Material costs and appliances are two of the biggest renovation expenses.
If you’re savvy and willing to shop, you can find great deals from warehouses that sell overstock from other suppliers, unused renovation materials from other projects and even salvage from other homes.
This ‘salvage’ isn’t cheap and dirty either – most of it is brand new, but simply was overstocked or not used in the original project it was meant for.
One such discount vendor in Perth is Ross’s Discount Home Centre.
They’ve got a large warehouse in Guildford that stocks, among other things:
There are other discount warehouses in South of the River suburbs like Fremantle, Canning Vale, and more – have a look for yourself and get saving!
Auctions are another great way to save on appliances and materials.
Held for any number of reasons (estate sale, house reposessed, items simply no longer needed, etc.), auctions sell all sorts of items and furniture to the highest bidder. If you know where to look, you can save a bundle!
Ross’s Auctioneers and Valuers is a good example here as well – they hold both live and online auctions for everything from flooring and appliances to furniture, wine and industrial equipment.
A well-known trick, but a good one! Next time you’re wandering the selection of ovens and washing machines in, say, Good Guys Armadale or Harvey Norman Cannington, ask a sales rep if they’ve got any floor models (sometimes called display models) for sale.
If they’re getting rid of old stock or just making room for new, they may sell you the refrigerator on display for a tidy savings.
PRO TIP: You can save $$$ getting rid of your old appliances too – find out how here.
Factory seconds are retail items which, through minor fault of manufacture, are sold to the public for a reduced rate rather than being discarded.
An appliance with a minor blemish, tiny ding, or old model can come your way for a big discount through vendors offering such factory seconds.
Various major retailers carry factory seconds or clearance items. For example, Fridge and Washer City offers seconds in their Joondalup, Morley, and O’Connor stores. For online, check out www.2ndsworld.com.au and similar vendors that specialise in this area.
Whatever you can do yourself… do yourself!
Avoid labour and installation costs, save on materials by making your own choices, and even learn a thing or two along the way.
The thing to remember here is not to overstretch yourself. Stay within your skill limits – a botched DIY job will cost you more than getting a professional in. Some areas you may want to avoid are bathroom (waterproofing), plumbing (obvious reasons) and electrical (even more obvious reasons).
Don’t get stuck paying for expensive junk removal once the dust has cleared. Don’t ruin your front lawn with a pile of heavy waste. And don’t waste time figuring out what to do with piles of renovation scrap or junk you’ve cleared out of your back room.
Hire a skip bin right off the bat. At Bonza Bins, we offer competitive rates and exceptional service for skip bins in Fremantle, Canning Vale, Armadale and all suburbs between South Perth and Freo.
Here’s a list of tips on choosing the right skip bin for your project.
Book your skip bin now to save time, money and stress on your renos!
