Ask a Builder

Episode 5: 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 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.