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Renovating Older Homes: Electrical and Plumbing Upgrades to Expect
Planning & Budget9 min read

Renovating Older Homes: Electrical and Plumbing Upgrades to Expect

Melbourne's most loved housing stock, the Californian bungalows, interwar brick homes, weatherboards and post-war family houses, was built for a different el...

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Financing a Renovation: Options for Melbourne Homeowners
Planning & Budget9 min read

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...

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How to Compare Renovation Quotes in Melbourne Like a Builder
Planning & Budget9 min read

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...

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Renovation Variations: How to Manage Mid-Build Cost Changes
Planning & Budget9 min read

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...

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Owner-Builder vs Registered Builder in Victoria: The Real Trade-Offs
Compliance & Permits9 min read

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...

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Domestic Building Insurance in Victoria, Explained Simply
Compliance & Permits8 min read

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...

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Renovation Contracts in Victoria: What to Check Before Signing
Compliance & Permits9 min read

Renovation Contracts in Victoria: What to Check Before Signing

Most renovation disputes in Victoria do not start on site. They start at the contract table, when a homeowner signs a document they have skimmed rather than...

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Renovating Investment Properties in Melbourne: Where to Spend
Planning & Budget9 min read

Renovating Investment Properties in Melbourne: Where to Spend

Renovating an investment property is a different discipline from renovating your own home, and the investors who do it well never confuse the two. The owner-...

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Staged Renovations: How to Live Through a Renovation Sanely
Planning & Budget10 min read

Staged Renovations: How to Live Through a Renovation Sanely

Most advice about full home renovations quietly assumes you will move out for eight months. For plenty of Melbourne families, that assumption fails on contac...

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Mya Mokds6 days ago
I recently had renovation work done and I'm really happy with the results. The team was professional, friendly, and easy to communicate with. They listened to what I wanted and made sure everything was done properly.
Gary Saundersa year ago
Highly recommend VicWide Renovations. The job they did was amazing, all the guys were very professional and worked hard to bring the results me and my family wanted and needed.
Patrick Aramia7 months ago
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.
Lavina Dilip2 years ago
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.
Raeda Gorgos6 days ago
Thanks to Steve and Kevin for their great service provided on renovation my bathrooms.
Neno Curica year ago
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.
Mark4 days ago
Steve and Kevin did an outstanding job at my parents' old place—highly recommend them!
Deb Harrisa year ago
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.

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