Looking for a builder for renovations

Ask whoever did your plans for recommendations.

Don’t use Aspect!

I recommend hk0reDuck. He probably needs something to do and this would be an excellent skills development opportunity.

Regard it as a contribution to the economic stimulus.

Whatever you do DO NOT pay up front or pay in full unitl you are satisfied that the work is done to your satisfaction. An old builders trick is to get the money up front and do the job at THEIR leisure and to THEIR standard. Why would they turn up to your job when they have been paid already. They would rather finish other jobs that they have not been paid for yet.

Pay 1/3 up front (to cover materials), pay 1/3 progress payment (if all is going well) and the last 1/3 when the job is completed to YOUR satisfaction. MOST IMPORTANTLY make sure you put a completion date into the contract AND put some sort of penalty payment for each day over the completion date.

Good luck!!!!

I’d like to put in a vote against hk0reDuck.

Please do not offer me the job, I’ve got absolutely no idea what i’m doing.

Giulio from G&A Builders has 40 years experience and specialises in renovations. I had him do renovation (new kitchen, new bathroom, knock down walls, tiling throughout) & extension (big rumpus room, master bedroom with ensuite) at my place and I thoroughly recommend him.

It probably helps to say he’s reasonably priced and you get that warm old-fashioned customer service as well 😉

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I have worked, as an electrician, for quite a few builders in the past 20 years.
There is one who stands well above the rest.
Viv Ingold, 0412655452, is a perfectionist, great tradesman, good bloke, honest,reliable….I could go on.
He only uses subcontract trades that meet his standards.
He’s the only one I will let touch my house.
Obviously such a builder is busy, so 6-8 months out is a good time to enquire.

BTW, No. I’m not Viv!

Paul and Craig from Owen Brothers are brilliant and specialise in renos. They recently did a reno on my friend’s house and it’s stunning. She was really happy that I’d recommended them. Paul is an absolute perfectionist.

Owen Building Group
PO Box 5147 Chisholm ACT 2905
0417 468 479