Clayton Schmidt

Clayton Schmidt

Home Construction: 3 Central Tips for Communicating with Your Building Designer

5 January 2019
 Categories:
Construction & Contractors, Blog

If you are planning on building a custom home, you should be prepared to present your ideas and preferences before your designer. This step is important if you want your house to match your dreams and expectations. Often, people feel dissatisfied by their houses during or after construction because the structures do not mirror the ideas in their minds. Unfortunately, this problem is caused by a lack of effective communication. Here are simple tips to help you convey your vision clearly when briefing your building designer.
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2 Professionals To Engage Before You Begin The Construction Of Your New Country Home

11 December 2018
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

Escaping the hustle and bustle of busy city living for a more relaxed life in the country is an increasingly popular choice for many Australians. With the rising cost of living and the prohibitive price of urban homes, country life is also appealing because of its comparative affordability. If you've found the perfect piece of bush acreage, then the next step will be planning and building your new country home. Bush blocks make wonderful locations for homes with the peace and quiet and the surrounding natural beauty.
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What to Consider When Looking for the Right Property Maintenance Service

13 October 2018
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

Whether you own an entire commercial complex, a portfolio of smaller shopfronts or any other type of rental property, proper property maintenance is vital to ensuring the property retains its integrity and value over the long term. The property maintenance service you choose can make or break your real estate investment, so it is important to make the right choice. In this regard, you should hire a property maintenance service provider that is reliable and affordable.
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Landscape Supplies Guide

26 September 2018
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

An important aspect in building construction is the landscape. Beautiful landscapes enhance the beauty of homes, malls, office blocks and residential premises. As such, they are crucial to increasing the value of houses on sale as they attract potential customers to view the property. Below are essential landscape supplies for various elements of a beautiful landscape.  Pavements and driveways. Designated walking or driving areas ensure that other elements of your landscape such as flowers and hedges are not destroyed by human activity.
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What You Need to Know About Asbestos in a Property’s Soil

1 August 2018
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

Many property owners assume that asbestos is only found inside of a home or commercial building and may not realise that asbestos can also be found outside, in the property's soil. There are many reasons why the soil on your property may contain asbestos, and there are a few different ways you might address this issue. Note some important considerations about asbestos in general and about what to do when you discover this substance in soil so you know when to call an asbestos soil removal expert.
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About Me
Planning Contractors and Construction Work

If you are planning to carry out construction work on the interior or exterior of your home, you should first take professional advice. My home is located on quite a steep hill and I decided that I would like to build an extension. Not only would this involve digging a new foundation, it would also involve backfilling some areas of land so the new extension would be properly supported. I decided to call my friend who works as a contractor for a construction company. He offered me lots of great advice and thanks to him the job was a complete success.

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