Eleanor Campbell - Building an Home Extension

Why You Need to Reseal Your Driveway Asphalt Regularly

30 November 2023
Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

One of the first things that guests notice when they drive up to your home is your driveway. An unkempt and cracked driveway can spoil the curb appeal of even the most beautiful home. Driveway asphalt resealing is an essential aspect of driveway maintenance that ensures your driveway stays in good condition. This blog will discuss why you need to reseal your driveway asphalt regularly. Prevents Premature Damage and Deterioration Read More

Building the Coolest Room to Store Your Food

24 August 2023
Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

Are you tired of throwing out spoiled food and wasting your hard-earned money? Have you ever considered building a cool room to keep your perishables fresh longer? A cool room is a temperature-controlled room that can be customised to keep your food at a consistent temperature. In this blog post, you'll explore the benefits of building a cool room and learn tips on how to construct your own. Benefits of Building a Cool Room: Read More

Steel Fixers: The Reinforcing Heroes of Construction

17 May 2023
Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

When it comes to construction projects, the role of a steel fixer is of paramount importance. These skilled professionals play a crucial role in reinforcing concrete structures, ensuring their strength, stability and longevity. This article will explore the significance of steel fixers, their responsibilities and the services they offer to ensure a successful construction project. Reinforcing Concrete Structures One of the primary responsibilities of a steel fixer is to reinforce concrete structures by installing steel bars, commonly known as reinforcement bars or rebars. Read More

Building a Strong Foundation: The Role of Retaining Wall and Concrete Sleeper Wall Contractors in Landscape Design

15 March 2023
Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

Retaining walls are structures designed to prevent erosion and to hold back soil. They can be made of various materials such as wood, stone, brick, or concrete. Retaining wall contractors and concrete sleeper wall contractors are professionals who specialise in the installation, repair, and maintenance of retaining walls. When and Why They're Needed A retaining wall contractor may be needed if you have sloping land that is prone to erosion or if you want to create a level area for a patio, driveway, or garden. Read More

Top Reasons Commercial Business Owners Must Hire Professional Asbestos Abatement Contractors

29 November 2022
Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

Do you own a commercial premise built or renovated before 1990? If the answer is yes, it might contain traces of asbestos. Once a popular additive for various construction materials, the use, sale or import of asbestos was abolished in 2003 by the Australian government because of the life-threatening risks it poses to human health. Long-term exposure to asbestos fibres can cause lung cancer, asbestosis and mesothelioma. Proper identification, removal and disposal of asbestosis are paramount to prevent these problems. Read More

About Me

Hello, my name is Wendy and this is my construction blog. I do not work in the construction industry myself, but I have spent the last 7 months of my life with construction workers and contractors as they designed and built an extension to my property. I had always dreamed of extending my home so we could enlarge the kitchen and have an additional bedroom on the second-floor. My husband always objected, but when I won some money on the lotto, he couldn't stop me. The contractors were really great and I got a real insight into the industry so I decided to start this blog.