The Build Process

Quality Renovations, Honest Pricing.

Whether you're updating your kitchen, extending your living space, or transforming your entire home, here’s how we bring your renovation to life—step by step.

There are many variables to a renovation. Here is the typical process for a large renovation. If your renovation is smaller, you may not need consultants or building design.

2. Concept Design & Preliminary Estimate

Purpose: Develop a design that suits your home and budget.

What happens:

    • Work with a building designer or architect to create plans.

    • We provide a cost estimate based on your design ideas and selections.

Deliverable: Concept drawings + ballpark quote.

3. Consultant Engagement & Site Investigation

Purpose: Ensure all aspects of your existing structure and proposed works are understood.

What’s involved:

    • Engage structural engineer, certifier, and surveyor.

Deliverable: Final working drawings and reports.

Purpose: Get the green light to begin construction.

What happens:

    • Submit plans and documentation to private certifier.

    • Receive Building Approval (BA).

    • Make final choices on materials, fixtures, finishes.

    • Provide a final quote including all selections and specifications.

Deliverable: Approved plans

4. Building Approval & Final Quote

Purpose: Scheduling

What happens:

    • Sign QBCC-compliant building contract.

    • Clear communication about site access, timelines, and expectations.

Deliverable: Signed contract

5. Contract Signing

Purpose: The fun part.

Stages may include:

    • Demolition

    • Site set out

    • Framing

    • Roofing

    • Rough in of plumbing and electrical

    • Cladding

    • Internal linings

    • Fixout etc

What I promise:

    • Clear communication, honest pricing, no surprise variations.

    • Weekly updates and progress walkthroughs.

6. Construction Begins

7. Handover & Completion

Purpose: Deliver a home that exceeds expectations.

What happens:

    • Final inspection with you.

    • Touch-ups and quality assurance.

    • Receive your Handover Pack (warranties, manuals, certificates).

Deliverable: Your newly transformed space.

 1. Initial Consultation

Purpose: Understand your goals, lifestyle, budget, and timeframe.

What happens:

    • On-site visit to assess the existing home.

    • Discuss ideas, structural limitations, council requirements, and opportunities.

    • Provide honest feedback and an indicative budget range.