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From
John McKenzie
Director/Project Manager
Hurry! One homeowner saved $50,000 with a single 90-minute meeting — and a rare insight shared about exterior cladding materials.
The Problem
If An Architect Draws Plans Before You Get A Builder's Quote, You're Taking A Serious Gamble
You'll pay architects a hefty fee for a design, only to hear builders tell you your project is 25%, 50%, or double the price above your anticipated budget.
You'll be stuck between a rock and a hard place.
Spend tens (if not hundreds) of thousands more than you wanted to
Go back to the drawing board and pay your designer again for a less expensive version
Abandon the project altogether and lose the $10,000–$50,000 you paid for the original design
50-300%
How far off a design-first budget can land from actual build cost, without a builder's input early on
Due to rising material costs, this is a predicament many people today are finding themselves in.
What Usually Goes Wrong
Three Ways A Design-First Project Derails
Redesign Costs
Paying your architect again to bring a design you already love down to a price you can actually afford.
Budget Blowouts
Discovering the real number only after the drawings are finished — exactly when changing course costs the most.
Stalled Projects
Shelving a design you already paid for because no builder ever priced it before it was finished.
The Cost Of Skipping This Step
4 in 5
Home designs that never get built, because no builder priced them before the drawings were finished.
Instead of a finished home, that leaves people with a "paper house" — an expensive drawing of what their home could have been.
What A Typical Build Involves
More Line Items Than Most People Expect
Architects and designers rarely price these in — they're a builder's job to estimate accurately, which is exactly why getting one involved early changes the outcome.
Project management
Building permits & consents
Roofing
Windows and doors
Plumbing
Electrical
Flooring
Lighting
Site labor
Two Ways To Start
Design-First vs. Cost-First
Design First
Hire an architect
Pay for full drawings
Get quotes from builders
Discover the real cost
Redesign, cut scope, or walk away
Cost First
Get an instant estimate
Free 90-minute builder consult
Design within a real budget
Fixed-price quote, no surprises
Build with confidence
Why It Matters
See Where Your Budget Actually Goes
Every build breaks down into the same major cost categories. The difference between a design-first guess and a cost-first estimate is knowing these numbers before you start, not after.
Illustrative breakdown for a typical residential build — your consult gives you the real numbers for your project.
The Risk
A Dream Home Can Turn Into A Never-Ending Problem Project
Extensions and additions carry the same risk as a new build — unplanned plumbing, ventilation, and permit costs can throw a budget out by tens of thousands, and stretch a project from months into years.
It's the last thing you think about when your head hits the pillow each night, and the first thing you think about each morning.
Designers Show You What Your Dream Home Could Look Like. Builders Make It Real.
Why Us
Clarity, Accuracy, Confidence
Clarity on the entire process from day one
Accurate budget ranges before you commit financially
Decades of combined experience building and modifying homes
Line-by-line costing on every feature, not a rough guess
Site conditions and consent risk flagged early, not mid-build
Honest recommendations on where to adjust scope to stay in budget

John McKenzie
Director/Project Manager
Meet John
The Person You Meet When Starting Your Project
I have been in the building industry since I was a teenager and have been running Rag Reno’s Ltd for the last 10+ years. I am the person you initially meet when starting your project. I can help you with design, preliminary budgets through to having a fixed price and contract for your building project. I work in the background developing our company and improving our systems to make building an enjoyable experience for all. I have worked hard to build relationships with other trades and suppliers to ensure a smooth process for everyone. Client satisfaction is my number 1 priority.
Success Stories
See What Others Are Saying
Mandy
I employed Rag Reno’s for many jobs over the last 5 years including new builds, garage conversions, relocated houses, as well as minor and major renovations. I have been impressed with every job but was especially impressed with the outcome of a 1916 villa renovation as John has a real eye for what needs to be done without going over the top; he found solutions that were within budget but also in keeping with the style of the house. John and the team are respectful, easy to communicate with and take pride in completing all work to a high standard. They treat tenants with respect and have managed neighbours/shared driveways/other contractors with no issues. I find their pricing to be fair and transparent. I have no hesitation whatsoever in recommending John and his team, and will be continuing to use their services for all of my future projects.
Dermot and Marie
We chose to work with Rag Renos because they were professional but low key, so that throughout the quoting process we didn’t feel pressured. The communication throughout the whole time was excellent, any changes noted immediately, and all figures above board and inclusive. The build was forecast to take 18 weeks. Rag Renos finished a day early and were about 2% over the original budget. This is remarkable considering that it was winter and I was out of the country for 14 of the 18 weeks. The crew really helped reduced the stress on my wife who was having to manage it on her own, and were always positive and happy on the job. When we did change our minds they were accommodating and didn’t make a big deal of it. For the first time in our lives a building company delivered what we wanted on time and on budget. I have already highly recommended Rag Renos to anyone I know who is thinking of renovating.
Tim and Tina
John and the team from Rag Reno’s recently completed a renovation that we are absolutely delighted with. Our House was only 12 months old, but there was an obvious renovation waiting to be done that involved opening up a wall to put in a bi-fold door and extend a fully wrap-around deck. The reno not only needed to be done to a high standard, but also needed to match the recent build-finish of the house. We engaged John right from the begginning, and he walked us through everything from putting our ideas into plans, consent,engaging all related tradies (such as electricians, painters etc), and obviously doing the job with his team. We found the whole journey with Rag Reno’s an excellent experience, and the finished product is outstanding. As with any project there are challenges along the way, and we found that John was honest and proactive whenever those things arose, and would higly recommend him and his team of builders. Awesome work from an awesome team.
Paul Andrews
Just finished up our house extension and full renovation. Prior to construction I always heard how stressful it can be but the team at Rag Renos made the whole process stress-free. Everything was well planned, completed on time and there were no surprises. I highly recommend John and the team.
Kim
We have worked with Rag Reno’s on numerous house relocation projects, total and partial renovations and new builds over the past four years. With every job we have been extremely impressed with John’s effective communication and attention to detail. It was working with John that gave us the confidence to take on the number of development projects that we did. The team John brought on site to complete the work were a pleasure to work with, they displayed a can-do attitude, a very high work ethic and completed jobs quickly and efficiently. They were polite and respectful, punctual and well organised. The work was completed to a very high standard and to agreed price. Without hesitation, we absolutely recommend Rag Reno’s to our friends and family. Any future building work we undertake, Rag Reno’s will absolutely be our first choice to complete the work.
Mandy
I employed Rag Reno’s for many jobs over the last 5 years including new builds, garage conversions, relocated houses, as well as minor and major renovations. I have been impressed with every job but was especially impressed with the outcome of a 1916 villa renovation as John has a real eye for what needs to be done without going over the top; he found solutions that were within budget but also in keeping with the style of the house. John and the team are respectful, easy to communicate with and take pride in completing all work to a high standard. They treat tenants with respect and have managed neighbours/shared driveways/other contractors with no issues. I find their pricing to be fair and transparent. I have no hesitation whatsoever in recommending John and his team, and will be continuing to use their services for all of my future projects.
Dermot and Marie
We chose to work with Rag Renos because they were professional but low key, so that throughout the quoting process we didn’t feel pressured. The communication throughout the whole time was excellent, any changes noted immediately, and all figures above board and inclusive. The build was forecast to take 18 weeks. Rag Renos finished a day early and were about 2% over the original budget. This is remarkable considering that it was winter and I was out of the country for 14 of the 18 weeks. The crew really helped reduced the stress on my wife who was having to manage it on her own, and were always positive and happy on the job. When we did change our minds they were accommodating and didn’t make a big deal of it. For the first time in our lives a building company delivered what we wanted on time and on budget. I have already highly recommended Rag Renos to anyone I know who is thinking of renovating.
Tim and Tina
John and the team from Rag Reno’s recently completed a renovation that we are absolutely delighted with. Our House was only 12 months old, but there was an obvious renovation waiting to be done that involved opening up a wall to put in a bi-fold door and extend a fully wrap-around deck. The reno not only needed to be done to a high standard, but also needed to match the recent build-finish of the house. We engaged John right from the begginning, and he walked us through everything from putting our ideas into plans, consent,engaging all related tradies (such as electricians, painters etc), and obviously doing the job with his team. We found the whole journey with Rag Reno’s an excellent experience, and the finished product is outstanding. As with any project there are challenges along the way, and we found that John was honest and proactive whenever those things arose, and would higly recommend him and his team of builders. Awesome work from an awesome team.
Paul Andrews
Just finished up our house extension and full renovation. Prior to construction I always heard how stressful it can be but the team at Rag Renos made the whole process stress-free. Everything was well planned, completed on time and there were no surprises. I highly recommend John and the team.
Kim
We have worked with Rag Reno’s on numerous house relocation projects, total and partial renovations and new builds over the past four years. With every job we have been extremely impressed with John’s effective communication and attention to detail. It was working with John that gave us the confidence to take on the number of development projects that we did. The team John brought on site to complete the work were a pleasure to work with, they displayed a can-do attitude, a very high work ethic and completed jobs quickly and efficiently. They were polite and respectful, punctual and well organised. The work was completed to a very high standard and to agreed price. Without hesitation, we absolutely recommend Rag Reno’s to our friends and family. Any future building work we undertake, Rag Reno’s will absolutely be our first choice to complete the work.
Mandy
I employed Rag Reno’s for many jobs over the last 5 years including new builds, garage conversions, relocated houses, as well as minor and major renovations. I have been impressed with every job but was especially impressed with the outcome of a 1916 villa renovation as John has a real eye for what needs to be done without going over the top; he found solutions that were within budget but also in keeping with the style of the house. John and the team are respectful, easy to communicate with and take pride in completing all work to a high standard. They treat tenants with respect and have managed neighbours/shared driveways/other contractors with no issues. I find their pricing to be fair and transparent. I have no hesitation whatsoever in recommending John and his team, and will be continuing to use their services for all of my future projects.
Dermot and Marie
We chose to work with Rag Renos because they were professional but low key, so that throughout the quoting process we didn’t feel pressured. The communication throughout the whole time was excellent, any changes noted immediately, and all figures above board and inclusive. The build was forecast to take 18 weeks. Rag Renos finished a day early and were about 2% over the original budget. This is remarkable considering that it was winter and I was out of the country for 14 of the 18 weeks. The crew really helped reduced the stress on my wife who was having to manage it on her own, and were always positive and happy on the job. When we did change our minds they were accommodating and didn’t make a big deal of it. For the first time in our lives a building company delivered what we wanted on time and on budget. I have already highly recommended Rag Renos to anyone I know who is thinking of renovating.
Tim and Tina
John and the team from Rag Reno’s recently completed a renovation that we are absolutely delighted with. Our House was only 12 months old, but there was an obvious renovation waiting to be done that involved opening up a wall to put in a bi-fold door and extend a fully wrap-around deck. The reno not only needed to be done to a high standard, but also needed to match the recent build-finish of the house. We engaged John right from the begginning, and he walked us through everything from putting our ideas into plans, consent,engaging all related tradies (such as electricians, painters etc), and obviously doing the job with his team. We found the whole journey with Rag Reno’s an excellent experience, and the finished product is outstanding. As with any project there are challenges along the way, and we found that John was honest and proactive whenever those things arose, and would higly recommend him and his team of builders. Awesome work from an awesome team.
Paul Andrews
Just finished up our house extension and full renovation. Prior to construction I always heard how stressful it can be but the team at Rag Renos made the whole process stress-free. Everything was well planned, completed on time and there were no surprises. I highly recommend John and the team.
Kim
We have worked with Rag Reno’s on numerous house relocation projects, total and partial renovations and new builds over the past four years. With every job we have been extremely impressed with John’s effective communication and attention to detail. It was working with John that gave us the confidence to take on the number of development projects that we did. The team John brought on site to complete the work were a pleasure to work with, they displayed a can-do attitude, a very high work ethic and completed jobs quickly and efficiently. They were polite and respectful, punctual and well organised. The work was completed to a very high standard and to agreed price. Without hesitation, we absolutely recommend Rag Reno’s to our friends and family. Any future building work we undertake, Rag Reno’s will absolutely be our first choice to complete the work.
Mandy
I employed Rag Reno’s for many jobs over the last 5 years including new builds, garage conversions, relocated houses, as well as minor and major renovations. I have been impressed with every job but was especially impressed with the outcome of a 1916 villa renovation as John has a real eye for what needs to be done without going over the top; he found solutions that were within budget but also in keeping with the style of the house. John and the team are respectful, easy to communicate with and take pride in completing all work to a high standard. They treat tenants with respect and have managed neighbours/shared driveways/other contractors with no issues. I find their pricing to be fair and transparent. I have no hesitation whatsoever in recommending John and his team, and will be continuing to use their services for all of my future projects.
Dermot and Marie
We chose to work with Rag Renos because they were professional but low key, so that throughout the quoting process we didn’t feel pressured. The communication throughout the whole time was excellent, any changes noted immediately, and all figures above board and inclusive. The build was forecast to take 18 weeks. Rag Renos finished a day early and were about 2% over the original budget. This is remarkable considering that it was winter and I was out of the country for 14 of the 18 weeks. The crew really helped reduced the stress on my wife who was having to manage it on her own, and were always positive and happy on the job. When we did change our minds they were accommodating and didn’t make a big deal of it. For the first time in our lives a building company delivered what we wanted on time and on budget. I have already highly recommended Rag Renos to anyone I know who is thinking of renovating.
Tim and Tina
John and the team from Rag Reno’s recently completed a renovation that we are absolutely delighted with. Our House was only 12 months old, but there was an obvious renovation waiting to be done that involved opening up a wall to put in a bi-fold door and extend a fully wrap-around deck. The reno not only needed to be done to a high standard, but also needed to match the recent build-finish of the house. We engaged John right from the begginning, and he walked us through everything from putting our ideas into plans, consent,engaging all related tradies (such as electricians, painters etc), and obviously doing the job with his team. We found the whole journey with Rag Reno’s an excellent experience, and the finished product is outstanding. As with any project there are challenges along the way, and we found that John was honest and proactive whenever those things arose, and would higly recommend him and his team of builders. Awesome work from an awesome team.
Paul Andrews
Just finished up our house extension and full renovation. Prior to construction I always heard how stressful it can be but the team at Rag Renos made the whole process stress-free. Everything was well planned, completed on time and there were no surprises. I highly recommend John and the team.
Kim
We have worked with Rag Reno’s on numerous house relocation projects, total and partial renovations and new builds over the past four years. With every job we have been extremely impressed with John’s effective communication and attention to detail. It was working with John that gave us the confidence to take on the number of development projects that we did. The team John brought on site to complete the work were a pleasure to work with, they displayed a can-do attitude, a very high work ethic and completed jobs quickly and efficiently. They were polite and respectful, punctual and well organised. The work was completed to a very high standard and to agreed price. Without hesitation, we absolutely recommend Rag Reno’s to our friends and family. Any future building work we undertake, Rag Reno’s will absolutely be our first choice to complete the work.
Mandy
I employed Rag Reno’s for many jobs over the last 5 years including new builds, garage conversions, relocated houses, as well as minor and major renovations. I have been impressed with every job but was especially impressed with the outcome of a 1916 villa renovation as John has a real eye for what needs to be done without going over the top; he found solutions that were within budget but also in keeping with the style of the house. John and the team are respectful, easy to communicate with and take pride in completing all work to a high standard. They treat tenants with respect and have managed neighbours/shared driveways/other contractors with no issues. I find their pricing to be fair and transparent. I have no hesitation whatsoever in recommending John and his team, and will be continuing to use their services for all of my future projects.
Dermot and Marie
We chose to work with Rag Renos because they were professional but low key, so that throughout the quoting process we didn’t feel pressured. The communication throughout the whole time was excellent, any changes noted immediately, and all figures above board and inclusive. The build was forecast to take 18 weeks. Rag Renos finished a day early and were about 2% over the original budget. This is remarkable considering that it was winter and I was out of the country for 14 of the 18 weeks. The crew really helped reduced the stress on my wife who was having to manage it on her own, and were always positive and happy on the job. When we did change our minds they were accommodating and didn’t make a big deal of it. For the first time in our lives a building company delivered what we wanted on time and on budget. I have already highly recommended Rag Renos to anyone I know who is thinking of renovating.
Tim and Tina
John and the team from Rag Reno’s recently completed a renovation that we are absolutely delighted with. Our House was only 12 months old, but there was an obvious renovation waiting to be done that involved opening up a wall to put in a bi-fold door and extend a fully wrap-around deck. The reno not only needed to be done to a high standard, but also needed to match the recent build-finish of the house. We engaged John right from the begginning, and he walked us through everything from putting our ideas into plans, consent,engaging all related tradies (such as electricians, painters etc), and obviously doing the job with his team. We found the whole journey with Rag Reno’s an excellent experience, and the finished product is outstanding. As with any project there are challenges along the way, and we found that John was honest and proactive whenever those things arose, and would higly recommend him and his team of builders. Awesome work from an awesome team.
Paul Andrews
Just finished up our house extension and full renovation. Prior to construction I always heard how stressful it can be but the team at Rag Renos made the whole process stress-free. Everything was well planned, completed on time and there were no surprises. I highly recommend John and the team.
Kim
We have worked with Rag Reno’s on numerous house relocation projects, total and partial renovations and new builds over the past four years. With every job we have been extremely impressed with John’s effective communication and attention to detail. It was working with John that gave us the confidence to take on the number of development projects that we did. The team John brought on site to complete the work were a pleasure to work with, they displayed a can-do attitude, a very high work ethic and completed jobs quickly and efficiently. They were polite and respectful, punctual and well organised. The work was completed to a very high standard and to agreed price. Without hesitation, we absolutely recommend Rag Reno’s to our friends and family. Any future building work we undertake, Rag Reno’s will absolutely be our first choice to complete the work.
Mandy
I employed Rag Reno’s for many jobs over the last 5 years including new builds, garage conversions, relocated houses, as well as minor and major renovations. I have been impressed with every job but was especially impressed with the outcome of a 1916 villa renovation as John has a real eye for what needs to be done without going over the top; he found solutions that were within budget but also in keeping with the style of the house. John and the team are respectful, easy to communicate with and take pride in completing all work to a high standard. They treat tenants with respect and have managed neighbours/shared driveways/other contractors with no issues. I find their pricing to be fair and transparent. I have no hesitation whatsoever in recommending John and his team, and will be continuing to use their services for all of my future projects.
Dermot and Marie
We chose to work with Rag Renos because they were professional but low key, so that throughout the quoting process we didn’t feel pressured. The communication throughout the whole time was excellent, any changes noted immediately, and all figures above board and inclusive. The build was forecast to take 18 weeks. Rag Renos finished a day early and were about 2% over the original budget. This is remarkable considering that it was winter and I was out of the country for 14 of the 18 weeks. The crew really helped reduced the stress on my wife who was having to manage it on her own, and were always positive and happy on the job. When we did change our minds they were accommodating and didn’t make a big deal of it. For the first time in our lives a building company delivered what we wanted on time and on budget. I have already highly recommended Rag Renos to anyone I know who is thinking of renovating.
Tim and Tina
John and the team from Rag Reno’s recently completed a renovation that we are absolutely delighted with. Our House was only 12 months old, but there was an obvious renovation waiting to be done that involved opening up a wall to put in a bi-fold door and extend a fully wrap-around deck. The reno not only needed to be done to a high standard, but also needed to match the recent build-finish of the house. We engaged John right from the begginning, and he walked us through everything from putting our ideas into plans, consent,engaging all related tradies (such as electricians, painters etc), and obviously doing the job with his team. We found the whole journey with Rag Reno’s an excellent experience, and the finished product is outstanding. As with any project there are challenges along the way, and we found that John was honest and proactive whenever those things arose, and would higly recommend him and his team of builders. Awesome work from an awesome team.
Paul Andrews
Just finished up our house extension and full renovation. Prior to construction I always heard how stressful it can be but the team at Rag Renos made the whole process stress-free. Everything was well planned, completed on time and there were no surprises. I highly recommend John and the team.
Kim
We have worked with Rag Reno’s on numerous house relocation projects, total and partial renovations and new builds over the past four years. With every job we have been extremely impressed with John’s effective communication and attention to detail. It was working with John that gave us the confidence to take on the number of development projects that we did. The team John brought on site to complete the work were a pleasure to work with, they displayed a can-do attitude, a very high work ethic and completed jobs quickly and efficiently. They were polite and respectful, punctual and well organised. The work was completed to a very high standard and to agreed price. Without hesitation, we absolutely recommend Rag Reno’s to our friends and family. Any future building work we undertake, Rag Reno’s will absolutely be our first choice to complete the work.
Kim
We have worked with Rag Reno’s on numerous house relocation projects, total and partial renovations and new builds over the past four years. With every job we have been extremely impressed with John’s effective communication and attention to detail. It was working with John that gave us the confidence to take on the number of development projects that we did. The team John brought on site to complete the work were a pleasure to work with, they displayed a can-do attitude, a very high work ethic and completed jobs quickly and efficiently. They were polite and respectful, punctual and well organised. The work was completed to a very high standard and to agreed price. Without hesitation, we absolutely recommend Rag Reno’s to our friends and family. Any future building work we undertake, Rag Reno’s will absolutely be our first choice to complete the work.
Paul Andrews
Just finished up our house extension and full renovation. Prior to construction I always heard how stressful it can be but the team at Rag Renos made the whole process stress-free. Everything was well planned, completed on time and there were no surprises. I highly recommend John and the team.
Tim and Tina
John and the team from Rag Reno’s recently completed a renovation that we are absolutely delighted with. Our House was only 12 months old, but there was an obvious renovation waiting to be done that involved opening up a wall to put in a bi-fold door and extend a fully wrap-around deck. The reno not only needed to be done to a high standard, but also needed to match the recent build-finish of the house. We engaged John right from the begginning, and he walked us through everything from putting our ideas into plans, consent,engaging all related tradies (such as electricians, painters etc), and obviously doing the job with his team. We found the whole journey with Rag Reno’s an excellent experience, and the finished product is outstanding. As with any project there are challenges along the way, and we found that John was honest and proactive whenever those things arose, and would higly recommend him and his team of builders. Awesome work from an awesome team.
Dermot and Marie
We chose to work with Rag Renos because they were professional but low key, so that throughout the quoting process we didn’t feel pressured. The communication throughout the whole time was excellent, any changes noted immediately, and all figures above board and inclusive. The build was forecast to take 18 weeks. Rag Renos finished a day early and were about 2% over the original budget. This is remarkable considering that it was winter and I was out of the country for 14 of the 18 weeks. The crew really helped reduced the stress on my wife who was having to manage it on her own, and were always positive and happy on the job. When we did change our minds they were accommodating and didn’t make a big deal of it. For the first time in our lives a building company delivered what we wanted on time and on budget. I have already highly recommended Rag Renos to anyone I know who is thinking of renovating.
Mandy
I employed Rag Reno’s for many jobs over the last 5 years including new builds, garage conversions, relocated houses, as well as minor and major renovations. I have been impressed with every job but was especially impressed with the outcome of a 1916 villa renovation as John has a real eye for what needs to be done without going over the top; he found solutions that were within budget but also in keeping with the style of the house. John and the team are respectful, easy to communicate with and take pride in completing all work to a high standard. They treat tenants with respect and have managed neighbours/shared driveways/other contractors with no issues. I find their pricing to be fair and transparent. I have no hesitation whatsoever in recommending John and his team, and will be continuing to use their services for all of my future projects.
Kim
We have worked with Rag Reno’s on numerous house relocation projects, total and partial renovations and new builds over the past four years. With every job we have been extremely impressed with John’s effective communication and attention to detail. It was working with John that gave us the confidence to take on the number of development projects that we did. The team John brought on site to complete the work were a pleasure to work with, they displayed a can-do attitude, a very high work ethic and completed jobs quickly and efficiently. They were polite and respectful, punctual and well organised. The work was completed to a very high standard and to agreed price. Without hesitation, we absolutely recommend Rag Reno’s to our friends and family. Any future building work we undertake, Rag Reno’s will absolutely be our first choice to complete the work.
Paul Andrews
Just finished up our house extension and full renovation. Prior to construction I always heard how stressful it can be but the team at Rag Renos made the whole process stress-free. Everything was well planned, completed on time and there were no surprises. I highly recommend John and the team.
Tim and Tina
John and the team from Rag Reno’s recently completed a renovation that we are absolutely delighted with. Our House was only 12 months old, but there was an obvious renovation waiting to be done that involved opening up a wall to put in a bi-fold door and extend a fully wrap-around deck. The reno not only needed to be done to a high standard, but also needed to match the recent build-finish of the house. We engaged John right from the begginning, and he walked us through everything from putting our ideas into plans, consent,engaging all related tradies (such as electricians, painters etc), and obviously doing the job with his team. We found the whole journey with Rag Reno’s an excellent experience, and the finished product is outstanding. As with any project there are challenges along the way, and we found that John was honest and proactive whenever those things arose, and would higly recommend him and his team of builders. Awesome work from an awesome team.
Dermot and Marie
We chose to work with Rag Renos because they were professional but low key, so that throughout the quoting process we didn’t feel pressured. The communication throughout the whole time was excellent, any changes noted immediately, and all figures above board and inclusive. The build was forecast to take 18 weeks. Rag Renos finished a day early and were about 2% over the original budget. This is remarkable considering that it was winter and I was out of the country for 14 of the 18 weeks. The crew really helped reduced the stress on my wife who was having to manage it on her own, and were always positive and happy on the job. When we did change our minds they were accommodating and didn’t make a big deal of it. For the first time in our lives a building company delivered what we wanted on time and on budget. I have already highly recommended Rag Renos to anyone I know who is thinking of renovating.
Mandy
I employed Rag Reno’s for many jobs over the last 5 years including new builds, garage conversions, relocated houses, as well as minor and major renovations. I have been impressed with every job but was especially impressed with the outcome of a 1916 villa renovation as John has a real eye for what needs to be done without going over the top; he found solutions that were within budget but also in keeping with the style of the house. John and the team are respectful, easy to communicate with and take pride in completing all work to a high standard. They treat tenants with respect and have managed neighbours/shared driveways/other contractors with no issues. I find their pricing to be fair and transparent. I have no hesitation whatsoever in recommending John and his team, and will be continuing to use their services for all of my future projects.
Kim
We have worked with Rag Reno’s on numerous house relocation projects, total and partial renovations and new builds over the past four years. With every job we have been extremely impressed with John’s effective communication and attention to detail. It was working with John that gave us the confidence to take on the number of development projects that we did. The team John brought on site to complete the work were a pleasure to work with, they displayed a can-do attitude, a very high work ethic and completed jobs quickly and efficiently. They were polite and respectful, punctual and well organised. The work was completed to a very high standard and to agreed price. Without hesitation, we absolutely recommend Rag Reno’s to our friends and family. Any future building work we undertake, Rag Reno’s will absolutely be our first choice to complete the work.
Paul Andrews
Just finished up our house extension and full renovation. Prior to construction I always heard how stressful it can be but the team at Rag Renos made the whole process stress-free. Everything was well planned, completed on time and there were no surprises. I highly recommend John and the team.
Tim and Tina
John and the team from Rag Reno’s recently completed a renovation that we are absolutely delighted with. Our House was only 12 months old, but there was an obvious renovation waiting to be done that involved opening up a wall to put in a bi-fold door and extend a fully wrap-around deck. The reno not only needed to be done to a high standard, but also needed to match the recent build-finish of the house. We engaged John right from the begginning, and he walked us through everything from putting our ideas into plans, consent,engaging all related tradies (such as electricians, painters etc), and obviously doing the job with his team. We found the whole journey with Rag Reno’s an excellent experience, and the finished product is outstanding. As with any project there are challenges along the way, and we found that John was honest and proactive whenever those things arose, and would higly recommend him and his team of builders. Awesome work from an awesome team.
Dermot and Marie
We chose to work with Rag Renos because they were professional but low key, so that throughout the quoting process we didn’t feel pressured. The communication throughout the whole time was excellent, any changes noted immediately, and all figures above board and inclusive. The build was forecast to take 18 weeks. Rag Renos finished a day early and were about 2% over the original budget. This is remarkable considering that it was winter and I was out of the country for 14 of the 18 weeks. The crew really helped reduced the stress on my wife who was having to manage it on her own, and were always positive and happy on the job. When we did change our minds they were accommodating and didn’t make a big deal of it. For the first time in our lives a building company delivered what we wanted on time and on budget. I have already highly recommended Rag Renos to anyone I know who is thinking of renovating.
Mandy
I employed Rag Reno’s for many jobs over the last 5 years including new builds, garage conversions, relocated houses, as well as minor and major renovations. I have been impressed with every job but was especially impressed with the outcome of a 1916 villa renovation as John has a real eye for what needs to be done without going over the top; he found solutions that were within budget but also in keeping with the style of the house. John and the team are respectful, easy to communicate with and take pride in completing all work to a high standard. They treat tenants with respect and have managed neighbours/shared driveways/other contractors with no issues. I find their pricing to be fair and transparent. I have no hesitation whatsoever in recommending John and his team, and will be continuing to use their services for all of my future projects.
Kim
We have worked with Rag Reno’s on numerous house relocation projects, total and partial renovations and new builds over the past four years. With every job we have been extremely impressed with John’s effective communication and attention to detail. It was working with John that gave us the confidence to take on the number of development projects that we did. The team John brought on site to complete the work were a pleasure to work with, they displayed a can-do attitude, a very high work ethic and completed jobs quickly and efficiently. They were polite and respectful, punctual and well organised. The work was completed to a very high standard and to agreed price. Without hesitation, we absolutely recommend Rag Reno’s to our friends and family. Any future building work we undertake, Rag Reno’s will absolutely be our first choice to complete the work.
Paul Andrews
Just finished up our house extension and full renovation. Prior to construction I always heard how stressful it can be but the team at Rag Renos made the whole process stress-free. Everything was well planned, completed on time and there were no surprises. I highly recommend John and the team.
Tim and Tina
John and the team from Rag Reno’s recently completed a renovation that we are absolutely delighted with. Our House was only 12 months old, but there was an obvious renovation waiting to be done that involved opening up a wall to put in a bi-fold door and extend a fully wrap-around deck. The reno not only needed to be done to a high standard, but also needed to match the recent build-finish of the house. We engaged John right from the begginning, and he walked us through everything from putting our ideas into plans, consent,engaging all related tradies (such as electricians, painters etc), and obviously doing the job with his team. We found the whole journey with Rag Reno’s an excellent experience, and the finished product is outstanding. As with any project there are challenges along the way, and we found that John was honest and proactive whenever those things arose, and would higly recommend him and his team of builders. Awesome work from an awesome team.
Dermot and Marie
We chose to work with Rag Renos because they were professional but low key, so that throughout the quoting process we didn’t feel pressured. The communication throughout the whole time was excellent, any changes noted immediately, and all figures above board and inclusive. The build was forecast to take 18 weeks. Rag Renos finished a day early and were about 2% over the original budget. This is remarkable considering that it was winter and I was out of the country for 14 of the 18 weeks. The crew really helped reduced the stress on my wife who was having to manage it on her own, and were always positive and happy on the job. When we did change our minds they were accommodating and didn’t make a big deal of it. For the first time in our lives a building company delivered what we wanted on time and on budget. I have already highly recommended Rag Renos to anyone I know who is thinking of renovating.
Mandy
I employed Rag Reno’s for many jobs over the last 5 years including new builds, garage conversions, relocated houses, as well as minor and major renovations. I have been impressed with every job but was especially impressed with the outcome of a 1916 villa renovation as John has a real eye for what needs to be done without going over the top; he found solutions that were within budget but also in keeping with the style of the house. John and the team are respectful, easy to communicate with and take pride in completing all work to a high standard. They treat tenants with respect and have managed neighbours/shared driveways/other contractors with no issues. I find their pricing to be fair and transparent. I have no hesitation whatsoever in recommending John and his team, and will be continuing to use their services for all of my future projects.
Kim
We have worked with Rag Reno’s on numerous house relocation projects, total and partial renovations and new builds over the past four years. With every job we have been extremely impressed with John’s effective communication and attention to detail. It was working with John that gave us the confidence to take on the number of development projects that we did. The team John brought on site to complete the work were a pleasure to work with, they displayed a can-do attitude, a very high work ethic and completed jobs quickly and efficiently. They were polite and respectful, punctual and well organised. The work was completed to a very high standard and to agreed price. Without hesitation, we absolutely recommend Rag Reno’s to our friends and family. Any future building work we undertake, Rag Reno’s will absolutely be our first choice to complete the work.
Paul Andrews
Just finished up our house extension and full renovation. Prior to construction I always heard how stressful it can be but the team at Rag Renos made the whole process stress-free. Everything was well planned, completed on time and there were no surprises. I highly recommend John and the team.
Tim and Tina
John and the team from Rag Reno’s recently completed a renovation that we are absolutely delighted with. Our House was only 12 months old, but there was an obvious renovation waiting to be done that involved opening up a wall to put in a bi-fold door and extend a fully wrap-around deck. The reno not only needed to be done to a high standard, but also needed to match the recent build-finish of the house. We engaged John right from the begginning, and he walked us through everything from putting our ideas into plans, consent,engaging all related tradies (such as electricians, painters etc), and obviously doing the job with his team. We found the whole journey with Rag Reno’s an excellent experience, and the finished product is outstanding. As with any project there are challenges along the way, and we found that John was honest and proactive whenever those things arose, and would higly recommend him and his team of builders. Awesome work from an awesome team.
Dermot and Marie
We chose to work with Rag Renos because they were professional but low key, so that throughout the quoting process we didn’t feel pressured. The communication throughout the whole time was excellent, any changes noted immediately, and all figures above board and inclusive. The build was forecast to take 18 weeks. Rag Renos finished a day early and were about 2% over the original budget. This is remarkable considering that it was winter and I was out of the country for 14 of the 18 weeks. The crew really helped reduced the stress on my wife who was having to manage it on her own, and were always positive and happy on the job. When we did change our minds they were accommodating and didn’t make a big deal of it. For the first time in our lives a building company delivered what we wanted on time and on budget. I have already highly recommended Rag Renos to anyone I know who is thinking of renovating.
Mandy
I employed Rag Reno’s for many jobs over the last 5 years including new builds, garage conversions, relocated houses, as well as minor and major renovations. I have been impressed with every job but was especially impressed with the outcome of a 1916 villa renovation as John has a real eye for what needs to be done without going over the top; he found solutions that were within budget but also in keeping with the style of the house. John and the team are respectful, easy to communicate with and take pride in completing all work to a high standard. They treat tenants with respect and have managed neighbours/shared driveways/other contractors with no issues. I find their pricing to be fair and transparent. I have no hesitation whatsoever in recommending John and his team, and will be continuing to use their services for all of my future projects.
Kim
We have worked with Rag Reno’s on numerous house relocation projects, total and partial renovations and new builds over the past four years. With every job we have been extremely impressed with John’s effective communication and attention to detail. It was working with John that gave us the confidence to take on the number of development projects that we did. The team John brought on site to complete the work were a pleasure to work with, they displayed a can-do attitude, a very high work ethic and completed jobs quickly and efficiently. They were polite and respectful, punctual and well organised. The work was completed to a very high standard and to agreed price. Without hesitation, we absolutely recommend Rag Reno’s to our friends and family. Any future building work we undertake, Rag Reno’s will absolutely be our first choice to complete the work.
Paul Andrews
Just finished up our house extension and full renovation. Prior to construction I always heard how stressful it can be but the team at Rag Renos made the whole process stress-free. Everything was well planned, completed on time and there were no surprises. I highly recommend John and the team.
Tim and Tina
John and the team from Rag Reno’s recently completed a renovation that we are absolutely delighted with. Our House was only 12 months old, but there was an obvious renovation waiting to be done that involved opening up a wall to put in a bi-fold door and extend a fully wrap-around deck. The reno not only needed to be done to a high standard, but also needed to match the recent build-finish of the house. We engaged John right from the begginning, and he walked us through everything from putting our ideas into plans, consent,engaging all related tradies (such as electricians, painters etc), and obviously doing the job with his team. We found the whole journey with Rag Reno’s an excellent experience, and the finished product is outstanding. As with any project there are challenges along the way, and we found that John was honest and proactive whenever those things arose, and would higly recommend him and his team of builders. Awesome work from an awesome team.
Dermot and Marie
We chose to work with Rag Renos because they were professional but low key, so that throughout the quoting process we didn’t feel pressured. The communication throughout the whole time was excellent, any changes noted immediately, and all figures above board and inclusive. The build was forecast to take 18 weeks. Rag Renos finished a day early and were about 2% over the original budget. This is remarkable considering that it was winter and I was out of the country for 14 of the 18 weeks. The crew really helped reduced the stress on my wife who was having to manage it on her own, and were always positive and happy on the job. When we did change our minds they were accommodating and didn’t make a big deal of it. For the first time in our lives a building company delivered what we wanted on time and on budget. I have already highly recommended Rag Renos to anyone I know who is thinking of renovating.
Mandy
I employed Rag Reno’s for many jobs over the last 5 years including new builds, garage conversions, relocated houses, as well as minor and major renovations. I have been impressed with every job but was especially impressed with the outcome of a 1916 villa renovation as John has a real eye for what needs to be done without going over the top; he found solutions that were within budget but also in keeping with the style of the house. John and the team are respectful, easy to communicate with and take pride in completing all work to a high standard. They treat tenants with respect and have managed neighbours/shared driveways/other contractors with no issues. I find their pricing to be fair and transparent. I have no hesitation whatsoever in recommending John and his team, and will be continuing to use their services for all of my future projects.
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