Fix the flow of your older home.
Older Illawarra homes were not built for modern life. They often feel like a maze of small, dark rooms.
- Kitchen cut off from the dining room?
- Walking through a laundry to reach the backyard?
- House feels dark and gloomy even on a sunny day?
A ground floor extension knocks down those barriers. It turns a disjointed house into a bright, social home where the family comes together.
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Why Build Out?
If you have the land size, a rear home extension is often the best way to modernise your lifestyle.
- Open Plan Living: Create one massive "Hub" where cooking, dining, and relaxing happen together.
- Accessibility: Stairs become more difficult to navigate as we age. Single-storey extension designs allow you to stay in your home forever.
- Indoor-Outdoor Connection: Open the back-of-house area with large stacker doors. Step straight from your lounge onto your deck or into the garden.
Critical Considerations for Ground Floor Extensions
Building out means dealing with the ground. In the Illawarra, this means managing slopes and soil.
- Excavation and Site Works: Many blocks in our region are not flat. Extending out often requires excavation to flatten the site or piering to stabilise the new foundation. We assess these site costs early so they do not blow out your budget.
- Concrete Slabs vs. Timber Floors: We select the floor system that best suits your site. A concrete slab is excellent for thermal mass and modern polished concrete finishes. A timber sub-floor (bearer and joist) is often better for steep sloping blocks to ensure the new floor level matches your existing house perfectly.
- Site Coverage Rules: You cannot simply extend to the fence line. Council regulations regarding "Site Coverage" and "Setbacks" limit how big you can build. We manage the approval process to ensure your house extension plans comply.
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Secure Your Complimentary Design & Build Consultation
During this consultation, you will receive:
- Personalised Design Consultation
- On-Site Walk-Thru and Inspection
- Contractor Collaboration
- Detailed Selections Checklist & Comparison
- Preliminary Estimate and Budget Outline
- Project Timeline For Completion
- Access to our Trusted Partner Network
Our Adlington Assurance
Our Adlington Assurance represents our unwavering commitment to delivering every aspect of your extension project to the highest standard of quality and craftsmanship.
We understand that extending your home is a significant financial and emotional investment, which is why we guarantee your complete satisfaction with the finished result. If any aspect of your extension doesn’t meet your expectations, we’ll work closely with you to address your concerns and make it right.
This commitment extends beyond the completion of construction, encompassing ongoing support, scheduled maintenance guidance, and comprehensive warranties that give you confidence in your investment for years to come.
We understand that extending your home is a significant financial and emotional investment, which is why we guarantee your complete satisfaction with the finished result. If any aspect of your extension doesn’t meet your expectations, we’ll work closely with you to address your concerns and make it right.
This commitment extends beyond the completion of construction, encompassing ongoing support, scheduled maintenance guidance, and comprehensive warranties that give you confidence in your investment for years to come.
Frequently Asked Questions
Sloping blocks are common in the Illawarra. We design split-level extensions or use timber sub-floors to manage the fall of the land without needing massive retaining walls.
Matching old bricks is very difficult. We often recommend using a contrasting material (like lightweight cladding) for the extension to create a modern feature, or rendering the whole house for a uniform look.
Excavation costs may increase if we encounter solid rock. Our Feasibility Package includes a site assessment to anticipate these risks and keep you from being caught off guard.
Generally, no. You need setbacks for fire safety and privacy. We check the specific regulations for your suburb before designing.
Start Your Extension
Stop living in the dark. Let us look at your land and design a layout that connects your home to your garden.