Renovations, Extensions and Conversions

Your Guide to a Stress-Free Renovation

Building Repair Group can support all your residential building needs from renovations, luxury bathrooms designed to fit your budget and meet your dreams to those bigger jobs like retaining walls, structural works and painting and plastering.

We can also assist you with those grittier issues like termite damage and general maintenance and repairs and now the Resilient Homes Fund repairs.

Renovating your home is an exciting journey, but it can also feel overwhelming at times. Whether you’re updating one room or transforming your entire space, these simple tips will help reduce stress and keep you on track.

  1. Clarify Your Goals Before starting, take a moment to define what you really want. Are you modernizing your kitchen, creating a cozy living area, or refreshing your bathroom? Make a list of your top priorities to stay focused and guide your decisions.

  2. Set a Realistic Budget Money matters, so determine your budget early. Include a 10-20% cushion for unexpected costs, helping you stay within your limits even when surprises arise.

  3. Hire the Right Team Choosing the right professionals can make all the difference. Look for contractors and designers with great reviews and a solid portfolio. With a reliable team in place, you’ll feel more confident about the project’s success.

  4. Prepare for Disruptions Renovations can get messy. Plan for the chaos by making temporary living arrangements if needed, and inform your family of the upcoming disruptions. A little preparation will help minimize stress.

  5. Stay Organized Keep track of all your renovation documents—contracts, designs, and receipts—in one spot. Staying organized makes it easier to manage the process and stay on top of things.

  6. Communicate Openly Regularly check in with your contractors to ensure everything is running smoothly. If something feels off, speak up! Open communication helps resolve issues early before they become bigger problems.

  7. Stay Flexible Things don’t always go as planned during renovations, and that’s okay! Being open to adjustments and alternatives will help you handle any surprises along the way.

  8. Take Time for Yourself Renovations can be hectic, so don’t forget to take breaks. Whether it's reading a book or enjoying time with friends, a little relaxation will help you stay positive throughout the process.

  9. Keep Your Vision in Mind Visualize the finished space! Create mood boards or collect inspiration from magazines and Pinterest to stay motivated and focused on your dream outcome.

  10. Celebrate Small Wins Every milestone counts! Whether it’s choosing paint colors or finishing a room, celebrating these small victories will keep you motivated and remind you how far you’ve come.

In Conclusion Renovating your home can be a rewarding experience. With clear goals, good organization, and open communication, you can make your dream space a reality with minimal stress. Enjoy the process and look forward to the beautiful results!

BRG Construction will be with you every step of the way whether

  • You have no idea where to start

  • You have some idea of what you want but no idea what the steps are to achieve that

  • You have plans drawn up and know what you want but what now?

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Take a look at a couple of projects we have just completed below recently

The client approached us to revitalize their home, which had remained untouched for years. During our site visit, we had an in-depth discussion, listening closely to their vision for both the interior and exterior. Their ideas sparked our creativity and commitment to deliver a space that exceeds their expectations. With their input guiding our design, we’re excited to transform their home, blending functionality with their unique style.

The team were fortunate to be involved in this beautiful garage conversion. The client had fantastic style and was very clear on the end result which we were able to help her achieve.

The world has changed and we are able to make our work life suit our home life whether its so that we are able to pick up our kids or just so we don’t have to pay expensive rental fees.

Let us help you through the process by using our own trades and make sure your conversion goes smoothly