planning a custom home build or thinking of subdividing?
Book a 20 min Project Sense Check call to validate your project idea and budget reality
Get an expert’s eyes on whether your project is feasible, from site to budget to regulations - before wasting time and money on detailed plans
You wouldn’t start picking throw pillows before laying the slab, right?
So why dive into design plans before sense-checking if your rough ideas, wishlist, and budget are even playing in the same league?
Our free 20-minute Sense Check call is your early-stage reality filter. Where one of our architects helps you figure out if what you want is actually doable. We’ll talk through local regs, budget fit, and any sneaky roadblocks that could derail your plans down the track.
It’s a sanity-saving chat with expert eyes on your early thinking, so you don’t waste time falling in love with something that won’t work
Whats Included
Whats Included
✅ A budget reality assessment on whether your budget range is plausible
✅ A desktop review on whether zoning or regulations could block your plans.
✅ A desktop check on what permits you’ll need, so there are no surprises later.
✅ Identifying any major potential roadblocks before you invest further
In 20 minutes we’ll cover:
Kind words from
our clients
the tay family are in the process of building their dream home
“Their service is second to none, with every decision thoughtfully made to benefit the client.
Throughout the process, we felt fully supported. Delve House was there to help us navigate ideas, manage our timeline effectively, and stay on track financially. Their creativity and attention to detail resulted in a design that exceeded our expectations”
Charan recieved a planning permit for his dual occupancy within 4 months
“Excellent experience, very professional, organized & good listener.
We had our approvals in record time. His attention to detail and commitment to excellence was evident in every aspect of the design and documentation process.”
benson explored his project options before jumping in
“The new "layout explorer" service provides a perfect match to what I was looking for. It helps me identify the best option and now I'm confident to move to the next stage”
your guides to confident, stress-free home planning
Harry & Xiaona
We’re an architect + building designer (husband and wife) team helping homeowners navigate the early stages of their build journeys.
After designing over a hundred multi-unit and individual homes, we’ve turned our shared passion into a mission to rescue families from design confusion.
Early-stage planning is where we thrive because we've seen firsthand how the right foundation prevents those stomach-dropping moments when dreams crash into reality later on. Our superpower is translating your Pinterest boards and weekend conversations into layouts that actually work for your family AND your wallet
Stop wondering if your project is viable
Through our architect's desktop assessment of your property's zoning and your project goals, you'll get a project reality check before investing in plans—even if you've been stuck in research mode for months.
Have questions?
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You should have a general idea of what you want to build (ie. two townhouses, forever home), address and rough budget
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Thats fair, Delve House is an architectural studio so we offer design services for people planning their build.
The sense check call is obligation free, but if at the end of it you feel like you need further help, we do have services to guide you through the early planning stages. -
Some projects may be too complex for a quick assessment
We are limited to a desktop investigation (not a full site visit), therefore accuracy is not guaranteed
Assessments are based on information you provide and publically available data
This call provides general guidance only and does not constitute professional advice or formal design services; all decisions made remain the responsibility of the client.