RESOURCES
KNOW WHAT YOU'RE SIGNING UP FOR.
Renovating your home is a big decision.
There are contracts to understand, numbers to compare, allowances to work through and plenty of questions that don't always get answered before construction starts.
We've put together these resources to help you understand the process before you commit.
No sales pitch. No jargon for the sake of it.
Just practical information to help you ask better questions and make decisions with your eyes open.
Contract
Know what's in your building contract before you sign it.
A building contract should tell you exactly what you're paying for, what's included, what's excluded and what happens when something changes.
We've put together a straightforward guide to the things worth understanding before you put your name on the contract.
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The Real Cost Guide
What your renovation quote should — and shouldn't — include.
Two builders can give you very different numbers for what looks like the same renovation.
Sometimes that's because the jobs genuinely aren't the same.
Sometimes it's because important things haven't been accounted for yet.
This guide explains what to look for in a renovation quote, which costs can genuinely change and the questions to ask before you assume the cheapest number is the real one.
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The Allowance Explained
Understand the numbers before you walk into the showroom.
Allowances exist because some selections haven't been made when the contract is prepared.
The problem isn't having an allowance.
The problem is not understanding what the allowance actually covers.
This plain-English guide explains allowances, what's included, what the limits are and what happens if your final selection costs more or less than the amount allowed.
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FAQ
The questions we're asked most often.
Renovating comes with a lot of questions.
How does the process work? When do we need to make decisions? What happens if something unexpected is found? How do permits work? What happens once construction starts?
We've answered the questions we hear most often so you can understand how we work before we meet.
Start With the Questions
You don't need to know everything before you renovate.
You just need to know what questions to ask.
And you should be comfortable asking those questions before you sign anything.
Take these resources to your builder meetings. Compare the answers. Make sure you understand what you're actually being offered.
That's a better place to start a renovation than simply comparing the biggest number at the bottom of a quote.