Living onsite during a home’s construction or renovation has often been a typical method of saving costs during what can be an expensive period for both individuals and families. Many see the benefits associated with making a short-term sacrifice for a long-term gain. However, due to a number of reasons many are beginning to see the benefits from such a …

When planning a new construction, hunting for the best quote from a range of options is often a quintessential step in turning a design into a reality. However, what many of us may not understand is that a properly prepared quote is a complex document that takes upwards of 10 hours to prepare. Hence, your Wollongong custom home builders understand …

Cost overruns are an unfortunate but real scenario for the construction industry as a whole. These occur when, due to unexpected events or changes to the construction plan – the client is left with a bill bigger than first planned for. This can be a big worry for those who have a tight budget with little breathing room. After all, …

When building a new home or undertaking a renovation, the most important decision you’ll make is picking the right builder. Choose well and the builder will bring your dream home to life, settle for less and you may regret it for years to come. Based in the Northern Suburbs of Wollongong , Black Diamond Constructions are your local building experts …

A building contract can be one of the most important legal documents you ever sign. An incomplete building contract can lead to cost overruns and leave you with little or no recourse should a problem occur during, or even after your project is completed.    Based in the Northern Suburbs of Wollongong , Black Diamond Constructions are your local building …

You may have heard people discussing ‘variations’ when they talk about building and renovating (probably while swearing under their breath). Variations can easily be the cause of a lot of un-budgeted expenses, and they’re often completely avoidable. Based in the Northern Suburbs of Wollongong , Black Diamond Constructions are your local building experts specialising in residential extensions, new home builds …

So many building companies and so many choices! It’s a big, scary, exciting and sometimes overwhelming process,  with so many decisions to make. After all, it’s not every day you get to build your dream home! When choosing the right builder for your upcoming construction project, it is important that you choose a builder that meets all of the key …

It’s a dream for so many of us, to build a brand new home or undertake a major home renovation. This means every single detail in your home will be designed and built specifically based on your needs, requirements, location, dreams, and inspiration. Being able to customise every single space of your home, from deciding the number of rooms and …

Here at Black Diamond Constructions, Wollongong’s experts in custom homes and renovations, we pride ourselves on being an industry leader. As a member of the Master Builders Association we are kept to date with the latest industry building and safety standards. We are occasionally asked to provide a ballpark figure for projects, and this is generally asked of us when …

The first step we take at Black Diamond Constructions, Wollongong’s experts in custom home and renovations, is guiding you through the conception stage of your renovation or new build, is engaging the services of a great draftsman/ designer. Whilst paying more for a good drafting service may seem like an unnecessary or avoidable cost to some, choosing the right designer …