Ask an Expert
You might have started a project round the home yourself and got stuck, or not sure where to start or need a reliable tradesperson. This popular feature, Ask an Expert, returns to the RACV Home Show & Garden Expo. Here you can get all the information you need about your project or problem direct from the experts. And all the one-on-one advice from the professionals is FREE.
| Experts | 25 August to 2 September |
| Ask a Builder (HIA) | 10.00am - 7.00pm daily |
| Ask a Building Designer (HIA) | 10.00am - 7.00pm daily |
| Ask a Designer (HIA) | 12noon - 6.00pm daily |
| Ask an Electrician (NECA) | 11.30am - 7.00 daily |
| Ask a Flooring Expert (Karndean) | 10.00am - 7.00pm daily |
| Ask a Gardener (NGIV & Urban horticultural solutions) |
12noon - 6.00pm daily |
| Ask a Greensmart Specialist (HIA) | 10.00am - 7.00pm daily |
| Ask a Kitchen / Bathroom Specialist (HIA) | 10.00am - 7.00pm daily |
| Ask a Landscaper (Outdoor Creations) | 11.00am - 7.00pm daily |
| Ask a Painter (Master Painters) | 12noon - 7.00pm daily |
| Ask a Plumber (Master Plumbers) | 11.00am - 7.00pm daily |
You’ll be able to bring your plans, photos and questions to gain quality advice from all the experts. Booking consultations will be taken onsite.
Or you can ask an expert online using the form below. We have some questions and answers here from people who have already asked online.
Who can you ask?
Ask an Eco-Plumber
GreenPlumbers® is an innovative initiative developed by the Master Plumbers and Mechanical Services Association of Australia (MPMSAA) designed to enhance plumbers skills and knowledge about the environmental considerations of their work. www.plumbers.com.au
Ask a Landscape Gardener
Outdoor CreationsOutdoor Creations, a leading Australian landscape design company, offers Landscaping services, including consultation and landscape design, project management and efficient garden maintenance. Landscape design, garden sculpture, outdoor water features, garden design, water landscapes and pool landscaping are our specialty. www.outdoorcreations.com.au
Urban Horticultural Solutions www.urbanhortsolutions.com.au
Ask a HIA Builder
The HIA is Australia's largest residential building organisation
and the voice of Australia's home building industry. It is the only national industry
association for all building professionals. The HIA offers everything
from apprenticeships and recruitment, training and development,
government lobbying, industry information, insurance services, planning and the environment. www.hia.com.au
Ask a HIA Kitchen & Bathroom Specialist
Looking to renovate a kitchen and/or bathroom? The HIA Kitchens & Bathrooms support the businesses and interests of kitchen and bathroom designers, kitchen fabricators, cabinet makers and installers, bathroom specialists, kitchen and bathroom suppliers. So if you want practical advice and assistance and the latest market information on new products, direct from the industry professionals talk the HIA today. 
Ask a Master Painter
The Master Painters Association (MPA) painters will be on hand to assist the public with technical information to do with painting. From colour trends, to stylish techniques to how to get started, the MPA will assist you with what to do. Consumers can avail themselves of our free referral service where we recommend painters to use in your area. The Master Painters Association was established in 1895 and is the Peak body in Victoria and other states for Painting Contractors. For more information or to find a local MPA Painter, visit www.mpav.com.au
Ask a Karndean Flooring Specialist
Made from an exceptionally durable form of customised vinyl, Karndean flooring replicates all the beauty of natural flooring materials with none of the practical drawbacks. Whilst being virtually indistinguishable from the materials which inspire our designs, offers significant advantages in terms of design capability, maintenance and cost.
www.karndean.com
Ask a HIA GreenSmart Specialist
The HIA Specialist will be able to give you independent advice on the best way to make you home more sustainable and eco-friendly to reduce your impact on the environment. For more information, visit
www.hia.com.au
Ask a HIA Building Designer
The HIA Specialist will give you advice on what you require for the next stages in your renovation, plus give you some great ideas. For more information, visit
www.hia.com.au.
Ask an Interior Designer
The Design Institute of Australia (DIA) is Australia's professional membership body for designers and design businesses. Members of the DIA will be on hand to give you advice on all your design needs for the Home.
www.dia.org.au.
