Transform your house with a luxury home renovation
Sherbrooke Design and Construction is a leading home renovation builder in Melbourne. No matter the project, if you want to bring life back into your home choose Sherbrooke for your custom home renovation.
If you’re a homeowner, you’ll remember the process of mortgaging, searching, inspecting, bidding, buying and moving into your home. We probably don’t need to remind you but it’s a lot of effort. And when you have lived in your home for a while and know it intimately, you come to realise that homes are rarely perfect when you first buy them. Even if you built it yourself, there might still be certain things you wished were included originally or that you know would improve home living that little bitmore. If this resonates with you, it might be time to start planning your dream home renovation.
Renovating your home can be many things. It can be an exciting experience, where you get to rediscover the love for where you live and see your home in a new light. It can also be a bit stressful if you haven’t got the right support in place! That’s where Sherbrooke Design and Construction can help. From concept to completion we are with you every step of the way.
We work with you step by step to custom design a unique and functional home to suit your needs and lifestyle.
PEACE OF MIND
You have peace of mind knowing that Sherbrooke Design and Construction is a registered building practitioner.
24/7 ONLINE PORTAL
Our Project Management Portal provides you with 24/7 access to your project information via your devices.
AFTER BUILD SUPPORT
We guarantee we will return long after your project is complete with 6-week, 3-month & 12-month warranty reviews.
Our Home Renovation Design and Building Process
Whether it’s a full home renovation or an extension and renovation project, we’ll look after you every step of the way by providing a complete architectural design and construction service for your home renovation. Here’s a brief overview of the easy step-by-step design and building process we’ll enjoy together while bringing life back into your home.
Meet
You will meet with one of our design team to discuss your renovation project. They will listen to your needs and requirements and ask relevant questions to develop a proposed scope of works. They will also discuss your budget range so that we can develop a design in line with your budget.
Concept Design
After our meeting, our design team will then prepare a draft Concept Design based on our discussions with you. When the draft Concept Design is ready, you’ll meet with your designer once again to review and confirm that the renovation design is what you’re looking for and we have interpreted your ideas correctly. If required, any changes can be made to accommodate your needs.
Budget Estimate
Once you have approved the design, our design team will prepare a Budget Estimate and preliminary specifications while using our industry knowledge to help you stay within your chosen budget. We review these with you so you can see what is included in the estimate for your renovation, and make final adjustments if necessary. We guarantee our budget estimates to be within 5% of a fixed price* quote/contract based on the information we have from our initial meetings with you.
Preliminary Building Agreement
When you are completely comfortable with the information provided, we can then begin to discuss the next step which is the preparation of your documents. These will be presented to you in the form of a Preliminary Building Agreement which includes Structural Drawings, Town Planning (if required), Soil Reports and final contract specifications.
Contract
Once you’re happy with all your relevant documentation, you will receive a Fixed Price Building Contract along with a comprehensive specification list for your custom home renovation. These documents detail your fixed completion date, homeowners’ warranty guarantee, insurances, permits and exactly what your final price includes giving you confidence and peace of mind.
Construction
Our Construction Manager will ensure your renovation is built in line with the plans and specifications and your Project Manager is responsible for the day-to-day management of trades and materials. Your Contracts Administrator will guide you through the selections process and help you with all the administrative detail through Buildertrend. You have access to our Interior Design Consultant to assist with colour selections, and access to well-known industry professional brands and reputable suppliers.
After Build Support
We guarantee we will return long after your project is complete. On top of the regulation 3-month warranty review, we provide you with a complimentary 6-week and 12-month warranty review. Your Online Client Portal remains active so you can simply log in and place any warranty or maintenance requests which are sent through to our dedicated Maintenance and Warranty Team.
Sherbrooke Constructions Is Your Home Renovator From Day One
Sherbrooke Design and Construction isn’t just here to build your luxury home renovation; we’re ready and able to help from the very first day that you decide to renovate. We work with you right throughout the design process, where we help to take outlines and general ideas in your mind and bring them to life.
Know That You’re In Good Hands
By consulting with us from those early design stages, you can be confident that the designs you’re thinking of can be created within your budget and timeframe. With over 30 years of experience in home renovations, we’ve seen it all and we know what works and how to achieve it. As a result, Sherbrooke’s team of designers can help flesh out your ideas and provide valuable input regarding what your home renovation needs to reflect your tastes and lifestyle.
FAQs about Home Renovations in Melbourne
How Do We Start Our Home Renovation?
If this is your first time planning a full home renovation, it can be easy to get lost among the finer details that need to be smoothed out prior to construction. The important thing is to start logically and build a plan for your renovation. From your goals and budget right through to the finishes you want in your home, Sherbrooke Constructions can bring your dream renovation to life.
The first step in any home renovation project is to define your goals. What do you want to achieve? Do you want to increase the value of your home, create more space, or update the look and feel of your living areas? Take some time to think about what you want to accomplish with your home renovation, and write down your goals so you can refer to them when meeting with us.
Once you have a clear idea of your goals, it’s time to set a budget. Determine how much you are willing to spend on your home renovation. Sherbrooke Design and Construction has an architect and drafting team that work with you step by step to plan and tailor design a concept to fit your needs and budget for your home renovation.
Can I Live In My Home During A Renovation?
Whether or not you can live in your home during a renovation depends on the extent of the renovation and the type of work being done.
Generally, our clients don’t live in their homes during a renovation unless there is a circumstance where the works can be sectioned off with separate safe access for both you (and your family) as well as the build team. In most major home renovation projects, all services are cut off to the property while construction takes place, meaning living in the home during construction is not possible.
Can Sherbrooke Help Me With Design And Material Selection For My Home Renovation?
Yes! We understand that choosing the right design and materials can be overwhelming, especially for those who are not familiar with the renovation process. Unlike volume builders, we work with you step by step to tailor design a unique and functional home renovation to suit your needs and budget.
Through your selections process, you have access to our Interior Design Consultant to assist with your colour selections for your renovation project, along with access to well-known industry professional brands and reputable suppliers. This ensures high quality fixtures and finishes for your new home renovation.
How Long Does A Typical Home Renovation Take?
The duration of your home renovation project can vary greatly depending on the scope and complexity of the work involved. A major renovation that involves significant structural changes, such as adding an extension or a complete home remodel, can take several months or even up to a year to finish.
To get a better idea of how long your specific renovation project might take, we recommend contacting us to discuss your home renovation plans. Together we can discuss your goals and provide a realistic timeline based on the scope of the work involved. We pride ourselves on our ability to provide accurate and transparent timelines to our clients, so you can feel confident in your renovation project’s progress every step of the way.
What Warranties And Guarantees Do You Offer On Home Renovations?
We guarantee we will return long after your home renovation project has finished. On top of the regulatory 3-month warranty review, we provide you with complimentary 6-week and 12-month warranty reviews through our Sherbrooke For Life Membership Program.
Your 24/7 Online Communications Portal remains active after your home renovation is complete, so you can simply log in and place any warranty or maintenance requests which are sent through to our dedicated Maintenance and Warranty Team.
what our clients love aboUT sherbrooke
Sherbrooke Design and Construction gutted our old house and turned it into a modern luxury home. The very experienced team has done a fantastic job from design, renovation to handover and beyond. They took away the construction stress and delivered the highest quality end results. Not only that, they look after you like family even after the completion of your project.
Hui C
We engaged Sherbrooke’s design team in 2022 and we had a specific brief in mind. From the very beginning their professionalism, care and listening to our brief was second to none. The team from the top down, are highly professional and experienced and they have built the luxury home we always wanted. Highly recommend the team for your next project!
Melanie N
The team at Sherbrooke were extremely accommodating and professional prior to, throughout and after our build. We were extremely impressed by the attention to detail and quality of finishes, and the desire to get things right. In particular, intelligent and harmonious resolution of any issues through the process removed so much potential stress. I would recommend Sherbrooke to anyone considering a new build or renovation.
