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Your Complete Renovations Services
Don’t know where to start on your Kitchen, bathroom or outdoor makeover? Allow us to help with the design and renovation services. Our services cover both interior and exterior renovations, ensuring a comprehensive approach to transforming your home. We have years of experience designing and building beautiful residential properties throughout the Gold Coast.
Home Makeovers
A home makeover is a fantastic way to breathe new life into your existing home. Whether you’re looking to modernize your kitchen, refresh your bathroom, or reimagine your laundry space, including sustainable timber flooring or natural soft floor options can enhance both aesthetics and comfort. Our team of expert home renovation builders is here to help. We specialize in creating functional, comfortable, and stylish living spaces that cater to your specific needs and preferences.
Our home makeover services are comprehensive and include:
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Design and Planning: We start by working closely with you to understand your vision and goals for the renovation. Our team will develop a detailed design plan that aligns with your needs and budget.
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Construction: Our licensed builders will bring your design to life using high-quality materials and craftsmanship. We ensure that every aspect of the construction process is handled with precision and care.
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Project Management: From start to finish, we manage the entire renovation process, ensuring that your project is completed on time and within budget. Our goal is to make the renovation process as smooth and stress-free as possible.
With our competitive prices and commitment to excellence, you can trust us to deliver a home makeover that exceeds your expectations. Let us help you transform your existing home into the dream home you’ve always wanted.
Kitchen Renovation
Kitchen renovations give you the chance to makeover your cooking space for increased functionality, efficiency, lighting, or appeal. Our decades of experience and meticulous attention to detail ensure that your new kitchen will match or exceed your expectations.
Outdoor living space
Redesigning your outdoor living space offers more excuses to stay outside. When redesigning your outdoor living space, consider how to maximize exposure to the winter sun to enhance comfort during colder months. A new entertainment deck, swimming pool, pergola, or barbecue area can dramatically change the way that you see and use your backyard.
Building Up vs. Extending Out
When it comes to increasing the living space of your home, you have two primary options: building up or extending out. Each approach has advantages and considerations, and our team of expert home renovation builders is here to help you make the best choice for your needs.
Bathroom Renovations
Frequently Asked Questions
Here is some simple advice on past home renovation questions and why most projects require a specialised, experienced, licenced builder.
Is My House Suitable for a Home Renovation?
The most important question is whether your existing home can be effectively renovated. An experienced, licenced builder can inspect your property to determine if a home renovation is viable, ensuring that your own home can be personalised to meet your unique needs and preferences.
For example, a builder needs to inspect the condition of the building, its structural integrity, and its foundation.
At Risen Developments, we thoroughly inspect your home to assess whether it can handle renovations. We give you honest recommendations instead of moving forward with a potentially unsafe renovation.
Home Renovation Costs and Budgeting
Home renovation costs can vary widely depending on the scope and complexity of your project. To ensure that you stay within budget, it’s essential to establish a realistic budget and contingency fund. Prioritize your renovation goals and focus on the most important elements to avoid overspending.
Research and compare prices for materials and labor to find the best deals without compromising on quality. Consider hiring a project manager or builder to help with budgeting and cost control. They can provide valuable insights and ensure that your renovation project stays on track financially.
By being mindful of your budget and taking steps to control costs, you can ensure that your renovation project is completed on time and within budget.
What Are Local Council Requirements?
All major home renovations, including Extensions and Additions, require council approval to ensure that they comply with local building requirements. The requirements are primarily intended to comply with height, footprint, and safety standards for various building components.
Local Council within our building licence envelope
- Gold Coast residents, please review the local council building guidelines.
- Ballina residents, please review the local council building guidelines.
- Queensland Government, please review the building approval and inspections guidelines.
- Tweed Shire residents, please review the local council building guidelines.
Do i need a Building Certifer for a Renovation?
Before starting on your project, you need a qualified building certifier to assess your property. The building certifier may work for the local government or private practice. They meet with your builder and inspect the property to ensure that the plans comply with all local requirements.
Building certifiers will schedule inspections at different stages of construction, including after the completion of the renovation. The certifier needs to give final approval before the structure can be occupied, where an occupational certificate will be issued.
A Building certifier is recommended for any construction project but is completely INDEPENDENT of any builder or construction company.
What Timeframe Should We Anticipate for Construction?
The average timeframe for adding an extension or addition to your home is about 4 to 12 months. The duration depends on various factors, including the availability and experience of the builder and subcontractors they employ. Some builders can complete a large-scale renovation in as little as three months. However, rushing the project may result in inferior work.
In any case, most construction time frames will remain pretty constant during the entire building process.
If you were unsure of how to judge completion dates, before commencing construction is to govern how complex the renovation you are looking to undertake.
Project Management for Successful Renovations
Effective project management is critical to the success of your renovation project. A good project manager can help you develop a comprehensive project plan and timeline, coordinate with contractors and suppliers, manage budgets and costs, and ensure that your renovation meets necessary safety and quality standards.
Whether you hire a project manager or take on the role yourself, effective project management ensures that your renovation project is completed successfully and to your satisfaction. By staying organized and proactive, you can navigate the complexities of a renovation project and achieve your dream home.
Where Will We Live When the Renovation Commences?
As with most renovations, extensions and additions require modifications to your home’s frame and generate a lot of dust. Due to safety concerns, it’s often advised that the homeowner reside elsewhere during construction. However, we can section off a living area for the homeowners to remain onsite with some smaller projects.
In most cases, the homeowner finds different accommodations during the construction process. For example, you may stay with family, rent a hotel room, or camp elsewhere on your property.
How Do You Finance My Construction Costs?
A construction loan is the most common way to finance a Major Home Renovation. Unlike conventional loans, you do not receive a lump sum, and the lender releases money in stages known as a “progressive draw” to cover the construction cost.
You draw down your loan in instalments throughout the construction process. For example, you may receive an instalment to cover initial preparation, including plans, permits, and fees.
Some homeowners may use equity to take out a loan along with construction loans. A home equity loan is a second home loan based on the difference between the property’s value and your existing loan balance.