Land surveying plays an essential role in the building process and it is something you'll need to factor into your budget. But how much can you expect to pay for land surveying services? Let's do a complete rundown of both the types of land surveys you may need and how much you can expect to […]Land surveying plays an essential role in the building process and it is something you'll need to factor into your budget. But how much can you expect to pay for land surveying services? Let's do a complete rundown of both the types of land surveys you may need and how much you can expect to […]
Have you been told you need to hire a structural engineer and you're now wondering how much it will cost you? The answer to this isn't as simple as it seems as structural engineers offer a wide range of services and there are a variety of factors that can influence your final price. So, let's […]Have you been told you need to hire a structural engineer and you're now wondering how much it will cost you? The answer to this isn't as simple as it seems as structural engineers offer a wide range of services and there are a variety of factors that can influence your final price. So, let's […]
A lot goes into building a home and there are many issues that are hard to spot by the untrained eye. Having an expert third party look over your house provides an objective view of the home and could potentially catch any issues. Building inspections happen at various stages of the build, both because certain […]A lot goes into building a home and there are many issues that are hard to spot by the untrained eye. Having an expert third party look over your house provides an objective view of the home and could potentially catch any issues. Building inspections happen at various stages of the build, both because certain […]
If you've been looking at land or have been planning to build a house, you've probably heard that you should do a soil test. But what exactly is the point of a soil test? What does it tell your builder and how could it potentially save you from purchasing a dud piece of land? Today, […]If you've been looking at land or have been planning to build a house, you've probably heard that you should do a soil test. But what exactly is the point of a soil test? What does it tell your builder and how could it potentially save you from purchasing a dud piece of land? Today, […]
Need to bring your living space to life? Hiring an interior designer can feel like a luxury, but depending on your own expertise, interior designers can actually save you money in the long run. But before you run out and hire an interior designer, let's take a look at what they do and how they […]Need to bring your living space to life? Hiring an interior designer can feel like a luxury, but depending on your own expertise, interior designers can actually save you money in the long run. But before you run out and hire an interior designer, let's take a look at what they do and how they […]
Are you building a new house and wondering whether you need a structural engineer? Perhaps you're even wondering what structural engineer is and what role they play in the building process. These are both good questions and in this article, we hope to provide some answers by taking a deep dive into Structural Engineers in […]Are you building a new house and wondering whether you need a structural engineer? Perhaps you're even wondering what structural engineer is and what role they play in the building process. These are both good questions and in this article, we hope to provide some answers by taking a deep dive into Structural Engineers in […]
If you're building a new home or making major renovations to your existing home, you'll want to know about building approvals. Today's article will take a closer look at: What's a Building certifier? A building certifier is someone who manages building approvals and the inspection process of new building projects. The idea is to ensure […]If you're building a new home or making major renovations to your existing home, you'll want to know about building approvals. Today's article will take a closer look at: What's a Building certifier? A building certifier is someone who manages building approvals and the inspection process of new building projects. The idea is to ensure […]
It's a question we receive a lot: Do I need to hire an architect to build a new home? The answer is... not necessarily. The truth is residential architects aren't a necessity in every home project and there may be a cheaper way to achieve your goals. Today's blog is we're talking everything residential architects, […]It's a question we receive a lot: Do I need to hire an architect to build a new home? The answer is... not necessarily. The truth is residential architects aren't a necessity in every home project and there may be a cheaper way to achieve your goals. Today's blog is we're talking everything residential architects, […]
So you've been planning to build a house and have been doing your research. One of the terms you've heard a few times now is that you need to have a land survey done. If you're wondering what that is and how it works, you're not alone. A land survey is an important part of […]So you've been planning to build a house and have been doing your research. One of the terms you've heard a few times now is that you need to have a land survey done. If you're wondering what that is and how it works, you're not alone. A land survey is an important part of […]
Knockdown rebuilds are becoming a popular option among new home buyers. A common question we receive is how does the knockdown part work? The builder takes care of that right? Well, actually... usually they don't. Something that can catch a property owner off guard is that it is up to them to organise the demolition […]Knockdown rebuilds are becoming a popular option among new home buyers. A common question we receive is how does the knockdown part work? The builder takes care of that right? Well, actually... usually they don't. Something that can catch a property owner off guard is that it is up to them to organise the demolition […]
Building a house is a huge project made up of hundreds of smaller tasks, and without some vigilance, it's easy for a mistake or flaw to slip by. Hiring a building inspector is one of those steps that could save you a lot of money and hassle in the future. A building inspection report will […]Building a house is a huge project made up of hundreds of smaller tasks, and without some vigilance, it's easy for a mistake or flaw to slip by. Hiring a building inspector is one of those steps that could save you a lot of money and hassle in the future. A building inspection report will […]
