Archicentre Cost Guide

Activity has slowed in the new home sector due to interest rate rises during 2010 and the withdrawal of the First Home Owners Grant.

Under normal circumstances this might increase competition in the home renovation sector and bring some good news to aspiring renovators.

Catastrophic floods have swept Australia in early 2011, however, which will result in a re-building effort described by some as of “post-war proportions” and stretch the building industry to its limit, particularly in Brisbane.

Construction costs will rise and the need for independent checks of building work will increase as tradespersons struggle to keep up with the work. Smart renovators will act quickly, detail their projects thoroughly, get at least 3 prices and sign binding building contracts that have been independently checked to protect their interests.

Preliminary cost estimates are a must, as are independent building checks during construction before you pay your builder - to make sure that you get what you are being asked to pay for.

Call Archicentre on 1300 134 513 if you need a costed renovation Design Concept or Quality Assurance Inspections during your building project. We have also developed an Archicentre Cost Guide for your reference.

Download the Archicentre Cost Guide [Adobe Acrobat PDF - 215.28 KB]