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  • | 6 Jun 2013

    Patios and Sheds

    There are many contractors who earn their livelihood building small sheds, pergolas, patios etc and perform quite well.  One area that you should carefully note is that under the Builders’ Registration Act any project valued at over $20k requires the services of a registered builder.  Handypersons who advertise in community newspapers are therefore restricted in […]

  • | 6 Jun 2013

    Swimming Pool Construction

    Swimming pools are extremely popular and come within the definition of “home building work” in the Home Building Contracts Act (1991). This legislation covers issues such as maximum deposit payable (6½ per cent of contract value), progress claim payments and so on. There are several construction issues to consider. When a swimming pool is constructed […]

  • | 6 Jun 2013

    Swimming Pool Requirements

    As summer quickly approaches, you might be considering installing a new swimming pool or spa. Due to the statistics on child drownings in domestic pools, there are strict requirements pool owners must meet to ensure the safety of their pool. Fines of up to $5000 can result from not providing an adequate swimming pool safety […]

  • | 6 Jun 2013

    Pool Maintenance

    Pools will require circulation, filtering and measures to control algae and fungal growths. As a pool owner, you will need to find out how this all works to make sure you don’t end up with an infected green pond in your backyard!    There are a number of different systems available for pools now including […]

  • | 6 Jun 2013

    Paving

    Below is a Simple Six Step Process on Paving. Step One – Planning The durability and longevity of your paved surface is dependant on proper ground preparation. The first step is to carefully plan your paving area and then stake it out.  If you want to avoid lots of cutting, consider allowing the pavers to […]

  • | 6 Jun 2013

    Garden Design

    With smart planning your garden can help control the temperature of your home.   Plants and trees moderate temperature, keeping your house cool in summer, and sheltering it from the cold in winter. By choosing deciduous trees that shed leaves, you can still let in the warmth of the winter sun in autumn. Minimise lawn area, […]

  • | 6 Jun 2013

    Landscape Designers

    Hiring a Landscape Designer is a sound initiative. You wouldn’t consider building your home without a plan, yet many people take a very hap-hazard approach to the creation of their garden. Mistakes and scrimping on costs in the early stages may mean expensive work in rectifying mistakes and getting it right later on. Fortunately, we […]

  • | 6 Jun 2013

    Pool Fencing

    As Summer quickly approaches, you might be considering installing a new swimming pool or spa. Due to the statistics on child drownings in domestic pools, there are strict requirements pool owners must meet to ensure the safety of their pool. Fines of up to $5000 can result from not providing an adequate swimming pool safety […]

  • | 6 Jun 2013

    Landscape Contractors

    With the garden designed you are now ready for the service of an experienced and qualified landscape contractor. Contractors will implement your garden design, taking care of the earthworks, contouring, soil improvement, paving, building pergolas, retaining walls, installing water features, lighting, drainage, reticulation and stonework. They will also select and plant the trees and shrubs […]

  • | 6 Jun 2013

    Pool Construction

    Property owners have a lot of choices when locating and running a pool.   And lots of home owners are still installing pools to cool off in during our hot WA summers, even while block sizes are falling.   Pools can be set above or below the ground.    Above ground pools can be cheaper […]