Browse Forums Renovation + Home Improvement 1 Jul 18, 2021 4:21 pm I am planning a single story extension in Essendon but I have absolutely no idea where to start. How do I find a good draftsperson or builder? (None of my friends or family have done an extension, so I canβt get any personal recommendations). Which should I speak to first? Is there some sort of guide I can follow? I would be very grateful for any recommendations. Has anyone used anyone they thought was fantastic and reasonably priced? Re: Extension in Essendon: help please ππ» 2Jul 18, 2021 7:05 pm Good luck with your extension Suzanne G. Consumer Affairs Victoria has added helpful information on their site, especially with contracts etc. Good to have the knowledge and refer back to it as you go through the renovation process. Consumer Affairs VIC - Building and Renovating Re: Extension in Essendon: help please ππ» 3Jul 18, 2021 9:18 pm Suzanne G I am planning a single story extension in Essendon but I have absolutely no idea where to start. How do I find a good draftsperson or builder? (None of my friends or family have done an extension, so I canβt get any personal recommendations). Which should I speak to first? Is there some sort of guide I can follow? I would be very grateful for any recommendations. Has anyone used anyone they thought was fantastic and reasonably priced? a builder and draftsperson will need to know what you want to do and it can be helpful to post a plan of the existing house and a plan of the block of land showing the distance from the house to all fences with an arrow showing direction of north and a wish list of what you think you would like and ask HOMEONE contributors for ideas of how that could be achieved...this can be a great way to clarify your ithoughts before you seek professional advice once you have an idea of what you want, next step is to approach an architect, building designer or drafteperson (ie different skill levels to achieve the same thing which is a working plan and necessary Council applications ..choice and fees depends on how complex the renovation might be) and the designers usually have contacts with a range of builders and a list of professionals is available on HOMEONE and HOUZZ websites Hi, We have a single story MacDonald Jones house, on a waffle pod slab with steel frame. Are we able to build a second story extension? Other info is we are 900mm from… 0 9233 Hello Josh, This is Irving from PRIMA, we are a manufacturer of the staircase, railings, kitchen cabinets, windows, doors from China. If you have requirement to purchase… 0 6287 I would say both styles you have pictured are steel. The lower chord of the first pic would be a massive lump if made using timber considering the size of the rafters. If… 1 6619 |