RENOVATION GUIDES

Practical Guides for Smarter Renovations

Explore expert renovation guides, cost insights, planning advice and practical tips to help you make better decisions at every stage of your project.

Flood-Resilient Wall and Floor Materials for Renovations

A floor that handles wet shoes is not necessarily a floor that can recover from floodwater. Flooding can wet the

Raising a House for Flood Protection: Is It Feasible?

Raising a house can be worth investigating when the existing occupied floor is exposed to flooding and the building is

Renovating a Home in a Flood Zone

A flood-aware renovation starts with the land and the permitted use of the building. New tiles or raised powerpoints may

Reducing Ember Entry in an Existing Home

Ember protection in an older house is largely a problem of details. The visible roof and walls may appear intact

Do You Need a BAL Assessment for a Renovation?

If your renovation changes the outside of a house near bushland or grassland, establish the bushfire assessment requirements before choosing

Bushfire Retrofit Planning for Existing Homes

A bushfire retrofit becomes more useful when it starts with the whole property. Replacing one vulnerable window may be sensible,

How to Plan a Sustainable Home Renovation

Plan a sustainable Australian renovation through retention, passive design, efficient electric systems, water saving, durable materials and measurement.

What Insurance Do You Need During a Renovation?

Review renovation insurance by checking your home policy, builder cover, statutory schemes, contract risks, occupancy and evidence before work starts.

How to Check Whether a Wall Is Load-Bearing

Learn why load-bearing walls need plan checks, structural engineering, service investigation, approvals and documented temporary and permanent works.

How to Identify Asbestos Before a Renovation

Learn how to check for asbestos before renovating, arrange competent assessment and testing, stop unsafe work, and document licensed removal.

Heritage Home Renovation in Australia: Approval Requirements

Understand heritage renovation approvals in Australia, from listings and impact documents to compatible repairs, services and project records.

How to Renovate a Rental Property on a Budget

Renovate an Australian rental property on a budget by prioritising legal condition, durable upgrades, careful access, tax records and maintenance.