Old to new,
done properly.

It happens in almost every older house. Matt will stop, show you what he’s found, explain the options and price it. Nothing extra goes ahead until you’ve confirmed the cost in writing. No surprise lines on the final invoice.

Cosmetic work usually doesn’t. Moving or removing load-bearing walls, adding floor area or changing the structure does, and so does most work on a character-listed house. Matt will tell you at the site visit what your job needs, and work alongside you while your draftsperson, engineer and certifier get it sorted.

If the job allows it, yes. For a bathroom renovation, for example, Matt puts in a site toilet, but you’d need to sort out somewhere to shower until the new bathroom is done. You’ll know what to expect before work starts.

Matt prefers to supply the materials himself. Owner-supplied items often cause delays, and sourcing everything through your builder is part of what you’re paying a registered builder for. On a smaller renovation he’ll consider it, so ask.

It depends on the level of work. A bathroom can take one, two or three months. You’ll get a realistic timeframe with the quote.

From a site visit and, where there are structural changes, the drawings. You’ll get a written, itemised quote with inclusions, exclusions and allowances spelled out, so you can see where the money goes.