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Patios: A simple way to increase your living space

Posted on May 17, 2012 by admin

As your family grows your home might start to feel like it is not offering you the sanctuary it once did. The living spaces your home offers are beginning to feel cramped. Many people will look to move, but being clever about how you utilise the space already available to you can have a huge impact on your lifestyle.

One of the first places to look is outside. Are you utilising your garden space to your best advantage. The addition of patios can be the perfect solution to allow you to open up your property and extend your living area outdoors. Entertainment areas, seating areas and outdoor cooking spaces can give you that much needed extra usable space for your family to enjoy.

Brisbane enjoys good weather most of the year, however the addition of patio roofing will mean no matter the weather you are protected from the intense heat of the summer sun allowing you to utilise the space all year round. Consider how your family uses your current living space and try to integrate this into your patio design, would you like a space you can all sit as a family to eat, would you like somewhere the children can play but you can still monitor them from you indoors living area. These are all considerations you should discuss with your builder to ensure you create a usable space.

A patio can be subdivided with the use or planters. Bamboo or other hardy large plants are a simple way to differentiate different living areas such as eating, relaxing and children play areas. They also break up the divide between the rest of the garden and can either be used to give you further shelter from the elements or for visual impact.

Find a Builder have access to hundreds of contractors who can help create beautiful patios in Brisbane. Speak to one of our team today on 1300 166 101.

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5 Questions to ask a Construction company

Posted on April 24, 2012 by admin

At Find-a-Builder, we provide a comprehensive service that is designed to take the hassle and stress out of your next build. By using our network of over 1,200 builders, we are able to find the absolute best builders for your job based on their experience, their availability and their cost. We then narrow these builders down to the top 4 contenders, and with some guidance pass the contact details and ultimately the final decision onto you. In today’s blog post, we will explore some of the questions you should ask when in contact with your construction Brisbane company and provide some insight into the building process.

What is your business history?

While Find-a-Builder records an extensive background history on all of our builders, it can still be beneficial to ask the builders if they have any examples of their past work, and if they have any references or testimonials to support them. This question may also help you choose a builder that suits the style of work you desire for your build.

Can you give me a timeline?

In the construction business, time is everything. Ask if they can give you a detailed overview, so you will be clearly able to track where they are throughout the build. Don’t be afraid to ask for this in writing, or perhaps included in the contract.

Do I need to put down a deposit?

Depending on the type of work your require, some companies may request an initial deposit for their work before the final payment.

What happens if the plans need to be modified?

It is well worth asking if there is a clause in the contract if either yourself or the builder wants/needs to change any aspect of the initial plan.

Is your team responsible for cleaning?

This sounds like an obscure question, but it can often be useful to ask the builders if they will continually clean after themselves. This is especially important in a residential property, where you may still be living during the build.

Today’s blog post has explored some of the questions that we suggest you should ask during the final builder selection process. If you would like to contact our team at Find-a-Builder with any enquiries about the Construction Brisbane process you should expect, please don’t hesitate to give us a call on 1300 166 101.

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A guide to planning perfect Brisbane decks

Posted on March 20, 2012 by admin

A well thought-out, practical and functional deck is a truly great asset for any home. In order to achieve this, one can’t simply rush in immediately and start laying down wood and hope it turns into a masterpiece. Today’s article will explore a few of the key elements that should be considered when building Decks Brisbane, and hopefully provide a bit of food for thought when you are planning your next build.

Functionality and Views

Before you even consider putting hammer to nail, it is highly beneficial to stop and think about exactly what you want to achieve with your deck. You have to consider if it will be used as a large entertainment area for BBQ’s and gatherings, or if it will be used to house a ‘new toy’, such as a spa bath. In addition to functionality, you must also consider if there’s any landmarks or focal points that you might want to take advantage of with your new-found viewing deck. Alternatively, if there’s an eyesore or a close neighbour you may want to consider privacy screens or changing the focal point to something a little more serene.

Lighting and Power

Another element that is often overlooked when initially planning and constructing a deck is the layout of the lighting and power infrastructure on the deck. The lighting must be planned once again according to how you intend on using the deck. Softer lighting may be used for a more romantic setting, while bright light may be need for entertaining areas or to light up stairs for safety reasons. Furthermore many deck owners opt to have additional power sockets installed outside the house, to facilitate any music or electronic systems that may be required.

Today’s article has explored a few of the elements that often go unnoticed by those planning on building a new deck. As you can see, there are a variety of different trades needed to accomplish the perfect decks Brisbane, including builders, plumbers and electricians. If you would like to take the hassle out of your next build and let someone else organise your decking project, simply give Find a Builder a call today on 1300 166 101.

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Choosing from Building Companies in Brisbane

Posted on February 24, 2012 by admin

If you have ever thought about building or renovating, you will know that it can be quite a daunting and stressful task. The hard truth is that life doesn’t just stop when you first decide to take on the build. The likely scenario will be that you will spend your days working 9-5, only to spend countless late nights planning and organising the logistics of the build. If you are looking to take the stress out of your next job, you may want to consider outsourcing one of the most important tasks – choosing from the countless Building Companies Brisbane.

With so many builders and building companies to choose from in South East Queensland, it can be extremely time consuming to call around to try and find the builder with the experience and vision you are looking for. You want to make sure that the builder is enthusiastic about your project, and that they possess niche abilities that may make your build that much better. You also want to make sure that they are fully qualified, with up to date training and certifications. Finally you will want to ensure that they have a good track record, and that their previous builds were all done without any major dramas.

Our team at Find-a-Builder, based in Brisbane, are able to locate the perfect building companies for your job. We find out what you’re looking for, and then search our database of over 1200 certified builders to narrow it down to the top 4 builders that are suited for your job. We provide guidance to you on which direction to take, but simply pass over the details of the 4 most suitable candidates so you can make the final decision and still have a sense of ownership about the build.

To find out more about Find-a-Builder, or to simply get more advice on choosing from the countless Building Companies Brisbane, give our friendly team a call on 1300 166 101 today!

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Builders for Home Renovations in Brisbane

Posted on January 18, 2012 by admin

If you are longing for building renovations to be carried out on your home, you will undoubtedly want to hire a team of builders Brisbane who can provide truly breath-taking results. Finding builders you can trust to work within your budget and time frame whilst carrying out quality work can however be difficult which is where our services here at Find a Builder can help you.

Having built up an extensive list of quality building industry contacts within the Brisbane and Gold Coast areas, we have used these contacts to devise a database of high quality builders who can be called upon to carry out your building renovation project.

So, how can our database be used to find the best builders for your job? Well, by supplying us with as many details as possible about your home renovation project, we will use this information to find you the most suitable builders. Details you can provide us with to aid our search include:

Desired start date
Desired date of completion
Your budget
A description of the job
Whether you have plans drawn up and if these are council approved
Any other details you feel are important

Once we receive your details, we will work efficiently to search through our database in order to compile a shortlist of four candidates that we feel match your requirements. We will then inform you of your results and you can contact each contractor to receive a quote. Enabling you to compare four quotes from suitable builders will mean you can expect to benefit from genuine value for money.

So, if you are looking for a team of builders Brisbane to carry out renovation work on your home, don’t hesitate to take advantage of our service so that you can be confident of sourcing the best builder for the job. Feel free to browse our website here at Find a Builder today to start your search or alternatively, you can call us on 1300 166 101 if you require further information.

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Bathroom and Kitchen Renovations in Brisbane

Posted on December 21, 2011 by admin

When you have made the decision to update your home through bathroom or kitchen renovations Brisbane, you will undoubtedly be excited by the prospect of rejuvenating the room and making it aesthetically pleasing whilst increasing the functionality of the area. This excitement can quickly be dampened however if the wrong team of builders are chosen to carry out the work. You can though avoid substandard work from taking place in your home by calling upon the team here at Find a Builder to help you find the perfect team for the job.

There are many builders in the area capable of renovating your kitchen or bathroom to an extremely high standard; yet it is an unfortunate fact that there are also less than reputable builders operating that could do more harm than good within your property. With this in mind, how do you know the team you choose can be trusted?

Our specialist service is the perfect solution to avoiding cowboy builders as we only ever recommend a building company with proven experience, relevant qualifications and a genuine passion for the industry they work within.

From the moment you get in touch, we will assess your needs and listen carefully to your renovation specifications. From this, we will search our 1,200 strong database of reputable and fully licensed builders and provide you with the contact details for the four builders that most closely meet your requirements.

Utilising a service such as this leaves you firmly in control as you can then contact the building teams directly and ask questions with regards to time limits, budget constraints and expected finished results. Whether you are looking to renovate your kitchen, your bathroom, or both, it is incredibly important that the building team you choose understands just how important these areas are to you and your family.

If you would like to know more about how to ensure the right builders for your bathroom and kitchen renovations Brisbane are chosen, start by searching our website today and filling in the simple to use contact form.

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Qualified Master Builders Gold Coast

Posted on November 21, 2011 by admin

When you are undertaking renovation work on a home, trying to locate good quality, fully qualified and trustworthy builders Gold Coast can often be a difficult task. So, why not let us do it for you? Here at Find a Builder, we can search through a choice of 1200 fully licenced builders in your area, meaning you don’t have too. We will be with you every step of the journey, as we know it can be a daunting task on your own and are confident that we can deliver you the right builder for the job, at the right price for you.

Our process of finding a builder is a simple, yet effective one. All you need to do is fill out a simple form on our website and your job is then advertised to all of our builders. The contact details of the four most suitable builders for the job will then be passed on to you. It is then down to you to speak in confidence to the builder and negotiate a price that is best for you. It couldn’t be easier!

We ensure that every builder we deal with is competent in the work they do. The Master Builders qualification is the most recognised in the industry, so you can rest assured that with this accreditation, the builder you choose will be more than capable of completing the task before them.

Not only are they all fully qualified in their own trade, but we pre-qualify every contractor in order to make sure you get a builder with the right experience to complete the work you need. We also have strong relationships with all of our builders, as we believe this is key to ensuring we know who we are recommending.

So, to avoid time consuming searches looking through hundreds of different builders Gold Coast, come to us and we will do all the hard work for you; leaving you with a builder you can trust and the work done at the right price for you. For more information, and to see just how easy it is, search our website today.

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