Frequently asked questions

JS Greenbuilders is based in Cleveland and works right across the Redlands and greater Brisbane bayside — including Thornlands, Victoria Point, Wellington Point, Ormiston, Birkdale, Capalaba, Alexandra Hills and Redland Bay. If you're nearby and not sure, just call Jeremy on 0447 778 819.

Yes. JS Greenbuilders holds QBCC Licence 1197690 (ABN 37 936 814 056). Jeremy is a qualified builder, carpenter and bricklayer, and licensed local electricians and plumbers are engaged for trades that legally require them.

Every project is quoted individually after a free on-site consultation. Rather than a rough phone estimate, Jeremy looks at your home, understands what you want, and gives you a clear written quote so you know exactly what's included before work starts.

Yes — Jeremy offers a free, no-obligation consultation and written quote for every job. It's the best way to get accurate advice for your specific home. Call 0447 778 819 or send an enquiry to arrange a time.

Jeremy does. All building, carpentry and bricklaying is carried out personally and overseen by him from start to finish. For concreting, electrical and plumbing he coordinates a handpicked team of fully licensed local tradesmen, so the whole project is held to the same standard.

The easiest way is to call Jeremy on 0447 778 819 or send an enquiry through the contact page with a few details about your project. He'll arrange a time to visit, talk through your ideas and provide a written quote.

Over 20 years. Jeremy has been building across Brisbane and living in the Redlands for more than two decades, as a qualified carpenter, joiner, bricklayer and builder.

You deal with the tradesman, not a middleman. Jeremy personally carries out and oversees every job, brings genuine traditional skills across carpentry, bricklaying and building, and is known for detailed workmanship, honest advice and turning clients into lifelong friends.

Yes. JS Greenbuilders renovates and extends homes right across the Redlands — Cleveland, Thornlands, Victoria Point, Wellington Point, Ormiston, Capalaba and the greater Brisbane bayside. Jeremy Green has over 20 years' experience adding space, remodelling interiors and altering existing homes, and he personally oversees every project from first consultation to final finish.

Every renovation is quoted individually after a free on-site consultation, because scope, access, materials and finishes all change the cost. Rather than a rough phone figure, Jeremy looks at your home, talks through what you want to achieve, and gives you a clear, itemised written quote so you know exactly what's included before any work begins.

In most cases, yes. A big reason people renovate or extend rather than move is to avoid the upheaval — so Jeremy plans the works to keep your home liveable wherever possible, staging the job, sealing off work zones and keeping the site tidy. For larger structural stages he'll talk you through what to expect so there are no surprises.

Yes. JS Greenbuilders holds QBCC Licence 1197690 (ABN 37 936 814 056) and Jeremy is a qualified builder, carpenter and bricklayer. All structural and building work is carried out to Queensland standards, and licensed local electricians and plumbers are engaged for the trades that legally require them.

It depends entirely on scope — a single-room remodel is a different job to a full extension with new roofing and services. Once Jeremy has scoped your project he'll give you a realistic timeframe as part of the quote, and because he runs the job hands-on and personally, you'll always know who to call for a progress update.

Where a renovation or extension needs building approval, Jeremy will guide you through what's required and coordinate the certification and documentation as part of the project, so the structural work is signed off correctly. Simpler cosmetic remodels often don't need approval — he'll tell you honestly which category your job falls into.

Bathroom renovation cost depends on the size of the room, the layout, whether plumbing is being moved, and the fixtures and tiling you choose. JS Greenbuilders gives every Redlands client a fixed written quote after a free consultation so there are no surprises — Jeremy will also show you where to spend and where to save to suit your budget.

Yes — Jeremy helps you design your dream bathroom to suit your space and budget, then builds it himself. From reworking the layout and waterproofing to tiling, underfloor heating and the final fit-off, it's all handled by one qualified tradesman who takes pride in the finish.

Absolutely. Correct waterproofing is the single most important part of a bathroom that lasts, and Jeremy carries it out to Australian Standards before tiling. He does the tiling himself too — walls, floors and feature niches — so the whole wet area is watertight and finished to a high standard.

Yes. Underfloor heating and modern floor-heat controls are a popular upgrade and JS Greenbuilders installs them as part of a bathroom renovation, coordinating a licensed electrician for the electrical connection. It's far easier and neater to fit while the bathroom is already being renovated.

Most single bathroom renovations run over a couple of weeks depending on tiling, waterproofing cure times and fixture lead times. Jeremy schedules the trades tightly and works to an agreed timeline so your bathroom is out of action for as short a time as possible.

Yes. With over 20 years in building and heritage work, Jeremy is comfortable renovating bathrooms in older Queenslanders and character homes — dealing with the quirks of existing structure, levels and services that a newer home doesn't have, while keeping the finish modern and functional.

Yes. Jeremy Green is a qualified carpenter with joinery skills and over 20 years' hands-on experience across the Redlands and Brisbane. Carpentry is at the heart of the business — framing, decks, doors, windows and fine finishing are all carried out personally to a high standard.

Structural framing, roof carpentry, decks and pergolas, door and window installation, internal linings, built-in joinery and detailed finishing work. If it involves timber and precision, it's Jeremy's core trade — he's often described by clients as a 'detailed worker'.

Yes. Timber decks and balconies are a specialty, which matters in the Queensland climate where decks take a beating. Jeremy builds new decks and also repairs and re-supports existing ones — including deteriorated or unsafe structures — so they're solid and safe again.

Yes. Jeremy alters internal and external walls to accommodate new windows and doors — bringing in light, opening up a space, or adding a new entry. Because he's both a carpenter and a builder, the structural side (lintels, framing, making good) is handled properly, not just the fit.

Yes — with joinery skills alongside his carpentry ticket, Jeremy takes on built-ins, storage and bespoke timber work as part of a renovation. It's the kind of detail work that lifts a finished room, and it's done by the same tradesman running the rest of your project.

Jeremy does. Unlike larger firms, all carpentry and joinery on your project is carried out personally by Jeremy and overseen by him from start to finish, with a handpicked team of quality local tradesmen brought in only where needed.

Yes. Jeremy is a qualified bricklayer and blocklayer with over 20 years in all traditional bricklaying skills. All brickwork on your project is carried out personally by him — from straightforward walls to complex, detailed work.

Yes. Block and brick retaining walls are a common request across the Redlands' sloping bayside blocks, and JS Greenbuilders builds them properly — with the right footings, drainage and reinforcement so they hold up long-term. Jeremy will advise whether your wall height needs engineering or certification.

Yes — complex chimneys and fireplaces are a genuine specialty. Traditional bricklaying of this kind is a dying skill, and it's one Jeremy has carried out for over 20 years, whether you're building a new feature fireplace or restoring an existing chimney.

Yes. Whether it's matching brickwork on an extension, a feature wall, a new blockwork structure or the masonry for a renovation, Jeremy handles the bricklaying in-house rather than subbing it out — so it ties in with the rest of the build.

Bricklaying is quoted per project after Jeremy has seen the site, because brick type, wall height, access and ground conditions all affect the work. You'll get a clear written quote up front as part of your free consultation.

Either works. Jeremy can advise on and supply the right bricks or blocks for your job — matching existing brickwork where needed — or work with materials you've chosen. He'll give you honest advice on materials at the start, which clients regularly mention in their references.

Yes. Decks, balconies, pool surrounds and outdoor living areas are a core part of what JS Greenbuilders does — perfect for making the most of the Redlands bayside lifestyle. Jeremy builds them to handle the Queensland sun and weather, by a qualified carpenter and builder, so the structure is right underneath the good looks.

Yes. Jeremy can update and modernise your existing pool area, surrounds and external spaces to suit how you want to use them — new decking, paving edges, screening and outdoor structures. It's a popular way to transform a tired backyard without a full landscaping overhaul.

Yes. As a licensed builder, Jeremy builds decks and balconies to the required structural standards — proper footings, bearers, joists, fixings and balustrade heights. He also repairs unsafe or deteriorated existing decks and balconies, which is important on older Redlands homes.

Yes — covered outdoor living, pergolas and patios are all part of the carpentry and building side of the business. Jeremy will help you design something that suits your home and orientation so it's usable year-round in the Brisbane climate.

Definitely — and it's often the smart way to do it. Combining a deck, outdoor area or pool surround with a wider renovation means one builder, one plan and one tidy site, which usually works out better value than booking separate trades later.

A deck or pool-surround project is typically quicker than a full internal renovation, but weather and materials play a part. Jeremy gives you a realistic timeframe in your quote and works to it.

Yes — this is one of Jeremy's specialties. He's repaired many balconies with deteriorated main supports and structural rot across the Redlands, stabilising them quickly where there's a safety risk and then carrying out a proper, lasting repair. If your balcony or deck feels unsafe, call and he'll assess it.

Yes. JS Greenbuilders repairs termite-damaged structural timber — replacing and re-supporting affected framing, bearers and supports so the structure is sound again. With 20+ years in structural alteration and repair, Jeremy knows how to make good properly rather than just patch over the problem.

Yes. Removing or altering walls, installing beams and changing the structure of a home is exactly the kind of work Jeremy takes on — and because he's both a qualified builder and carpenter, the structural engineering, propping and making-good are all handled correctly and safely.

Yes. Heritage work is part of Jeremy's 20+ years of experience. Older Queenslanders and character homes need a builder who understands traditional construction and can repair them sympathetically — matching materials and methods rather than replacing character with something generic.

For genuinely unsafe situations — a failing balcony support, storm damage, structural movement — Jeremy will make time to assess it as soon as possible and stabilise it if needed, then quote the full repair. The safest, most cost-effective option for you is always the goal.

Yes. Clients regularly mention Jeremy's honest, cost-effective advice in their references. If a repair is straightforward he'll tell you; if a problem is bigger than it looks, he'll explain why and lay out the safest, best-value way forward before any work starts.