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Are you an insured business and do you guarantee your work?

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Do I need to employ any other trades for the renovation? Generally an established renovation company will have all their trades setup and a network of suppliers they use and trust. It just makes the renovation a lot less stressful and cost-effective. A house renovation will typically require 8 – 10 different trades and if any of which are unreliable they will affect all other trades involved. For this reason we are reluctant to carry out a renovation if a customer wishes to employ trades separately.

Question 2

Do you have a favourite customer story you would like to share?

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If you have considered renovating, then it might be of the following types:  *Extending your home. *Add another level to your home. *Make aesthetic changes on the inner side of the home as per your mood and ideas. *Upgrading the kitchen or bathroom *Subdivide or extend different areas of the home. *Improving your lifestyle *Increase the value of your home  We renovate and adequately design the place according to the budget and lifestyle of our client. We try our level best to make your place look more attractive and beautiful but also making sure it’s within the clients scope.  If your property is one of your biggest assets, then renovation should be your second priority in order to maintain/increase it’s value.

Question 3

What do you like most about your job?

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General Process for House Extensions / Renovation: *Initial enquiry to a construction/renovation company *Feasibility study to be carried out by an architect/draftsman *Pre-construction costs are proposed *Client agrees to initial costs *On-site meeting with client along with architect and builder *Draft architectural plans are drafted and briefed to client *Final architectural plans are submitted for consent *Consent approved *Quote/proposal/specs are generated by builder based on approved plans *Awaiting client approval *Building contract signing process *Initial deposit received *Construction start date (as estimated finish date) is confirmed

Question 4

What questions should a customer ask to hire the right service professional?

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Is a home renovation worth it?  People are confused if renovating their property will increase its value or not. Let us assure you that if you are a resident of Melbourne or Geelong , then renovation is the best way to increase your property’s value and beauty.  This is the reason that the knowledge regarding Home renovation is very essential. The best way to pursue is that you should overestimate the budget for renovation and set the sale priceless. This will let you make a proper price and profit analysis.  Whether you intend to modernise an old kitchen or enhance your outdoor space by adding a deck to your home, your first step when planning a renovation will be figuring out the cost, work and time involved in the project.

Question 5

What questions do customers commonly ask and how would you answer them?

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So here are a few tips to help you get off to a good start for your home renovation.  *Do you research, figure out what you want You should have a clear idea of what you want before you start getting quotes and choosing materials. If you know you want to redo your bathroom, but aren’t sure what style you want, you can get inspiration from home improvement and design magazines or use Pinterest to find creative ideas and bookmark them for later.  *Make a detailed plan Creating a detailed renovation plan is essential to the success of your renovation project, and while your renovation company can certainly help with this, there are some things you’ll need to decide on beforehand, including your budget and preferred materials and finishes.  *Allow plenty of time for your renovation Home Renovation projects can often end up taking a lot longer than anticipated, so you should allow plenty of time for unexpected delays. Planning in more time than you think you’ll need to prevent unnecessary stress when things move more slowly than anticipated.  *Make sure you have considered all your options It’s best to get advice and proposals from a few different renovation companies before making a final decision so you can compare them and make sure you are making an informed decision. Of course, high-quality materials cost more and skilled contractors often charge more than less experienced ones, so check the contractor’s reputation, ask plenty of questions and look for hidden fees.

Question 6

What makes you the most reliable and trustworthy person for the job?

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Will I have a choice of fixtures and fittings and can I supply them myself? Absolutely – if you would like to purchase anything directly and provide it for installation at the appropriate time then we have no objections to this but we always suggest clients to choose our suppliers for a number of reasons, we’re confident of the quality, we can manage the logistics, trade prices, and any troubleshooting during the renovation is easier since we can direct contact.

Question 7

Why should a customer hire you over another service provider?

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In today’s market, it’s often not an option to move to a bigger, better house – especially when you love your area and local community. Instead, many of us now look to remodelling, adding levels, extensions or developing basements to create our dream home – but projects of that scale can be a scary prospect.  Lafayette Builders was launched to make it easier – and less stressful – for Victorians to transform their existing homes to better fit the changing needs of their families. We have more than 25 years of experience in renovating and remodelling homes.  Our expertise helps remove all uncertainties and risk. Essentially, Lafayette Builders makes the prospect of renovating your home fun and exciting.

Question 8

What are the typical things that you need to know before you can provide a quote to a customer?

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All the builders I’ve spoken to say they can do my Job. What makes Lafayette Builders different? Yes, there are many builders out there today, but Lafayette Builders are not just builders. We specialise in Home Renovations, and that is important when transforming existing properties into modern contemporary homes – our service isn’t limited to renovation but we also take care of the design process, consultation process with architects, consents and supplier communication/logistics.

Question 9

How can a customer save money before you start the work? Please give 3 tips

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How long does a kitchen renovation take? Generally a kitchen renovation will be between 3-4 weeks from date of demolition and this assumes design is finalised

Question 10

Are there any special offers you would like to offer to Oneflare customers?

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How long does bathroom renovation take? Generally a bathroom renovation will between 1-2 weeks from date of demolition

Question 11

What makes your pricing competitive?

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How to plan house renovation? Work out exactly what you’re getting done first and receive a detailed scope of works from your renovation company. Once this is received, then you know what you need to consider – check lists are very helpful to simply the process otherwise it does become overwhelming. You’ll find plenty of check lists online (eg how to choosing a builder)

Question 12

How do you normally charge for your service?

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How long does house renovation take? Normally full house renovations would take between 1-3 months dependant on the scope of the renovation, complexity and size of the renovation.

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