When a client asks us how long an extension will take, they rarely believe it will be completed in time. It’s a sad reality that builders often over-promise and under-deliver, seeing as unforeseen delays are a reality. When it comes to building a home extension, it’s better to get it right the first time than…
When you decide to renovate your home, you normally deal exclusively with one or two senior members of the business until your plans are finalised.It is understandable that you’d feel taken aback by the sheer amount of people who turn up on day one of construction! Many people fear that a large team of strangers…
If you own an older home, there’s a good chance that it’s been designed in a Federation style, considered by many as Australia’s take on Edwardiandesign and architecture. This unique style marries the best of American and English design styles,and adds a uniquely Australian flavour. If you owna Federation-stylehome, it could possibly have been built…
We’ve recently received a lot of questions around what exactly the differences are between renovations and remodelling when you’re considering getting construction work done for your home or business. Luckily your favourite construction company is here to help clear up the confusion. Renovation Renovation is all the construction activities surrounding the act of improving or…
When you feel it’s time to take on a remodelling of your home, you have a lot of important decisions to make before the contractors show up. Therefore, it’s important to consider whether to build out, or up, and what each decision will entail for your remodelling project. Adding a storey Building another storey for…
Taking on renovations involves making a lot of decisions that will have an impact on your home, but one of the more difficult decisions is whether you should find stay in your home and live in a spare room through the renovation, or get away from it all. We’ve put together a couple of things…
There are many reasons why you might want to sell your home. Perhaps your family’s needs have changed or maybe you’ve come into some extra money that will allow you to make the move you’ve always wanted to. But before going under the hammer, have you first considered whether you could renovate and extend your…
Renovations are a great way to improve your house, add or enhance important features and add additional resale value to your property. At Duncan Thompson Extensions, clients often ask us exactly which room of the house they should focus on with their renovation budget. Our answer is usually the same: Start with your kitchen or…
Want to enter the property market? Homes in need of renovations or upgrades are not only more affordable, but they also let you create a living space that fits in with your vision of domestic bliss. If you’re contemplating purchasing a house in need of serious upgrades or as an investment property that you plan…
The main challenge when renovating or adding modern touches to a Victorian, Federation or other ‘heritage’ home is keeping to the building’s architectural authenticity. This requires a deep understanding of the character and elements of design style and detailing. To complicate matters further, certain modifications require permission from local authorities. If you’re considering renovating your…
As exciting as building your dream home from the ground up is, it also involves a complex process. An experienced draftsperson has the necessary knowledge and skill set to help smooth the process during the first 5 stages. Stage 1: Initiating design concept There is much more to the design concept of your new home…
Whether you are looking to design a completely new home from the ground up or make improvements to an existing structure, the expertise of a skilled drafts person can provide much-needed advice on all related aspects of home renovation and building construction. When it comes to building construction projects, no matter the size or scope,…
