Ask a Builder

Episode 9. What is home warranty insurance and why cant my build be quality, budget friendly and quick.

This week's episode, the boys discuss what home warranty insurance is and how long it lasts. They also explain why any build can never be quality, budget-friendly, and quick all at once. This week's question covers how to address dust from construction affecting your neighbours. 

Episode 8. Why you should pay for a quote and detailed building plans

In this week's episode, the boys discuss why you should pay for a building quote instead of taking a free one, and why it's important to acquire detailed plans rather than simplified ones. Also, in this week's client question, we discuss what to do if water is present in an external light fixture.

Episode 7. Home Insulation issues and what to look out for, How builders win work.

This week's episode features the boys discussing home insulation, the issues and problems it can cause, how to win work in the construction industry, and whether it's okay to do your own plumbing for a new kitchen in this week's question.

Episode 6. The importance of safety & Why have building costs gone up so much recently.

This week, the boys discuss the importance of safety on a building site, why the cost of building materials has risen so much in recent years, and, finally, the difference between fixed-price and cost-plus contracts for your build. 

Episode 5 . Renovation and Extension vs Knockdown rebuild. Advice to Apprentices.

This week, the boys discuss the pros and cons of renovation and extension versus knockdown and rebuild. They also share advice for apprentices. Lastly, they discuss how you, as a homeowner, can help keep your build under budget.

Episode 4 How to Avoid a Bankrupt Builder and an Unfinished Home

This week the boys discuss how to avoid a bankrupt builder and an Unfinished Home. They also delve into how builders make their money and this week's client question is, 'When should I use a builder, and when should I do it myself?  

Episode 3 How to start the building process.

This week, the boys discuss everything you need to do before you build. The kind of maintenance required for a coastal home, and the dangers of silicosis and asbestos in your home.

Episode 2: How much does a normal renovation cost?

This week the boys discuss how much it actually costs to renovate?. Why is waterproofing the most common cause of defects and lastly why a house is always a better investment than an apartment. 

Episode 1: Introduction.

Welcome to the Ask a Builder Podcast. In our first episode the boys delve into our own careers in construction.