Bushfire attack levels (BAL) explained for Sydney homeowners
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Renovations & extensions in Sydney
Expand the living space of your home with renovations and extensions designed around your budget and the look you want.
An extension usually starts with the question of where the space should go: out the back, up, or by opening up rooms you already have. We help you weigh up the options before anything gets drawn.
Most extensions need approval, either a development application to council or a complying development certificate. We work with your designer and certifier so the build matches the approved plans.
Where we build
From our base in Oatley we cover Canterbury-Bankstown, Georges River and Sutherland Shire.
Renovations & extensions: common questions
Does a home extension need approval in NSW?
Almost always. Depending on the site and the design it may go through council as a development application or be approved as complying development by a certifier. We can talk you through the likely pathway.
Do you need a contract and insurance for an extension?
Yes. In NSW, residential building work over $20,000 needs a written contract and home building compensation insurance before any money is paid.
How do I get a quote?
Call 0499 980 906 or send the details through our quote form. We talk through the job, then visit the site to measure up before we give you a written quote. Quotes are free.
Guides
Hiring a builder in NSW: licences, contracts and deposits
When a tradie needs a licence in NSW, which contract applies at $5,000 and $20,000, the 10% deposit cap, home building insurance and the cooling-off period.
Talk to us about your renovations & extensions job
Call 0499 980 906 or send the details. Quotes are free and there's no obligation.