home renovation tips
Choosing the right Builder for your home renovation
There are some basic checks you should preform before deciding on which Builder to use on your Home Renovation project:
Scope Of Works
Does the Building Team fully understand your requirements and scope?
Good Building Advice
A good Builder should provide you with professional advice and reccomendation which is in your best interest.
Building Licence Check
Preform a building licence check on the NSW Fair Trading website. A trade person must be licenced for any home construction work valued over $5K.
Home Warranty Insurance
The Home Building Compensation Fund provides a safety net for home owners in NSW faced with incomplete and defective building work carried out by a builder or tradesperson.
Licensed contractors that take on residential work valued at $20,000 or more must take out insurance cover through HBCF.
For more information: - NSW Fair Trading -
Working In & Around Live Environments
Ensure you select a builder who understand the sensitivities of operating in live environments. The Builder should take extreme safety measures and use strategies to minimise inconvenience to the building occupants.
Commissioning Certificates & Warranties
Ensure the Builder will provide you with Commissioning Certificates and Warranties which meet the Australian Standard, 6 years for major defects and 2 years for all other defects, commencing from the date when the work was completed.
Our standard waterproofing warranty is 10 years; extended warranties of 15 or 20 years can be purchased.
Project Communication Expectations
Like any relationship, excellent communication is essential for success. A good Building Team will provide a clear understanding at the beginning of the renovation and keep you informed throughout the entire project.
Questions
Can I live in my home during the Renovation?
In most cases our clients can live in their home during renovations, however this depends on the size of the project. We adopt strategies that minimise the inconvenience to homeowners. This understanding comes as a result of delivering hundreds of projects occupied in residential and commercial buildings. Each project containing its own challenges that we took the time to understand and plan around.
What is the average cost of a home renovation?
Bathroom Renovations
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$5,000 - $15,000 for a cosmetic makeover or smaller bathroom renovation using budget materials and fittings.
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$15,000 - $25,000 for an average-sized mid-range renovation using mid-range materials and fittings
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$25,000+ for a high-end bathroom renovation using top-of-the-range materials and fittings.
Kitchen Renovations
Average renovation cost: $20,000-$50,000
Living Room Renovations
Average renovation cost: $7,000-$15,000
Landscaping & Decking
Average total cost: $12,500- $44,500