When collaborating with any professional in the residential renovation space, I always emphasise the importance of finding the right ‘fit.’ Establishing a connection between us is crucial regardless of your current stage in the renovation process.

This Zoom call allows you to become acquainted with me and enables me to understand your goals and where I might be able to help.

What you can expect:

• The session is complimentary
• We will discuss where you’re at, address any concerns, and explore your ideas
• I will outline how I can be of assistance
• We’ll discuss my recommended next steps

It’s incredible what can be achieved in a short amount of time when we put our heads together to determine what your potential next steps are in your renovation.

I offer these ‘brainstorm and direction’ sessions for homeowners who are unsure of their options and don’t want to commit thousands of dollars to design professionals or builders yet.

If you’re unsure of something, there is no such thing as a silly question. I have many years of experience in all residential renovations in Southeast Queensland. As you can see from my case studies, my goal in working with you will be to find solutions that suit your needs.

Whether you have an idea to increase the space of your home or want advice on the feasibility or costs of your renovation, I am here to offer you impartial advice.

The fee will be $650+GST. I will allocate 2 hours, and I’m happy to meet at your home or via a video call.

The fee for this session will be credited against any future project work we engage in.

Renovation drawings are essentially a method of communicating ideas. I like to highlight this as, unfortunately, what I see far too often in the renovation space is homeowners being handed a set of working drawings and given the impression that what’s on the page is the only way to achieve their renovation.

In my experience, there are numerous ways to achieve your objectives, each with merits and, more importantly, having different construction costs.

Renovations can start to add up financially because, unlike a new build, working within an existing structure often presents more challenges due to complexities due to the age of the home, the soil conditions and building materials.

Using my Success Framework, I will listen to what you want to achieve and carefully design a layout that fits your budget and complies with the relevant building codes and legislation.

In working with you, I can recommend several professionals, such as building designers and architects, who you can work with to finalise your working drawings before you proceed to construction.

Alternatively, I can assemble and lead a design team and work one-on-one with you to complete a full set of working drawings.

Many projects face challenges when a design brief lacks sufficient detail, the designer hasn’t thoroughly explored your renovation objectives, or the provided design threatens to exceed your budget.

Drawing on my extensive experience, I’ve served as a mediator for numerous clients, facilitating a collaborative process to realign objectives and ensuring a design that satisfies your needs and meets renovation goals within the specified budget.

It’s crucial to acknowledge that while anything can be built with an unlimited budget, practical considerations require a more disciplined approach. I excel in fostering cooperation among building designers, architects, and builders, advocating on your behalf to steer your renovation plans back on course.

Considering the substantial investment you’ve likely made in producing drawings, rather than scrapping the project or starting from scratch, I can propose alternative approaches that align with your desired outcome, preserving your vision and budget.

After successfully engaging a designer or builder and finalising the concept and drawings, you’ve received construction quotes that have raised concerns about the feasibility of turning your renovation dream into reality. In my extensive experience, there are often multiple approaches to design that can help keep your renovation within budget constraints.

From an engineering standpoint, I can propose alternative methods that allow for savings in building approaches or materials.

A cost reduction investigation aims to provide you with options that may alter the execution of the renovation while preserving the initial goals and vision you had at the beginning of your project.

I’ve collaborated with numerous clients to salvage their projects when construction costs surpassed the original expectations.