Building Advice Adelaide

Building Advice Adelaide: Your Go-To Resource for Smarter Building Decisions

Whether you’re dreaming of your first custom home, planning an architectural extension, or considering a knockdown rebuild, the journey to building your ideal home is filled with questions. At Dornford Building Group, we believe informed decisions lead to better builds, and that’s why we’ve partnered with Life FM to bring you a practical, down-to-earth radio series covering everything you need to know about building in Adelaide.

On this page, you’ll find our full collection of Life FM building advice segments, hosted by Maz and featuring regular insights from our co-founders, Nico and Jake. Each short episode dives into a key building topic, from early-stage planning and design, through construction logistics and council approvals, to what to look out for at handover.

These conversations are real, relatable, and designed to give you confidence, whether you're at the dreaming, drawing or doing stage.

What You’ll Learn in Each Episode

Our building advice videos are tailored to Adelaide homeowners and families looking for:

Design-led, practical tips on creating custom homes that actually suit how you live
Expert advice on how to choose between extending or rebuilding
Budget clarity and process transparency from experienced builders
Real talk on builder selection, contracts, timelines, and what can go wrong (and how to avoid it)
Insights into modern architectural trends that blend form with function

Whether you’re thinking about building a home from scratch, upgrading your current space, or just want to understand how the design and build process works, these videos are designed for you.

Why Trust Our Building Advice Adelaide?

At Dornford, we don't just talk about building; we live it every day with clients just like you. We believe building a home should feel collaborative, informed, and deeply personal. That’s why we take the time to truly understand our clients, guiding them through each decision with care, clarity and professionalism.

We’ve built our reputation across Adelaide not just on quality homes, but on the relationships we build along the way. Our integrated design and build model empowers clients with greater transparency, less stress, and better outcomes, because we know a great build is as much about the process as it is the finished product.

This radio series is part of our commitment to raising the bar in the building industry. We believe expert knowledge shouldn’t be exclusive; it should be shared freely, so more families feel confident, informed, and supported on their building journey. Each episode reflects our values through thoughtful advice, honest insight, and a genuine desire to see homeowners thrive in homes that truly reflect who they are.

Watch the Latest Episodes

Each episode is under 10 minutes and packed with actionable tips, real-world examples, and advice you can actually use. Topics include:

“Design & Build vs Design Then Build – What’s Right for You?”
“Should You Extend or Rebuild Your Adelaide Home?”
“Designing a Home for a Growing Family”
“What to Know Before You Start a Custom Build”
“The Most Overlooked Step Before Handover”
…and more added regularly.

Every video is hosted on our YouTube Channel and this page will serve as the home for all future episodes. Be sure to bookmark it and check back each week for the latest Building Advice Adelaide.

Need Personalised Building Advice?

If you’re looking to move beyond research and talk through your own project, our team is here to help. We offer free consultations for Adelaide clients looking to: