Reno Crash Course
One Saturday + your plan and quote review. If you're extending or renovating the home you live in, this is for you.
This is for you if…
- You're adding to, or renovating, the home you live in
- You want to know the risks before the walls come off
- You can give up one Saturday
Not for you if…
- You want your instructor on site: look at Reno Partner
- You're building a new home or a granny flat: the Live Zoom Crash Course fits better
What's included
- One Saturday on Zoom, 9:00 am to 2:30 pm: five hours in build order, with breaks
- One hour on Zoom with your instructor going through your plans and quotes
- Ask your questions in every block
- Your partner joins free
- Reno build pack: 4 sheets and checklists, worth A$2,400
When and where
Next Reno Crash Course: Saturday 30 January 2027, 9:00 am to 2:30 pm, live on Zoom. 10 seats. Your plan and quote review is booked within four weeks of the Saturday.
Compare the levels
| What you get | Reno Crash Course | Reno Partner |
|---|---|---|
| One Saturday on Zoom, 9:00 am to 2:30 pm: five hours in build order, with breaks | ✓ | ✓ |
| One hour on Zoom with your instructor going through your plans and quotes | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ask your questions in every block | ✓ | ✓ |
| Your partner joins free | ✓ | ✓ |
| Reno build pack: 4 sheets and checklists, worth A$2,400 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Every trade quote checked before you sign | — | ✓ |
| Three site visits: before demolition, at frame, and before handover | — | ✓ |
| A monthly call with your instructor until handover | — | ✓ |
| Price | A$799 | A$4,900 |
Other levels: Reno Partner
How enrolment works
- Talk to your instructorTell us where you're up to and when to call. Free, no obligation.
- We call youIn the next 20 minutes, or at the time you pick. Calls come from 0406 038 913.
- Choose your courseWe help you pick the right course and level for your build.
- DepositA A$200 deposit holds your seat on the Saturday. The rest is paid before the day.
Questions
Is this course for my renovation?
Yes, if you're the owner-builder on an extension, a second storey, alterations, or a deck or verandah big enough to need a certificate of consent. Building a new home or a granny flat? The Live Zoom Crash Course fits better.
What happens in the plan and quote review?
After the Saturday you book an hour on Zoom with your instructor, within four weeks. Bring your plans and your trade quotes, and we go through them line by line: what is missing, what does not add up, and what to ask before you sign.
What does Reno Partner add?
Your instructor on your site three times: before demolition, at frame, and before handover. Every trade quote checked before you sign, and a monthly call until handover. We take three new Reno Partners a month.
Can my partner come too?
Yes, free: one other person building with you joins the Saturday, from your device or their own.
Do I need building experience?
No. Everything starts with what an owner-builder is responsible for and builds up stage by stage. If you have renovated before, you will move faster.
Is this the government owner-builder test?
No. That's a free online assessment run by the Building and Plumbing Commission, and you'll still need to pass it yourself. This is about running the build.
Is it accredited?
No. It's independent. It isn't accredited, and it isn't affiliated with or approved by the Building and Plumbing Commission.
How do I pay?
There's nothing to pay to talk to us. After your call, a A$200 deposit holds your place and the rest is paid before you start. On a crash course, pay your deposit within 72 hours of your call and get a free 30-minute review of your plans and budget. See the course terms for the details.
What if it turns out not to be for me?
Live Zoom Crash Course: Come to the first two classes. If it's not for you, tell us before the third and we'll refund everything you've paid. Online Crash Course: Watch the first two modules. If it's not for you, tell us and we'll refund everything you've paid. Reno Crash Course: Stay for the first block on the Saturday. If it's not for you, tell us at the first break and we'll refund everything you've paid.