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House Renovations & Extensions

Transform existing homes with considered renovations and seamless extensions.

House renovation and extension by Francis Design
What's included

A considered scope with no surprises.

  • Gourmet Kitchen Upgrades
  • Hamptons Style Renovations
  • Bathroom Transformation
  • Granny Flat Design
  • Outdoor Living Spaces
  • Whole-House Makeovers
  • Home Office Upgrade
  • Custom Pool Design
How we deliver

A clear process from brief to builder handover.

01

Consultation & Project Brief

We begin with a focused conversation about your site, lifestyle, budget, and long-term goals. A clear brief is the foundation of every considered design.

02

Site Review & Feasibility

We analyse orientation, access, topography, council controls, and constraints to understand what is possible before drawing a single line.

03

Concept Design & 3D Direction

Refined concept plans paired with 3D visualisation. You see and feel the design early, so decisions are confident and budget stays on track.

04

Council Approval & Compliance

Full DA, CDC, and BASIX support. BASIX certificates are prepared by an external accredited consultant we coordinate. We prepare documentation and steer the approval through to determination.

05

Construction Documentation & Handover

Construction-ready drawings and specifications delivered to your builder, with support through pricing, tender, and on-site queries.

FAQs

Common questions.

How long does the design process take? +

A typical custom home moves through concept, documentation, and approval over 4–10 months depending on scope, council, and consultant coordination. We set a realistic program at the start and keep you informed at each stage.

Do you handle council approvals? +

Yes. We prepare DA or CDC applications, coordinate consultants, and liaise directly with council until determination. Where a BASIX certificate is required, we arrange it through an external accredited BASIX consultant and coordinate it as part of our scope.

Can you work with my preferred builder? +

Absolutely. We deliver construction-ready documentation that any reputable residential builder can price and build from. We can also introduce you to builders we trust.

What do your fees look like? +

Every project is quoted after an initial consultation and site review, so the fee genuinely reflects scope, complexity, and the documentation required. We will always be upfront about costs before you commit.

Related concepts

Plain-English definitions in our building design glossary.

Next Step

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