Renovation contractors and builders are the people that execute your home renovation project in Melbourne, but they need a detailed plan to work off of. A good home renovation architect has the skill and creativity to translate your vision for your home into design, provide creative solutions for any issues specific to your home’s situation, ensure compliance with local building regulations, and project manage your renovation process.

Renovation involves remodelling or refurbishing an existing space to make it work for your changing needs. Extension, meanwhile, involves expanding an existing space beyond its current boundaries to make it larger, such as extending a kitchen out onto your backyard.

The goal of renovation is to improve the house’s liveability by modifying its structure, layout and more. In most cases, this happens because the needs of the occupants have changed. For instance, they might have an elderly parent that requires mobility facilities in the bathroom, or they need more bedrooms for growing children.

It depends on what your goals are, the size of your available land, the layout/structure of your current home, and needed approvals according to council bylaws. We can provide a more in-depth explanation on a case-by-case basis. Simply request a free consultation with me.

There are many factors that go into this, such as the types of materials you prefer, how much you need built, and what the goals of the renovation are. Request a free consultation with me for a more thorough review.

After taking the measurements of and surveying your property, I can turn around a concept design within two weeks to facilitate a faster, more informed decision-making process.

This varies on a case-by-case basis. You may not require planning permission for small renovations or alterations, while more major changes — especially if structural — may require approval from the local council’s planning controls. I’ll advise you further during our consultation session.