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01PLANNING GUIDE
There are two common ways to run a renovation: one company designs and builds, or an independent designer creates the design and a contractor builds it. Each suits different projects and owners.
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Tell us what you have — an idea, a design or full drawings. We match you with contractors who suit that route.
Talk to a renovation specialistOr message us on WhatsAppA single company handles design and construction, so there is one point of responsibility and design decisions are made with buildability and cost in mind. It is often faster. The trade-off is less independent oversight: the designer works for the same company as the builder.
An independent designer develops the design and specification, which several contractors can then quote against, making prices comparable. The designer can also inspect the contractor's work. It adds a fee and requires good coordination between the parties.
Straightforward renovations with clear goals often suit design and build. Complex, high-specification or structural projects benefit from independent design and oversight. Either way, the scope and specification should be clear before construction starts.
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A clear brief gets better quotes and fewer surprises.
Three quotes, three different totals.
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