Ashfield homeowners deserve a renovation team that understands the suburb, not just the tools. Whether you’re restoring a Federation-era bungalow on Liverpool Road, extending a semi-detached terrace, or adding a granny flat to maximise your block, Sydney Home Renovation delivers quality craftsmanship backed by full NSW licensing and local expertise.
We’ve worked across Ashfield and the Inner West for years, navigating heritage overlays, council DAs, and the unique challenges of older Sydney homes. We handle every stage, from design and approvals through to final inspection, so you don’t have to coordinate a dozen different trades.
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We know what sets a great renovation company apart in this market. Here’s what we bring to every project:
We understand Ashfield's heritage overlays, Inner West Council requirements, and the quirks of Federation and interwar homes
We handle DAs, CDCs, BASIX compliance, and Construction Certificates on your behalf
NSW Fair Trading licensed, with Home Building Compensation Fund (HBCF) coverage on all eligible projects
No surprise invoices. You know your number before we break ground
One team, one point of contact, from concept to Occupation Certificate
Hundreds of completed renovations across Ashfield, Leichhardt, Marrickville, and beyond
Sydney Home Renovation serves a wide range of clients across Ashfield and the Inner West. Our clients include:
Families in Ashfield and Croydon who’ve outgrown their Federation home and need an extension or second-storey addition to create space without leaving the suburb they love.
Downsizers in Summer Hill and Haberfield looking to modernise their kitchen and bathrooms before selling or settling in for the long term.
Investors in Marrickville and Dulwich Hill adding granny flats to maximise rental yield on their existing blocks.
First-home buyers in Strathfield and Burwood who’ve purchased an older property and need a full renovation to make it liveable and contemporary.
Business owners in Ashfield’s commercial precinct fitting out new office spaces or restaurant venues to meet council and food safety standards.
Multi-generational families across the Inner West creating self-contained granny flats for ageing parents or adult children.
Whatever your situation, we’ll tailor a renovation solution that fits your block, your budget, and your timeline.
A whole home renovation transforms your property from the ground up, new layout, updated finishes, modernised systems, and a result that feels brand new while respecting the character of your home. In Ashfield, this often means working with Federation-era bones: preserving original cornices and fretwork while opening up dark rear rooms, upgrading outdated electrical and plumbing, and improving energy performance to meet BASIX requirements. We manage every trade, structural, hydraulic, electrical, tiling, joinery, and painting, under one fixed-price contract. Most whole home renovations in Ashfield take between 12 and 24 weeks depending on scope and approvals.
A ground-floor extension is one of the most effective ways to add living space on an Ashfield block. We design and build rear extensions, side extensions, and wraparound additions that connect seamlessly with your existing home. Our team handles structural engineering, council DA or CDC applications, and all construction works. We've completed extensions on narrow inner-city blocks where site access is tight and neighbour proximity requires careful planning. Typical ground-floor extensions in Ashfield range from $150,000 to $350,000 depending on size and specification.
Granny flats are in high demand across Ashfield and the Inner West, and for good reason. A well-built granny flat can generate $500–$800 per week in rental income or provide comfortable independent living for family members. We design and construct granny flats under the NSW SEPP Affordable Rental Housing framework, which allows complying development approval on eligible blocks. Our team manages the full process: design, CDC application, construction, and Occupation Certificate. Most granny flat builds in Ashfield are completed within 12–16 weeks from approval.
A bathroom renovation in an older Ashfield home involves more than new tiles and a vanity. We address the full scope: waterproofing to AS 3740 standards, hydraulic replanning, tile removal and substrate preparation, new fixtures and fittings, ventilation, and electrical work. We've renovated bathrooms in Federation terraces, interwar bungalows, and post-war brick homes across the Inner West. Our bathroom renovations typically take 3–5 weeks and range from $18,000 for a clean refresh to $45,000+ for a full luxury fitout.
The kitchen is the heart of any Ashfield home, and a well-designed renovation adds significant value. We handle full kitchen strip-outs, structural wall removal (including load-bearing walls with engineer certification), custom joinery, stone benchtops, splashback tiling, appliance installation, and all associated electrical and plumbing works. We work with your architect or our in-house design team to create a kitchen that suits your lifestyle. Kitchen renovations in Ashfield typically range from $25,000 to $65,000 and take 4–8 weeks to complete.
A functional laundry makes daily life easier, and in many Ashfield homes, the laundry is an afterthought tucked into a narrow rear space. We redesign and rebuild laundries with smart storage, quality tapware, proper waterproofing, and efficient layouts, even in tight spaces. We can relocate laundry facilities as part of a broader renovation or complete a standalone laundry upgrade. Laundry renovations typically take 1–2 weeks and range from $8,000 to $20,000.
Adding a second storey is the most impactful way to double your living space without losing backyard area, a major consideration on Ashfield's compact blocks. We manage the full process: structural engineering, architectural design, DA application to Inner West Council, construction, and final certification. Second-storey additions require careful attention to heritage guidelines in many parts of Ashfield, and our team has extensive experience navigating these requirements. Projects typically range from $200,000 to $450,000 and take 20–36 weeks from approval.
A well-designed office improves productivity, impresses clients, and reflects your brand. We complete commercial office fitouts across Ashfield and the Inner West, from small professional suites to full floor refurbishments. Our team handles partitioning, flooring, lighting, data and electrical infrastructure, joinery, and painting. We work around your business hours where possible to minimise disruption. Office renovation costs in Ashfield typically range from $15,000 to $80,000 depending on size and specification.
Restaurant fitouts demand precision, commercial kitchen compliance, council health approvals, ventilation systems, durable finishes, and a front-of-house design that drives customer experience. Sydney Home Renovation has completed restaurant fitouts across the Inner West, working with operators to meet NSW Food Authority requirements and local council standards. We coordinate all trades and manage the approval process so you can focus on your opening. Restaurant renovation budgets in Ashfield typically start from $80,000 and scale with the size and complexity of the venue.
Ashfield isn’t a generic Sydney suburb, and it shouldn’t be treated like one. The Inner West’s building stock, council regulations, and site conditions create challenges that only experienced local renovators understand.
A significant portion of Ashfield falls within Heritage Conservation Areas under the Inner West Local Environmental Plan 2020. This means many renovations, particularly those affecting the street-facing facade, roof form, or external materials, require a full Development Application rather than a simpler Complying Development Certificate. We've navigated Inner West Council's heritage assessment process many times. We know what heritage officers look for, how to prepare a Statement of Heritage Impact, and how to design renovations that satisfy council requirements without compromising your vision.
Most Ashfield homes built before 1987 contain asbestos-containing materials somewhere, fibro sheeting, floor tiles, roof sheeting, or pipe lagging. Pre-1970 homes frequently have lead paint on internal and external surfaces. Disturbing these materials without proper management creates serious health and legal risks. We conduct thorough pre-renovation assessments, engage licensed asbestos removalists where required, and follow SafeWork NSW guidelines throughout. We've seen what happens when these issues are ignored, and we make sure they never are on our sites.
Ashfield's residential streets were laid out in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, long before modern construction equipment. Many blocks are 10–12 metres wide with no side access, rear lanes that can't accommodate large vehicles, and neighbouring properties within arm's reach. We plan every project with these constraints in mind, scheduling deliveries carefully, using appropriately sized equipment, and maintaining respectful communication with neighbours throughout construction. We've completed complex builds in some of the tightest sites in the Inner West.
Any renovation in NSW with a value over $50,000 requires a BASIX certificate demonstrating compliance with the Building Sustainability Index, covering water efficiency, thermal comfort, and energy performance. For older Ashfield homes with single-glazed windows, minimal insulation, and ageing hot water systems, meeting BASIX targets often requires thoughtful upgrades. We incorporate BASIX requirements into our design process from day one, so compliance doesn't become a costly afterthought.
We’ve refined our process over hundreds of Inner West projects. Here’s exactly what working with Sydney Home Renovation looks like.
We start with a no-obligation consultation at your Ashfield property. We listen to your goals, assess the existing structure, identify any heritage, asbestos, or access considerations, and give you an honest picture of what’s achievable within your budget. There’s no pressure and no sales pitch, just straight talk from experienced builders.
Once you’re ready to proceed, we develop detailed plans, coordinate with structural engineers and certifiers, and manage your DA or CDC application to Inner West Council. We then provide a comprehensive fixed-price contract covering all works. You’ll know exactly what you’re paying before a single tool is lifted.
Your project is managed by a dedicated site supervisor who coordinates all trades, structural, hydraulic, electrical, tiling, joinery, and finishing, and keeps you updated throughout. We maintain a clean, safe site and communicate proactively about progress and any decisions that require your input.
We complete a thorough internal quality inspection before inviting you to a formal walkthrough. Any items on the defects list are resolved before we consider the project complete. We obtain your Occupation Certificate where required and hand over all documentation, warranties, and compliance certificates. Your renovation is done, properly.
Sydney Home Renovation completes renovation projects across Ashfield and the broader Inner West. We’re familiar with the streets, the building stock, and the council requirements across all of these areas.
Renovation pricing in Ashfield reflects the Inner West’s premium land values, the complexity of older building stock, and the cost of proper approvals and compliance. We believe in transparency, so here are realistic investment ranges for our most common projects.
| Renovation Type | Typical Sydney Investment |
|---|---|
| Whole Home Renovation | $200,000 – $800,000+ |
| Home Extension | $150,000 – $400,000+ |
| Granny Flat | $120,000 – $200,000+ |
| Second-Storey Addition | $200,000 – $500,000+ |
| Kitchen Renovation | $20,000 – $60,000+ |
| Bathroom Renovation | $15,000 – $45,000+ |
| Laundry Renovation | $8,000 – $18,000 |
| Office Renovation | $30,000 – $150,000+ |
| Restaurant Renovation | $80,000 – $300,000+ |
These ranges reflect completed projects in Ashfield and the Inner West. Your actual cost depends on the size of your home, the condition of existing structures, your specification choices, and any heritage or asbestos considerations.
What affects your final price: Heritage Conservation Area requirements and DA complexity, Presence of asbestos or lead paint requiring specialist removal, Structural changes (load-bearing walls, underpinning, steel beams), Specification level, from quality standard finishes to premium custom joinery, Site access constraints affecting labour and delivery costs, BASIX compliance upgrades required for older homes
We provide detailed, fixed-price contracts so you know exactly what you’re paying before work begins. We don’t do vague estimates or open-ended contracts. Call us on 61 2 9072 1905 to arrange a free site assessment and quote.
It depends on the scope of work and your property's heritage status. Minor internal renovations often don't require approval. Structural changes, extensions, second-storey additions, new dwellings (including granny flats), and any work on heritage-listed properties or within Heritage Conservation Areas typically require either a Development Application (DA) to Inner West Council or a Complying Development Certificate (CDC) from a private certifier. We assess your approval pathway during the initial consultation and manage the entire process on your behalf.
Timelines vary significantly by project type. A bathroom renovation typically takes 3–5 weeks. A kitchen renovation takes 4–8 weeks. A granny flat build takes 12–16 weeks from approval. A second-storey addition or whole home renovation can take 20–36 weeks. Heritage DA approvals can add 6–12 weeks before construction begins. We provide a detailed programme at the start of every project so you know exactly what to expect.
Yes. Sydney Home Renovation holds a current NSW Fair Trading contractor licence, as required for all residential building work over $5,000. We carry Home Building Compensation Fund (HBCF) insurance on all eligible residential projects over $20,000, as well as public liability and workers' compensation insurance. We're happy to provide licence and insurance details on request.
Absolutely. Heritage properties are a significant part of our workload in Ashfield and the Inner West. We have extensive experience preparing Statements of Heritage Impact, working with Inner West Council's heritage team, and designing renovations that satisfy heritage requirements while delivering the modern functionality our clients need. We don't shy away from complex heritage projects — we've built our reputation on them.
Our fixed-price contracts cover all labour, materials, subcontractor costs, and project management fees for the agreed scope of work. They also include all council fees, certifier fees, and compliance costs identified at the time of quoting. If you request changes to the scope during construction, we issue a formal variation order with a clear cost before proceeding — no surprises. The only items not covered are those that genuinely couldn't be anticipated before opening walls, such as undiscovered structural damage or unexpected asbestos.
Yes. Sydney Home Renovation acts as principal contractor on all projects. We engage, coordinate, and supervise all subcontractors, structural engineers, electricians, plumbers, tilers, plasterers, painters, and specialist trades. You have one point of contact throughout your project. You don't need to source or manage any trades yourself.
In most cases, yes. Ashfield properties that meet the minimum lot size requirements under the NSW SEPP Affordable Rental Housing framework are eligible for a granny flat via Complying Development — a faster approval pathway than a full DA. We assess your block's eligibility during the initial consultation. If your property is in a Heritage Conservation Area, a DA may be required instead. We manage both pathways and have completed numerous granny flat builds across Ashfield, Croydon Park, Summer Hill, and surrounding suburbs.
Yes. We complete office renovations and restaurant fitouts across Ashfield and the Inner West. Commercial projects involve different compliance requirements — including council change-of-use approvals, BCA (Building Code of Australia) compliance, commercial kitchen standards, and accessibility requirements under the Disability Discrimination Act. Our team is experienced in navigating these requirements and delivering commercial fitouts that meet all regulatory standards and open on schedule.
You’ve found the right team. Sydney Home Renovation brings local knowledge, full NSW licensing, transparent fixed-price contracts, and a proven track record across Ashfield and the Inner West.
Whether you’re planning a kitchen refresh, a granny flat build, a second-storey addition, or a complete whole home transformation, we’re ready to make it happen, properly, on time, and without the stress.
