7/32 Porter Promenade
Mission Beach QLD 4852
(07) 4088 6033
Tips for Home Renovators
- Research what is required for renovation tasks and plan realistic timelines for each task.
- Be realistic about the time you have committed to the renovation, the size of the job and your own skills to avoid burnout and expensive reworks.
- Set aside time with partner / family / friends to ensure the renovation is not all consuming.
- Make sure you don't use the renovation as an excuse not to be involved in other essential tasks, such as housework.
- Don't expect or pressure family and friends to assist and if they do help, show your appreciation - a dinner or BBQ at the end of a long day may be a good start.
- Ensure that your builder has a warranty insurance policy covering the building work.
- Owners who propose building work are legally obliged to protect adjoining proeprty from potential damage from building work. Contact your local council for further information.
- Ensure you have appropriate workplace and public safety insurance policies in place.
- Speak to your insurer or refer to your product disclosure statement to confirm your insurance cover during your renovations.
- Ensure you take all reasonable precautions to secure your property during renovations.
- Once your renovation is complete, update both your home building and contents insurance to reflect the value of your home and any new items you have purchased.
- When undertaking renovations that expose your home to weather, ensure that any temporary measures to waterproof your home are adequate.
- If undertaking work yourself, it is most important that you are aware of the potential risks invovled to yourself by use of powertools and handling of building products.
