Avoid the 3 Most Common Pre‑Start Mistakes First‑Home Builders Make
Before you select a single tile, watch this 5‑minute video to avoid five‑figure regrets and lock in finishes you’ll still love in 10 years.
Ready to avoid these mistakes in your own build?
Book your free 15-minute Pre-Start Game Plan Call and we’ll help you work out what to focus on before your Pre-start meeting.
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15‑minute phone call. No cost, no obligation.
Who is this Service For?
This service is perfect for you if:
- You’re building a home with a Project Builder (similar to Affordable Living, Fratelli Homes, Blueprint Homes, Red Ink Homes etc.) valued between $350k and $750k.
- You're completely overwhelmed with the Pre-start Process or you need a second opinion.
- You’re 4-6 weeks away from your Pre‑start meeting
- You want a home that feels cohesive and represents your personality and style, without blowing the budget.
About Susan Klingenberg
Hi, I’m Susan, founder of Happy House Co.
Happy House Co. began with my parents and their dream of building a home. After years in the building industry as a new‑home sales advisor and pre‑start consultant, I knew how overwhelming the process could be. For my parents, the language barrier and lack of building experience made it even harder. So I stepped in, guiding them through every stage and helping them avoid costly mistakes while bringing their vision to life.
What started as supporting my family quickly became a bigger mission. Since then, I’ve helped more than 100 first‑home buyers in Perth make confident decisions, steer clear of expensive pitfalls, and create homes that truly feel like them.
We’re excited to work with you soon!
What Happens During a Game Plan Call
On your 15‑minute Call, we will:
Get to Know You
We'll take the time to get to know more about you and your family, ask where you're at with your build and how you're feeling about pre-start. We'll also ask what you specifically need help with.
Figure Out What You're Struggling With
Once we know what you need help with, we'll recommend a suitable Pre-start Package. Everyone has different requirements, that's why our Game Plan calls are so important.
Help You Nail Your Pre-start!
We’ll send you an invoice, a calendar invite, and an email requesting your builder’s documents. From there, we’ll get everything ready so you feel fully prepared for your pre‑start meeting: stress‑free and enjoyable.
Yes, I Want To Mistake-Proof My Pre-start!
Book Your Game Plan Call Today
I was a bit nervous about pre-start, but Susan and Sienna made it such a breeze. They were super patient and helpful throughout the whole meeting. So glad I went with Happy House Co for my build!
Susan took lots of weight off my shoulders during the colour selection process for my home build. I was very thankful with how well she organised the entire process and am quite happy with the selections we settled with.
We highly recommend Susan at Happy House Co to anyone preparing for pre-start, building a new home, or planning renovations. We would absolutely engage her services again in a heartbeat. Thanks again Susan!
