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Staron Bench Tops
Rob is our preferred Staron installer. Staron is a very versatile bench top with multiple applications available and we use this product to create top of the line kitchens.
Pool Projects
This pool in Paddington is being sprayed by our shell shapers. Robinson Projects construct our own pools rather than subcontracting our pool projects out to a pool builder, allowing us to minimise the cost of adding a pool to your project.
Excavation at Paddington
More progress at the paddington project with John excavating under the house to get the slab heights correct. We own our own Excavator and Bobcat which gives us a big advantage with keeping the cost down but also getting the … Continue reading
Robinson Projects Awarded Yet Another Bardon Renovation!
I am pleased to be awarded yet another Bardon Renovation. The Clarkes have entrusted me to design and organise the Building and Development Approvals for their Renovation Project. The Avenues in Bardon are one of the most scenic streets and with … Continue reading
Robinson Projects Wins Another Bardon Renovation Job!
I am pleased to be awarded this Bardon Renovation for the West Family. With a large reconfiguration and an addition of Masterbed with Ensuite, an Extra Bedroom, Living room and Deck. This project is going to be challenging with a … Continue reading
New Stairs at Bardon Renovation
The Bardon Renovation has had the front stairs re-constructed due to timber rot. As you can see the joins of the timber have been primed as they are constructed. This priming will easily double the life of the stairs.
Scaffold Removed at Paddington Renovation
The Paddington Renovation in Brisbane’s inner city suburbs has now had the scaffold removed to allow us to continue excavation and construction of the lower floor. The orginal plan was to construct this renovation in two stages, but the decision … Continue reading
Maintaining Heritage Features
The Paddington Renovation has been stripped of the old Chamfer Boards and we had the new ones machined to the same profile. Profiling your Weather/Chamfer Boards costs approx $250 more for the run but when it comes to keeping the … Continue reading
Sherwood Renovation
The Sherwood renovation is a large colonial on a double block with two street frontage which makes work a little easier for material logistics. We have raised and built in 2 bedrooms, laundry, bathroom, store and a rumpus which opens onto … Continue reading
New Roof at Stafford Renovation
The Stafford Heights renovation now has a complete new roof. When doing the extension the owners wanted to replace the existing section of roof as well. Mark and his boys have done another great roofing job.
New Roof!
The paddington renovation now has a new roof. Mark and his boys have done a great job. The custom orb roof is a Brisbane icon with heritage houses and new builds.
Planning = Great Results
Our current Bardon renovation is now to lock up stage and the cladding is being finished. Matching up existing cladding with the new extension can be time consuming as existing cladding may not line up with the finished product. The boys and I spend … Continue reading
Stafford Renovation
The Stafford Renovation is moving forward with Steve and Fraser setting out the floor frame. Tomorrow the scaffolding is erected and the boys will be back to put up the wall frame and trusses.
New Paddington Renovation
The next renovation project in Paddington. This old gem is going to be a challenging Brisbane renovation. High on the hill with beautiful views this renovation is going to be a winner!
Paddington Progress
The Paddington renovation which now has a new roof is now ready for cladding. Harrison is priming the chamfer boards with the spray gun while the other boys are finishing the frame and installing the windows.
Paddington City Views
The paddington renovation has beautiful Brisbane City Views. Lawrie is finishing the mitre joins for the two bifolds which open 5m and 4m to create a dramatic view when dining or entertaining at night.
Slab Pour at Taringa
With most renovations in Brisbane access can be limited so we require Jason our concrete pump operator to help pour the slab, like on this 6 car garage in Taringa. Matt and the boys use laser levels to make sure … Continue reading
Floor Framing at Stafford Heights
The Stafford Heights renovation has posts installed and floor frame going down. Now that the scaffold is up the wall frame can go up and a site measure can be done for the trusses to be made.
Master Builders Award Winner 2011
Robinson Projects wins Master Builders Award!
Bardon Renovation Progress
Our latest Bardon renovation is at the plaster fix and set stage. The kitchen is being made and will be installed in the next couple of weeks. When creating an open plan living area, adding a bulkhead or dropped ceiling is a … Continue reading
Tiling in Bardon
Rob the tiler is grouting the feature tiles at the Bardon renovation. Now that the waterproofing is complete the tilers bed the floor with sand and cement to get the correct falls. The client selected their tiles at our preferred … Continue reading
The Importance of Waterproofing
With all our Brisbane renovations we take waterproofing very seriously as skipping this step can cause a lot of damage and future inconvenience. The BCA has guidelines which cover all scenario’s of waterproofing applications. Only licensed waterproofing contractors can apply and certify … Continue reading
Paddington Renovation Update
Our painters, PJ Carmody, applying the painting to the chamfer boards at our Paddington Renovation in Brisbane. The boys use quality Dulux paints and attention to detail to get a professional finish. To get an award wining renovation you require … Continue reading
Air-Conditioning – a must in this weather!
The Paddington renovation is now water tight and all the services are roughing in their pipes, ducts and wires. This photo shows the ducted air conditioning in the ceiling space. Ducted air con is a lot more effective than it used to … Continue reading
Paddington Progress
The paddington renovation is well underway with the scaffold fully erected. Scaffold is a cost that should be considered on renovations that require work that is more than 3m high. Not only is scaffold good from a health and safety … Continue reading
The Importance of Priming Timber
The importance of priming the joins of external timber. This is a photo of rotting front stairs in one of our Bardon Renovations in Brisbane. The client asked us to replace these stairs due to their poor condition even though they … Continue reading
Stafford Heights Update
The Stafford renovation is at frame stage and the boys are about to batten the trusses ready for the roofer. Having the scaffold makes the project so much quicker.
Recreating a Winning Formula!
At this renovation in Bardon we are extending the kitchen out onto the deck. Here the renovation is at the frame and services rough in stage. The owners Claire and Gavin liked the award winning renovation that we did at Alexandra St, Bardon … Continue reading
Floor Frame at Sherwood
The floor frame at the raise and build under job in Sherwood, Brisbane. This method of using a timber floor frame suspended from the posts used to hold the existing house is cost effective and quick, while giving that real … Continue reading
Robinson Projects featured in Winning Homes magazine!
Some photos of our winning kitchen design as featured in Master Builders Winning Homes Magazine 2011.