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Top 12 recommended questions to ask your builder when renovating

Urban Scene Construction have answered the top 12 must ask questions about planning and development for renovations and extensions, local and state .gov websites. These are the questions commonly asked by home renovators and below you will find useful answers that will help put your mind at ease and give you a better understanding of the “do’s”, “don’ts”, and “need to knows” for your home renovation project in Queensland.

12 must ask questions about planning and development for renovations

Are you familiar with and enthusiastic about sustainable practices?

Yes, Urban Scene Construction is dedicated to sustainable practices.

Are you willing to order materials from nominated, preferred suppliers?

Urban Scene Construction have an extensive supplier network for building materials, finishes, and fittings, so chances are if you have a product in mind, we can source it from one of our trusted suppliers.

Are your subcontractors environmentally aware?

Yes, all staff working for Urban Scene Construction have been briefed on environmental practices and sites are regularly audited to support these practices.

Have you done renovations and additions like these before?

Urban Scene Construction have extensive renovation and extension experience in many styles of homes and types of building techniques. Check out some of our projects and what our customers say.

How do you approach reuse, recycling, and waste minimisation?

Urban Scene Construction takes a sustainable approach to project planning and management to ensure minimal waste and material reuse if wanted by the client or applicable.

How do you ensure that materials come from environmentally preferred sources?

When applicable materials from environmentally preferred sources are sourced and used when renovating and extending homes.

How long have you been in business?

Urban Scene Construction was established in 2005, Jason O’Neill is the Director and Builder. He has 20 years building and renovation experience.

How might you separate the site (and dust, noise, vibration) from the living areas?

Urban Scene Constructions have many ways to separate the construction site dust, noise, and vibration from living areas and will discuss the best application to use for your site prior to starting construction.

What aspects of environmentally sound construction do you see as most important?

Eco-friendly, or ecological, construction is building a structure that is beneficial or non-harmful to the environment, and resource efficient. Urban Scene Construction keep an environmentally friendly approach to every project and believe all aspects are as important as one another.

What experience do you have in this type of project?

Urban Scene Construction have extensive renovation and extension experience in luxury homes in Brisbane. Check out some of our projects and what our customers say.

What facilities will you need on the project (e.g. toilet and kitchen access, materials storage in garage or garden area)?

Urban Scene Construction and its staff are self-sufficient in most cases and will supply portable toilet for contractors.

What makes Urban Scene Construction different?

Effective communication is essential, we ensure we listen to and understand your needs during the building process, being flexible is key, keeping you informed at each stage of your build is a priority. Our personal approach to your project lets us take the stress out of your build, we are aligned with many industry professionals to aid you with all your selections, whether this be materials or fixtures and fittings.

Would you like to discuss further?

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16 Lloyd St, Camp Hill, QLD 4152
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ABN: 94 115 015 220 
QBCC Lic No.1080019

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