One of the joys of building and designing extensions and renovations all over Melbourne is we get the opportunity to meet lots of interesting people from all walks of life. Most have great ideas and special visions of the things they want to achieve for their new builds. Such collaborations can be a lot of fun and sometimes even result in some lasting friendships.
Type:
Extension & Renovation
Material:
Sandstone, Bluestone & Weatherboard
Features:
Entertaining area
Upper level extension
Foyer, kitchenette, and powder room
Home cinema
Wonga Park is a suburb with large acre blocks, where people love the open spaces and create park like gardens around their spacious homes. This home renovation is a case in point.
Our client knew exactly what he wanted and already had a planning permit and working drawings prepared for his second story theatre renovation and ground floor Kitchen, bathroom and laundry renovations. Although we usually, design all our extensions and renovations, on this occasion, the client and the design appeared to be a good fit with our style of building.
An interesting and tricky requirement for this renovation was to stone face most of the ground floor walls with sandstone and apply bluestone to the walls of the sub-floor level.
The clients choice of sandstone with the bluestone (from Yeomans in Eltham) works well, creating another aesthetic dimension to a previously all weatherboard house.
Further enhanced by the floorless workmanship of our master tilers.
This was a very difficult and technical job to complete and showcases Capitals wide range of craftsmanship and access to skilled contractors.
The new kitchen meals living was transformed into an open plan by the removal of two main walls creating a very large entertaining area emanating from the kitchen (with butlers’ pantry).
Installation of some large beams was required to support the roof of this renovation before these walls could be removed.
The cinema room, an upper level extension with its own foyer, kitchenette and powder room also turned out to be a special area.
The kitchenette even has a filtered hot water tap and Popcorn machine.
The cinema has a stepped floor, insulated walls, double layers of plaster and solid sealed doors.
The bulkheads for the air conditioning further seal and assist with the very good acoustic qualities of this purpose built theatre room.
All the staff and contractors at Capital enjoyed working on this unique extension and renovation in Wonga park. Our client was very discerning and great to work for. Completing his project required some extra attention to skills we don’t often have the opportunity to apply.
Want a roadmap to extending your home? This brochure has everything you need to know before you start.
Discover design inspiration, budgeting, finishes & materials, contracts & permits, the construction process and more.
A home extension involves adding additional space to your existing home, expanding its size and accommodating your changing needs without the need for moving.
Capital Building offer a variety of home extension options, including rear extensions, side extensions, loft conversions, basement conversions, and multi-story extensions, depending on your specific requirements and property layout.
The need for planning permission depends on factors such as the size and location of the property and the proposal, along with property covenants and overlays.. Our team will assess your project and advise you on the necessary permits and planning regulations.
The duration of a home extension project varies depending on its size and complexity. Typically, the planning and design phase takes 3-4 months, excluding town planning approval if that’s required. Depending on the scope of the project, construction might take 6 months for a smaller and simpler build and up to 9 months or more, for larger and more complex builds.
Yes, Capital Building offer design and build services to plan and visualise your home extension. Our team of designers can provide free, no obligation concept designs and budgets, which can be formalised into professional drawings by Architectural Draftspeople.
To get started, you can contact us to schedule an initial consultation. Our team will visit your property, assess your needs, discuss design ideas, provide an estimate, and guide you through the next steps.
Depending on the scope of the extension and the level of disruption, it may be possible to live in your home during the construction. However, there may be certain periods where temporary accommodation is recommended or required.
Typically, house extensions cost $3500-$4500 per square metre. This cost will change based on your build preferences. The most accurate way to find out how much your extension will cost is to get a free quote.
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Building an extension or renovating is one of the biggest purchases in our lifetime. Therefore, it is essential that before going ahead with a project you can trust the building company that you choose. Capital Building has an impressive list of credentials which means that should you choose it, you will be using a trusted, experienced, honest and safe building operator.
