The biggest risk to your renovation is you.
Finishing on budget, on time, with your partner still speaking to you β and without going to war with your builder.
Most renovations don't fail on site.
They fail months before anyone picks up a hammer.
The homeowners who get burned aren't lazy.
They're practical people who wing it with confidence β they trust one quote, skip the brief, and pay a premium "Renovation Tax" for mistakes they could have caught earlier.
The construction industry is unforgiving to first-timers. There are traps hidden in standard contracts, vague quotes and council permits you simply can't see until it's too late.
Navigating it without a system is a massive financial risk β when you could fix those mistakes on paper for $0, before a single dollar is spent on site.
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Hit unexpected costs β the #1 problem Aussie renovators face
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Have to put their renovation on hold for financial reasons
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Of DIY renovations go over the original budget
This isn't for you ifβ¦
You're just looking for interior styling tips or paint colours.
We deal in the structural, financial and contractual decisions that actually bankrupt projects.
Want to renovate without losing your savings to a cost you never saw coming? You're in the right place.
Why I built this
You've finally got an architect in your corner.
For 25 years I've sat on the homeowner's side of the table β turning vague renovation ideas into buildable plans and catching the expensive mistakes before they ever hit site.
I've seen how quickly a "good" project can go bad β I nearly lost hundreds of thousands of dollars to a dodgy builder myself.
Reno Rehab is everything I wish every client knew before they spent a single dollar.
You don't need to become an expert. You just need an expert in your corner. That's the whole idea.
β Rob HarrisRegistered Architect Β· 25 years Β· Melbourneelementsofhome.com.au β
You've spent hours on this.
You haven't even started and you're already stuck.
Right now, your renovation is just ideas in your head and tabs in your browser.
You're not sure whether to call a builder, architect, draftie or interior designer first β so you don't call anyone.
That hesitation is expensive.
The longer you stay confused, the more likely you are to grab the first "helpful" person who sounds confident and hand them control.
Sound familiar?
Reno Rehab is where you get clear before you get quotes.
So when you finally pick up the phone, you know exactly what you want, who you need, and what "fair" looks like.
You're not scared of renovating.
You're scared of the mistakes that quietly add up to tens of thousands.
Stop a $20β$50k mistake before it's built into your house.
If spending a few hundred to get it right beats losing thirty grand the hard way β you're exactly who Reno Rehab was built for.
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Step 01 - Where do I start? Getting your bearings
- 01 - You Partner Friendly Renovation Guide
- 02 - Creating Your Brief
- 03 - What is Possible On Your Land
- 04 - The Lingo - Your Construction Dictionary
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Step 02 - Meet The Professionals
- Inside the Build: The Team Behind Your Renovation
- Mortgage Broker - Darren Matthews - Matfin Home Loans
- Building Surveyor - Sean McDonnell - Red Textas
- Interior Designer - Nina DiMarco - YDM Design Studio
- Interior Designer - Sarah Reid - SR&O Interior Design
- Builder - Jonathan Lipshut - 360 Constructions
- Builder - Kieran Hodson - Hodson Building Group
- Builder - James Dobie - Critique Building & Construction
- Builder - John Cartwright - Crisp Building Projects
- Cabinet Maker - Jonathan Wynn - Wynn Joinery
- Energy Rater - Tamar Boyd - Blue Lotus Rating
- Pool Barrier Inspector - Adi Dahan - Poolside Inspections
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Step 03 - How much is this going to cost?
- The 4 Construction Budget Checkpoints
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Step 04 - Architect, Draftsperson or Volume Builder?
- The 4 Stages Before You Sign
- Volume Builders
- Checking Registration
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Step 05 - Planning vs Building Permit: What do you need?
- Planning Permits and Building permits
- Should You Be An Owner / Builder?
- Pools, Spas and Boundary Fences
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Step 06 - The Rules That Control Your Design
- Your Property - Checking overlays & Easements
- Planning, Building and 2nd Dwellings
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Step 07 - Designing for Comfort, Efficiency and Lower Running Costs
- Sustainable Design Explained - Simply
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Step 08 - Layout, Cabinetry and Interior Design
- Understanding Floor Plans
- Interiors, Cabinetry, Kitchens & Bathroom
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Step 09 - Choosing A Builder. The Tender Process
- The Tender Process
- After The Quotes Comes In
- Contracts & Locking In
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Step 10 - Working with your builder.
- The Building Process - On Site
- Inspections and Conflict Resolution
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Step 11 - The Home Stretch: What to Check Before You Move In
- The Completion Sequence
- Disputes, Mediation & Escalation Guide
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Step 12 - The Finishing Touch: Real Stories. Real People.
- Official Resources, Links & Reference Library (Victoria)
- Homeowner Case Study β Sharon and Mark's Internal Renovation
- Homeowner Case Study - Anna and Peter's Double Storey Reno
- Homeowner Case Study - Adi and Jacqui's Two-Stage Renovation
- Homeowner Case Study - Julie and Michael's single storey extension
- Volume Builder Pathways
- Voices & Stories
- Congratulations! You have completed Rehab.
Not just videos β tools that do the work
See the tools in action.
Budget planners, tender comparisons, permit navigators β built to give you real answers, not more reading.
Homeowners' insights.
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Industry Expert insights.
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The closest thing to having him in the room.
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Everything you get as a Founding Member.
The complete 12-step system and every tool β plus these, included free.
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All of it included free with your founding place β from just $997.
Now β choose how you want Rob in your corner.
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The full system, recorded. Go at your own pace.
- The complete 12-step method β every step on video
- Every tool & calculator, with tutorials
- Lifetime access + every future update
- All 6 bonuses above ($10,094 value)
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Everything in Self-Paced β plus Rob, live.
Plus
- Rob's live cohort calls β your project unstuck in real time
- The Founding Members room β renovate alongside others
- Live onboarding Q&A with Rob
By application only. For renovations $50k+.
Architect Access
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Everything in the Cohort β plus Rob, one-on-one.
Plus
- One-on-one time with Rob on your actual plans
- A redlined blueprint β what to tell your builder to save $20k+
Not ready to go live? Start Self-Paced.
Apply to upgrade to the Cohort or Architect Access anytime and we'll credit your full $997 toward it β while spots remain.
Only 25 founding seats. When they're gone, the Cohort returns to $2,997 β and the founding price is gone for good.
The $10,000 Guarantee
Find $10,000 β or pay nothing.
Plug your project into the system. About 3 hours. If the 12 step process doesn't surface at least $10,000 in avoidable costs or savings before you break ground β email Rob and we'll refund every cent. And we'll buy the paint for your living room.
We can promise that because the average renovation hides far more than $10,000 in preventable mistakes. Finding them is the whole point.
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The honest questions.
I'm not very "handy" β will this work for me?
It's built for exactly that. You're not learning to build; you're learning to make good decisions and ask the right questions. No tools required.
I'm already mid-renovation. Too late?
No. Jump to the step matching the fire you're fighting β builder, budget, permits β and use it today.
How is this different from googling it?
Google gives you 40 contradictory answers. Rob gives you one proven path, in order, from someone accountable to real clients.
Is this Victoria-specific?
The frameworks apply nationally; permit and constraint examples reference Victorian processes first. NSW & QLD versions to follow.
How long do I have access?
Lifetime β including every future update.
What's the refund policy?
30 days from purchase. Email [email protected] β full refund, no forms, no debate.
You're going to make these decisions either way. Make them with an architect in your corner.
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