If you’re only repainting or swapping a shower head, maybe not. But the second you’re changing layouts, moving services, touching structural framing, or waterproofing a wet area, you’re in “builder required” territory. Using someone unlicensed might look cheaper, but it leaves you exposed on compliance, resale, and liability if something fails. We are a licensed builder in Victoria under CDB-L 62768, so that risk is off your shoulders.
Yes. A lot of delays and stress in St Kilda jobs come from permits and owners corporations, not the actual build. We guide you through building approvals and required paperwork so you’re covered and your project doesn’t stall halfway.
Straightforward internal renovations can be done in a matter of weeks. Bigger work — like full bathroom, kitchen, or laundry rebuilds — typically runs 5–6 weeks. Larger, multi-room or whole-home renovations can run 10–12 weeks, depending on scope and access. We’ll show you an honest timeline before we start so you can plan your life around it.
Not always. For most internal renovations, we stage work to keep you functional — temporary toilet solutions, limiting shutoffs, sealing off dust. If it’s a major structural renovation across multiple rooms, we’ll tell you honestly if staying in the house is going to be miserable. Better to know early than pretend it’ll be fine and end up living in plaster dust.
