Have a dream but not much else? No problem, let’s talk about what you have in mind. We’ve been in building, renovation and property investment for decades now and we’re happy to give you the benefit of our experience.

Cost: FREE – we’ll even shout the coffee!

You’ve some idea what you want, you may have some rough sketches or even preliminary plans. You now need some experienced advice whether your budget will meet your scope of work. We can give you a rough estimate on the spot and a detailed quote within about 24 hours (depending on the size of the project).

Cost: FREE – no charges to get this far.

We prepare a first draft of the design, along with a work schedule, fixed prices and a guaranteed finish date (as appropriate). If your project requires council or strata authority permissions, we can deal with all authorities on your behalf before commencement of work.

Cost: Our project fees will be covered in your overall budget.

Once all the paperwork is done, we spend further time with you double- checking the details, selecting finishes and answering any additional questions you may have. We then agree the date for construction to begin. Once your project is completed, an independent building inspector will do a 100-point check, ensuring all work is fully compliant. All Charas work comes with a 7 year guarantee.

Cost: Our project fees will be covered in your overall budget.

We’re increasingly asked to get involved with jobs where a project has gone off track. Cost blowouts, subcontractor issues, engineering problems – there can be all kinds of reasons jobs don’t go to plan. We can do a forensic inspection and work out what needs to be done to bring the job back on the rails.

Cost: Our project fees will be covered in your overall budget.