Bathroom renovations and carpentry in Southport
New bathrooms for Southport houses, townhouses and units.
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Homes in Southport at the 2021 Census
- 23.8%separate houses
- 20.9%townhouses and semis
- 54.6%flats and units
- 57.9%rented
Southport is the Gold Coast's business centre and its most populous suburb, with 36,786 people at the 2021 Census. The Nerang River runs along its south-east edge and into the Broadwater. The light rail, Gold Coast University Hospital and Griffith University's campus are all here.
More than half the homes are units, so many jobs happen inside a block. A new kitchen or bathroom in an apartment, or a refresh of a house, both suit a carpenter who runs the job and books the plumber and electrician.
Close by: Labrador, Main Beach, Ashmore.
What are homes like in Southport?
Southport is mostly units. In the 2021 Census, 54.6% of lived-in homes were flats or apartments. 23.8% were separate houses and 20.9% were townhouses or semi-detached.
Most homes are rented, too. 57.9% were rented, 20.4% were owned outright and 17.9% had a mortgage. The median age was 37, younger than Labrador next door at 45. The skyline keeps changing, with 18 high-rise towers built, being built or waiting to start. If you own a unit here, our kitchen renovation cost guide shows what to budget.
What should you plan for on a Southport job?
Water shapes Southport. The Nerang River passes the suburb on its way into the Broadwater, the south end of Moreton Bay. The Bureau of Meteorology says floods in the river's lower reaches can be affected by tides and by storm surges from the ocean that come in through the Broadwater.
So look up your address on the council flood maps before a big ground-floor job. Near the water, choose outdoor fixings made for salt air. The QBCC says plain Z275 brackets are only for indoor spots that stay dry, and that weather-exposed decks need better protection, such as stainless steel.
Do you need approval to renovate a Southport unit?
Inside a unit, your first check is the body corporate. The Queensland Government says owners should look at the by-laws before making changes. Some by-laws need approval before new flooring goes in, and hard floors like timber or tiles are behind many body corporate disputes. Ask early if you want them.
The council adds two points. Minor repairs that don't affect the structure or fire safety of a building may not need approval. But the use or class of a building must stay the same as its building approval. If a job changes either, get advice from a certifier first.
What clients say
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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.
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.
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
Does a Southport unit renovation need other trades?
Most kitchen and bathroom jobs do. Brett does the carpentry and runs the job, then books a licensed plumber, electrician and waterproofer where the work needs them. In a unit, ask your body corporate early about any by-laws that apply. Our waterproofing cost guide explains that step.
Could an older Southport house contain asbestos?
It could. Southport was first surveyed in 1874, so it has homes from many eras. Homes built before 1990 often have asbestos in them, the Queensland Government warns. If you are not sure, treat your home as if it has asbestos until a lab accredited by NATA tests it. Do this before any walls, floors or wet areas come out.
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