Modernising 1980s Homes in Runaway Bay
A large share of Runaway Bay homes are on their first serious renovation after thirty or forty years of ownership. That brings a specific set of jobs with it.
- QBCC Licensed
- Written Quotes
- Gold Coast Based
Planning a renovation in Runaway Bay? Tell us about your project and we will inspect the property, agree the scope and send back a fixed written price.
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Why choose Orange Projects
You are engaging a QBCC licensed Queensland business in Runaway Bay - QBCC Licence No. 15620733 - with work scoped and managed under that licence.
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We inspect the site, then issue an itemised written quote. The quote sets out the agreed scope, allowances and exclusions. Any variations are documented and handled in accordance with the contract and applicable requirements.
The same core carpenters run your job from demolition to handover, with one point of contact the whole way through.
We are based on the Gold Coast and work across Runaway Bay and the surrounding suburbs. We coordinate the trades required for the agreed scope.
We agree a work schedule, keep you informed when something changes and leave the site tidy.
First-time major renovations in an established suburb
Runaway Bay has an unusually stable owner-occupier base, which means a lot of the housing stock has aged in place. We regularly work on single-level homes from the 1980s, along with canal-front properties on the Bayview streets and low-rise units near the Shopping Village.
When a home has not been touched since it was built, the renovation is rarely just aesthetic. Original kitchens have no functional storage, wet areas are at the end of their waterproofing life, floor coverings are on their second or third patch repair, and the connection to the backyard is a sliding door onto a concrete slab. We tend to tackle those together so the disruption happens once.
The four jobs that come up most in Runaway Bay
Testing the slab before any new floor goes down
Existing concrete floors near the Broadwater can carry moisture that will ruin a new hybrid or timber floor if it is not addressed first. We moisture test and check levels rather than assuming, then grind, level or apply a moisture barrier where the readings call for it. It is an unglamorous step that prevents the most common flooring failure we get called out to fix.
Kitchens that suit single-level brick homes
These homes usually have a galley or L-shaped kitchen closed off from the living area. Removing the dividing wall and running a longer bench with an island gives you the storage and the sightlines the original plan never had. Where the wall is structural we beam it properly rather than leaving an awkward bulkhead.
Corrosion-resistant detailing near the Broadwater
Homes on the eastern streets get real salt exposure. External door hardware, screen tracks, deck fixings and patio structures all get specified accordingly, which is a small cost difference at build and a large one at replacement.
Covered outdoor living that gets used year round
An uncovered concrete slab gets used a few weeks a year. A properly roofed and finished outdoor room becomes the most used space in the house. We build these as an engineered extension of the home rather than a bolt-on kit.
Our process
- 01
Free consultation
Tell us what you have in mind. We talk through scope, budget range and timing before anyone visits Runaway Bay.
- 02
On-site inspection
We measure, check the existing structure and services, and identify anything that could affect cost or schedule.
- 03
Fixed-price quote
You receive an itemised written quote with inclusions, exclusions and a realistic schedule and clearly identified allowances.
- 04
Build
One licensed team, scheduled trades, protected work zones and regular updates as the job progresses.
- 05
Handover
Final clean, defect walk-through, warranty documentation and compliance certificates handed over together.
Areas we cover around Runaway Bay
- Runaway Bay
- Biggera Waters
- Labrador
- Hollywell
- Paradise Point
- Coombabah
Frequently asked questions
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Bring your Runaway Bay home up to date
We will inspect the property, test what needs testing and give you a written fixed-price scope with no verbal guesswork. QBCC Licence No. 15620733.
Managing rentals or a commercial portfolio? See our real estate and rental maintenance service.