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TROPIC • CONSTRUCTION

Before & After

Maxa’s 5
Renovation Tips

Know your budget. We cannot
emphasise this enough.

Edmonton rainforest Keep it simple. Be as consistent
as possible with finishes like
“A run-down shed was converted into a home in the rainforest at the flooring throughout the home.
back of Edmonton. It was a rewarding renovation.
The clients had a great vision and we were able to build them a If it’s an extension or structural
stunning, purpose-built home.” renovation, invest in plans. This
will help you get an accurate
quote and you’ll know exactly
what you’re getting for your
money.
1 You can shop around on fixtures,
but don’t forget a good builder
will offer you trade pricing which
will be hard to beat.
Be prepared. Planning and
preparing for the renovation can
Custom-designed home
take as much time as the actual
“This award-winning home in Kuranda was constructed with construction.
sustainability and energy efficiency in mind.”

construction it was awarded a 10- focused solely on clients’ needs. “We’re
over the years, including the global introducing a system where our clients
Karl said. “We were able to maximise will be able to log into a job and view
air�low and cross ventilation to capture commitment not only to clients but photos, progress notes and scheduling
cool breezes so there was no need for hiring local subcontractors has seen all from their phone,” Felicity said. “It
the business survive and thrive, will not only keep them in the loop every
community minded, counting its now permanently employing a sta�f step of the way, but also build their
work on the Autism Queensland Early of seven. So what does the future excitement.”
Learning Centre in Edmonton as one hold for Maxa Constructions? First,
of its other great achievements. “In there’ll be a 20th birthday party with
collaboration with suppliers and trades trade contractors, suppliers and sta�f MORE: maxa.com.au
we raised $250,000 for the centre,“ Karl who’ve been part of the journey. And,
said. “We were able to build two new in true Maxa Constructions style, the
milestone is also being marked by
needed services.” the implementation of new so�tware
In 20 years

Maxa Construction
has completed
400+ building projects

Most popular request
Home extension
of a master bedroom,
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