A beautiful kitchnen renovation in Darwin can only bring peace of mind if the work meets the Building Code

We can provide accurate, reliable advice and assistance on what you can and cannot do with your desired Home Renovation.  As  a Registered Builder we keep up to date with the latest Building Codes of Australia and the Building Codes and Regulations of the Northern Territory.

Never compromise on your and your families safety and money by renovating with a person or company that states they can help you at a much lower cost than everyone else. The chances are they are not following the required rules and regulations and do not want to Register your renovation with the Building Board and obtain a Permit.

If you still feel tempted, think about these consequences.

By not having a Permit for your renovation ( If it is changing the structural integrity or the original or amended plans of your home) when you go to sell you will have cost yourself many more thousands of dollars, than what you saved.

Buyers will negotiate an even lower price than they have already once they obtain a Building Report advising parts or all of your home are not built to code or no Permit was issued. Many buyers will just walk away as they will not want the complications and problems that come with this scenario.

We ensure that not only is your renovation to the highest quality and standard but is affordable. We know that living in Darwin is expensive and adhereing to Cyclone Building Regulations adds cost to your desired wishes on improving your home and lifestyle.

No Matter what your home renovation desire is when you work with SAR Contracting you will be provided with the finest quality at mid range prices.

Your bathroom renovation in Darwin most likely needs certification

We often get asked do I need my bathroom Certified.

The answer is yes and no.

If you are renovating like for like, that is you are keeping exactly the same design in your bathroom and just updating with new tiles and fittings the answer is no you do not need certification.

However if you are considering removing a wall or linen press to make the bathroom bigger, changing window sizes (even smaller windows need certifying), removing a bath and changing to shower only or just relocating the bath, shower, or hand basin etc, you will need Certification. If you interfere with the waterproofing you will also need certification.

Here is what’s involved in certification.

The cost of certification varies and will depend on whether you need an Engineer, Certifier or both. The approximate costs are $1000 – $2500. Costs vary depending on how many inspections are required.

Why should I get my renovation certified? This is to protect you for future. When you decide to sell, prospective buyers will always negotiate a lower buying price than the advertised price. If you have had work completed on your home your most valuable asset and it has not been certified, potential buyers will possibly be scared away and will also negotiate an even lower asking price to allow for non certified works.

Non certified works can cost new owners many thousands of dollars to rectify and get approved by the NT Building Advisory Service. We know of a case where one couple were quoted $30,000 – $70,000.

If a tradesperson or builder tells you do not need certification or they will not do it and you are changing the design from the original plans, please get a second opinion for your own protection. The NT Building Advisory Service will give you free advice.

Ask builders and tradesmen if you can check previous work completed and ask for references.