Love it, don’t leave it
If you’re happy with your home’s location but are just craving a bit of extra room, an extension is a great option. You’ll gain valuable space without the hassle of dealing with selling and moving.
We work on a range of extension projects, from a simple extra living space to large two storey additions.
Learn more about the stages of a house extension below.
The extension process
You’ll generally always need Council approval and permits for a house extension. We can help you source relevant designs, plans, and permits, or you can work with a designer of your choice. Extensions can be challenging as it’s important to ensure a seamless transition between the old and the new; Rymer will work closely with you to ensure your designs will reflect this.
In this stage we’ll also take into consideration your living needs during the renovation. It may be possible for you to remain in the house throughout construction, or we can highlight specific times when the property will need to be vacated.
Extensions often require minor demolition to the existing structure, as well as site preparation. Usually, soil testing, site levelling, and clearing will be required to the land where the extension is being built. Rymer will source any relevant permits, approvals, and certifications for this stage.
Just like with a new build, an extension will require some sort of slab or ‘base’ for the structure. The design will be measured out on-site, so that footings can be poured to ensure a stable foundation for the building. Under-slab drainage, a moisture barrier, and a special mesh for termite protection will also be installed.
Framing is when things start to take shape: internal external supports are installed, as well as walls, electrical and plumbing conduit, roof frames and sheeting, gutters, and insulation. Rymer sources all trades for your house extension, so all you’ll need to do is think about how you’d like the finished product to look: consider lighting options, floor and wall coverings, and in some cases, cabinetry and bathroom fixtures. We can work with you to choose finishes to suit your needs and budget.
The windows, doors and remaining walls will be installed during Lockup. This is usually a busy time on-site as tradespeople like plumbers, electricians, and cabinet makers will be finishing their various fit-outs.
Your extension will start to look more like a liveable space in this stage, as cornices, tiling, cabinets and shelving, reveals and architraves are added.
Any remaining plumbing, lights, powerpoints and other fixtures and fittings are also finished in this stage.
Painting and any remaining installations and extra detailing is finished. The most exciting part of this stage? You’ll be ready to move in!
The final step in your house extension process is the delivery of a structured information handover package. The design and construction teams create this to support you in the operations and maintenance phase of the building’s life.
Our raving fans
Mark and the team did a great job on our bathroom, was an old house with some unexpected surprises but everything went really smooth. An urgent job and he fitted us in quickly and super appreciative of that. Mark has an awesome team and his tiler & plumber in particular are good guys and great trades! We will definitely be repeat customers & highly recommend.
We approached Mark about 2 years ago about a major renovation we had in mind. Since then he has been involved in planning, designing and executing the build. Mark and his team have proven to be a good bet. They are professional, accurate and approachable. All trades have shown to be very well skilled and committed to delivering a quality outcome.
We highly recommend Mark and his team to anyone that is seeking a builder for their project.
Thanks Mark.
Mark and the team built our house deck a couple of years ago. We were designing and building simultaneously, so it required perfect tuning not to delay the schedule. The team was attentive and knowledgeable to find quick and cost-effective solutions. We had a 1yo at the time walking around, and they kept the site safe for us and her to be in the house without feeling unsafe. We felt comfortable talking to Mark or the boys about changes and knew the communication was flowing between them, and they will all offer a solution for us to discuss and decide. Once decided, they moved swiftly. Despite the changes, they delivered on time. 2 years later, we engaged Mark again to complete some minor but challenging renovations at home. They admitted not building a “secret room” before; they did a great job and were very responsive to the complication of building in an old house where things do not fit perfectly.
Thanks, Mark we will be in touch again with new changes