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Building a garage

7 years ago

We want to build a brick garage onto an existing house, and don't know who to go to for a quote. Seems to be too small a job for Builders/Construction. Who do we ask to do the work for us? We are having trouble finding someone to give us a quote in the Hoppers Crossing area.

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RenovatePlans | Building Designers Pty Ltd
7 years ago
Hi Maggie,

Look for companies in the local paper. There are plenty of smaller companies looking at doing this sort of work. Also hipages can arrange quotes for you, including quotes for building plans and approvals.
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