House Renovation in Sydney Inner West – Tips to a Successful Home Renovation for Homeowners

April 2, 2022/0 Comments/in Find Good Tradies, Renovating or Building, Tips, Topics /by Valerie, The Editor

House Renovation in Sydney Inner West – Tips to a Successful Home Renovation: Planning Ahead

One of the keys to successful home renovations is planning ahead. After I talked to a few homeowners and tradies in the Tradebusters network, I uncovered some great tips to help make your renovation a smashing success. Following these house renovation tips in Sydney’s Inner West will help you avoid the most common mistakes others have made. Read more

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House Renovation in Northern Beaches Sydney – How to Make it a Success?

May 20, 2020/0 Comments/in Find Good Tradies, Renovating or Building, Tips, Topics /by Valerie, The Editor

House renovation in Northern Beaches Sydney – Plan ahead

Planning ahead is crucial in the success of your house renovation in Northern Beaches Sydney. This will allow you to allocate the necessary funds for the project, make adjustments to your goals and more important find the right man for the job – or woman.
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10 Questions You Must Ask Your Builder

April 20, 2020/0 Comments/in CS, Feature, Find Good Tradies, Renovating or Building, Tips /by Valerie, The Editor

You know you’re in for a pretty exciting experience if and when you decide to make renovations to your home. After all, this is your chance to get creative and build the kitchen, bathroom or home that you have always wanted.

The thing with renovations, however, is that can also get very stressful on so many levels. Fortunately, you can lessen some of that stress by hiring the right builder for your home build or renovation project. In fact, hiring the right builder for your project will not only help you achieve your dream results on time and within budget but more importantly help you create a positive, enjoyable and memorable renovation experience.

To help you do this Tradebusters offers you the following 10 questions to ask and assess if a builder is the “right” builder for you:

Does My Sydney Renovation Need a DA?

May 20, 2018/0 Comments/in Find Good Tradies, Renovating or Building /by Valerie, The Editor

Don’t get caught out. Your renovation may need a DA

With the real estate market being what it is over the last few years, it seems that more people are choosing to renovate their existing homes, rather than sell, buy, and move to bigger premises. This trend for renovations is readily apparent in recent year surveys conducted by Houzz and Home, which consisted of 13,000 Australian property owners.

Part of the motivation to renovate in Sydney can also be attributed to the fact that add-ons which increase living space or add more secure parking to a residence, often increase the aesthetic appeal and dollar value of a home.
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How To Do a Trade Licence Check With NSW Fair Trading

March 20, 2018/0 Comments/in Find Good Tradies, Renovating or Building, Tips /by Valerie, The Editor

Do this before you hire your next tradie?

If you live in NSW and need to hire a builder or other tradie, did you know that they are required to be licensed to do the work which they perform? A tradie working without the proper licensing in place is breaking the law and will be fined if caught.

It’s possible to check that any tradesperson you are thinking about hiring has the proper licensing in place which ensures that they are qualified to do the work.

It also pays to keep in mind that if you use a tradesperson who isn’t licensed, then you can be held liable for any of the work they carry out.
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Working with a builder- the don’ts!

June 6, 2016/0 Comments/in Renovating or Building /by Valerie, The Editor

What to Avoid During a Home Renovation

Are you planning on engaging a builder for your next home build or renovation?

It’s important to know how to work successfully with your builder to get the best results for your project.

We list some of the common renovation don’ts that could cause problems between you and your builder.

Builders North Shore – Things You Should Know about Builders

April 8, 2015/0 Comments/in Find Good Tradies, Renovating or Building, Tips, Topics /by Valerie, The Editor

Builders North Shore: Hand-on or Not?

Many people think the term “builders” refers to carpenters. However, most builders in today’s world seldom perform carpentry work. So, if they aren’t carpenters, what do builders do?

While some builders North Shore do get involved in hands-on carpentry projects, more of them act in a supervisory manner. We spoke with some of the local North Shore builders who shared with us what they do. Read more

Builders Sydney – Are You Ready for a Home Extension?

March 4, 2015/0 Comments/in Find Good Tradies, Renovating or Building, Tips, Topics /by Valerie, The Editor

Builders Sydney: What to expect from a reliable builder

Regardless of what building project you are planning, it’s vital to your own protection to know what to expect from quality, local builders in Sydney. The following will describe what you should research related to professional Sydney builders. Read more

Home Renovation in Sydney North Shore – Tips to a Successful Renovation – What to Ask Your Builder

February 18, 2015/0 Comments/in Buying, Selling, Moving, Find Good Tradies, Renovating or Building, Tips, Topics /by Valerie, The Editor

Home Renovation in Sydney North Shore – Tips to a Successful Renovation: What are your credentials?

Credentials encompass the requirements for performing building and renovation services in Sydney’s North Shore. So when it comes to your Home renovation in Sydney North Shore tips: ask for credentials. Ensuring the builder has the appropriate licensing, insurance cover, and affiliations saves you time and trouble throughout the process of whatever renovation you have chosen to do. All builders in NSW must be licensed according to NSW Fair Trading. Builders are required to have at least a license class of “Builder” in order to provide building services. They can also carry carpenter and/or joiner licenses. Any extraneous tradies used in the process of any Sydney North Shore renovation must carry their specific tradesman licensing. Always ask and request proof of licensing. Read more

Home Renovation in Sydney Northern Beaches – Tips to a Successful Renovation – The Stages of Renovations

February 16, 2015/0 Comments/in Feature, Find Good Tradies, Renovating or Building, Tips, Topics /by Valerie, The Editor

Home Renovation in Sydney Northern Beaches – Tips to a Successful Renovation: Planning stage

The first step that occurs for every home renovation involves the planning stage. Home renovation in Sydney Northern Beaches – tips to a successful renovation start with proper planning. Your initial meeting with a builder is where the planning stage begins. You address what you want for your renovation project and the consultant provides insight and advice related to your situation. During the planning phase, your consultant assesses your property and situation and discusses the best options for your project. You don’t just want a random builder; you want tradesmen who help you make informed decisions related to your specific renovation project. Read more

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