Browse Forums Renovation + Home Improvement 1 May 28, 2012 11:28 am Hello, We are in Sydney's inner west and looking to extend our existing 2 bed, 1 bath semi to a 3 bed, 2 bath semi (approx. 40sqm extension) all on the ground level. We know the exact design that we require and it will be a fairly straight forward job for both architect and builder. Does anyone have any recommendations for either an architect and / or builder that services the inner west that is affordable and reputable? I have considered a drafsperson but would like help in submitting the DA to council given it's our first major renovation and hence why we are leaning more towards the architect. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! Re: Affordable Architect & Builder needed - Inner West Sydne 2May 29, 2012 3:19 pm Hi There, We are in Earlwood - semi inner west ! and we are currently renovating our house ! Our builder is FANTASTIC !! I can't recommend him enough, he helped us every step of the way from the original plans and da + cc, and we commenced building 3 weeks ago. We have already completed the framing, plumbing etc. its been such an easy and enjoyable experience ! I have pm you all the details and if you would like the address, please let me know and ill provide so you can drive past and have a look at their work ! C+M Re: Affordable Architect & Builder needed - Inner West Sydne 3May 31, 2012 11:34 pm We are renovating on the lower north shore, and have gone through the whole architect experience. What we found best was to look around at other renovations that have been completed recently, then get the details of the architect (you can usually find the details of who they used on council's website). We struck gold with our architect (and I seriously mean that), he has been amazing, and I think we have been undercharged. He only does a house a year to keep things interesting (normally does commercial work). And he really cares: sometimes more than us (at one stage something wasn't perfectly symmetrical, which didn't bother me, but bothered him, so he asked the builder to fix!). My point is there can be huge differences between architects, so take your time and choose wisely. Often architects will be able to recommend builders, or at least handle the tender. Re: Affordable Architect & Builder needed - Inner West Sydne 4Jan 12, 2013 6:49 pm Hi, I'm looking for an affordable architect and builder at the moment. I'm doing some work at my house in Freshwater. Could you pm me the architect and builders you used? Many thanks. Grace Re: Affordable Architect & Builder needed - Inner West Sydne 5Jan 16, 2013 9:21 am Saig Hi, I'm looking for an affordable architect and builder at the moment. I'm doing some work at my house in Freshwater. Could you pm me the architect and builders you used? Many thanks. Grace Hi Grace, I sent you a PM - please let me know if you got it. Thanks, Jessica Re: Affordable Architect & Builder needed - Inner West Sydne 6Feb 10, 2013 7:53 pm Dear All, I am also looking for an affordable architect & builder for inner west area. I wonder if any of you can share your architect & builder detail if they are any good? Any indication of price, timing, and process will be greatly appreciated, as I am quite noob in this whole thing. Much much thanks Re: Affordable Architect & Builder needed - Inner West Sydne 7Feb 14, 2013 8:08 am Hi Luna, I have sent you a PM with some details for you. Jessica Re: Affordable Architect & Builder needed - Inner West Sydne 9Jun 22, 2013 12:47 pm Hello all, We are currently in the process of choosing an architect for a renovation in Rozelle. I would love to hear recommendations for an affordable architect and a builder also. If you can offer a high recommendation for someone could you please let me know? Thanks so much, Keelin Re: Affordable Architect & Builder needed - Inner West Sydne 10Jul 13, 2013 11:09 pm Hi All, I am also from the inner west (Burwood/Strathfield) and in the process of selecting architect and builder. It would be great if you guys could forward me contact details of good architect or builders. Cheers Tom Re: Affordable Architect & Builder needed - Inner West Sydne 12Jul 20, 2013 9:17 am No such thing as an affordable architect! 1) They either charge a truckload of $$$ upfront for a design that blows the budget or 2) They won't be stupidly expensive upfront but will have no idea of real costing's and the budget WILL REALLY get blown. Good luck! ----------------------------------------------- http://pab34newdigs.blogspot.com.au/ ----------------------------------------------- Re: Affordable Architect & Builder needed - Inner West Sydne 13Jul 22, 2013 8:48 pm HI there i have renovated in Narremburn before selling then again in Roseville, and found our builder to be excellent. His name is Scott Mitchell from mosman. Easy to deal with and good design ideas, he helped us get a excellent price when selling in naremburn. Good luck with your builds. Re: Affordable Architect & Builder needed - Inner West Sydne 14Aug 06, 2013 3:51 pm Keelin Hello all, We are currently in the process of choosing an architect for a renovation in Rozelle. I would love to hear recommendations for an affordable architect and a builder also. If you can offer a high recommendation for someone could you please let me know? Thanks so much, Keelin Hi Keelin, Could you also let me know if you come across a good architect/builder as i am starting off on my own renovation internally and externally at Newtown and would love the feedback. Thankyou. I am logged on as Mia01 Re: Affordable Architect & Builder needed - Inner West Sydne 15Aug 06, 2013 3:53 pm Keelin Hello all, We are currently in the process of choosing an architect for a renovation in Rozelle. I would love to hear recommendations for an affordable architect and a builder also. If you can offer a high recommendation for someone could you please let me know? Thanks so much, Keelin keelin can you just respond to kristinelokmer@hotmail.com. I just wrote to you Mia01. Thankyou Re: Affordable Architect & Builder needed - Inner West Sydne 16Aug 31, 2013 12:05 pm Chris+Mary Hi There, We are in Earlwood - semi inner west ! and we are currently renovating our house ! Our builder is FANTASTIC !! I can't recommend him enough, he helped us every step of the way from the original plans and da + cc, and we commenced building 3 weeks ago. We have already completed the framing, plumbing etc. its been such an easy and enjoyable experience ! I have pm you all the details and if you would like the address, please let me know and ill provide so you can drive past and have a look at their work ! C+M Hi Chris and Mary, I have read your post and would like to know the name of your builder. We live in Ashfield and I am looking to build a fence (brick + Timber) around the parameter of our property. The one stop shop experience you shared plus great recommendation sounds amazing. I look forward to your reply. Ben from Ashfield Re: Affordable Architect & Builder needed - Inner West Sydne 17Aug 31, 2013 12:11 pm Hello All, We are also currently looking for a good builder from the inner west who has the ability and experience in taking our relatively small renovation project through council. (Carport, Brick and Timber Fence) Any referral for a good builder who can take care of documentation, DA process and construction would be greatly appreciated. Ben from Ashfield Re: Affordable Architect & Builder needed - Inner West Sydne 18Sep 13, 2013 5:03 pm Hi hello All, I am looking for a good and reliable architect & builder for inner west area urgently. Would you please PM me your recommended architect & builder's information. Much appreciated. Raizo from Five Dock Re: Affordable Architect & Builder needed - Inner West Sydne 20Mar 15, 2014 1:51 pm Hi Chris and Mary of Earlwood, We also live in Earlwood and are seeking a good builder to complete our extensions. If we could please get your man's nam, that would be great. Many thanks, Gardenia Hi I live in a 100yr old semi and my neighbour added an additional floor last yr and our architect has advised that we can knock down our semi and build a free-standing… 0 37601 10 15685 I would be wary. Is you site demilished but nothing else done? Sounds like liquidity problems to me. Our builder did the same. Got hundreds of thousands of dollars of… 2 15390 |