Renovating Post-war Brick Homes

Most post-war style brick homes were (as the name suggests) built after the war, and will unlikely be subject to heritage overlays. In some cases, streetscapes featuring similarly styled homes are placed under a heritage order. As such, you should always check to see if your home is subject to heritage protection.

Heritage overlays were introduced to protect places of significance. Having said that, however, not every element of your home will be considered as such. You can often remove, alter, or develop aspects of your home, without changing the overall aesthetic. To find out what you can, and can’t, do if your home is protected by a heritage overlay, you’ll need to contact your council’s planning department.

In some cases, you may need to apply for a planning permit. At Supa Group, we have substantial experience in working with councils to ensure heritage elements of homes are retained when undergoing construction. If you’re unsure whether your home has a heritage overlay, we can check for you. We’ll work with you, and your local council, to make sure you can still build the perfect post-war brick extension.

Whether you have a post-war brick home or an Art Deco house, we always follow the same process for extensions and renovations.

1. The Design Phase: Let our designers know your ideas, and we’ll draw up a plan for your post-war home renovation.
2. The Contract Preparation Phase: We’ll get the relevant permits and documents together, and draw up a timeframe and contract for the construction.
3. The Build Phase: We’ll then get to work upgrading and updating your post-war home, so you can experience a house which accommodates all your needs.

Yes — if you’re still going to have access to your amenities (the bathroom, toilet, and bedrooms) during construction. But if these areas are undergoing renovations, or will be blocked by building works, you may need to look for temporary accommodation. If you do need to leave your home, you will have warning well in advance, and we can always work around your needs.

Post-war home renovations and extensions vary in price, depending on what you’re looking to achieve. When you engage our services, we’ll provide you with a detailed quote so you always know how much construction will cost. We strive to ensure our home and building services are cost effective, without sacrificing quality.