Built to last. Backed for decades.
Sarah Homes have been building homes for South Australians for decades, with much of our success built on personal recommendations. Our guarantees and protections give you added peace of mind, from construction through to enjoying your home for generations to come.
Quality for life
While our designs themselves are flexible, we never compromise on quality. We only use materials from leading suppliers, and we insist that our tradespeople finish all their work to the highest standards.
Our home designs are second to none. The quality and layout of our interiors are made for relaxed living simply because they function so well. And the strong, attractive architecture will give you a sense of pride and joy for many, many years.
25-Year Structural Guarantee
We stand behind every home we build, and that’s why we extend a 25-Year Structural Guarantee to our valued Clients.
Our commitment
We will rectify any performance failing of the following structural elements of your new home:
- Foundation systems, concrete and or strip footing, as specified in the Building Code of Australia and all relevant Australian Standards – where structural failure is defined as ‘Damage Category 3’ or higher; and
- Structural timbers and steel in wall or roof framing as specified in the Building Code of Australia and all relevant Australian Standards.
Your responsibility
It is a condition of the 25-Year Structural Guarantee that you maintain your home in accordance with the terms of contract between us; CSIRO’s Guide to Home Owners on Foundation Maintenance and Footing Performance; and the Home Owner’s Information Guide which is provided at handover.
The 25-Year Structural Guarantee does not cover in the following circumstances:
- site conditions that are experienced post-handover that are outside of our control;
- damage caused by trees, storms, fire, flooding or acts of God;
- minor cracking (as defined in AS2870, Appendix B).
- renovations, additions or other structural changes (including significant landscaping and pools) undertaken to the home post-handover;
- a structural failure caused by anything other than our workmanship or our supply of materials;
- unforeseen influences that we may not have been aware of.
Who is covered?
The initial purchaser of a home constructed by us is eligible to make a claim. The 25-Year Structural Guarantee is not transferable.
What else backs your build.
HIA Indemnity Insurance
Full HIA Indemnity Insurance covering the duration of construction and delivery - protecting you against builder insolvency, death or disappearance throughout the build.
3-Month Defect Liability
A defect liability period after handover, when we'll come back to address minor maintenance issues - settling, finishes, fixtures - that you only notice once you're living in the home.
Statutory Warranties
All statutory warranties required under South Australian building law and compliance with the National Construction Code, on top of our own 25-year structural guarantee.
We build on our reputation. The people who know us are the best proof of our promise. So year after year we find ourselves building for people who have been our customers before or have come to us after personal recommendation. We’re incredibly proud that many previous clients enjoy our homes so much they recommend us to their friends.
