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Smart Renovators Academy

STOP guessing
your way through
your renovation.

The only self-paced renovation course that works
for you to save time, stress and money.

The renovation knowledge and tools so you can renovate with confidence. Built on 20+ years of real Australian onsite experience. Not pretty pictures.

17 Modules
Scope of Works
Budget Tracker
FF&E Schedule
Inspection Checklists
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17
In-depth modules
Videos, knowledge and checklists covering every stage
Interactive tools included
Scope of Works, Budget Tracker, FF&E Schedule, Inspection Checklist
Checklists for all major renovation areas
20+ yrs
Real Australian onsite experience
Not a mood board. Not pretty pictures.
$197
Self-paced, instant access
Everything a project manager uses, for every homeowner

You have the vision.
Now get the tools to match it.

You have the picture of what you want. What most homeowners are missing are the tools and knowledge to make sure they actually get it. SRA gives you both.

01
Quotes you cannot compare
Every tradie prices something different. Without a Scope of Works, you are comparing apples with oranges and paying for it.
02
Paying before the work is right
Payment stages arrive and you have no checklist to verify the work. Knowing what to look for protects every dollar you release.
03
Variations that blow the budget
Mid-project surprises feel unavoidable. A clear scope before day one stops most of them before they start.
04
Feeling out of your depth
Trades speak a different language. Knowing the right questions to ask puts you back in control of every conversation.
05
Issues hidden behind the walls
Waterproofing, compliance, structural work. You need to know what to look for before it is covered up and far more costly to fix.
06
Starting without a clear plan
A renovation without the right documents from the start is one that runs you. SRA gives you the tools to run it yourself.

Everything included.
Nothing left out.

This is not just a course. It is the complete system a professional project manager uses to run a renovation, packaged for every Australian homeowner.

17+ Video Modules
The Full Course
01
Before the Hammer Falls
Plan properly before any trade sets foot on site
02
House Inspection Manual
Structural, termites, moisture, subsidence
03
Trades and Who Does What
Every trade explained, in order, in plain English
04
Scopes of Works
Get every trade quoting the same job
05
Waterproofing and Wet Areas
Where the most expensive mistakes happen
06
Kitchen Renovation
Full step-by-step from demo to final fit-off
07
Bathroom Renovation
Every stage, every trade, every checkpoint
08
Laundry Renovation
The overlooked room done properly
09
Street Appeal
Add value before buyers see inside
10+
Outdoor, Resources and Glossary
Outdoor spaces, templates, and trade terminology
📋
Interactive Tool
Master Scope of Works
The professional document that puts every trade on the same page before a single quote arrives. Fill it in, export to PDF, hand it over.
💰
Interactive Tool
Renovation Budget Tracker
Track every quote, every payment, and every variation in real time. Know where your money is before it leaves your account.
🛋️
Interactive Tool
FF&E Selections Tracker
Lock in every fixture, fitting, and finish before trades quote. No assumptions, no substitutions, no surprises on site.
✅
Interactive Tool
Open Home Inspection Checklist
Know exactly what to look for at every inspection. Structural issues, compliance failures, hidden moisture. Catch problems before you are committed.
Everything included
17+ modules. 4 interactive tools.
Checklists for every stage.
The full system. One price.
Worth $1,000+
$197
Self-paced. Instant access.
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Your Instructor
Rob Smylie
Site Manager  ·  Renovation Coach  ·  Founder, SRA

I am not a renovation influencer. I am not a coach who learned this from a seminar. I have spent over 20 years managing construction sites, trade schedules, and budgets across hundreds of Australian renovation projects.

I have seen homeowners overpay because no one told them what to include in their scope. I have watched trades take advantage of people who did not know any better. I have spent two decades fixing the fallout from renovations that went wrong before they even started.

After seeing so many people get overwhelmed or make expensive mistakes simply because they did not know what to look for, we built Smart Renovators Academy. I have seen the mistakes that cost homeowners tens of thousands and most of them were completely avoidable. Knowing what to look for before you start saves more than any renovation budget ever will.

Rob Smylie  ·  Founder, Smart Renovators Academy
Rob

Real people. Real renovations.
Real results.

From homeowners across Australia

★★★★★
Saved $3,400 on one variation

I had no idea what I was doing going into our kitchen renovation. After going through the program I felt completely in control. I spotted a variation that would have cost us $3,400, and the job came in under budget.

Sarah
Kitchen renovation
★★★★★
Completely different outcome

My neighbour got completely burned on her renovation. I was terrified the same would happen to me. Rob's program gave me a completely different outcome. I knew my rights, I read the fine print, and had a checklist for every stage.

Tracey
Full home renovation
★★★★★
Saved $6,000 before day one

The Scope of Works and Waterproofing modules alone were worth ten times the price. We used Rob's guides, got three proper quotes, and saved over $6,000 before the first tile was laid.

David and Jane
Bathroom and kitchen renovation
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Everything you need for your project.
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17+ modules. 4 interactive tools. Checklists for every stage. The only difference between a renovation that costs you thousands extra and one that does not is knowing what to check. That knowledge is $197 away.

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Your questions answered

Most renovation courses focus on inspiration and design. SRA is built around how renovations actually run on site. You get real construction knowledge explained in plain English, plus the tools to use it. It is not about becoming a builder. It is about knowing enough to protect your renovation.
First-time renovators, homeowners doing bathrooms, kitchens, laundries or full homes, and property investors who want to avoid costly mistakes. If you want confidence, clarity and fewer surprises this course is for you.
Not at all. This course is built specifically for homeowners. Everything is explained clearly without jargon and focused on what you need to know, not how to do the work yourself.
Yes. Whether you are renovating one room or managing a full home renovation, knowing what to check, when to ask questions, and how to communicate with trades will save time, money and stress at any scale.
Four tools are included: the Master Scope of Works, Renovation Budget Tracker, FF&E Selections Tracker, and Open Home Inspection Checklist. All are interactive, hosted online, and accessible on any device.
That is exactly what it is designed to do. Most costly renovation mistakes happen because scopes are unclear, quality is not checked at the right time, or issues are not spotted until after payment. This course shows you where problems usually start and how to catch them early.
Yes. The course is completely self-paced so you work through it on your schedule, in your own time. Most modules are short and focused so you can fit them around school runs, work, and family life. Many of our students are busy working mums who started a module on their phone during a lunch break and finished it that evening. You do not need to set aside big blocks of time. You just need to know what to look for before your renovation starts, and this course gives you exactly that.
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