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Asbestos in Melbourne Homes: What Renovators Must Know
If your Melbourne home was built or renovated before 1990, you should renovate on the assumption that asbestos-containing materials may be present until test...
Renovation Waste: Disposal and Recycling Options in Melbourne
Waste is the least glamorous line in a renovation budget and one of the most consistently underestimated. A single bathroom strip-out generates well over a t...
Financing a Renovation: Options for Melbourne Homeowners
How you fund a renovation shapes the project as much as any design decision. It determines how much you can commit, how progress payments flow, how much buff...
Brunswick Home Renovations: From Workers Cottages to Warehouses
Brunswick has the most varied renovation stock in Melbourne's inner north. Within a few blocks you can find single-fronted workers' cottages from the 1880s,...
How to Compare Renovation Quotes in Melbourne Like a Builder
Three quotes arrive for the same renovation: $48,000, $61,000 and $74,000. Most homeowners read that as one fair price, one expensive builder and one bargain...
Renovation Variations: How to Manage Mid-Build Cost Changes
Variations are the part of renovating that homeowners fear most and understand least. The word itself has developed a reputation as builder code for surprise...
Owner-Builder vs Registered Builder in Victoria: The Real Trade-Offs
Every renovation season, a wave of Melbourne homeowners looks at builder quotes and asks the same question: could I just run this myself? Victoria does allow...
Domestic Building Insurance in Victoria, Explained Simply
Domestic building insurance is one of the most misunderstood parts of renovating in Victoria. Homeowners often assume it works like car insurance: something...
Home Renovations in Essendon: A Suburb-Specific Guide
Essendon is the north-west's established prestige suburb, and its renovation market reflects that history. The streets around Woodlands Street, St Columbas a...
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From start to finish, the process was smooth and professional. The crew was punctual, respectful of my space, and incredibly skilled. The quality of work exceeded my expectations.
One of the best decisions we made choosing Steve and Ray to renovate our house. Such an amazing and dedicated team. Would recommend them to anyone looking for renovators around Victoria.
Thanks to Steve and Kevin for their great service provided on renovation my bathrooms.
It was an absolute pleasure dealing with Steve and his guys at VicWide Renovations. Fast, efficient, good quality work and addressed any issues we had along the way without any fuss.
Steve and Kevin did an outstanding job at my parents' old place—highly recommend them!
Great work from a friendly bunch of tradies. Am totally over the moon with the quality and finishes. Once I've saved up some additional funds more work coming their way.
