“Renovating was a huge undertaking but the end result is better than we could have ever imagined. We are grateful for the kindness and professionalism of the Rossmark team throughout the whole process, and for the beautifully renovated, refreshed and renewed home we now enjoy!. “ – Carolyn and PhillipRenovating your existing home is a great alternative to extending being in most cases more affordable. It utilises the existing building footprint of your home. Home renovations can be to the whole home or part of your home and typically involves making changes to the existing structure, layout, or design of a home to enhance its functionality, aesthetic appeal and or value.
Cost effectiveness
Renovations typically leverage the existing structure and footprint of your home which can significantly reduce costs compared to building an extension or addition and avoids the expenses associated with new foundations, floors external walls roofing that are associated with extending.
The cost savings can be substantial allowing you to allocate more of your budget toward quality inclusions materials and finishes for the renovation.
Maximise existing space both inside out
Renovations allow you to utilise every square meter of your home more effectively. Whether you’re updating outdated rooms, reconfiguring layouts for better flow and connectivity, or repurposing underutilized areas, these enhancements can significantly improve the overall liveability of your home. By removing walls or reconfiguring interior layouts, you can create more open and connected spaces. This not only enhances the aesthetic appeal but also improves functionality and facilitates easier movement between rooms and connection between spaces.
External renovations can transform your outdoor spaces to better complement your lifestyle. Creating areas that harness the warmth of winter sun and provide cooling shade in summer can extend your living space and enhance comfort throughout the year. This integration with outdoor environments can also improve the overall aesthetics of your home.
Renovating the kitchen is a popular and effective way to create a more functional and inviting space. By removing walls or expanding into underutilised areas, you can open up the kitchen to access outdoor areas such as patios or gardens. This not only enhances connectivity between indoor and outdoor living spaces but also creates a larger, more versatile area for cooking, dining, and entertaining.
Enhanced Quality of Life
Well-executed renovations can significantly enhance your overall quality of life by improving the functionality, comfort, and aesthetic appeal of your home. Creating spaces that are tailored to your specific needs and preferences allows you to fully enjoy and maximize the potential of your living environment
Bring to life character and charm
Bringing to life the character and charm of a home involves uncovering and restoring original details. This approach not only enhances the property’s value but also preserves its aesthetic integrity, which likely attracted you to it initially. Many homes conceal beautiful hardwood floors or Cypress pine under old carpets, materials that are costly to replace today but add considerable value once restored. Furthermore, renovating offers opportunities to remove outdated features and replace them with fresh, modern, and clean lines. This transformation not only updates the home’s appearance but also significantly enhances the living experience for the occupants, who can enjoy vibrant, revitalised spaces.
Environmental
Renovating an existing home is generally more environmentally friendly than new construction. It reduces the demand for new building materials and minimises the environmental impact associated with manufacturing, transportation, and waste. Renovations, such as upgrading insulation, windows, and appliances, can significantly reduce your home’s energy consumption, lowering your carbon footprint and overall operating costs of the family home. Renovations present a perfect opportunity for homeowners to integrate solar energy systems into their homes, thereby reducing energy costs and potentially becoming more affordable with the help of government grants and incentives while helping the environment.
Quicker Construction
Renovating your home can often result in a faster construction process and timeline compared to building new or a large alteration and extension. Home renovation typically utilise existing infrastructure, have a focused scope of works don’t require or limit the extent of planning approvals, have less disruption while still addition both lifestyle and resale value.
Renovating your existing home allows you to customise and enhance your living space while adding value. Whether you’re looking to modernise, expand, or simply update, renovating offers flexibility and cost savings compared to other construction alternative.
The benefit of dealing with Rossmark Building designers
We are an accredited building designers and a licence builder, we don’t outsource your design concept and plans, our work is undertaken in-house, no commission-based salespeople, no pushing, just a small team that wants to work and deliver your home renovation project on time and on budget.
FAQ Renovating with Rossmark building designers
What is a home renovation
Typically, a home renovation involves remodelling or refurbishing your existing home, making structural alterations, and/or enhancing its functionality, without extending or adding additional floor space.
Do I need an architect or a designer
Our in-house design team is skilled in both design and cost management. This allows us to create tailored designs that align with our clients’ needs, desires, and budget. We emphasise transparency and collaboration to deliver renovation solutions that exceed expectations.
Will renovating require local council approval.
Typical internal renovations typically do not require council approval. However, if the renovation involves alterations to external openings or significant structural changes, applications for authority approvals will be necessary.
How do I know the cost of my renovation.
A great question. At Rossmark Building Designers, our team offers upfront and accurate cost guidance, ensuring our clients have a clear understanding of expected expenses and can budget accordingly. Our building contracts are typically fixed-price, providing further peace of mind by guaranteeing cost certainty throughout the project.
Explain the Rossmark building designer’s process when it comes to renovating.
The Rossmark building designers process begins with an onsite consultation where we discuss your family’s needs and circumstances. During this meeting, we provide verbal cost guidance, design ideas, and conclude with a review of similar scoped case studies. After the consultation, most clients have additional questions which are usually addressed in a follow-up phone call.
Once our clients are satisfied and ready to engage the Rossmark building designers team, we initiate the design process. This starts with one of our friendly team members revisiting the site to measure the existing home, take site photos, and gather relevant field information. From there, our team generates the existing home’s floor plan and develops the proposed design based on the client’s brief, budget, and feedback.
After our clients accept the designs and costing, we move into the preconstruction phase. Here, clients make crucial selections for floor finishes, bathroom, ensuite, laundry, and kitchen wares. Rossmark Building Designers collaborates with a select group of like-minded suppliers offering a wide range of choices and value, assisting clients through what might otherwise be overwhelming. We proudly emphasise that Rossmark building designers does not participate in relationships involving cashbacks or kickbacks. Our clients receive transparent pricing, ensuring value is maintained throughout the entire process.
In cases where renovation authority approvals are not required, our team finalises the building plan based on your selections. This work is conducted in-house, not outsourced. Contracts are then prepared and issued for client approval.
Our building process begins with site establishment to ensure your family’s safety and understanding of any risks during the refurbishment. In some instances, clients may choose to temporarily relocate, a decision that is discussed and planned well in advance.
How long will the renovation take
Typically, a home renovation involving alterations, new kitchen, bathroom, laundry and floors can have a varied timeline from 8 to 21 weeks.
Who supervises the work.
Our directly employed construction supervisor will meticulously oversee every aspect of the renovation project. They will closely coordinate with our dedicated design team, reliable suppliers, and skilled tradespeople, ensuring constant communication with our clients regarding progress updates. Ultimately, our goal is to deliver a renovation that not only meets but surpasses their expectations, a commitment affirmed by our previous clients.
Which areas of Sydney does Rossmark building designers cover.
Our aim is not to be the biggest, but to be the best. This means focusing on a limited work area that covers.
• Sutherland Shire
• Georges River
• Inner west
• Sydney East
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