A guide to home modification at Est.
Spruce up your Space.
At Est, we want your apartment to feel truly like home. A place that reflects your style and personality. Navigating apartment modifications can be tricky, so we’ve put together this guide to help you personalize your space while keeping things in tip-top shape.
Permission Free Personalisation
| Personalisation | Details | Est Standards Apply | Return To Original Condition | Additional Bond | Recommended Standards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flatpack Building | Channel your inner DIY expert and assemble flat-pack furniture to your heart’s content. | No | Yes | No | 20kg + requires two people for assembly |
| Picture Hooks & Screws | Showcase your art collection with picture hooks or screws suitable for various surfaces (excluding exposed brick or concrete walls) | Yes | Yes | No | Small size: 22mm | plasterboard capacity: 2.5kg (5kg on 2 hooks)
Medium size: 30mm | plasterboard capacity: 4kg (8kg on 2 hooks) | solid wall capacity: 5kg (10kg = 2 hooks) Large size: 40mm | plasterboard capacity: 5kg (10kg on 2 hooks) | solid wall capacity: 10kg (20kg on 2 hooks) Recommended weight restriction >10kg requires to be mounted in wall stud |
| Safety Gate (Pressure Mounted) | Keep little ones safe with pressure mounted child safety gates | No | Yes | No | floor mounting with no penetration, cabinet mounted ok with penetration. |
| Curtains | Complement our blinds with tasteful curtains for added privacy. | No | Yes | No | Note: We have recommended supplier |
| Child Locks |
Keep curious little ones
safe with adhesive locks on drawers and doors.
|
No | Yes | No | No drilling/ fixing screws into cabinetry |
| Shower Head (Low flow) | We’ve installed water-saving showerheads to help protect our planet. Let’s work together to conserve water. If you prefer a different showerhead, feel free to swap it out, but please keep the original for when you move out. | Yes | Yes | No | Pending approval, original shower to be stored and reapplied by tenant, type of shower to be sent to the facilities manager for approval. |
Modifications with Permissions
| Personalisation | Details | Est Standards Apply | Return To Original Condition | Additional Bond | Recommended Standards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flyscreens Balcony Door |
Enjoy the fresh air with peace of
mind by installing flyscreens.
|
Yes | Yes | No | Only to be mounted using Velcro – No fixings or adhesives to be used that will damage the door frame |
| Painting |
Let us connect you with our approved
partners to ensure a flawless finish
that complements the Est aesthetic.
|
Yes | Yes | Yes |
No gloss or semi-gloss
Lux level friendly, two coat application required
Light paint colours recommended to reduce the cost of make good
Protective canvas to be used to cover flooring
Light switches, PowerPoints and other services to be protected by covering
Only plaster walls to be painted
|
| Vegetable or Herb garden |
We love greenery, but to avoid
attracting unwanted guests, ensure
your garden doesn’t create a
nuisance for your neighbours.
|
Yes | Yes | No |
Existing planter boxes and plants must not be removed
Irrigation system not to be tampered with or modified
Garden must be free standing, minimum one inch feet with tray bottom
|
| Cabinetry Shelving |
Thinking of removing or adding
shelves? Inform our maintenance
team to maintain our high standards.
|
Yes | Yes | No | General standards TBC, the shelved must be either temporary or made from the same supplier. |
| Cabinetry doors | Thinking of removing doors? Inform our maintenance team to maintain our high standards. | Yes | Yes | No | |
| NDIS Approved Works |
We prioritize accessibility. Contact
us to discuss your NDIS-approved
modifications.
|
Yes | Yes | No | To be brought back to original state |
| Storage Covers | Add shade cloth for extra protection. | Yes | No | No | General standards TBC, fire retardant shade cloth, must be mesh to allow for water flow in the event of a activated sprinkler, fixed with cable ties |
| Towel Hook/Rail |
Make bathroom routines more
convenient with a towel hook.
|
Yes | No | No |
New towel rack not to be mounted to tiling
No heated towel racks – would require drilling/ modifying bathroom tiling and expensive make good
|
| TV Mounting |
Let’s create a sleek entertainment
zone with proper TV mounting.
|
Yes | Yes | Yes | Position to be directly above power and data circuits with brush cover plates to be installed. rectification will exceed $500 |
| Wallpaper/decals |
Spruce up your walls with tasteful
wallpaper or decals (subject to
approval).
|
Yes | Yes | Yes | Any subsequent damage as a result of wallpaper removal will need to be made good back to original state prior to install |
| Additional PowerPoints/GPO |
Need more outlets? We can discuss
relocation or adding new ones.
|
Yes | No | Yes | Yes pending position, no tile or splash back mounting, rectification will exceed $500 |
If you have any question, reach out to the Est team on 1800 ASK EST or email fitzroymaintenance@estrentals.com.au