Ground Floor & Second Storey Specialists
Continued success of Complete Construction & Design is based on the key principles boutique service with volume pricing.
With so many new exciting materials available in the building industry today the possibilities are endless, building your extension, new home or renovation is only limited by imagination. Each project is delivered by a dedicated, experienced and professional team striving for the best possible finished product.
All of our projects are fixed price contracts and all are delivered on time.
We pride ourselves on knowing we have the best;
- Designs
- Trades people
- Materials
- Finishes, Fixtures & Fittings
- Energy efficient strategies
- Attention to detail
Please feel free to browse the site and contact us if you would like to talk about your project.
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Choosing Your Building Company
Choosing the right building company is essential to the success of your renovation or extension project.
- A good place to start is to ask friends and neighbours for recommendations. Perhaps a home in your area has recently undergone additions or renovations that you have admired. The owners may be happy to tell you about their experiences with the building company. The Housing Industry Association or Master Builders Association might also help.
- Your goal should be to find at least three contractors from whom you get quotes. Check that the builder or company is registered, licensed, has Home Owners Warranty Insurance (for contracts over $12,000), contract works insurance, Workers Compensation Insurance and Public Liability insurance. The Department of Fair Trading will advise you if there have been any complaints made against the contractor.
It makes good sense
- to ask for references from previous customers and have a look at examples of their work.
- to give them access to the site and and a comprehensive list of specifications.
- to ask for itemised quotes that show clearly what is included and excluded in the price. When comparing quotes, check that each company is quoting on the same things. However, quotes are only a guide. The final price is the one written in the contract.
Remember
- the most expensive contractor may not be the best or the least expensive the worst.
- you will be working closely with your contractor, so you need to choose someone with whom you can feel comfortable.
- having chosen your company, make sure that the contract specifies the start and completion dates. There should be some type of late fee or penalty if completion is delayed past a certain date, unless the circumstances are beyond the contractor’s control, for example inclement weather.
- check that the payment schedule is clear and understandable. Make the required deposit and continue your payments according to the schedule, paying only for work that has been completed.
The Benefits of Renovating
If you have reached the stage of seriously considering renovating or extending your home, then you will have already listed the practical reasons why you are going in this direction. There may well be further benefits of renovating that you have not considered.
Creating more space
A growing family, running a business from home, an extension for older family members, these are just some reasons why people require additions to their homes.
Repair
If your home is suffering from the damages of age, rather than spend money patching the cracks and plastering the holes, it could be the time to make changes that are beneficial and long lasting.
Facelift
Houses can lose their appeal and to retain or improve their value, they sometimes need to be updated – opening up rooms, letting in more light, kitchen or bathroom refurbishment, the list goes on.
Changing styles
You can change the style of your home both inside and out, to one that meets your needs or your tastes.
Adding value to your investment
Renovations, extensions, additions and remodeling are all improvements you may choose to make to your house and they can all add to the resale value.
Ease
Renovating can be easier than moving. The alterations you choose are made to suit your needs, time spent searching for a new house online, at inspections and auctions is removed and the costs of stamp duty, legal, agency and removalist fees are avoided.
Tax investment
If the property is an investment home loan, the costs may be tax deductible or depreciable over a number of years.
Reducing energy costs
Some renovations can reduce the cost of operating your home. Using roof and wall insulation, installing weather sealing windows, energy efficient doors and windows and adding high efficiency appliances and heating systems all contribute to reducing your utility bills.
