Home Renovations Alphington

Usually, yes, with a planning permit. Councils generally look for additions that sit behind the original house, keep the front rooms and roof form, and do not dominate the street. Whether you are in a Darebin or City of Yarra heritage area, we read the relevant precinct information before design so the plans start on the right footing.

A free planning property report from the Victorian Government’s planning website lists every overlay on your land, including any Land Subject to Inundation Overlay near the Yarra River. If one applies, Melbourne Water is usually consulted about floor levels for new work. We check this as part of our initial review.

Often for most of the build. The front of an Alphington bungalow or Edwardian home can usually stay in use while the rear addition is built, with some disruption when old and new parts are joined. We seal off work areas, clean up and give you a written schedule of the days with no water or power.

Common issues are tired stumps, rotten weatherboards near the ground, old wiring, galvanised pipes and asbestos sheeting in later additions. Not all of these are visible at the first visit. We inspect what we can before quoting, explain allowances clearly and tell you promptly if something new is found once walls are opened.

Alphington buyers often look for period character and established gardens, so repairing original verandahs, windows and floorboards usually suits them better than a rushed update. Fix leaks, damp and unsafe wiring first, then repaint and tidy the garden. Extensions need design, permits and time, so they suit owners planning to stay.