FAQ

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Yes, Essense Homes can work with your budget to create a plan that meets your needs. In our first consultation together, we can discuss your options and provide workable solutions that align with your needs.

Yes, Essense Homes offers professional concept design and planning services so you can see what your renovation or extension project will look like based on your vision and your wish list. Our priority is to help you bring your vision to life in a way that adds lasting value to your property and your everyday life. We’ll walk you through the floor plan in detail when we present your new design. From there, you can take your time to review and ask us anything and advise of any changes you’d like us to make.

Yes, you can. If the plans you have are drafted by a professional, we can work to those plans accordingly. Most clients prefer that we take care of the design and drafting process for them and get it done in one, but either way, you can have total confidence that we are here to help make the specifics easy and bring your vision to life.

Major construction projects like renovations and extensions generally do require a building permit. Essense Homes will give you expert advice in this regard. If you’d like to learn more about building permits and which projects might require one, we encourage you to visit www.vba.vic.gov.au/consumers/home-renovation-essentials/permits to understand more.

Essense Homes specialises in home renovation projects and stylish extensions that add significant value to your home and your life. Our clients generally want new kitchens, laundries and bathrooms and they want to create more airy, light-filled spaces with open-plan living areas.

These projects might also include extensions, a new second storey with a retreat to extend your home’s functionality and enhance your lifestyle.

Adding value to your property or extra room for a growing family could mean you want additional bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms, a functional loft, or a work-from-home office. Essense Homes does all this and more, and our goal is to help make your dream a reality by providing you with the very best options available.

It’s often possible to stay in your home during a renovation. However, there could be some variables at play that might require a temporary relocation for projects involving extensive construction and demolition. Rest assured, we aim to minimise disruption and maximise your convenience as much as possible at every stage.

The amount of time a renovation or extension can take can vary depending on the project’s scope. A major renovation that involves significant changes to the layout or requires extensive plumbing and electrical work could take several weeks or months to complete. During the design and costing phase, we will prepare a chart that transparently forecasts the expected timeline for your project in stages from construction to completion.

When it comes to selecting your final fittings and finishes, it can be very helpful to have an interior designer on board to help you navigate your options so you can achieve the look you want with style and ease. We can recommend interior designers who have hit it out of the park on our projects.

If you already have an interior designer, that’s great too. Our aim always is to work closely with you and make it easy for you to get what you want.