Alterations – Ward Builders

Knock down & custom rebuild vs renovation & extensions

By janAlterations, Building, Building advice, Custom New Builds, Extensions, Renovations

The vital things to think about Knock down and custom home rebuilds are becoming more and more popular as the Sunshine Coast grows. So often as we drive around...

13 August 2021

Home extensions. Step by Step.

By janAlterations, Building advice, Extensions

Home extensions, what you need to know & do. If your current home is too small and not accommodating your requirements, an extension will offer endless possibilities. The first question…

7 July 2021

Granny Flat or Second Storey Extension?

By janAlterations, Building, Building advice, Extensions, Granny Flat

Do you need more space but unsure which way to go? A granny flat will tick all the boxes when it comes to adding value to your home, keeping loved...

31 May 2021

Sunshine Coast Builder - skylights & roof windows

Better Brighter rooms. Skylights & roof windows

By janAlterations, Building advice, Design, Renovations

Let the light shine in. Are you looking too improve light in your home and left wondering… what’s the difference between a roof window and a skylight – and which...

12 December 2020

Sunshine Coast Builder Load Bearing Wall

How to recognise a load bearing wall

By janAlterations, Building advice, Extensions, Renovations

Ah.. light, spacious, open plan living. We all love it these days and most homes have potential to achieve this with a wall or two removed. Knowing which walls need...

25 October 2020

Planning to renovate your home?

By janAlterations, Building, Extensions, Renovations

When planning a large scale renovation, take the time to consider the builder that you will use. After all it’s a big undertaking and you want to get it right....

3 June 2020

Choosing your own PC Items, good … or not?

By janAlterations, Building, Custom New Builds, Extensions, Renovations

Want to save money by supplying your own PC Items such as the floor tiles, flooring, bathroom fittings, kitchen components, kitchen taps, bathroom taps…or whatever it may be.? It seems…

20 August 2019

The Building Process Simplified

By janAlterations, Building, Custom New Builds, Extensions, Renovations

Are you researching what to do and where to start for an upcoming building project? Here's a quick walk through of the building process from start to finish. Designed to...

12 February 2019

What are PC items and PS allowances?

By janAlterations, Building, Custom New Builds, Extensions, Renovations

Confused about these building industry acronyms? Prime Cost (PC) items and Provisional Sums (PS) are two items in a standard building contract which cause confusion. Most building contracts are called…

21 August 2018

Practical Completion & what you need to do

By janAlterations, Building, Custom New Builds, Extensions, Renovations

Practical Completion The new build, alteration or renovation has been completed, this section explains what you should expect. Once the building work has been completed, and all trades have finished,...

18 June 2018