Renovation Services
25 years of industry experience.
With property prices increasing, and reduced available housing, there has never been a greater need for this generation to prolong their stay in the family rather than leaving the nest.
this may cause you to rethink your current property attributes. Perhaps your bathroom is too crowded? Your kitchen isnt big enough or not enough storage and bench space? Possibly a bedroom, ensuite addition or building in a garge into a granny flat.....or an indoor outdoor alfresco room for entertaining.
Data shows home-owners are choosing to renovate their existing home, rather than buying and moving to another house particularly if they already have the perfect location and dont want to lose that equity.
You may have investment properties that require some refreshing renovations to attract greater profit margins. Done with expert knowledge to ensure you dont overcapitalise and ensure they are return items.
You may also have an interest in property flipping for profit and need some advice and guidance along the way.
All can be done through our One-stop service that has one communication channel.
Additions and Extensions
Additions and Extensions
Additions and Extensions
Accommodate a growing family or add value by increasing your floor plan sqm and thus space.
Adding bedrooms, garages, converting garages, outdoor rooms, decks, balconies, ensuites.
Kitchens
Additions and Extensions
Additions and Extensions
Kitchens are the heart and soul of the home and are a direct value add to your equity. Renovating a small or old kitchen makes a difference to your lifestyle and ease. We will organise from start to finish with our One-stop services.
Bathrooms
Granny Flats/AirBnB spaces/ Garage conversions
Granny Flats/AirBnB spaces/ Garage conversions
Bathrooms are a private space to relax and wind down. A nice clean and fresh looking space can have a direct impact on our health and wellbeing.
We can refresh or re-structure your existing to suit your requirements.
Granny Flats/AirBnB spaces/ Garage conversions
Granny Flats/AirBnB spaces/ Garage conversions
Granny Flats/AirBnB spaces/ Garage conversions
Granny Flats and Guest Houses have become the latest trend for homeowners to rent or AirBNB or provide a retreat for teenagers and retirees. .
DA and CDC Council processing packages
DA and CDC Council processing packages
DA and CDC Council processing packages
Here’s what you can expect to pay upfront before a build can begin. You’ve heard the term Preliminary Fees and may be wondering what they are, where they fit into the timeline and what you should expect to pay?.
A lot of people seek financial assistance through their preferred lender to fund their new extension or second storey addition. Even with an approved design and building cost, to get full approval and the borrowed money released into your bank account, the finance guys need to see council approved plans and a signed building contract in place.
The Preliminary Phase is where this happens. It’s broken into two parts, and there are fees associated with each.
We advise our clients that generally they can expect to outlay approximately $20k-$30K in total for preliminary fees based on a budget of around 250k-500k.
Unfortunately, smaller jobs that require development approval still require costly fees, so its worth considering if it’s feasible.
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Here’s how we break it down.
Preliminary Phase 1
Development of architectural plans for lodgement Once you are happy with the concept design and analysis, it’s time to proceed to developed design. We prepare a full set of DA or CDC drawings for submission and approval.
The package includes but is not limited to:
- Site plan
- Survey
- Calculations page
- Site analysis plan
- Elevations
- Shadow diagrams
- Floor plans
We also prepare documents that support your plans and lodgement to the council such as:
- A Statement of Environmental Effects (SEE) – this details any potential environment impacts the proposed build will have.
- Waste Management Plan – this applies to all homes across the country and lists how waste generated onsite will be managed, maintained and disposed of.
- BASIX (Building Sustainability Index) – this applies to all residential homes across NSW and is part of the DA process.
Depending on your property and build, there may be some extra supporting documents required in your application such as a Bushfire Report, Flood Report or Acoustic Report to name a few. our team will put these together also.
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Preliminary Phase 2
Council Lodgement of Development Application & Construction Certificate OR Complying Development Consent
This next step is where we lodge your plans to PCA (Private Certifying Agent) or Council as either a Complying Development Consent (CDC) OR as a Development Application (DA) and Construction Certificate (CC).
At this stage, we’re planning to get your build underway and will be pulling together this additional documentation:
- Engineering plans and certification to confirm your existing home will support the new addition
- Sewer Service Diagram
- Water check
- Home Warranty Insurance – for all residential works over $20K
- Long Service Levy – for all residential works over $20K
- And any other supporting documents as required
The preparation of the lodgement for either CDC or DA/CC.
A tighter cost can be provided once council fees have been quoted.
What about timings? As a guide, it will take 3-4 months from planning to council approvals.
Open Plans
DA and CDC Council processing packages
DA and CDC Council processing packages
An open-plan renovation will free up this space and create a warm central living space for friends and family to gather. You might have a number of living spaces divided by walls which impacts on space and conversations.
Pre-sale Renovations
DA and CDC Council processing packages
Pre-sale Renovations
We are experienced property flippers, thus we can help to add more value to your property prior to selling to maximise your profit. This enables you also to eliminate problems at sale time that can devalue your asset.
Outdoor rooms
Outdoor rooms
Pre-sale Renovations
Improving your indoor-outdoor flow will transform your lifestyle. The Australian weather can be harsh, so inceasing the shade and entertaining area that protects from all elements.
Facades
Outdoor rooms
Facades
As any real estate expert will tell you, first impressions count. A tired exterior significantly lowers the value of a house, even though the interior and location might be very appealing.
Roofing
Outdoor rooms
Facades
The perfect roof for your home is more than just good looks and affordability. Environmental factors, materials, roof design, durability and maintenance requirements all need to be considered.
Landscapes
Landscapes
Landscapes
Landscape designers can truly transform your green space into a tranquil architectually considered space that increases the value of your home whilst creating that mentally pleasing aesthetic appeal.
Pools
Landscapes
Landscapes
Pools are a great addition to the aesthetics and value of your property. Data shows a dramatic increase in homeowners wanting a pool for a number of reasons;
-smaller blocks means that children can burn energy in the pool
- increase in temperatures for cooling off
- entertaining in the Australian lifestyle particularly after the covid effect
Fireplaces
Landscapes
Fireplaces
Instant heat tranfers hrough the home, unlike an reverse cycle air conditioner.
Apart from the aesthetic and relaxing tranquil appeal, fireplaces keep the house warm through the lowest temperatures through the night, also keeping those colds and sniffles away.
Imagine waking up to a cold winters morning starting your day next to the warm fire.