Home Renovations
South Coast & Southern Highlands Custom Home Renovations
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Do you love your home but wish to reconfigure it or bring it in line with a specific look?
Home renovations are a powerful way to revitalise and enhance your living space, offering both aesthetic and functional benefits.
Whether you’re looking to:
- Modernise your kitchen with bespoke kitchen renovations
- Upgrade your bathroom with tailored bathroom renovations
- Create a more open and inviting living area with custom living room renovations
- Or revitalise the whole house, using just the “good bones”
Renovations can transform your home to better suit your lifestyle. Updating and improving your home can ensure it meets your family’s evolving needs and preferences while significantly increasing its value. Our bespoke renovation services ensure that each project is tailored to your vision, resulting in a home that is uniquely yours. As experienced home builders, we handle everything from the initial design to the final touches, making your renovation project seamless and stress-free.
Why Choose Life Home Builders for your Home Renovation?
Reworking an existing home can create what feels like a new house for your family. Life Home Builders has completed many major renovations, designed and built them, and managed the entire project from start to finish.
For us, good bones are everything. If your home has high ceilings, existing fireplaces, verandahs, or original features, these are all aspects that can be enhanced to create a ‘new home’. It could be as simple as a complete internal renovation, keeping all existing external walls and reconfiguring internal rooms. Either way, we help design and build, working with your budget to create something special while adding value to your home.
It can be a fine line between what is worth keeping or if a knockdown rebuild is a better solution to meet your brief. After a site visit from us, we can help determine the best and most cost-effective approach to meet your requirements. Our attention to detail and comprehensive project management ensure your renovation is completed to the highest standards.
All Inclusive Home Renovation Services
Our all inclusive home renovations are not limited to kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, living space and outdoor entertaining spaces. From complete internal remodels to renovating a relocated home, as a design and construction team, we ensure your dream of renovating your home comes to life.
Custom Kitchen Renovations
Beach House Kitchen Renovation keeping the original kitchen layout, this space was reworked with new cabinetry, appliances, splashback, flooring, and lighting!
Bespoke Bathroom Renovations
The Beach House bathrooms were revamped by replacing tiles, tapware, vanities, baths, toilets, and, of course, the all-important mirrors and lighting!
Tailored Living Room Renovations
Nothing elevates a living room more than a gorgeous fireplace! A stone clad fireplace, bookcases, soft sheer curtains and beautiful furniture elevated our Beach House renovation immensely!
Outdoor Area Renovations
What once was an old garage, now a converted guest suite and games room, our Beach House Renovation wasn’t limited to the main house. After landscaping, this space was transformed, especially with those gorgeous barn doors!
View Our Home Renovation Projects
The Beach House Renovation
What once was an old two-story project home facing the ocean is now a luxurious Hampton-style beach house. The original house had potential but needed significant updates.
Here’s what we transformed:
- Replaced flooring throughout the home
- Renovated bathrooms with bespoke bathroom renovations
- Updated the kitchen with custom kitchen renovations
- Modernised the laundry area
- Enhanced bedrooms with tailored renovations
- Redesigned living spaces for a Hamptons Haven feel
Berrima Farmhouse Renovation
A large weatherboard home nestled amongst the olive groves of a rural block in the Southern Highlands was in much need of restoration and internal remodelling. The goal was to ensure the generational family could enjoy country life with their own spaces and expansive entertaining areas.
Here’s what we accomplished:
- Moved the heart of the home from the cold, southern side to face the farmland and pool on the north
- Added numerous bathrooms to enhance functionality
- Created secondary living areas for more space and comfort
- Expanded and modernised bedrooms
- Redesigned the layout to fully utilise the large floor area
- This renovation transformed the home into a functional and gorgeous space, perfect for enjoying country life with family and friends.
Keep an eye out for before and after photos of this beauty!
Berry Mountain Renovation
An escape for a busy family, this home has been making memories for over ten years, but it is time for a complete refresh! With a brief of retaining external walls and maximising internal space while creating a light, bright, country escape, we designed a complete interior renovation.
Here’s what we are doing:
- Replacing all flooring throughout the home
- Renovating bathrooms to modern standards
- Updating the kitchen with a fresh design
- Modernising the laundry area
- Elevating living spaces with strategic fireplace placement
This renovation enhances the home to help entertain friends and family, making it a perfect retreat.
Currently in construction! Photos coming soon!
Our Home Renovation Process
Our unique and holistic process ensures that every detail, budget and timeline are a priority. This streamlined approach has been put in place to be cost-effective, transparent and as stress free as possible.
one
Initial Project Consultation
We will take time to meet you and visit your property, allowing us to assess the environment, understand your brief, timeframes, and budget before you receive a design and planning proposal.
two
Concept Creation, Design Development & Cost Estimate
This is where it gets real and exciting! We will put your ideas on paper and create concept plans and a 3D representation of your home, before making sure we are in line with your budget.
three
Selection Specification
Working with our designer, you will begin selecting exterior finishes, interior fixtures, and fittings, adding your personal touch to all aspects including joinery design, lighting layouts, and hard finishes.
four
Planning
All relevant reports and certificates are obtained with our hand-selected consultants before approvals are gained.
five
Finalise Documentation & Formalise Quote
Once all relevant approvals are in hand, and inclusions are refined to ensure the project matches your vision and budget, a formal building proposal is presented to you.
six
Construction & Completion
Now the magic happens! Throughout your build you will receive regular updates, keeping you involved in the process every step of the way, allowing you to observe the intricate details as they come together.
Frequently Asked Questions about Home Renovations
What areas do you service?
Our construction build zone covers the NSW South Coast from Coldedale to Milton and up to the Southern Highlands.
How long does a home extension take?
The timeline for a home renovation varies based on the project’s scope and complexity. Larger projects involving multiple rooms or significant structural changes can take several months. We provide a detailed timeline during the planning phase.
Can you visit a site we are interested in purchasing?
Yes! We are more than happy to visit properties within our build zone that you are considering purchasing for a knockdown rebuild. At this time, we can provide preliminary feedback on the structural integrity of the existing house and evaluate if a knockdown or major renovation is more suitable.
What about the rest of our site – the gardens, pool, dams, driveways, sheds?
Not only do we focus on the design of your home, we also make sure your master plan of the entire property (whether large or small) is considered. This covers but is not limited to landscaping, retaining walls, all services, driveways, pools, dams, fencing, sheds, stables, secondary dwellings – you name it. Getting these elements right on paper allows you to envisage your master plan and stage any development fully.
What factors influence the cost of a home renovation?
The cost depends on various factors, including the size of the renovation, the materials and finishes selected, and any structural changes required. We offer a detailed quote after the initial consultation and develop plans to ensure transparency.
Do I need council approval for my extension?
In Australia, many home renovations require council approval, especially if they involve structural changes or alterations to the home’s exterior. We handle all necessary permits and approvals to ensure compliance with local regulations.
Can I live in my home during the renovation?
You can; however, if it is a major renovation involving multiple rooms, it is recommended that temporary accommodation be arranged.
Where do I start?
Knowing where to start is tricky, and you haven’t even spoken to a builder yet! As a design-and-construct team, LHB offers both in-house design and construction services. Once we have seen your site and understood your brief, we will provide essential budget and critical construction feedback quickly. This means you start and end with us! We will handle the whole process for you with only one point of contact.