Estimating renovation costs can be tricky, but we use a general formula to provide a rough estimate.

As a typical guide, renovation costs in Sydney fall between $750 and $2,500 per square meter.

However, this can shift depending on your home’s size, the materials selected, and whether the project includes adding or removing walls, or building extensions, potentially pushing costs outside this range.

The price of extensions varies based on factors like location, project complexity, material quality, and size.

We use a practical formula to estimate costs. For ground floor home extensions, you can anticipate paying approximately:

• $1,200 – $1,600 per square meter for brick veneer.
• $1,300 – $1,700 per square meter for full brick.
• $1,500 per square meter for timber frame.

For adding a second story, costs rise by about 50% compared to a single-story extension, roughly:

• $1,800 – $2,400 per square meter for brick veneer.
• $1,950 – $2,550 per square meter for full brick.
• $2,250 per square meter for timber frame.

For a cosmetic renovation, a reasonable budget is about 10% of your home’s current value. Given Sydney’s average property price of $1,200,000, this would be around $120,000.

For structural renovations, the budget might range from 10% to 40% of the property’s value, meaning $120,000 to $480,000 for a median-priced home.

Costs depend on material quality, project scope, and desired finish (budget, mid-range, or premium).

It’s also wise to allocate an additional 10-20% of the renovation budget as a contingency for unexpected challenges revealed during demolition.

While remodeling and renovating are terms often used interchangeably to describe home improvements, they technically refer to distinct processes. Renovating means enhancing or repairing a space, whereas remodeling involves changing its structure or layout.

Bathroom renovations in Sydney typically range from $18,500 to $30,000 (covering design, materials, and construction). Costs can vary based on your choice of fixtures, products, consent requirements, and project complexity.

Most bathroom projects take 3-4 weeks from the start of demolition, though this can extend due to supplier delays, unexpected issues, or consent processes.

Kitchen renovations in Sydney generally cost between $20,500 and $35,000 (including design, materials, and construction). Prices fluctuate depending on cabinetry, appliances, fittings, consents, and project intricacy.

These projects usually take 3-6 weeks from demolition, though timelines may lengthen due to supplier delays, unforeseen complications, or consent requirements.

We manage and oversee all our licensed tradespeople from beginning to end. With over 45 years of combined expertise, we can tackle any design or challenge that comes our way.

We offer a 6-year guarantee on all kitchen and bathroom renovations, adhering to Australian standards and government regulations. Our waterproofing includes a certified 10-year warranty for added reassurance.

Unlike many builders, we have an in-house architect who can recreate any design you’ve seen or craft a bespoke kitchen or bathroom perfectly suited to your specific desires and requirements.