Yarrington Construction

09/06/2026

Planning your home design, but don't want to regret your decisions down the line? 🥲

When building a custom home, you get the freedom to specify what goes in your home and what doesn't. So take this chance to avoid design decisions that might not age well.

Here's 5 design choices that will help you build your dream home.
📦 Design storage for what you'll own in 10 years
🛋️ Pay attention to flooring more than ceiling
👂 Open plan layout = no acoustic separation
❄️ Ensuring proper insulation is installed
☀️ Design based on sun orientation, not street

Thinking of starting a custom home project? Save this post to avoid regretting your home design. 🔖

04/06/2026

Insulation 101: Keep your head cool! 🌬️

Wrapping this house all the way to the ceiling means limiting airflow that would make the house way hotter in summer and colder in winter. 🌡️

You don't often find homes in Australia getting wrapped like this.

But for us, if it benefits our client's comfort and wallet in the long run - why not? 💸

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04/06/2026

We charge for quotes. There, I said it. 😅

Great to jump on the Million Dollar Days podcast with George Passas and Robby Choucair and unpack why — and why it was one of the biggest turning points for Yarrington Construction.

I used to spend whole days driving around quoting, weeks on tenders… then no call back. Nobody in Bendigo was charging for quotes when I made the switch.

Here's the thing:
🔨 If someone can't invest $2k in a detailed quote, they were never investing $500k in the build
🔨 Paying clients get real time spent on their tender — we often find them savings in the process
🔨 It's fully refunded when we win the job

And the real win? Every hour not spent on free quotes goes into the homes we're actually building. When your project is the one underway, that's exactly where you want your builder's head to be.

We also got into where the industry's heading — builders sharing knowledge instead of guarding secrets, and the AI software I've been building to run the whole business from one place.

(They gave Bendigo an absolute flogging and found out it was my birthday 30 seconds in, so there's that 😂)

Full episode below 👇

Free quotes feel normal in construction until you do the math and realize you’re donating weeks of your life to people who might never call you back. We’re j...

01/06/2026

Case study: Willow Maiven Renovation 🏡

Renovating a historic farmhouse in central Victoria meant that we had to respect the existing characters of the house, but also give it a refreshed modern look to reflect the client's family lifestyle.

We worked with an architect that the client selected. Other than just construction, we took the hat of project managers - eventually completing the build on time. 🔑

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Wondering how you can renovate your heritage building? Drop us a comment or DM. 📩

29/05/2026

A little throwback to last year's Marnie Rd pool project. 🛟

Might be too cold for a swim right now, but if you're thinking of adding a pool to your backyard - take advantage of the low season to start planning!

25/05/2026

Insulation 101: Mind the gap! ⚠️

Victorian homes are exposed to chilly, wet winters and hot summers. Without proper moisture and condensation management, our building structures are susceptible to mould and timber rot. 🪵

Here, Boden explains why we've added a gap after our Otway Farmhouse's lock-up stage with CSR Bradford Enviroseal.

💧 Enviroseal allows for moisture to permeate from inside the house and the gap allows for condensation to slide down the gap and exit the structure - preventing mould from forming and supports better insulation.

20/05/2026

Can you imagine living in this open and airy living area?

The perfect place to wind down in the afternoon with your family for a movie or game night. 🍿

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17/05/2026

Every builder is different - but your chosen builders should be able to answer these 5 questions confidently. 🎯

These aren't trick questions. Just a helpful tip on how to make sure you pick the right builder for your home.

A builder worth hiring should be able to answer these without hesitating. Want to know how we'll answer? Drop a comment below. 👇

🔖 Save this before your next builder meeting.

13/05/2026

We talked about Passivhaus homes last time, but what about commercial buildings? Is Passivhaus also applicable to commercial construction?

Yes! In fact, there are a few non-residential buildings in Australia that have received Passivhaus certifications.

📸: Australian Passivhaus Association

11/05/2026

Passivhaus can't be customised and only works in colder climates... or is it? 🤔

As a Green Living Certified Builder, we often hear insights about Passivhaus design that can be misleading.

So, we're putting 3 of the biggest myths to test. Swipe through ⏭️