Builders Beyond Borders

If you're a first-time home builder or want to renovate your home in Australia and feel overwhelmed by the process, you're not alone.Builders Beyond Borders is the podcast that helps everyday Aussies navigate the home building and renovation journey with confidence. Hosted by experienced Australian builders, this show delivers real stories, expert insights, and practical advice for anyone planning to build or renovate their home.Each episode unpacks what really happens on-site — from understanding builder quotes to avoiding budget blowouts and delays. Whether you're still dreaming, ready to break ground, or somewhere in between, you'll learn how to avoid costly mistakes and make informed decisions.If you're searching for honest conversations about new home construction, home renovation tips, building timelines, or what to expect during a custom build in Australia, this podcast is your new best mate.Follow Builders Beyond Borders and start building smarter!

Builders Beyond Borders is a business podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 51 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Unknown Host hosts Builders Beyond Borders, a business show with 51 episodes published.

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  Episode #50

  R U OK? Why Your Builder's Mental Health Matters To Your Build

  Sep 27, 202628 min

  Your builder is juggling your home, a dozen other clients, subbies, suppliers and a family of their own. So who's checking in on them? We recorded this one on R U OK? Day. Hugh from New Realm Homes sits down with Andy Kearns from Perway Construction Services and Paul Kennedy from Independent Building Solutions for one of our most honest conversations yet. Building or renovating is one of the most emotional things you'll ever do. It's usually the biggest amount of money you'll ever spend, and when you're living in the middle of the dust and noise, it gets personal fast. There's also a side most homeowners never see: the person running your build is carrying a lot too, and how they're travelling shows up in how your project goes. The boys get real about the tough stretches. Andy shares how close he came to shutting his business during COVID, and the one change that turned things around for him. Hugh opens up about his own mental health journey and what keeps him steady. Paul explains why good systems make the hard days easier for everyone, clients included. They also talk about what good communication looks like when a build goes sideways. The best builders stop and clear the air instead of pushing through, and asking "are you okay?" and actually listening can change the whole feel of a project. Whether you're about to start a build or you're halfway through one, this episode will change how you see the person in charge of it. It might also remind you to check in on yourself. Need someone to talk to? If this episode brings anything up for you, you don't have to deal with it alone. Lifeline: 13 11 14 Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 Mates in Construction: 1300 642 111 R U OK?: ruok.org.au Listen on Spotify// https://open.spotify.com/show/0eGpiuFZidHdOcFunXPo4q Apple Podcast// https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/builders-beyond-borders/id1841312899 Youtube// https://www.youtube.com/@BuildersBeyondBordersPodcast Follow us on Facebook// https://www.facebook.com/buildersbeyondborderspodcast/ Instagram// https://www.instagram.com/buildersbeyondborderspodcast_/ Looking for a builder? Perway Construction Services in Western Australia - https://www.perway.com.au DJH Builders in Tasmania - https://djhbuilders.com.au New Realm Homes in Victoria - https://newrealmhomes.com.au Independent Building Solutions in Canberra - https://www.ibscanberra.com.au Matt Auld Builder in Victoria - https://mabuilder.com.au

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  Episode #49

  49. No, Your Renovation Can't Start In Three Weeks

  Sep 13, 202621 min

  You've filled out the enquiry form, you're excited, and you've put your ideal start date as three weeks time. We get this one a lot. Shannon from DJH Builders in Tassie is joined by Paul from Independent Building Solutions in Canberra and Hugh from New Realm Homes in Melbourne to walk you through what actually happens between your first enquiry and the day we break ground. We cover the plans you need before anything can be scoped or priced, the approvals that might take three weeks or might take eighteen months, and the chain of consultants who each have to wait on the one before them. We also talk about why coming to a builder first for a preliminary estimate can save you thousands, and where your deposit really goes. If you're planning a renovation or an extension, this one will save you a lot of frustration before you start. Listen on Spotify// https://open.spotify.com/show/0eGpiuFZidHdOcFunXPo4q Apple Podcast// https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/builders-beyond-borders/id1841312899 Youtube// https://www.youtube.com/@BuildersBeyondBordersPodcast Follow us on Facebook// https://www.facebook.com/buildersbeyondborderspodcast/ Instagram// https://www.instagram.com/buildersbeyondborderspodcast_/ Looking for a builder? Perway Construction Services in Western Australia - https://www.perway.com.au DJH Builders in Tasmania - https://djhbuilders.com.au New Realm Homes in Victoria - https://newrealmhomes.com.au Independent Building Solutions in Canberra - https://www.ibscanberra.com.au Matt Auld Builder in Victoria - https://mabuilder.com.au

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  Episode #48

  48. Owner Builder Mistakes That Cost You Double

  Sep 6, 202626 min

  Thinking about taking on your own build or reno to save a few grand? Before you do, this one's worth a listen. In this episode, we sit down with Paul from Independent Building Solutions in Canberra, Shannon from DJH Builders in Tassie, and Hugh from New Realm Homes in Melbourne to talk through the real cost of going owner builder. We share the jobs we've been called in to fix, the compliance headaches that catch people out years later when they go to sell, and the classic mistakes we see over and over again, from wrong-sized windows to bathrooms that can't be patched because the tile range is discontinued. We also get into the stuff that doesn't show up on a materials list: the stress, the lost work hours, the mortgage that grows instead of shrinks, and the half-finished houses people end up living in for decades. If you've been quoted $35,000 for a bathroom and you're thinking you can knock it over yourself for $20,000, this is the conversation to hear first. It's not about talking you out of it, it's about making sure you know what you're actually signing up for before you swing the first hammer. Listen on Spotify// https://open.spotify.com/show/0eGpiuFZidHdOcFunXPo4q Apple Podcast// https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/builders-beyond-borders/id1841312899 Youtube// https://www.youtube.com/@BuildersBeyondBordersPodcast Follow us on Facebook// https://www.facebook.com/buildersbeyondborderspodcast/ Instagram// https://www.instagram.com/buildersbeyondborderspodcast_/ Looking for a builder? Perway Construction Services in Western Australia - https://www.perway.com.au DJH Builders in Tasmania - https://djhbuilders.com.au New Realm Homes in Victoria - https://newrealmhomes.com.au Independent Building Solutions in Canberra - https://www.ibscanberra.com.au Matt Auld Builder in Victoria - https://mabuilder.com.au

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  Episode #47

  47. What Homeowners Get From a Husband and Wife Builder Team

  Aug 17, 202622 min

  When you hire a builder who runs the business alongside their partner, you're getting something different to a big corporate team or a one-man band. In this episode, Andy from Perway Construction in WA sits down with Shannon from DJH Builders in Tassie to unpack what that dynamic actually looks like behind the scenes, and why it works so well for the homeowners they build for. Shannon shares how she and Dean split the client journey, with Shannon taking the initial call to break the ice and Dean stepping in for the technical face-to-face. We talk about how having two of us in the business means you get two ways of explaining things, two people who back each other up, and two people invested in getting your project right. Andy and Louise run Perway the same way, and both teams have built cultures where staff, clients, and families all get treated like they matter. The conversation then goes somewhere we didn't plan but felt important to share. We get honest about the mental health stats in construction, the personal development work we've both put in over the years, and why looking after yourself first isn't selfish, it's what makes you a better builder, partner, and parent. Shannon shares a simple question that changed things at home. Andy talks about men's groups, coaching, and the value of asking for help. If you're a homeowner trying to work out what kind of builder to hire, or a builder wondering how to bring your partner into the business, this one's worth a listen. Listen on Spotify// https://open.spotify.com/show/0eGpiuFZidHdOcFunXPo4q Apple Podcast// https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/builders-beyond-borders/id1841312899 Youtube// https://www.youtube.com/@BuildersBeyondBordersPodcast Follow us on Facebook// https://www.facebook.com/buildersbeyondborderspodcast/ Instagram// https://www.instagram.com/buildersbeyondborderspodcast_/ Looking for a builder? Perway Construction Services in Western Australia - https://www.perway.com.au DJH Builders in Tasmania - https://djhbuilders.com.au New Realm Homes in Victoria - https://newrealmhomes.com.au Independent Building Solutions in Canberra - https://www.ibscanberra.com.au Matt Auld Builder in Victoria - https://mabuilder.com.au

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  Episode #46

  46. Why Renovations Take Longer Than Homeowners Expect

  Aug 2, 202627 min

  Renovations rarely run to the timeline homeowners have in their head, and in this episode Shannon Hodgetts (DJH Builders), Matt Auld (Matthew Auld Builder) and Andy Kearns (Perway Construction) unpack exactly why. We get into what really happens when walls come off and old practices are exposed, why a 10 to 15% contingency is the honest baseline (and why 20% is smarter), and how weather, subbie delays and shifting waterproofing standards can push a build out by weeks or months. We also talk about the trust and communication that has to be locked in before a renovation contract is signed, and why locking in your selections upfront saves you from painful variations down the track. If you're planning a renovation or already living through one, this one will help you set realistic expectations and back the right builder from day one. Listen on Spotify// https://open.spotify.com/show/0eGpiuFZidHdOcFunXPo4q Apple Podcast// https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/builders-beyond-borders/id1841312899 Youtube// https://www.youtube.com/@BuildersBeyondBordersPodcast Follow us on Facebook// https://www.facebook.com/buildersbeyondborderspodcast/ Instagram// https://www.instagram.com/buildersbeyondborderspodcast_/ Looking for a builder? Perway Construction Services in Western Australia - https://www.perway.com.au DJH Builders in Tasmania - https://djhbuilders.com.au New Realm Homes in Victoria - https://newrealmhomes.com.au Independent Building Solutions in Canberra - https://www.ibscanberra.com.au Matt Auld Builder in Victoria - https://mabuilder.com.au

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