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The STURBY GROUPHomeowner's Guide
Practical information for homeowners planning renovations, extensions and residential building projects.
At STURBY GROUP, we believe homeowners should have a clear understanding of the building process before making major decisions. Our Homeowner's Guide provides practical information to help you better understand what to expect, what questions to ask and how to prepare for your project.
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Inside the guide
What you'll learn
- 01
The questions worth asking a builder before you sign anything
- 02
How scope, allowances and inclusions affect the price you're quoted
- 03
Common mistakes homeowners make early in the planning stage
- 04
What typically drives cost on renovations and extensions
- 05
How the approval and pre-construction stages actually work
- 06
What a realistic timeline looks like for different project types
Who it's for
Built for Brisbane homeowners
The guide is written for homeowners at the early stage of a project — before plans are finalised or a builder is chosen. It's most useful if you're considering:
Outdoor living
An alfresco area, deck, patio or outdoor entertaining space you want detailed properly.
Bathroom or laundry renovations
A premium wet-area renovation where setout, waterproofing and finishes genuinely matter.
Extensions
A rear or second-storey addition that needs to integrate with your existing home.
Major renovations
A substantial internal reconfiguration or whole-home renovation.
Structural alterations
Removing or altering load-bearing walls and reconfiguring how your home works.
Comparing builders
You have quotes in front of you and want to know what to compare beyond the bottom-line number.
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Next step
Have a project in mind?
Whether you're planning a renovation, extension or new outdoor living space, the best place to start is a conversation.