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The allure and splendour of a magnificent waterfront home, overlooking the water from high above and resting on the edge of one of the best views in the world, is a lifetime dream come true for the privileged few. This world-renowned mark of status has been ingrained into our culture throughout history. Ancient cliff side dwellings captivate our minds and ignite our wanderlust; while today’s modern cliff edge homes inspire our imaginations by creating more and more unique architectural designs.

Experience

Today’s modern engineers, architects and builders push the envelope of creativity and ability to build some of the best looking cliff edge homes. While they make it look easy, the many logistics and difficulties of building on a cliff edge site overlooking the waterfront are numbered and many. Without a good builder, architect and engineer, some serious problems could occur. Always use a company that has the experience and knowledge for building cliff edge homes.

Access

But no matter who you hire to do the work, it’s still up to you to make the final decisions that make your home custom and truly yours. Access to the site is the first and foremost priority when working on a difficult site. Which area of the property would you enter from? How steep is your driveway going to be? Where will you set up your parking area? What direction will you orientate your home? These questions are the first crucial step in providing the best access into the site. You and your builder, architect and engineer will be able to come up with the most suitable plan for access to the site.

Access to the site is just the beginning. Materials, machinery, labourers, vehicles, tools and equipment must be stored logically in order to get the job done safely and cost effectively. Logistics play an important role in the development of a limited spaced property. The critical path of development involves knowing where and when all jobsite materials and workers are needed. 

Engineers

When it comes to the actual structure, site placement is crucial to achieving the best views. But placement of the home is always limited to the sites ability to support the structure. This is where the engineers really have to know their stuff. Assessing the soil conditions capability to support the structure is an important step into determining how and where the home can be placed on the property.

Architects

A qualified architect is one that is well versed in the ways of cliff edge design. With enough experience, the architect can design a home around your needs as well as the property's. Working with an architect that’s familiar in cliff edge design can help you get the most out of your difficult site. They can safely design the perfect structure for your waterfront cliff edge property.

Builders

Experience in cliff edge building is a must have when working on any difficult property. A working knowledge of up to date structural assembly is a must have when hiring any building contractor. Doing your own research by contacting references and viewing portfolios of past jobs can ensure you find the best of the best without wasting time, money and safety on tendering an inexperienced waterfront contractor.