Renovations, Additions and Alterations
In general, you are renovating because you want your house to look more beautiful and feel more comfortable. Consider your home renovation plan as a business plan or as your special project you are starting from scratch. A renovation is an update to an existing building or a return to a new condition. An alteration is a change to an existing building and an addition is adding to an existing building.
Knowing how to plan a renovation, addition or alteration and understanding what process to follow can have a huge impact on the final result of your project. Depending on the project, you may need to enlist an architect as some additions, renovations and alterations need to go through the council consent process. It would also benefit you to hire a builder at this stage to begin the process with you.
Once you have found a builder, a good builder should be able to advise you on what council and building requirements you need to be aware of, what costs will be involved and any other important information relevant to your project. Having someone who can guide you through any regulations relevant to your project could save you a significant amount of money once you get into the build.
After you know what type of work will be involved in your home renovation, start looking at examples of the work you want to be done. Most building companies will provide examples of past work and case studies on their website for you to gather ideas and concepts.
For us as home renovation experts, it is important to understand the motivation behind your renovation to ensure we get your desired result. We look at things like - do you require more space for a growing family? If so, an extension and room addition may be the main focus of your project. Is your home looking tired and dated? In this case, you will need to pinpoint what areas of your home may require particular focus.
During this part of the process, we will sit with you and discuss the concept in more depth. Concept drawings will be drawn up along with cost estimates. This is the time to make any adjustments to your project so that it meets both your budget, taste and priorities. When you are happy with the concept, design and quote you can begin looking at signing building contracts for your home renovation, addition or alteration.
Probably the most difficult point in a renovation is making decisions, once that is complete, you can sit back and let us professionals take over. Our skilled team will be ready to start once consent is issued. You will have met you dedicated Project Manager and he will orchestrate the whole build from start to finish – keeping you updated on progress and answering your questions along the way.
Your home renovation & building projects are exciting for us and it is our aim at Urban Edge Construction for you enjoy the process and fall back in love with your newly renovated space.