. 487805C) and has been involved in residential and commercial construction across Western Sydney for over a decade. Buildana has delivered custom homes, knockdown rebuilds, granny flats, duplexes, extensions, renovations, and commercial fit-outs across multiple councils including Fairfield, Cumberland, Liverpool, Canterbury-Bankstown, and Parramatta.

What certifications, qualifications or awards has your business received?

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1. When was your business founded?
Buildana was founded by Oliver Alameri, a licensed NSW builder with over a decade of hands-on construction experience. The business was established to bring a higher standard of integrity and craftsmanship to residential and commercial construction across Western Sydney.

2. What guarantees or warranties do you offer?
All Buildana projects are backed by the statutory Home Building Compensation (HBC) warranty required under NSW law covering structural defects for 6 years and non-structural defects for 2 years. Beyond the legal minimum, we stand behind every build with our personal commitment to making things right. We don't disappear after handover.

3. What is your level of experience?
Oliver Alameri holds an active NSW Contractor Licence (No. 487805C) and has been involved in residential and commercial construction across Western Sydney for over a decade. Buildana has delivered custom homes, knockdown rebuilds, granny flats, duplexes, extensions, renovations, and commercial fit-outs across multiple councils including Fairfield, Cumberland, Liverpool, Canterbury-Bankstown, and Parramatta.

4. What certifications, qualifications or awards has your business received?
Buildana holds a current NSW Fair Trading Contractor Licence (No. 487805C), which requires demonstrated trade qualifications, financial fitness, and ongoing compliance with NSW building legislation. All works are carried out in accordance with the NCC 2022, relevant Australian Standards, and council requirements. We work with accredited building designers and certifiers on every project.

What is your fee structure like? Fixed fees? Hourly rates?

We primarily offer fixed-price contracts, so you know exactly what you're paying before a single sod is turned. No nasty surprises. For certain renovation or extension works where scope is harder to define upfront, we can also offer a cost-plus supervisory model with full transparency on all trade costs. We'll recommend the structure that best protects you for your specific project.

What are your current prices (fixed and variable)?

Every project is different, but as a general guide:

Granny flats: from $180,000$250,000+
Knockdown rebuilds / custom homes: from $600,000$2,000,000+ depending on size and specification
Duplexes: from $900,000$1,800,000+
Extensions & renovations: from $80,000 depending on scope

All pricing is subject to a detailed scope review. Contact us for a free initial consultation and indicative estimate.

Are you a member of any professional / industry associations?

Buildana operates under a current NSW Fair Trading licence and maintains compliance with all statutory requirements under the Home Building Act 1989. We work within a network of accredited designers, structural engineers, certifiers, and specialist subcontractors who are all licensed and insured in their respective trades.

What is your favourite thing about your job?

Handing over the keys. There is nothing like watching a family walk through their finished home for the first time something that existed only on paper a year ago, now real, theirs, built to last a lifetime. That moment is why we do this. We also genuinely love the problem-solving side of construction no two sites are the same, and finding smart solutions within budget and council constraints is something our team thrives on.

What are your payment terms and conditions? Do you offer payment plans? Afterpay? Interest-free terms?

Buildana uses standard NSW-compliant progress payment structures tied to construction milestones deposit, base, frame, lock-up, fixing, and completion. This protects both parties and ensures payments align with work actually completed on site. We do not offer Afterpay or interest-free consumer finance, however we are happy to work with your lender or broker to structure draw-downs that align with your construction loan schedule.

What makes you unique compared to your competitors?

Three things set Buildana apart. First, our founder Oliver is a licensed builder who is personally involved in every project you're not handed off to a project manager you've never met. Second, we operate on an Amanah philosophy an Arabic concept meaning trust and integrity which means we treat your home as if it were our own. Third, we specialise in Western Sydney, which means we know the councils, the soil conditions, the CDC pathways, and the local subcontractor network better than anyone. We're not a volume builder. Every client matters.

What insurance do you hold, and what value are you covered for?

Buildana holds:

Home Building Compensation (HBC) cover mandatory for all residential contracts over $20,000 in NSW, protecting homeowners if the builder cannot complete or remedy defects
Public Liability Insurance covering third-party property damage and personal injury arising from our work
Contract Works Insurance covering the works under construction against damage, theft, and unforeseen events

Certificates of currency are available on request before contract execution.

How quickly can work be completed? What are your turnaround times? Do you offer same-day service?

Turnaround times depend on project type and council approval pathway:

Granny flats (CDC): 610 weeks approval + 1216 weeks construction
Knockdown rebuilds / custom homes: 816 weeks approvals + 1018 months construction
Duplexes: 1020 weeks approvals + 1218 months construction
Renovations/extensions: 412 weeks depending on scope

We don't offer same-day service quality construction can't be rushed but we commit to realistic timelines and keep you updated every step of the way.

Do you have a favourite client story you'd like to share?

One that stands out is a young family in Western Sydney who had been knocked back by two other builders who told them their block "wasn't worth building on" due to its irregular shape and soil classification. We assessed the site, found a design solution that worked within their budget, navigated the CDC pathway with their designer, and delivered their dream home on time. Watching that family move in having been told it wasn't possible is exactly what Buildana is about. We find a way.

Do you have any special offers? Do you offer any bulk or volume discounts?

We offer a free initial consultation and site assessment for all enquiries no obligation, no pressure. For clients who engage Buildana for multiple dwellings (such as a duplex or multi-lot development), we can offer preferential pricing on preliminaries and supervision given the shared mobilisation costs. Referrals are also valued speak to us about our referral recognition program. We'd rather reward loyalty than spend on advertising.