Renovation Articles & Expert Advice

Before I get stuck into the specific considerations that need to be made when figuring out your construction budget, I wanted to discuss the not-quite-so-cheerful topic of builder fail rate!

What's the difference between a quote and an estimate? If you’ve had any experience dealing with the world of construction, you’ve probably heard the terms "estimate" and "quote" being used.

If you’ve already had experience of the building process, you’ll already know it’s a jargon-heavy space, particularly when you take a glance through your contract.

Yes, it might cost you a couple of hundred bucks to get a professional builder out to give you advice, but the chances are that you'll save money in the end.

Maybe you are looking to do some smaller jobs or organise some parts of your renovation yourself. If so, it helps to know exactly how to communicate appropriately with the builder you are working with.

The cost can seem quite high but comparatively to house prices a bathroom renovation is a worthy investment into your biggest asset.

Short Answer: It's generally in your best interest to allow the builder to organise your renovation for you. Let's look at some of the main reasons to let the builders do...

A lot of work goes into a kitchen renovation from designing your perfect look all the way through to renovation completion. The cost of a kitchen can seem quite high however, the kitchen tends to be where all of the action happens and worth while investment into your home.