{"product_id":"site-assessment-deposit","title":"Site Assessment Deposit — Reserve Your Build Slot","description":"\u003ch2\u003eReserve your Wahoo build slot — $500 fully refundable\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Site Assessment Deposit reserves a Wahoo build slot for your project and triggers our free on-site assessment process. This is the first formal step of the Wahoo build journey for clients ready to move from \"looking\" to \"doing.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f0f7fb;border-left:4px solid #0077c8;padding:1em 1.3em;margin:1.5em 0;border-radius:0 4px 4px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eThe Wahoo refund commitment\u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin:.5em 0 0;\"\u003eIf you choose not to proceed after our site assessment and itemised quote, your $500 deposit is refunded in full to your original payment method within 7 business days — no questions, no fees, no fine print. If you proceed with a Wahoo build, the $500 is credited as a line item against your final build invoice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this deposit triggers — the next 7 days\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWithin 24 business hours:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mike (project manager) or John (owner) will contact you to confirm site visit timing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays 2–5:\u003c\/strong\u003e On-site assessment at your property. We walk the block, check soil conditions, identify access constraints, discuss your design preferences, photograph site features, and answer your questions. Typical visit takes 30–45 minutes for suburban blocks, 90 minutes to 2 hours for acreage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays 5–7:\u003c\/strong\u003e Itemised written quote delivered to you, covering pool package, excavation, fencing, council fees, electrical work, and any other line items specific to your site. No \"from\" pricing — actual figures we'll hold to.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAfter day 7:\u003c\/strong\u003e Decision is yours. Proceed → deposit credited against final invoice. Don't proceed → full refund within 7 business days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included in the on-site assessment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBlock measurement and pool position planning\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eExcavation feasibility assessment (truck access, side gate clearance, crane requirements)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSoil and ground condition initial assessment (test-bores where indicated)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCouncil overlay identification (heritage, vegetation, flood, bushfire, coastal, character)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eServices location check (sewer, water, electrical mains, gas)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePool package recommendation matched to your block size and lifestyle\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDiscussion of fencing, decking, landscape integration options\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBuild timeline estimate aligned with your seasonal preferences\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFrank conversation about budget — what fits, what doesn't, where money is best spent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this deposit is NOT\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot a build commitment.\u003c\/strong\u003e You haven't signed any contract — you're reserving our team's time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot a fee for the quote itself.\u003c\/strong\u003e The quote remains free; the deposit holds your build slot in our calendar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot non-refundable.\u003c\/strong\u003e The refund policy is genuine — see our Refund Policy for full terms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot pricing of any specific package.\u003c\/strong\u003e See Pool Packages for package-level pricing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy does Wahoo charge a reservation deposit at all?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHonest answer: we run a small, busy team. Our project manager Mike personally attends every site assessment, and our build calendar is booked 8–12 weeks ahead during peak seasons. Without a reservation deposit, our calendar fills with non-genuine enquiries and serious clients miss their preferred build window. The $500 deposit qualifies serious enquiries and protects build slots for clients who are ready to act. The fact that the deposit is fully refundable on non-proceeding ensures the policy doesn't disadvantage anyone genuinely shopping around.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow it works after you decide to proceed\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you accept the quote and proceed with a Wahoo build:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe $500 deposit appears as a credit line item on your final build invoice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eYou'll receive a build contract for review (Domestic Building Contracts Act QLD format).\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCouncil application is lodged within 1 week of contract signing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBuild commences per the agreed schedule (typically 6–8 weeks after contract for spring\/summer slots; 4–6 weeks for off-peak).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions about the deposit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat if I have multiple properties or am unsure which to build at?\u003c\/strong\u003e The deposit covers one site assessment. For multiple properties, we coordinate timing — typically one assessment per visit with you nominating the priority address. Additional sites can be assessed by separate deposit if needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat if my build site is outside SEQ?\u003c\/strong\u003e See our Service Areas for our 7-council coverage. If your property is outside the standard footprint, contact us before processing the deposit so we can confirm whether your build is right for our team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat if I just want a casual chat first?\u003c\/strong\u003e No need for the deposit — call 1300 924 666 or use our free Get a Quote enquiry. The deposit is for clients ready for the next step, not initial enquiries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan my partner or co-owner pay this later?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — the deposit can be paid by anyone listed on the property title. For council application, you'll just need to confirm consent from all property owners before lodgement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat payment methods are accepted?\u003c\/strong\u003e All standard Shopify-supported methods including Visa, Mastercard, AMEX, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Shop Pay. Receipt issued automatically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:.9em;color:#666;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eQBCC Licence 15247996. Site Assessment Deposit is fully refundable per our Refund Policy. 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