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Black and white bathroom with a walk-in shower, freestanding bath and patterned floor tiles
Gold Coast, QLD

Bathroom renovations and carpentry in Broadbeach

Unit bathrooms done with body corporate rules in mind.

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Homes in Broadbeach at the 2021 Census

  • 0.3%separate houses
  • 1.0%townhouses and semis
  • 97.6%flats and units
  • 61.3%2 bedrooms

Broadbeach is a small beachside suburb of just 1.4 km². It holds The Star Gold Coast, the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre and a surf beach patrolled by the Broadbeach Surf Life Saving Club. The state government developed the Broadbeach township, with lots selling from 1934. Holiday growth picked up after Lennon's Broadbeach Hotel was built in 1955 to 1956.

Today nearly every home is an apartment. That means most jobs here happen inside the unit: a new kitchen, a bathroom or new floors, all planned around your body corporate.

Close by: Surfers Paradise, Mermaid Beach, Mermaid Waters.

What Brett does in Broadbeach

What kind of homes are in Broadbeach?

Broadbeach is almost all apartments. The 2021 Census found 97.6% of occupied homes were flats or apartments, with just 0.3% separate houses and 1.0% townhouses. The census counted 6,786 people, up 23.1% from 2016, with a median age of 46.

Two bedroom units are the norm at 61.3%, and one bedroom units come next at 19.6%. About half of homes, 49.5%, were rented. Another 29.5% were owned outright and 17.3% had a mortgage. On census night, 40.4% of private dwellings in Broadbeach were empty.

White front stairs and entry with palms

What should I plan for in a Broadbeach apartment reno?

Start with the age of your building. The QBCC warns that many homes built before 1990 may contain asbestos, in things like flooring underlay and splashbacks. If your tower is older than that, have materials checked by a licensed asbestos assessor before anything is pulled out.

Next, the wet areas. In a building format plan, the waterproof membrane in your kitchen, laundry or bathroom is usually yours to maintain, so it is yours to get right. Salt air counts too, so pick fittings made for the coast. The national building code calls for stainless steel fixings to bolt a deck to a wall within 200 m of breaking surf.

Laundry with a marble splashback and timber benchtop

Do I need approval to renovate in Broadbeach?

For most Broadbeach units, the first yes comes from the body corporate. Check your by-laws for rules about work in your lot. If the job touches common property, the committee can approve changes that cost less than $3,000 and do not spoil the look of a lot. Larger changes need a vote at a general meeting.

You must also give the body corporate details of the work and what it is worth. For wet areas, waterproofing over $3,300 needs a certificate from a licensed contractor. Our council approval guide covers the rest.

What clients say

5.0 on Google

★★★★★

A full reno, two bathrooms and all

He was fantastic to work with and the quality of work was top notch. … Brett is a very good communicator and a great builder.
Toby Black, Ashmore
★★★★★

Deck restored, new steps from scratch

Brett did a bang-up job repairing and restoring our wooden deck … we can't fault his work ethic, craftsmanship, communication or punctuality.
Shaun Rudland
★★★★★

15 years of jobs, still calling Brett

Brett has done several renovation jobs for us over the last 15 years … quality work, great follow-through, and just a great guy to have come into our home
Katrina T-w

What clients say

5.0 on Google

★★★★★
Brett from Field Carpentry completed a renovation for us at our home in Ashmore on the Gold Coast. The project included two bathrooms, some large doors and windows, some brick work repairs, flooring modifications and some other bits. He was fantastic to work with and the quality of work was top notch. He was always very polite and considerate of us while living in the house through the Renos, always working with us to schedule things when it would suit our family movements. Brett is a very good communicator and a great builder. We will definitely use Field Carpentry again and would recommend them to other Gold Coasters.
Toby Black, Ashmore
★★★★★
Brett did a bang-up job repairing and restoring our wooden deck including building a set of fully-enclosed 2 metre wide steps from scratch. He listened to what we wanted to achieve and gave us a range of options to suit different budgets. A pleasure to deal with from go to whoa, we can't fault his work ethic, craftsmanship, communication or punctuality. Would we use him again? We're already writing our "2024 List for Brett"
Shaun Rudland
★★★★★
Brett has done several renovation jobs for us over the last 15 years - timber and stainless steel back deck and railings, timber stairwell railings, refit and installation of cupboard units in laundry and bedrooms, and timber self-close fence side gate. A skilful tradie whose work I highly recommend - quality work, great follow-through, and just a great guy to have come into our home to do the necessary work.
Katrina T-w
★★★★★
Brett has carried out a range of medium to large jobs for us, including a new deck, a daybed, and he was a key part of the team that extended our house (a large reno project). His ability to bring a bespoke idea to life is incredible, as is his attention to detail. Just a great guy to work with, would recommend him to anyone.
Brendan Ritchie
★★★★★
I have hired Brett's expert carpentry services on a couple of occasions and both jobs were carried out in a professional manner. Brett is a perfectionist and takes pride in his workmanship and what he delivers. He carried out a semi kitchen reno job most recently which by no means was straightforward however he tackled it head on and a great result was achieved.
Jodie McDonald
★★★★★
Brett does wonderful work. Would thoroughly recommend him !!!
Tracy London
★★★★★
Brett did a great job on our new deck. Professional, clear communication, attention to detail, and top-tier craftsmanship. Highly recommend Brett to any one seeking a high-quality deck or renovation for a good price.
Taylor Moss
★★★★★
Brett and the team exceeded our expectations with their impeccable work on our kitchen remodel. We're thrilled with the result and grateful for the outstanding craftsmanship that has truly transformed our home.
Channa Cohn

Questions from Broadbeach

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Who looks after my balcony in Broadbeach?

It depends on your plan. In a building format plan, a balcony that sits outside your lot is usually the body corporate's to maintain. If the balcony is part of your lot, the body corporate still looks after things like railings near the lot boundary. Check your plan before you retile or add decking out there. Read the Queensland format plan guide.

Is a kitchen reno different in a Broadbeach tower?

A little. Inside your unit, pipes that serve only your lot are yours. Pipes, wiring and drains shared with other units are common property. If a new layout moves the sink or dishwasher onto a shared line, you will need the body corporate's okay first. Keeping the sink where it is makes the job simpler.

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