Greenslopes' Premier Home Extension Specialists

This depends on your home's style, block size, and family needs. Queenslanders are often ideal candidates for raising to create underneath space. Homes with generous rear yards suit ground floor extensions. Properties on smaller blocks might benefit from second storey additions maximizing existing footprint. We assess your property and recommend the most suitable, cost-effective approach to create the space you need while respecting your home's character and neighborhood context.

Timelines vary by extension type and complexity. Council approvals typically take 6-12 weeks. Single room ground floor extensions might take 2-3 months construction. Larger ground floor extensions typically require 3-5 months. Second storey additions usually take 4-6 months. House raising with underneath construction can take 6-9 months. We provide detailed project timelines and keep you informed throughout the entire process.

This depends on the extension type. Ground floor and second storey additions often allow families to remain in residence with some inconvenience. House raising requires temporary relocation for safety during the lifting process and initial construction. We discuss logistics during planning, recommend temporary accommodation if needed, and work efficiently to minimize displacement time. Many Greenslopes families appreciate staying local during renovations.

Most extensions require development approval assessing compliance with planning scheme including setbacks, height limits, and site coverage. Building approval ensures compliance with Building Code of Australia. Some minor works may qualify for complying development approval with faster processing. We manage all approvals, preparing documentation, liaising with council, and navigating requirements efficiently based on extensive Greenslopes experience.

We carefully assess your home's architectural style, materials, colors, roof pitch, and character features. Extension designs complement existing architecture through appropriate materials selection, matching or complementary color schemes, consistent roof forms and pitches, sympathetic window styles, and cohesive detailing. The goal is seamless integration where extensions feel like original parts of the home rather than obvious additions.

Yes, many Greenslopes properties have sloping sites that can actually provide excellent opportunities for house raising and underneath construction. Slopes can create natural access to underneath areas, potentially reducing excavation costs. We conduct detailed site analysis, structural engineering, and design approaches maximizing opportunities while addressing challenges. Our experience with Greenslopes' varied topography ensures safe, successful outcomes.

Well-designed extensions typically return 70-90% of their cost in increased property value, often more in Greenslopes' strong market. Additional bedrooms, bathrooms, and living areas significantly enhance appeal and sale prices. Beyond financial returns, extensions allow families to stay in a suburb they love, avoid relocation costs and disruption, and enjoy improved lifestyle for years. In Greenslopes' competitive market where families want to stay long-term, extensions are excellent investments.

We implement numerous strategies including detailed project scheduling maintaining clear timelines, coordinating all trades efficiently, maintaining clean, safe work sites, respecting neighborhood amenity with appropriate work hours, managing noise and dust, providing temporary facilities if needed, communicating regularly about progress and any issues, and working efficiently to complete projects on schedule. Our goal is successful extensions with minimal impact on your family and neighbors.