Additional Services

Builder Selection & Tender Assessment

Finding the right builder is just as important as the design itself.

One of the biggest challenges homeowners face is knowing where to begin. Many clients don't have a builder in mind, while others receive recommendations from friends or search online without knowing whether those builders are experienced in the type of renovation they are planning. Choosing the wrong builder can lead to unnecessary stress, delays and unexpected costs.

The Grounded Room can assist by identifying builders who are well suited to your particular project, coordinating the tender process and providing an independent assessment of the quotations received.

1. Builder Selection
If you don't already have builders in mind, I can narrow down suitably qualified builders whose experience aligns with the scope and complexity of your renovation. Rather than approaching builders at random, I identify professionals more likely to be the right fit for your project.

2. Tender Coordination
I prepare the documentation required for quoting and issue it to the selected builders. During the tender period, I respond to questions, provide clarification where required, and ensure each builder is pricing the same scope of work.

3. Tender Assessment
Once quotations are received, each submission is carefully reviewed and compared, including:

• Price

• Clarity and comprehensiveness of the quotation

• Inclusions and exclusions

• Prime Cost Items and Provisional Sums

• Construction programme

• Builder registration and Certificates of Currency

• Estimated owner-supplied costs

• Overall value

4. Recommendation
You receive a comprehensive Tender Assessment & Recommendation Report, together with a meeting to discuss the findings and my professional recommendation.

As every renovation is different, from a single bathroom and kitchen remodel to a full multi-storey build. Pricing for this service is tailored to the scope of your project. Get in touch for an obligation free quote.

Interior Finishes & Fixtures Selection

A stand alone service for homeowners and builders’ clients.

Whether you're a homeowner renovating your home or a builder wanting to provide your clients with professional guidance throughout the selections process, The Grounded Room offers expert assistance with the selection and coordination of interior finishes and fixtures.

While builders focus on delivering the construction, and cabinet makers prepare the joinery, clients are often left to navigate hundreds of product decisions on their own. From tapware, tiles and flooring to paint colours, lighting, hardware and wall finishes, the number of choices can quickly become overwhelming.

The Grounded Room works alongside builders and their clients to simplify the selections process, ensuring every finish and fixture has been carefully considered and works together to create a cohesive and functional interior.

Professional guidance at this stage of a project helps ensure selections are coordinated before construction, reducing uncertainty, minimising costly changes and creating a more streamlined building process.

For homeowners, this means confidence that every selection complements their home, lifestyle and budget. For builders, it provides clients with access to an independent design professional who can guide the selections process, minimise decision fatigue and help keep projects moving efficiently.

This service may include the selection and specification of:

• Tapware and plumbing fixtures

• Sinks and basins

• Door hardware

• Cabinet handles

• Kitchen appliances

• Benchtops

• Splashbacks

• Wall and floor tiles

• Timber, hybrid, vinyl and carpet flooring

• Paint colours and wall finishes

• Lighting fixtures

• Bathroom accessories

• Window furnishings

Depending on your project requirements, the service may include:

• Professional product recommendations

• Coordination of colours, materials and finishes

• Review of products selected by you or your builder

• Sourcing suitable alternative products where required

• Advice regarding product suitability, durability and maintenance

• Preparation of a finishes and fixtures schedule for your builder and suppliers

• Visits to supplier showrooms where required

• Email and telephone support throughout the selection process

Ideal For

Homeowners

• Renovating an existing home.

• Building a new home.

• Wanting confidence that all finishes and fixtures have been professionally coordinated.

• Seeking expert guidance without engaging a full interior design service.

Builders

• Supporting clients through the selections process.

• Providing clients with an independent design professional.

• Reducing the time spent on client selections.

• Helping clients make timely, coordinated decisions that support the construction program.

Every project is different, therefore this service can be tailored to suit your individual requirements. It can also be combined with other services offered by The Grounded Room where additional design support is required.