Welcome to MJ Civil residential Blog
This page is intended to provide a series of informative, easy to digest blogs that relate to the home owner that is about to embark on building a new home or undertaking a renovation.
The intended topics will include an overview into council procedures and requirements, suggestions for the selection of builders and other building professionals, plus general advise on what to expect when building or renovating.
List of published blogs:
Blog – Deck safety: What you need to know Australians love the outdoors. And when it’s time to celebrate, what better way to
Blog – Choosing an engineer: an important decision Choosing an engineer can be confusing. There are many engineering firms, all claiming to
Blog – Overcoming building & tree issues Trees can add value and beauty to their environment. But when they are in close
Blog – Retrospective engineering. Is it worth it? Some home owners wishing to make alterations or additions to their home avoid getting
Blog – Wall removal. Benefits, implications and what to expect. Removing walls in your house or apartment can add space and
Blog – Variations in building: what to expect Despite every effort being made at the planning and design stage to ensure
Blog – Demystifying Development Approvals (DA’s). Great! You have envisioned an idea for your home and wish to put this plan to
Blog – Variations in building: what to expect Despite every effort being made at the planning and design stage to ensure
Blog – So you have your DA approval: what next? Congratulations! You’ve received your DA approval! What does my DA approval
Blog – MJ Civil’s guide to choosing a building professional At MJ Civil we understand that selecting suppliers is one of
Blog – Spotlight on building: Builder’s licensing and insurance. So you have decided to embark on your next building project. Great