With its beautifully sunny weather (it’s called the Sunshine State for a reason), cheap public transport, and laid-back lifestyle, renovating a home in Brisbane feels like a no-brainer.
The only issue might be where to start. With renovation prices only getting higher and higher, it can feel overwhelming trying to estimate a home renovation cost in Brisbane. Treat this article as your guide on how to start so you can start planning your home reno today.
Gathering Quotes
The first thing you should do to estimate your home renovation cost is by gathering quotes from different construction companies. Be sure to get quotes from a variety of different builders and renovators. Having a clear idea of what you want first before you send in your inquiry is best, as you’re likely to get a more specific response. A full knock-down project will cost more than a bathroom renovation, so make sure to be comprehensive in your documentation of the house such as measurements and the extent you want things changed so you can get a more specific and personalised quote. Make sure you research each builder to ensure they’re local, have strong testimonials, and specialise in the kind of renovations you want. You’re more likely to get better results with a renovator who has built to a taste similar to yours.
Hidden Costs
Something to be aware of that can affect the price of your home renovation is the possibility of hidden costs. These mostly manifest as council and state permits you’ll need to get approved for and pay. This might also be affected by the age of the house. For example, if you’re remodelling the bathroom and find that the pipes are made out of clay rather than PVC, you’ll legally be required to upgrade them so that they’re up to modern safety standards. This also applies to wiring and insulation. Make sure to anticipate any hidden costs like permits or necessary upgrades to your home’s infrastructure. If you have access to your home’s contract, sewer plan, or the date of the meter box, you might be able to deduce the age of your home and predict what kind of old infrastructure will need to be upgraded in your home.
Square Metreage
As you’ll likely have seen, most renovators and contractors quote by square meterage. This number can vary highly between states and territories, but generally, you can expect to pay anywhere between $1,500 and, with the average price for QLD being around $60,500 for a full-scale home renovation. Square meterage costs are informed by a wide variety of factors such as location, the extent of the home renovation, the quality of the new materials, and whether there are any hiccups in the renovation process such as faulty wiring that needs to be fixed.
Room Renovations
Another thing to think about is the different pricing for different areas of the home. Generally, areas like kitchens, bathrooms, tend to be the most expensive to renovate, coming in at $10,000 and up to $45,000. This is because of the expenses in regard to water proofing, getting high quality materials, appliances, electrical and plumbing costs. Meanwhile, cheaper areas of the home to renovate a bedroom or a home office, coming in at $2,000 to $10,000 for either.
Labour Costs
Finally, you’ll also need to think about labour costs. Even if you’re ambitious in how much you want to DIY your own space, you’ll have to come to a screeching halt when it comes to any electrical or plumbing work you’ll need for your home renovation. This is because it’s the law in Brisbane and across Australia that licensed works such as plumbing and electrical can only be carried out by a licensed plumber or electrician. This is an absolute must for your project and needs to be factored into your budget. A construction company will have access to licensed plumbers and electricians, but you can also search yourself. With regard to other renovation works, labour costs will be dictated by the size of the home and the technical expertise required for the different works.
Live Out Your Home Renovation Dreams
With all this knowledge, you’re now ready to take the plunge into home renovation. If that’s the case—why not start with us? JVK and Sons are experienced home renovators and deck builders who are dedicated to quality, innovative renovation solutions, and low-waste initiatives, and will be more than happy to help bring your renovation dreams to life.
Simply scroll down the page where you’ll see a page to input your details and request your free quote today.
