At Southern Additions Pty Ltd, we are proud to offer first-rate property transformation to families throughout Illawarra and beyond.
The team of professional, friendly, building contractors is always on hand to answer any queries you may have throughout the design and construction process. Our hard work, dedication to excellence and true professionalism has been recognized by people from outside the area too in a series of free editorials.
Going Up Gives a New Lease of Life
Philip Girardot, of Southern Additions Pty Ltd, admits that a major renovation will probably be more expensive per meter squared, than a fresh start.
However, there are other things to think about before knocking down an old house in favor of something entirely new.
One of those considerations is the time frame. On average, Mr. Girardot said, you have to allow 52 weeks between pulling down the old house, clearing the block and putting up a Project Home.
On the other hand, the average renovation time is four to six months — and you can keep living in your home. Another consideration is the hilly nature of both Sutherland and the Illawarra areas. Project homes are not designed to accommodate differences in elevation, which means a standard project home won’t easily fit on many blocks. Mr. Girardot’s business recently completed a custom- built house that cost more than $500,000.00.
On the other hand, the average renovation project carried out by Southern Additions Pty Ltd costs between $120,000.00 and $140,000.00.
Sometimes the best solution for most people is a second story addition, he said.
A second story means that space can be virtually doubled while retaining the backyard for a swimming pool and garden. With more than 30 years’ experience, Southern Additions Pty Ltd can take most of the pain out of the renovation work.
Staff at the company will discuss your ideas, plan a feasibility study and costing, take care of council submissions and the legal work and build.
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While investigating the possibility of adding an extra story to their home, a Lane Cove (Sydney) couple visited friends in Sutherland to see what work they had done to their home.
They were so impressed with their friend’s additions carried out by Southern Additions Pty Ltd, they traveled to Wollongong to consult with the company. The family included two teenage children, a boy, and a girl, and because of the owner’s profession, he often worked at home. The design decided on offered a master bedroom with parents retreat, a full bathroom, a walk-in wardrobe, and a large second bedroom. The original bathroom (about 40 years old) was removed and provided enough space for the stairs, which lead from the main hallway.
At the head of the stairs, the hallway was enlarged to provide an upstairs sitting area.
The owner proudly provided a leadlight window that she made to fit over the stairs. The raked ceiling and a federation bay window were used as features in the parent’s retreat. The owners said this made the master bedroom the most interesting room in the house.
The addition takes advantage of the local views and blends in so well with the surrounding homes it is hard to pick as an extension.
This was quite a feat as there were many old-style homes in the street. The project took 10 weeks to complete. The design was so successful it won a CSR National Weathertex Competition. The company received a new Ute as its first prize.
“The fact that they took care of all the planning requirements was also a great benefit.”
“Finding a crew of people that understand your needs, and will move heaven and earth to achieve them makes renovating rather like producing a successful play.”
“We absolutely love our new home, and wouldn't hesitate to recommend Southern Additions, or to use their services again in the future.”
“Once the renovation began, the quality of the work and the level of professionalism was excellent.”
“Having just completed our renovation, we couldn't be more pleased with Southern Addition's work.”
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