A Better Way to Approach Renovations

Many renovation projects run into problems before construction even begins — through unclear scope, unrealistic budgets, or design decisions made too early.

Our approach is designed to avoid this.

We guide clients through a structured process that resolves the key decisions early — before significant time and money is committed.

Why This Matters

This process is designed to avoid the most common renovation risks:

Designing something that can’t be built within budget
Underestimating site or planning constraints
Committing to construction without a resolved design

It allows you to make informed decisions early — when they have the greatest impact.

Typical Projects

This process is best suited to renovations and extensions with construction budgets from $400,000+, where early planning and design direction significantly affect the outcome

Our Pre-design Process

Before moving into full design, we guide clients through a structured process to test feasibility and define a clear direction.

1. Initial Project Review – No Charge

A short, structured discussion supported by preliminary site research to understand your project and confirm whether we’re the right fit to proceed.

2. Needs & Options Review – $300 + GST

An on-site meeting to discuss your goals and provide clear advice on what can realistically be achieved

3. Concept Design & Feasibility – $2,200 + GST

We explore design options and prepare preliminary plans and cost estimates to test feasibility

4. Project Delivery Plan – No Charge

A clear roadmap outlining approvals, consultants and a fixed-fee proposal for the next stages.

From Feasibility to Design

Once the project has been properly defined and tested, we move into detailed design with a clear direction.

This ensures that design development is focused, efficient, and aligned with both your brief and budget.

Architectural Design

Developing clear, well-resolved design solutions that improve layout, functionality and spatial quality.

We focus on resolving the key decisions early — how the home is organised, how spaces connect, and how the design responds to the constraints of the site — before progressing into detailed design.

This ensures the project has a strong, practical foundation and avoids costly changes later.

Documentation & Delivery Support

Ensuring your project is coordinated, buildable, and aligned with your budget before it goes for approval and final contract pricing.

We prepare comprehensive documentation that clearly communicates the design intent while coordinating input from consultants and addressing construction requirements.

The aim is to minimise uncertainty during pricing and construction, resulting in a smoother build process and a more predictable outcome.

Considering a Major Home Renovation?