Home renovations and extensions, Sydney

Renovations & Extensions, Properly Planned.

For busy families and professionals. Because renovations shouldn't end in tears. We manage the complexity so you can focus on living your life stress free in a beautiful new home.For busy families and professionals. We manage the complexity so you can focus on living in a beautiful new home.

Your first meeting gives you an honest read on scope, a realistic budget range and the approval pathway.First meeting: scope, budget range and the approval pathway.

Home renovations, extensions and structural changes across Sydney

  • We handle approvals, planning and design
  • Fixed price and timeline before signing
  • In-house interior design

Builder-led from the start

One conversation. Two experienced builders.

Chris and Jordan bring 35 years between them. Chris ran a Northern Beaches design-and-construct company for 10 years. Jordan brings commercial delivery experience across more than $200M in projects.

You deal directly with them from planning and design through construction and handover.

Chris Harrison, Northgate Building Group Construction Manager
Chris HarrisonConstruction Manager, builder
Jordan O'Driscoll, Northgate Building Group director
Jordan O'DriscollDirector, builder

Selected project experience.

Renovations and new builds, labelled by location, scope and delivery context.

How Northgate works

The detail is in the planning.

Scope, budget and programme are worked through before construction starts.

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Builder-led delivery

One accountable team from planning through handover.

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Early cost planning

Scope and budget considered together before design is finalised.

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Fixed before construction

Price and programme agreed before you sign.

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Weekly written updates

Progress, decisions and next steps recorded each week. Experience across renovations, custom homes and Class 2.

Our process

Complex projects. Clearly managed.

Design, budget, buildability, documentation, selections and approvals are resolved before construction, so the scope, price and programme are clear before signing.

A preliminary fee is agreed up front and credited against the build if you proceed.

Talk to your builder now
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Initial Conversation

A quick call to understand your goals and whether the project is a fit.

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Discovery Meeting

On-site or Zoom session to explore your vision and review site conditions.

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Concept Agreement

Concept design and early cost planning prepared with a trusted design partner.

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Preliminary Agreement

Drawings, reports, selections and approvals managed before construction.

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Fixed Price Contract

Clear scope, fixed price and programme agreed before signing.

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Construction Phase

Your renovation built with regular communication and a clear record of progress.

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Handover

Final checks, handover information and clear next steps.

Client experiences, in their own words.

5.0 average from five Google reviews.

I cannot recommend him highly enough. He was a true professional start to end. Very transparent on costing and timelines.
Jenny JoslingHomeownerGoogle review, full text
Never seen attention to detail like this is the market before.
Charlie WoodsHomeowner, Mosman, SydneyGoogle review, full text
From day 1, the team was professional, reliable and respectful of our home. Communication was clear throughout the entire project with detailed information received regarding variation options and cost.
K FHomeownerGoogle review, full text
Jordan has been reliable, professional, and incredibly detail-oriented. He's kept us informed every step of the way and has gone above and beyond to make sure the work is done right.
Kade FallinsHomeowner, Penthouse renovationGoogle review, full text
I was pleased to work with Northgate Building Group on a recent Class 2 building project as building certifier.
Stephen PoulterBuilding certifierGoogle review, full text

Start with a clear conversation

Tell us about your project.

If you are considering a renovation or extension, tell us about the home and what you are planning. We will come back with an honest read on the scope, likely budget range and approval pathway.

Step 1 of 3

What are you planning?

A couple of quick questions first. No contact details yet.

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