renovation contractor guides for Perth metro
How-to guides and advice for choosing renovation contractors in Perth metro.
Planning an outdoor living or alfresco renovation in Perth
What to expect when planning a patio, pergola or outdoor living renovation in Perth, from design choices to timing your build around the seasons.
Updated 2026-09-04
Storm or water damage at home: what to do before you renovate
The right order of steps after storm or water damage in Perth: safety, documentation, insurance, and getting an assessment before repair work starts.
Updated 2026-09-02
Renovating before you sell: what actually adds value in Perth
Which renovations tend to help a Perth sale and which risk over-capitalising, plus how to prioritise if you're short on time before listing.
Updated 2026-08-30
A first-time renovator's guide to hiring a contractor in Perth
A step-by-step guide for first-time renovators in Perth: setting a budget, comparing quotes, checking a contractor properly, and avoiding common mistakes.
Updated 2026-08-27
Asbestos in older Perth homes: what to know before you renovate
Where asbestos commonly turns up in older Perth homes, why it matters during a renovation, and how to have it safely tested and removed.
Updated 2026-08-24
Renovating a bathroom for ageing in place in Perth
How to plan an accessible bathroom renovation in Perth for an ageing parent or yourself, the features that matter most, and how to budget for it.
Updated 2026-08-20
Granny flat rules in WA: R-Codes and what's allowed on your block
What WA's R-Codes and council planning rules generally control for a granny flat or ancillary dwelling, and what to check before you commit to a design.
Updated 2026-08-16
Builder registration and home indemnity insurance in WA
Why a builder's registration status and home indemnity insurance matter in WA, and what to check before you sign a renovation contract.
Updated 2026-08-12
Renovation permits and council approval in WA: when you need one
Which renovation work needs a building permit or council approval in WA, which doesn't, and how to find out before you start.
Updated 2026-08-08
How to choose a kitchen renovation contractor in Perth
The questions to ask, the red flags to watch for, and what actually separates a reliable kitchen renovation contractor from a risky one in Perth.
Updated 2026-08-04
DIY or hire a contractor? What's worth doing yourself in a renovation
A practical look at which renovation tasks are safe to DIY in Perth, which legally need a licensed tradesperson, and where the line sits in between.
Updated 2026-07-31
A full home renovation in Perth, from quote to handover
What actually happens during a full home renovation in Perth, stage by stage, and what to expect from your builder along the way.
Updated 2026-07-27
Home extension costs in Perth: what pushes the price up
What a Perth home extension typically costs by type and size, and the site factors that push a quote toward the top of the range.
Updated 2026-07-22
Renovation financing and how to protect your payments in WA
How Perth homeowners fund a renovation, how staged payments should work, and the red flags that mean you should slow down before paying.
Updated 2026-07-17
What renovating a home in Perth actually costs
Realistic Perth renovation price ranges by project type, what actually moves the number, and how to budget before you call a contractor.
Updated 2026-07-13