Our home is not brick and it does not have a concrete slab, can we still add another floor?
Yes. Instyle Interiors And Construction have built first floor additions on various existing structures. In fact, we have never been presented with a home that we could not build upon, our in house engineer’s would attend site and thoroughly inspect the footings, foundations and existing structure and issue a structural adequacy certificate once they were satisfied that the dwelling was sound.
How much will the extension or addition cost?
There are many factors that influence the cost of a home addition and “per square metre” rates alone are an extremely dangerous and unreliable guide.
It is greatly dependent on construction methods, materials, site access, government authority requirements and the clients tastes in finishes and expectations.
We have a great deal of experience in providing designs to meet our clients budgets. To obtain a realistic cost for your home addition, contact us for an obligation free assessment by a Instyle Interiors And Construction design consultant.
How long will my project take to build?
The construction period alone will take from as little as 8 weeks and upwards of > 6 months, depending on the size and complexity of your project, however the planning process can also vary greatly so our advice is to commence the application process as promptly as possible once you are comfortable with your design and associated budgets ect.
Our clients are continually amazed by the speed of construction time.
Do we have to move out during the building phase?
Absolutely not!, Most of our clients carry on with their normal day to day lives and it is generally only necessary to move out if major ground floor structural renovation work is required for a small portion of the projects duration, the impact on the ground floor with a first floor addition is generally less than 3 days…great excuse for a long weekend away!
Our house is old. Should we just knock it down and rebuild?
Yes, if you want to spend double the amount of money, loose all the character/memories and charm of your existing home, potentially not be allowed to construct what you want and contend with the following!
The inconvenience of moving house (twice if you get a long enough lease agreement, today’s markets see rentals sold for large capital growth leaving you stranded without accommodation or under new conditions), additional costs of this option include removalist fee’s twice, setting up services including phone, internet, electricity, water, foxtel, gas and so on plus breakages and items lost along the journey.
The cost of demolition and waste disposal.
rent, which are throw away costs.
Additional to that the cost of new floor coverings, curtains, landscaping, fencing, driveways, fittings and so on…
In most instances new homes may be subject to more restrictive floor space ratios and boundary limits enforced by your council and open to larger avenues of neighbour complaints and appeals against your intended works.
Can we trust Instyle Interiors and Construction to finish the job on time, at the agreed price and with high quality workmanship?
Instyle Interiors And Construction has built its reputation and achieved its accolades by doing exactly that for homeowners across the Sydney basin over a vast number of decades, Managing director Matthew Vicchi ads “If I were spending a large sum of money I would like to speak with past and present clients, view past and present jobs, feel comfortable with who i was about to welcome into our family life over the coming months” he further ads “I would strongly encourage our future clients to do so”.