If you’re looking to add space and value to your home then converting your garage is a cost-effective way to achieve both objectives. Converting a single garage will add around 18 square metres of space, while a double garage can deliver around 40 square metres of extra room, either of which will benefit your day-to-day […]
Category: Garage
Converting a brick garage into a habitable room
Spinryde quite often has requests for converting a Garage into an office, a rumpus room or bedroom with ensuite. Apart from the council requirements relating to the off-sets from boundaries etc, there are other important items to consider to enable the build to comply with the Building Code of Australia. They are: CEILING HEIGHT: Ensure […]
8 things to think about when choosing a builder for your renovations
So you are thinking to renovate your home and you want to save money? Choose a renovation builder rather than just any builder or doing it yourself. Don’t end up like those TV shows that reinforce the pitfalls of DIY and trying to ‘save money’ can sometimes only end in spending twice your budget. Professional […]
How to avoid overcapitalising when you renovate
How do you know if you are adding real value to your home and not overcapitalising? Here’s a quick example: If your home is worth $850,000 today and you plan to spend $250,000 on an extension, then you need to be confident your new and improved home will be worth at least $1,100,000. If comparable […]
Know your Builder
8 questions to ask when choosing the right builder for your home renovation Renovating your home is one of life’s milestones and you want to make sure it’s everything you’ve imagined. Choosing the right builder is a crucial step in the process. There is a large selection of builders in Sydney and it may seem hard to set them […]