Change of plan? why renovating might be better than knockdown rebuild

You may have had your eye on a shiny new home, but amidst this whirlwind of change in the world from Covid-19, renovating could now be your best option.

Sherbrooke Design and Home Extensions Melbourne project development manager Paul Utting said renovating an existing space instead of knocking down and rebuilding can save you up to 50% and the project could also be completed in half the time of a new home build.

There are also less complications in town planning (where required), which means council approval should be obtained much quicker. Read more.

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Restrictions have not affected the running of our business – its business as usual; designing and building new homes, home extensions and renovations in Melbourne.

The building and construction industry still remains as an essential service. We are taking the impact of the COVID-19 crisis very seriously, and are open for business with some adjustments to the way we operate. Our top priority is the health and wellbeing of our clients, staff, trades and suppliers. Our sales team are still available to discuss your project and can do so via phone and video conferencing.

Work on site continues to proceed as normal whilst maintaining strict social distancing and hygiene practices. We are in regular conversations with our trusted partners, trades and suppliers to identify and deal with any supply issues into the future. At this time, there has been no impact with availability of materials and products.

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The Sherbrooke team have designed and built extension, renovations and new luxury home projects since 1990. Sherbrooke Design and Construction has had 30 years of excellence in the industry and we’ve grown to be one of the leading Home Renovations Melbourne has to offer. Our complete design and construct service involve the right experts luxury home builder at the right time. We’ll begin with gaining an understanding of your essentials and desires, and use our wealth of experience to design a home or extension to meet your requirements. If you’re time-poor and looking for a truly professional team, Sherbrooke will make it easy with our simple 5 step process and take the hassle and fears away. Each distinctive Sherbrooke design includes recommendations on the latest building materials and design innovations. With a passion for crafted luxury homes and extensions, we’re committed to delivering excellence.

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My greatest fear in undertaking my renovation was everything. The enormity of the project; had I selected the right company to undertake the project; what challenges would I face with the builder and other staff; all the selections which had to be made was quite daunting; I had heard some nightmare stories about renovating and how pear shaped things could go which was scary to think about. But overall, I tried not to really dwell on what could go wrong and trusted that I had made the right decision with Sherbrooke. I found Sherbrooke to be professional, friendly and efficient throughout the whole process. I valued how quickly a representative of Sherbrooke visited me for an initial consultation and how efficiently they prepared draft drawings and worked with me to ensure I was happy with them and that we were on the same page. Sherbrooke were very happy to effectively address any questions or issues I raised prior to signing with them. Then once the project began, my Project Manager, Kevin and CA, Cindy were terrific to deal with. They made sure my interests were protected and they just looked after me which was a wonderful feeling. Nothing was too difficult. They always answered the phone or emails and made themselves available wherever possible. In the end, I'm incredibly happy I made the decision to renovate with them. They also have an amazing post renovation team who ensure you are looked after should you have a need for them. All in all, I highly recommend Sherbrooke.

T Atamian

04:11 18 May 20

We recently completed a renovation with Sherbrooke construction and this went so well! Having been through quite a traumatic pool installation with another company, we were quite nervous. However, from the onset, the communication was clear and the processes very efficient. This is likely (and hopefully) to be our first and only home renovation and the Sherbrooke team patiently explained every step to us. Our project managers, Carl and Nina, were excellent. Not only were they lovely to deal with, but punctual and responsive. They always presented options and explanations to help us make decisions along the way. More importantly, we moved in on time! Since moving in, the after-service has been fantastic. Not unexpectedly there were a few minor things here and there that needed fixing and Carl came straight back within a day to fix it up. I would definitely recommend them!

Anneke van der Walt

13:36 29 Apr 20

We signed Sherbrooke to undertake our renovation as we felt, out of all of the companies we approached, they were the most willing to listen to our brief and design a house that worked for us, whilst also making valuable design suggestions. We felt that they truly customised the build to our vision. They listened.Their processes from start to finish have been seamless and we would highly recommend them to anyone considering a renovation or new build.From Michael’s initial concept design meetings, to the explanation of the process and contracts by Graham and then the execution of the selections and build led by Cindy and Kevin, we could not have been happier. Any questions we had through the build were truly listened to and acknowledged. Issues that arose were addressed easily and efficiently. Communication lines and systems were clear and straight forward. We felt that we understood the process and were kept informed at all times.Having resisted renovating for quite some time, predominantly due to horror stories of family and friends, we embarked upon our renovation with some trepidation. It seems amazing to be able to say that the process was easy, smooth and amicable. Their transparency and honesty regarding cost variations (both up AND down) was exemplary. Sherbrooke also managed to achieve the difficult feat of a period renovation which looks as though it has always belonged. Oh yes – and the job was finished 2 months ahead of schedule.We have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Sherbrooke to anyone. Their performance has been outstanding.

Tanya Newnham

11:06 15 Apr 20

This was our second renovation with Sherbrooke and after consulting with them we decided to go for a renovation instead of a knock down and rebuild. We have three young children and needed to get into the house quickly. Sherbrooke quickly arranged for the plans, specifications and contract to be done and they started the project within only months of our initial phone call to them. Sherbrooke worked to our budget and delivered an amazing high quality renovation ahead of time. A big thank you to Nina, our Contracts Administrator, who was terrific in helping us with our selections and through the online client portal we were able to clearly see things happening and approve everything. Thanks to Graham and Rob for once again delivering a wonderful product.

Sebastian Colakidis

04:02 09 Apr 20

Well done Sherbrooke Constructions!My wife and I were going to knock-down and rebuild then decided to extend and renovate with Sherbrooke. What a wise move, saving us a lot of expense.The design and construction process was so straightforward and the fact that we didn't require Town Planning saved heaps of time.Using Sherbrooke's online portal also made communicating with our Contract Administrator and Project Manager easy. We did our selections and could watch the progress of our project online.We highly recommend Sherbrooke Design and Construction.

Geoff Swan

00:25 09 Apr 20

A great experience and result.We were looking for a company that would manage the renovation process making it as stress free as possible and deliver a great result. which is exactly what Sherbrooke Construction did for us.We initially had a few challenges communicating the aesthetic we wanted but after consultation with Rob one of the owners they nailed it exactly.Once in the construction phase Carl and Ashleigh managed the process. Both of them are highly experienced and guided us through each stage of the build. Carl is a wealth of knowledge and when presented with an unexpected challenge he would take the time to explain the situation and the solutions available to us.Sherbrooke has a highly systemised process, our renovation was actually completed to the exact week they had originally estimated. As a client you are given access to a web portal that keeps all communication, documents, costs, contracts, etc in a central hub so you are always in the loop.Once the renovation was completed and we moved back in we had a couple of small defects/fixes that were required. Sherbrooke followed up with a dedicated maintenance team and process to make sure any issues are taken care of.We are very happy with the result and our decision to use Sherbrooke Construction. Thank you to Rob, Graham, Ashleigh, and Carl.We highly recommend Sherbrooke Construction. They have a great process and team and deliver what they promise.

Vin

23:24 19 Mar 20

An extremely positive experience. Construction has taken about 12 months - as per the contract. Our project manager Carl has done excellent job, his attention to the details was above our expectation. Sherbrooke Constructions is firm of an excellent balance of individualised approach of a boutique firm and the rules, checks and procedures of the bigger construction corporation. The credit must be give to the owners Rob and Grahame for setting, implementing and maintaining the structure and company policies the way they are. We would not hesitate to use them again or recommend to the others.

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10:32 29 Aug 19

We know nothing about renovation. All we have is a dream - to live in our dream house. Thanks to the very professional team we found - Sherbrooke, from the initial consultation with Michael, architect Ken, to our project managers Kevin & Nina, and all the tradies, color expert involved, each part of our project was carried out perfectly and efficiently. Now we have completed our "Mission Impossible".Think hard what you want, communicate/learn from the experts/team, talk to your project manager - trust yourself, you will be astonished by the superb end result achieved with Sherbrooke!

Heidi Lu

13:40 23 Aug 19

Good build quality, on time and only 2% over spend. Very good communicators and excellent systems more so than past single owner builders we have gone through for past extensions. A slick efficient crew.

jo gr

06:37 06 Aug 19

From the outset to final handover Sherbrooke constructions were great to deal with, communicated effectively and were always available to help. We couldn’t be happier with our new renovation which the Sherbrooke team strove to achieve, understanding our end goals and providing helpful advice along the way. The level of finishes was exactly what we hoped for and made the whole process a very pleasant experience. I would highly recommend Sherbrooke Constructions for your next build or renovation

Sally Crinis

06:06 03 Jun 19

We had a wonderful experience with Sherbrooke Construction. From the initial consultation, to the final hand over, everything went well and smoothly. We even got the house back almost 2 months earlier than the contract date! During the renovation and extension period, the site manger and contract administrator were both easy to reach and they were always there to help. They provided lots of helpful tips along the way. Sherbrooke used a very user-friendly app (for computer and phone) to keep track of the project as well as the selections that I have to choose. It made my life much easier! After we had the house back, Sherbrooke didn't just walk away, they kept in touch with me and made sure the house was in good condition. They have the 3 month and 6 month review meeting for maintenance team to fix any problems associated with the job. I really enjoyed working with Sherbrooke Construction and very happy with the final result. I would definitely recommend the company to all my family and friends who needs their service. Thank you very much ,Sherbrooke!

Jiani Lu

07:34 02 Jun 19

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