Renovations & Extensions
Major renovations and extensions across FNQ
Substantial transformations of existing homes, Queenslander renovations, extensions, structural improvements and major overhauls, managed by the licensed builder doing the work.
What we take on
Renovation and extension scopes
Queenslander renovations
Older timber homes reworked properly, restumping and structural repairs where needed, reconfigured living areas, verandah and deck work, and modern services threaded through an old house without wrecking its character.
Extensions
Additional bedrooms, living areas, decks and covered outdoor space, tied into the existing structure and roofline so the finished home reads as one house, not a bolt-on.
Major renovations
Substantial transformations where walls move, wet areas are rebuilt and the layout changes, the kind of work that needs a builder coordinating trades, not a series of separate contractors.
Structural improvements
Removing load-bearing walls, replacing failing structure, raising and building in underneath, and repairs to timber elements affected by age or weather, all built to your engineer's documentation.
How it runs
Renovation work needs planning more than most builds
You're working with what's already there, so the process is built around reducing unknowns and keeping you informed.
- 01Site inspection and honest assessment of what the existing building can take
- 02Scope developed with you, alongside your designer and engineer where needed
- 03Itemised pricing with allowances explained, so surprises are minimised
- 04Staging planned around whether you're living in the house during works
- 05Trades coordinated and supervised by the builder throughout
Renovation questions
Can we live in the house during the renovation?
Often yes, depending on the scope. Where it's practical, works are staged to keep key areas usable, and we'll be upfront if a period of moving out will produce a better, faster and safer result.
Do you undertake structural work on older homes?
Yes. Structural work is a normal part of major renovations on older FNQ housing stock, carried out to engineering documentation and certification requirements.
How do you handle unknowns in an old house?
Older homes hide things. We inspect what's reasonably accessible before pricing, explain where allowances sit, and raise anything discovered during the works straight away with a written variation rather than a surprise at the end.
Do you undertake insurance-related building work?
Yes, where the scope suits our licensing and capability. Send the details and we'll tell you honestly whether it's work we can take on.
Planning a renovation or extension?
Tell us what you're planning and we'll come back to you with practical, straightforward advice on how it can be built.