It all begins at the crack of dawn, a day in the life of a chippy.

Why are builders called chippys anyway? Contrary to popular belief, it has nothing to do with their preference for takeaways. As far back as the 16th century, a commonly used tool by carpenters was an adze which produced A LOT of wood chips. He who produces chips, is a chippy and so the slang was born. 

Anyway, back to the day in the life of a Shelton Homes chippy.

Clock reads 6am

While many people are still reaching for the snooze button, our team is already on the road.

Building homes means early starts, but it doesn't mean running our team into the ground. At Shelton Homes, we believe great homes are built by people who are well supported. Family and relationships come first, and we've created a workplace where our team can do their best work without burnout.



With homes being built across a 100km radius from Toowoomba, the day often starts with travel before arriving on site. From there, it's all about coordinating trades, checking quality, solving problems and keeping each project moving towards our target 24–26 week build time. Every day is carefully planned because every stage matters.

Building Through the Owner's Eyes

Our team does their best to build through your eyes. What does this mean exactly? Each client is different, with different needs, different preferences and different dream homes in mind. We do our best in every build to ensure your home is exactly how you want it. This thought pattern helps to provide a different perspective for every build. No two homes are the same which means our days don’t become mundane and repetitive. By seeing the plans, the finished product and everything in between through the owners' eyes, handover days are often just as exciting for us as they are for you.

Clock reads 9:30 - 10am

Time for smoko.

A quick break gives everyone the chance to refuel, recharge and catch up before getting back into the day's work. Whether it's a healthy lunch packed from home, a coffee or simply a few minutes scrolling through social media, it's an important part of the day.



Then it's straight back to work—coordinating trades, checking deliveries, answering calls and making sure every detail is completed to the standard Shelton Homes is known for. Building a quality home is about more than just working hard; it's about staying organised and keeping every project moving smoothly.

You Are Always Welcome On Site

Throughout the build of your home, you are welcome anytime to come and check progress. Our builders will welcome you with open (but usually sweaty and dirty) arms and engage with you on which stage your home is up to. 



It’s exciting! We get it! This is your dream home - of course, you want to know what the slab looks like, and the framing, and the roof and the wiring and the walls…do we need to go on? Often when our clients come to see the progress they are surprised by how much has been done and that’s a great feeling all round.

Got Questions? We Welcome Them

Building a home is an exciting journey, and naturally, you'll have questions along the way. We encourage you to ask them.

For the quickest and most accurate answers, simply contact your Project Manager or send us an email. They're across every detail of your build and are the best point of contact throughout the construction process.

Our goal is for you to feel informed and confident from the day construction begins through to handover. Open communication is a big part of the Shelton Homes experience, and we're always happy to help.



Since 1995, we've built our reputation on quality workmanship, honest communication and exceptional customer service. We want you to love your new home, and we're committed to making the building journey just as rewarding as the finished result.

When All Is Said and Done

The sweet serenity of handover! When a job is completed, the team comes together to do a walkthrough of the house. Everyone gets to appreciate the finished product and our builders get a sense of accomplishment with every build. 

A discussion is had between the team on standout features, what was done well throughout the build, is there any process that could be improved? We are constantly evolving and constantly bettering ourselves to ensure every build is a successful combination of your vision and our quality workmanship and expertise.

Are you ready to experience building a Shelton Home? We welcome your call or enquiry, well we encourage it!