At SEQ Building Design our experience and close relationships with Brisbane builders and private certifiers has given the team a great understanding of the renovation costs associated with residential projects in the greater Brisbane area.

Need more space? Can’t decide whether to add a WHOLE lot more space to your home or how to add the right space? The larger the house extension work the dearer the cost, so examining your requirements and designing the configuration can deliver a more cost effective solution and help you achieve the perfect home […]

There is no shortage of online information detailing the potential hidden costs of a major house renovation, but what you won’t read is how these costs will specifically affect your property, how much you should budget and if or how these potential hidden costs can be avoided. Having the right information at the very beginning, […]

Major renovations can be a great experience, mapping out the perfect space, adding your personal touch and constructing something that is truly your own. Once you make the decision to renovate you will become more aware of home-reno shows, pester friends and family about your ideas and their thoughts and… sometimes… you may even find […]

Included below are common Brisbane Building Design planning requirements prepared during the pre-construction phase of your major Brisbane home renovation. The requirements listed below are needed to satisfy building codes, council codes and building certification (approval) and acts as an instruction sheet for your builder of choice to explain your renovation requirements and form your […]

Home floor plans are widely recognized by most people and provide great insight to the functional characteristics of the home; however house floor plans tend to be underutilized by non-builders / designers, who often use their floor plans only to identify the number of bedrooms, bathrooms and living spaces. In most cases you will be […]

It is important to be practical, there are many forums where users promote their own Brisbane house raise and build in under efforts coming in well under $300,000 but how much are they telling you? Total project costs are good to know, a breakdown of how costs are allocated is better… Some forum contributions are […]

When discussing finance for a Major Renovation there are plenty of figures that need to be considered and a handful of requirements fulfilled before funds can be obtained. Figures for consideration include: ‘As is’ Valuation Amount owing Available equity Design Costs Construction Costs ‘On Completion’ Valuation Finance Requirements: Your finance requirements will be dependent on […]

Do the words ‘home renovation’ conjure up thoughts of exposed wiring, sheet covered furniture and exhausted savings accounts? While there is a degree of cost and disruption associated with all renovations, the value you can potentially add to your Brisbane property through a major renovation may well be worth the adventure. At this point what […]

A Carport or Garage is a great addition to any Brisbane home considering the temperamental and often unexpected weather. Offering protection for your vehicle is the primary concern for home owners but there are additional benefits a Carport or Garage can afford if considered early on in the design process; like allowing for extra storage […]