Extensions – Page 2 – Ward Builders

Building Contract

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

Building Contract By this stage everything is all worked out and falling into place, you have your builder, the working plans, engineering if required, and you’ve accepted a building proposal…...

14 May 2018

Building and extension services on the Sunshine Coast

By janAlterations, Building, Extensions

Building and extension services on the Sunshine Coast For those seeking building and extension services on the Sunshine Coast, it is important to find a reliable and honest company that...

13 December 2017

Building approval

By janAlterations, Extensions, Renovations

Building Approval By law, you need to have approval before you begin most types of building works via a private building certifier. How do I apply for a building approval...

6 July 2017

Find a builder for your project

By janAlterations, Custom New Builds, Extensions

Find professionals Once you’ve devised your own brief and have a good idea of your investment it's time to find a design professional to put that wish list into a...

20 April 2017

When do you need an engineer to build?

By janAlterations, Custom New Builds, Extensions, Renovations

Engineering Another important piece of the building project is engineering. If you’re building a simple new home or extension you mightn’t need an engineer because they can be designed by...

19 October 2016

House Designs & Plans

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

Working Plans So you’ve decided to build or extend, we often get asked who to approach for home designs & plans. If you want something unlike your neighbours house or...

30 August 2016

Build your dream kitchen

By janAlterations, Custom New Builds, Extensions, Renovations

Not the cheapest room in the house to renovate but probably the most important. A good kitchen renovation design needs to be functional and practical. Depending on your style, desired...

16 August 2016

Building approvals & relaxation requirements

By janAlterations, Custom New Builds, Extensions, Renovations

Approval & Relaxation Do you need a building approval & relaxation before you can begin your custom build or extension? Yes in most cases you need building approval. Relaxations are...

13 July 2016

Create a brief & budget for renovating, extending & building

By janCustom New Builds, Design, Extensions, Renovations

Continuing from “Where to start when building or renovating” you are now armed with boundary set-backs and amenity locations ready to start thinking about your new house, renovation or extension....

29 June 2016

Where to start your building renovation

By janBuilding advice, Custom New Builds, Extensions, Renovations

There are many variables to consider before you start building and it helps to get your ideas fleshed out to help conversations with the designer and builder. Armed with this...

14 June 2016