Kit Homes Pialba

From Research to Reality

Dean’s Strategic Approach to Kit Home Building

Dean Strautins is planning a kit home project in Pialba, a coastal suburb of Hervey Bay in Queensland’s Fraser Coast region. Known for its proximity to pristine beaches and relaxed lifestyle, Pialba offers the perfect backdrop for Dean’s carefully planned build – a project shaped by thorough research, clear objectives, and the goal of taking construction to lock-up stage.

As someone with experience in the building industry, Dean knew exactly what he was looking for: a supplier who could offer transparency, clear pricing, and the right balance of support and flexibility.

“When I was looking around, I initially went with another company but realised they wouldn’t be able to handle council approvals properly. I kept coming back to iBuild – you had the designs, the pricing, the inclusions. Everything was so well laid out on the website.”

Dean’s project required more than just a standard kit home solution. His site presented unique challenges, including flood considerations and the need for specialised engineering to accommodate elevated construction. What impressed Dean most was iBuild’s ability to adapt the design to meet his specific requirements.

Working closely with the iBuild team, Dean was able to customise the Belgrave design to just under 70 square metres, with modifications to room sizes and layout to suit his vision. The design process included adjustments to bedroom widths, bathroom dimensions, and stair configurations – all coordinated through clear communication with the project design and management team.

“I also liked the flexibility of going as far as lock-up – that really worked for what I wanted to do.”

One of the critical aspects of Dean’s project was the engineering requirements. iBuild arranged structural engineering documentation and worked with Dean to address site-specific challenges, including flood level determinations and specialised steel support structures. This collaborative approach meant Dean could move forward confidently, knowing the technical complexities were being handled by qualified professionals.

The iBuild team also coordinated energy reporting, BAL assessments, and compliance documentation – the kind of behind-the-scenes work that’s essential but often overlooked until problems arise.

Dean is moving ahead confidently – backed by Australia’s most trusted and awarded kit home provider. His Pialba build is shaping up to be not just a kit home, but a project of precision and purpose.