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Renovating on the Mornington Peninsula: Coastal Home Guide
The Mornington Peninsula holds a housing mix unlike anywhere else in Victoria: original 1950s-70s fibro and timber beach shacks in Rye, Rosebud and Tootgaroo...
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...
Apartment Renovations and Owners Corporation Rules in Melbourne
Renovating an apartment in Melbourne involves a layer of approval that house renovators never encounter: the owners corporation. Get it right and the process...
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,...
Renovation Noise Rules Across Melbourne Councils
Noise complaints are the fastest way for a renovation to turn neighbours into enemies and attract council attention you don't need. Yet most Melbourne homeow...
Defects, Inspections and Handover: Finishing a Renovation Properly
The last two weeks of a renovation decide how you will feel about the project for the next ten years. Most disputes between Melbourne homeowners and builders...
South Yarra Apartment Bathroom Renovations: Rules and Realities
South Yarra holds one of the deepest pools of renovatable apartments in Melbourne. The suburb's stock spans elegant 1930s Art Deco blocks off Toorak Road, st...
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...
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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.
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.
