Better Home Improvements WA

September

admin — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 03:22:13 +0000

Mr Rudd’s Insulation Rebate is taking off since it was introduced on 1 July 2009 where landowners are entitled to up to $1600 to insulate their home and we have just been informed by the government that effective 1 September 2009 rental properties will also be entitled to up to $1600 per rental property. ALOT of people are getting their homes insulated for free under the rebate and we have had great feedback from customers that it has made a great difference in the warmth to their home (they will also be pleased when they see that their heating bills will have decreased).

If you have not got insulation why not ring us or check the official website www.environment.gov.au to see if you are eligible and NO it is not means tested.

We have had a great few months with some of our other products including skylights, velux roof windows and also Speedheat Underfloor Heating. It is good to see people thinking of the environmentally friendly way to heat their homes and allowing natural light into rooms instead of switching on the light.

With Christmas approaching and nearing the end of another school year we all need to think about storing the Christmas tree and all the sentimental drawings etc that our children have done at school for the year – this is where an attic ladder will be useful. Use the room in that ceiling that is being wasted so that you can have “out-of-sight” storage.

August…

admin — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 04:41:29 +0000

Hello once again!! Winter is slowly making its way past us; it is now in its last month. I must say that I’m glad because I really don’t like the cold. However the cold is only outside… Why? Because I got some insulation and speedheat installed! I couldn’t believe the difference it made – its so warm and toasty inside I don’t ever want to leave my home. I’ll tell you more about them in the next few paragraphs…
As the government rebate scheme for free insulation continues the amount of installation jobs we are getting, is going through the roof. Our new lady, in the shopping centres, is giving us plenty of leads to follow up and enquiries are coming from all corners. And we’re finally getting our money back too!!! Because it is winter we get rain in sporadic downpours. This can be a pain especially when we would like to install insulation. Yet if this happens when we have been scheduled to install yours, then we give you a friendly call to let you know what’s going on and to reschedule as soon as possible.
For those of you who don’t know, the government has come up with a rebate scheme to supply every house in Australia with either $1,000 (for rentals) or $1,600 (for home owners) of insulation (conditions apply). If the estimate for your house comes above the grant, you will be required to pay the balance if you chose to go ahead. Otherwise if it’s the same as or under the grant amount, then you get FREE insulation!!!
Another product that is great for Winter is Speedheat Under-floor Heating which can be installed under tiles, carpet, rugs/mats, wooden floors or any floor covering. Imagine getting up in the morning and, instead of stepping onto a cold floor, it’s nice and warm; walking into your bathroom, braced for the cold tiles and…they’re warm as can be; after you’ve showered and dressed, walking down gently heated hallway to a snug living area. Your feet need never to be cold again!!!
Also a relatively new speedheat idea: a mirror demister. It gets installed behind your bathroom mirrors, and keeps them at an even temperature so that after you’ve had your shower the mirror is still crystal clear. It works really well; no more wiping down the mirror, leaving ugly streaks behind – it’s already clear as a bell!
With cloudy days, your house can become a little gloomy. Lights work but they take electricity and don’t give the same look as the beautiful natural light outside. Well how about Velux roof windows and/or skylights? Their great designs allow the outdoor light to filter in through the roof to enhance the dark, dreary rooms inside. Imagine lying on your bed (mainly for summer!) and being able to see the moon and stars in the night sky. Or showing visitors around your sunlit home…
*NEW* We are now advertising a great product for those garden/plant lovers out there. Garden Bay Windows are fitted into your existing window frame and have two shelves on which you can put your plants. You will have ease-of-access inside your home to your favourite plants. It can even come in very handy; for example if you chose to install it in your kitchen, you could grow your herbs and flavouring plants within easy reach. At the bottom of the ‘window’, excess water is drained on the outside of your house – similar to a down pipe from your gutter. Interested? Call us now on (08) 97257700 or email us with your details to admin@betterhomewa.com.au
So to those throughout the Greater South West (including Augusta, Balingup, Boyanup, Bridgetown, Collie, Darkan, Frankland, Katanning, Kojonup, Mandurah, Pemberton, Prevelley, Wagin, and Yarloop) of our great country, have a good think about getting insulation installed; consider spoiling yourself with a skylight/Velux window (or two) or some Speedheat. It’s not just about spoiling yourself: the electricity bill will also go down – the skylights decreasing the need for lights and speedheat decreasing your heating costs… We look forward to hearing from you soon!

Winter Woes

admin — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 05:06:20 +0000

It really feels like winter now with all the storms and freezing weather that have been blowing around. I’ve found it gets very annoying rugging up to keep warm in the house – you should only be dressing up to go outside. If you have this sort of problem or you’re receiving a large electrical bill for your heating costs, why not consider installing some of our underfloor heating (ie. Speedheat and Coldbuster) and insulation. The underfloor heating can go under your carpets, lino, tiles, wooden floors or even under a rug! Because hot air rises, the idea of underfloor heating is extremely smart – warming first your toes and then working its way up to the ceiling. Generally a lot of heat is lost throught the ceiling, so we also install insulation – thus trapping the heat inside your house. But it gets even better…
As of July the 1st, the government rebate scheme (if you don’t know what this is check out our previous posts) is changing so that you don’t pay out any money at all (If your quote is $1600 or under. If it is over $1600, you will pay only the balance.). At the moment you are paying us and sending out the paperwork after which the government reimburses you. But after the 1st of July the government will pay us directly.

By installing both underfloor heating and insulation, not only will you majorly decrease your heating bills but you and your family will enjoy a cosy, warm home all winter long!

Being cooped up inside due to bad weather always emphasises the lack of space in your home – storage space. Where to put the Christmas decorations, kids old school projects, camping gear or sentimental keepsakes? Well how about your roofspace? In most homes there is enough space between the ceiling and the roof to be transformed into a storage room. But how to get up there safely and easily? Install an Attic Ladder! These ladders are more like a folding staircase which when not in use can be folded back up into your roof – and all that you can see is what looks like a manhole cover… For more information and to check out our page on Attic Ladders, please click on the link at the top of the page.

Lack of space isn’t the only thing that winter weather highlights: Less sunlight means that its darker inside your home. Dim hallways and poorly lit rooms means constantly turning lights on and off. Once again there’s a solution! Skylights and Velux roof windows let the outdoor light into your home, illuminating your passages and rooms. They are available in many sizes, prices, shapes, colours and designs – click on the link at the top of the page for more information.

So to end this, we have many ways and ideas to end your winter woes. We are not limited to just the Bunbury area – our area extends throughout the South-West and further! If you live in Manjimup, Darkan, Bridgetown, Augusta, Busselton and anywhere in between, don’t think we won’t come out because we will!! So why not contact us now on (08) 97257700 or send us an email using the above link. We look forward to hearing from you…

A Day at Work…Tuesday

admin — Thu, 28 May 2009 08:18:52 +0000

Plan: Go to Collie and Darkan

Early on Thursday morning, I drove to Collie to set up the Better Home Improvements stand in a shopping centre there. We display a full sized attic ladder, speed heat (under tiles, carpet and timber flooring) and the free insulation from the government as well pamphlets showing our other lines of interest. I left a lady to look after the stand while I headed on to Darkan.

My first quote was a little out of town. When I got out of the car I put my (open) clipboard of papers on top of the car while I went to take out my tape measure and ladder. Unfortunately it was a little windy… After I finished collecting my papers from the horse paddock I did the quote for the lovely free insulation.

Next I drove back into Darkan and checked up on an insulation job my installers did a week or so ago – just to make sure the job was done properly. Climbing down out of the man-hole I was reassured that once again it was a job well done. The owners of that house were also greatly pleased with the 25-year Guarantee on our Pink Insulation.

Then it was off back to Bunbury. As I drove I couldn’t help thinking that the government’s free insulation was a hit and that it would give me plenty of jobs for another year or two… It wouldn’t be much longer than that because the offer expires in 2010. I felt pleased that I could give my customers the best offer around because of the 25-year Guarantee on both the insulation itself and the installation.

Coming to the workshop I had a (late J) lunch and then it was off to do another quote this time in just up the road in Carey Park. After that all I had to look forward to was paperwork – which is always there to be done! Monday would be a better day though as I planned to drive down to Eagle Bay to finish off a speed heat job!

**FREE Insulation (from the government)!!

admin — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 01:32:15 +0000

The government has announced that they are offering a rebate if your home (or rental property) is not insulated. Up to $1600 for your residential home and up to $1000 on your rental property/ies. At Better Home Improvements we supply and install Pink Batt insulation which comes with a written lifetime warranty on both the product and the installation (in the form of a certificate) and we cover the entire South West – from Bunbury to Augusta to Manjimup to Kojonup and in between. A great way to cut down your heating costs.

If you are wanting to utilise the generousity of our government - you can get more information at www.environment.gov.au/rebates or you can give us a call or email.

Another form of insulation that we install are Concertina Foil batts which are great for walls and under homes (although only ceilings are eligible for the rebate).

We have had a great response to our name change and the new updated website – thank you.

As it is starting to cool down now is a good time to think about Speedheat Underfloor Heating as your source of heating (especially in your bathroom), a skylight or Velux roof window to let some light into what would normally be a dark room in winter and a patio so the kids can play outside undercover.

Better Home Improvements launches new website.

admin — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 08:34:59 +0000

Better Home Improvements launched our NEW website today. Well known for our innovative and stylish home improvement solutions you may have known us in the past under other brands such as Patiotech, Bunbury Home Improvements, Bunbury Skylights & Roof Vents, Best Insulation Timber Decking and Sheds & Garages.

The website has been designed to present to you the amazing products & services Better Home Improvements has available. Such as …

Attic Ladders
Decking
Garages & Sheds
Insulation
Patios
Skylights & Roof Windows
Under Floor Heating

We invite you to consider Better Home Improvements so you can experience quality tradesmanship and professionalism second to none.