Renovate, extend or start again?

Architectural Homes|Renovations|Development Collaborations

Twenty years in the construction industry has given us the experience and insight to help you weigh up the options and choose a pathway that is right for you.

Define the Goal

Love the location, but not the home?

Need more space? Considering adding an extension, opening up living areas or reworking the layout for better day-to-day use. Or do you start again, knock down and rebuild on the same site, giving yourself a fresh start in the same location with a modern home designed around your needs from the ground up.

Feasibility

Does it make sense?

The real question to ask is often not whether a renovation can be done, but rather if it makes sense. Early investigation is critical before committing to a particular pathway. Getting an unbiased assessment from someone with the right expertise and experience to assess whether the existing home is genuinely worth preserving.

Due Diligence

Dealing with compliance

Often it is not just about what you want to do, but what Council will require you to do. What begins as a straightforward renovation can become more complicated once consenting and compliance realities are factored in. Major renovations are seldom straightforward and generally demand the same level of planning and due diligence as a new build.

Cost vs. Budget

The certainty of starting again.

New builds are easier to price than renovations, as there are fewer unknowns and hidden factors to allow for. A knock-down and rebuild on your current site offers a level of certainty that renovations cannot and often protects your equity better. Ensuring the finished product is a 100% modern asset without the risk of over-capitalising on a compromised structure.

Be Informed

Helping you choose the best pathway

Twenty years in the construction industry has given us the experience and insight to help you weigh up the options, understand the risks and choose a pathway that will deliver the best value with the fewest headaches. Experience that isn’t just about knowing how to build, it’s knowing how to prevent the problems most people never see.