Before starting any sort of apartment renovation project, you need to confirm the following:
- Strata manager’s details
- Basic budget. You’re clear on your ballpark budget for the project and communicate this to ensure a tailored solution
A member of our team will book in a phone consult to find out a bit more about your project such as:
- What is your vision?
- What is your style?
- What is your floor plan?
- Does your apartment require layout changes to the floor plan?
- Does your apartment require structural works?
- When would you like to commence the project?
- What’s your ballpark budget?
- Do you require interior design services?
Duration of call: 30 minutes
A member of our team will send you a ballpark quotation for your review and approval. This includes:
- Our company profile
- Strata approval process flow chart
- Scope of works
- Ballpark quotation
Lead time for ballpark quote: 48 hours
We will book in an on-site consultation ($250 + GST) to discuss:
- Desired floor plans
- Desired layouts
- Desired level of finish
- Desired timings
- Desired budget
- Discuss design and construct and construct options.
It’s also a great chance for you to raise any questions you may have regarding the build or design and to get a feel for Mr & Mrs Elias as your designer and builder.
Duration of meeting: 60 minutes
Our team will email you the final revised quotation and works E-contract (7 days after site visit) to sign and lock in a start date.
After receiving this, we ask that you sign the E-contract so that we can begin work on your submission right away.
Lead time for revised quote: 48 hours
A member of our team and structural engineer will attend site to assess the integrity of walls required for removal.
Lead time for engineering plans: 1 week
Our team will submit the following on your behalf;
- Strata application form
- Renovation scope of works quotation
- Basic design
- Insurances and licences
- Engineers report (if required)
- By-laws drafted by our solicitor (if required)
Lead time for strata approval: 3-6 weeks
Whether you choose to do a construction only or design and construct arrangement, we will use the time during the strata approval to further outline the project.
- Construction only (you guide the design)
- Week 1: Scope review and define-your-vision meeting (you will be given a document to complete before the meeting)
- Week 2-4: Scope refinement period
- Week 5-6: Purchase materials
- Design and construction (we guide the design)
- Week 1: Scope review and define-your-vision meeting (with our interior designer)
- Week 2-4: Scope refinement period
- Week 5-6: Purchase materials
Steps 7 and 8 can be switched if the project requires it.
Lead time for design and materials purchasing: 3-6 weeks
Once we receive strata approval, we should have the design relatively refined and materials ordered and we will commence the exciting part; the build!