Renovations

Kitchens, bathrooms, living spaces and whole homes across the Central Coast, Lake Macquarie, Newcastle and Hunter. Line-by-line quotes, realistic milestones, and Brad managing every project personally.

What we renovate

Kitchen renovations

Full strip-out and rebuild or refresh-only. Layout redesign, locally made cabinetry, stone benchtops, splashbacks, appliances, plumbing, electrical and flooring.

Timeline: 4–6 weeks standard; add 2–3 weeks for structural or plumbing changes.

Bathroom renovations

Full bathroom, ensuite and powder-room renovations: certified waterproofing (AS 3740), tiling, shower screens, vanities, fittings and accessibility modifications.

Timeline: 3–4 weeks standard; add 1–2 weeks for layout changes.

Open-plan living conversions

Removing walls to create open-plan flow. We manage engineering, council approval (CDC or DA), certified beam installation and full make-good.

Timeline: 6–10 weeks including approvals.

Whole-home renovations

Complete internal and external modernisation — kitchens, bathrooms, rewiring, plumbing, wall reconfiguration, windows, cladding, roofing and landscaping. Asbestos inspection included for pre-1990 homes.

Timeline: 12–20 weeks. We can stage work for partial occupancy.

Accessibility modifications

Ramps, widened doorways, hobless showers, grab rails and hoist tracks for ageing-in-place or NDIS participants. We quote from OT reports — see our NDIS page.

Timeline: 2–8 weeks.

How the renovation process works

Initial call. Scope, budget and timeline — 15–20 minutes.
Site visit. Brad measures, photographs and talks through design options.
Quote. Line-item quote and draft program, valid 30 days.
Contract. HIA contract; no deposit until signed.
Pre-construction. Approvals lodged, materials ordered, trades scheduled.
Construction. Supervisor on-site daily, photo updates, weekly progress meeting, site cleaned every afternoon.
Handover. Walk-through, defects fixed within 7 days, all certificates and warranties handed over.

What's in the quote

All labour, materials, demolition and trade coordination
Waste removal, site protection, engineering and approval fees where required
Progress photos, weekly updates, 7-day defects rectification
Home warranty insurance certificate (6 years structural, 2 years non-structural)

Not included unless specified: appliances, asbestos removal (quoted separately), post-contract scope changes (variation quote within 48 hours), furniture and styling.

Recent renovation projects

Full home renovation, Cessnock

Hunter region

Complete internal and external upgrade including kitchen, bathrooms, flooring, and exterior weatherproofing.

Full exterior cladding renovation, San Remo

Central Coast · 8 months

Full asbestos removal, structural timber repair, James Hardie Linea weatherboard system, painting, new gutters.

See more of our recent work →

Frequently asked questions

Do I need council approval for a renovation?: Most kitchen and bathroom renovations are exempt. Structural changes or added floor area need a CDC (10 days) or DA (6–12 weeks) — we identify and manage the whole process.
Can I stay in the house during the renovation?: Yes for most single-room renovations — we seal the work area and clean up daily. For whole-home or asbestos work, we recommend moving out temporarily.
How much does a renovation cost?: Every project is quoted individually. Get an instant indicative range via our quote tool, or book a free site measure.
What if you find problems during demolition?: We notify you immediately, photograph the issue, and provide a written variation quote within 48 hours. Nothing proceeds until you approve in writing.
Do you provide a warranty?: Yes — HBC insurance certificate (6 years structural, 2 years non-structural) plus a 12-month defects liability period.
Can you help with design and finish selection?: Yes — Brad can recommend layouts and finishes, or we can engage a designer at our trade rate. Bring your Pinterest board to the site visit.