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Organising a home extension can be an exciting yet stressful endeavour. There are many elements to consider before undertaking such a project. Not only do you need to do your research to find the best professionals for the job, but you’ll need to ensure that you’ve thoroughly looked into the complex maze of legal requirements, otherwise known as red tape. Cameron Construction is here to help you every step of the way, and with our wealth of construction expertise, we can advise you on some of the legalities when it comes to extending without planning permission.
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Your family has suddenly grown, and it feels like any minute, your current home will surely burst at the seams in one enormous explosion. This can happen when you have that extra bub or two. Or perhaps one day you wake up, and suddenly your children are now pesky teenagers desperately needing their own space. Extending your home is a cost-effective investment that will increase the value of your property over time. Adding that extra space turns your home into an ideal place to relax, and when everyone comes together, it’s truly quality family time. Extending your home has the additional benefit of creating more social spaces to have friends and extended family over. So, for all your home renovations and remodelling services, we’re here to help. We can even show you some examples of house extension plans.
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Have you been dreaming of adding an additional living space and a second or third bathroom to your home? Maybe a home office or gym is on the cards. Or perhaps you’re starting to grow your family and you’ll need some additional bedrooms. Whatever the reason for needing to add an extension to your existing home, you have two choices – build out or build up. If you don’t have the land to add to the ground floor, then adding a second storey extension is ideal. In this blog we’ll break down the average costs associated with this process.
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It’s easy enough to discount the importance of maintaining and renovating your laundry and instead focus on revamping the other main living areas like the kitchen, lounge room and bathroom. However, renovations are not all about aesthetics – updating the functionality of a space is just as important, particularly for a room like the humble laundry. Organisation, space optimisation and practicality are paramount in a laundry and as the size can often be quite limiting, planning for these can be very important. (more…)

One of the most important things you need to consider when renovating your home is how you will finance your project. Depending on how big your renovation is and your financial situation, there are several options you can choose from: (more…)

Whether you’re undertaking a DIY home renovation or hiring a professional to remodel your home, ensuring you have the right permissions and permits prior to starting is crucial. Before you invest loads of time, money and energy into a renovation project, sorting out this part of the process will ensure everything runs smoothly and your efforts don’t go down the drain. (more…)

If you’re struggling to cook up a storm in your tired kitchen, or the idea of hosting a dinner party has you cringing, it might be time to consider a kitchen renovation.
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When you eventually get your dream house, you always want to make sure that everything is in perfect order, and this includes the bathroom. Having a beautiful bathroom means that you would have to invest in designing your bathroom with the help of a professional. This can be quite expensive sometimes, and to get the best service for your money (more…)

Anyone who owns a heritage building might have thought of renovating it and adding an extension to make the place more livable. It is actually a nice thing to do but many people fail at considering a lot of things before doing so. As a result, the Heritage buildings in Melbourne lose their charm and value and instead of making them better places for occupancy, they could become a problem. (more…)

House renovation is the best way to make a home feel more comfortable and look more beautiful. It’s also the best way to increase the value of a home if it’s on the market.

Renovating requires careful planning; it does not matter whether it’s a single room or the entire home. If you’re renovating the entire house, you need to plan on where you are going to stay until the project is over. For a single room, you will need to move the things from one place to the other. (more…)

Many people get an excellent idea of revamping and remodelling their homes or to do an extension. They do not know how to proceed with the plan or what they should be doing to execute the project. Without any doubt, a home extension is one of the best things to do as you need not vacate or sell the house you like. It means you can live in the same locality with your neighbours and friends. You can quickly add in more space and value to your home by doing an extension project which also helps in meeting your requirement. (more…)

The laundry area is perhaps one of the most overlooked places in a home, regarding design and construction. If yours is a modern home, then having a well presented, and properly functioning washing space is critical.

If you’re planning to revamp your laundry area and give it a complete makeover, think about how long the project is going to take and how you’ll carry on with laundry midway through the project. This way, you’ll know when and where to DIY or hire a professional. And that’s just one thing to consider. (more…)

Sometimes, the house that you stay may not work well for you when your needs have significantly increased. You should plan to extend your house instead of moving to a different place. On top of it, shifting from your existing home is not a simple job. It requires you to spend hefty money and planning.

You might be comfortable living in the present locality, moving your home will deprive you of the comfort. You might also miss meeting your good old neighbours and friends. House extension is the only possible way as well as the best solution to this impending problem. You should, however not proceed to do this before analysing the whole plan. (more…)

Homes renovations and improvements are one of the most rewarding and cost-friendly options for improving your living space. The benefits of this process are one that you, as a homeowner, will get the pleasure from and receive value for your money.

The construction of most homes is such that it is bound to maintain its outlook for decades maintaining its original design and supporting daily living with much ease. However, there comes a time when you feel your home has become outdated and would do with some bits of improvements or a large-scale renovation whichever suits the conditions. This could be because of a growing family that needs more space or just rooms and sections that need to be reconstructed for functionality. (more…)

Now that you have signed a contract to purchase your new home, how do you customize it to make your own? Choosing a home builder may be one of the most important decision that you will make in your entire life. Through this Infographic, you will find some tips to ensure you select the perfect home builder. When you decide to invest in a new home, the selection of a reputable quality builder is of utmost importance. Taking steps to hire a builder who is the best match for you can help to reduce the anxiety and amp up the excitement. There are few things you need to keep in mind if you want to build your home and customize it to your needs. (more…)

Still waying up the options of renovating and extending your home? You should know if the renovation project will add or diminish the value of your home. (more…)