architectural plan for a home building

home improvement

additions and alterations can improve and complement your home if they are properly designed ... avoid the "tacked-on" look and wasted spaces

roof conversions provide an extra storey when the available ground area is restricted, but they need to be carefully integrated into the structure and design of the home

frontal upgrades give tired houses a new lease of life ... they can increase property values beyond the cost of construction work if they are well co-ordinated

retrofitting is an environmental approach to making older homes more efficient and comfortable ... the main elements of retrofitting are:

  • energy efficiency
  • reducing wasted resources
  • environmental sustainability

balanced retrofitting will reduce the running costs of your home ... many options are available

contact Jack for affordable, energy efficient home improvement ideas and friendly advice



...1000's of Adelaide home owners and buyers assisted

35 years experience with buildings...
click here for examples of previous projects

personal low cost services ...to your satisfaction
call or fax Jack at the numbers above for an initial consultation

Jack Metcalf - building consultant
JACK METCALF
building consultant
...35 years experience
phone: (08) 8261 9049
mobile: 0412 799 303
fax: (08) 8261 9049
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