Whole Home Renovations
Full interior transformations across every room, delivered end-to-end.
- Finished on time, guaranteed. Yes, you read that correctly.
- Licensed builder
- HBCF insured
- 5.0 on Google, trusted by Sydney homeowners
Time to live in a space you love.
Whether you're opening up a tired floorplan, adding a second storey, or extending out the back, we deliver renovations that feel considered, not compromised.
What Sydney Homeowners Are Saying
My partner and I had a fantastic and quality experience with our home renovation. After meeting Dan we trusted the process from the very beginning. Thanks Shafbuild for making the renovation process seamless!
The entire Shafbuild team were fantastic to work with. Their attention to detail was exceptional, and they provided daily updates throughout the entire project, which gave us complete peace of mind. The quality of work and communication went beyond our expectations - we’d hire them again without hesitation.
Great builder who communicated every step of the way. Received regular updates and felt we could trust Dan and the team with our plans. Highly recomend.
We'll Help You Build Your Dream Space
Explore Our Tailored Building & Renovation Solutions
Whatever the scope, we deliver under one Design and Construct contract, with one team accountable from concept to completion.
Full Apartment Renovations
Strata compliant unit and apartment renovations, including complex by-law approvals.
Multi Room Reconfiguration
Reworking layouts to open up living, relocate kitchens, or restructure bedroom zones.
Recent Project
Cronulla Beachfront Apartment Renovations
Two full apartment renovations delivered simultaneously on Level 9, completed in an 8 week program under a single Design and Construct contract.
2 Apartments · 8 Week Program · Level 9 Beachfront · Delivered on Time
Home renovation costs in Sydney: what drives the price
Every renovation is priced from a defined scope. These are the things that move the number most, and how we deal with each one before you commit.
Scope and structure
Moving or removing walls, opening up a floor plan or adding a second storey brings in engineering and structural work, and that is where budgets move most.
Kitchens and bathrooms
Wet areas carry waterproofing, plumbing, tiling and joinery in a small space, so they cost more per square metre than any other room.
The age of the house
Older Sydney homes often hide asbestos, tired wiring and failed waterproofing. We look for these at the site visit so they are priced, not discovered.
Approvals
Internal, non-structural work is often exempt. Structural or external changes need a CDC or a DA, and apartments need strata approval under the building by-laws.
Finishes and joinery
Stone, custom joinery, tapware and flooring choices make a real difference to the final number. We price selections early so you choose with the cost in view.
Access and logistics
Apartment lifts, parking, neighbours and working around occupied homes all affect programme and cost.
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From first idea to final handover, one team.
A whole home renovation has a hundred moving parts. We hold all of them. You stay focused on the outcome, not the coordination.
Project Clarity Session
We meet at your home to understand your goals, scope, and budget. You leave with a clear view of what's possible and whether we're the right fit.
Strategy & Feasibility
We map out the approval pathway, timelines, and consultants needed for your project. A realistic plan before a single drawing is produced.
Design Consultation
Architectural drawings, engineering, energy reports, and every consultant managed under one roof. One cohesive design, not six disconnected ones.
Approvals
Council approvals handled in-house. We manage the paperwork, the certifiers, and the back-and-forth so you get on with life.
Build
One team manages the project from demolition to final clean. Site supervision, trade coordination, weekly updates, and a builder who picks up the phone.
Handover & Support
Final walkthrough, warranties, care guides, and a managed defects period. A team you can still call long after the job is done.
Home renovation questions
How much does a home renovation cost in Sydney?
It depends on scope, structural change, the number of wet areas, the age of the home and your finishes. Rather than quote a headline figure, we visit the site, map the approvals pathway and give you a fixed, itemised scope with any provisional sums flagged upfront.
Do I need council approval to renovate?
Internal, non-structural renovations are often exempt development. Structural changes, extensions and external work usually need a complying development certificate (CDC) or a development application (DA). We confirm the pathway at the first site visit and manage the approval for you.
Can you renovate an apartment in a strata building?
Yes. Apartment renovations need strata approval under the building by-laws, and work that touches waterproofing, structure or fire separation in a Class 2 building must be done by a registered building practitioner. Shafbuild holds that Class 2 registration.
How long does a renovation take?
Our two Cronulla beachfront apartment renovations were delivered in an 8 week program, and the Wyong whole home remedial renovation took 12 weeks. Every project gets a written programme before work starts.
Do you handle the design as well as the build?
Yes. Design, engineering, approvals and construction are run by one team under one design and construct contract, so the design you approve is priced and buildable.
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