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Melbourne’s Period Home Restoration, Extension & Renovation Specialists

ADD MODERN FUNCTIONALITY & PRACTICALITY TO A TIMELESS DESIGN

If you’re looking to combine the very best in modern building with the architectural beauty of the past, extending or renovating your period home with Sherbrooke Constructions is the obvious choice. Since our very first project of extending and renovating a 1930’s Malvern Home back in 1990, we’ve developed an approach to extending and rebuilding period homes that seamlessly incorporates modern conveniences for a contemporary lifestyle.

Renovating & Extending Period Homes

When you choose to renovate, extend or restore your period home with Sherbrooke, we work with you to keep the classic aesthetic and feel that a period home naturally offers. Most period homes have great bones, are ideally situated, and offer a particular type of charm that new homes simply can’t match. Renovating or extending is an excellent opportunity to create your perfect home. However, given the age of period homes, they generally require special care and attention when you restore or renovate them. It can be a daunting process, with regulations and unforeseen costs potentially making it a risky task.

With over 600 completed projects and a reputation as Melbourne’s premier period home specialists, we have experience working on heritage listed houses and can work with you to meet all town planning or heritage restrictions. Our work on period homes may replicate historical Australian architecture externally, but inside we can create functional, modern and seamless interiors. We build modern kitchens, gorgeous bathrooms and state of the art systems that will set your period home squarely in the present.

Whether the style of your period home is Art Deco, California Bungalow, Edwardian/Federation or Victorian, we have the knowledge and expertise to help restore or extend your home to suit the needs and lifestyle of your family.

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Period Home Restorations, Renovations & Extensions Projects

Double Storey Period Home Extension in Glen Iris

Edwardian Home Knockdown Rebuild in Brighton

Hawthorn

Malvern East

Kew Victorian Renovation

Armadale Victorian Home Rebuild

Our Period Home Design and Building Process

Whether you are looking to restore a period home to its former glory and add a suite of modern conveniences or renovate/extend a period home to suit the lifestyle and needs of your family, we will be with you every step of the way. Here’s a brief overview of the easy step-by-step design and building process we’ll enjoy together in realising your vision.

You’ll meet with one of our designers to discuss your extension, renovation or new home design needs, your wishes, the ‘look’ you want to achieve and your budget. Use this time to personalise your project, tell us your goals, show us pictures you may have collected along the way of homes you like and brainstorm your ideas with us. A concept design plan will be discussed in line with your proposed budget.

Based on our meeting with you, our skilled designer will then prepare a draft concept design. You’ll meet with your designer again to review and confirm that we have interpreted your ideas correctly and the home design is what you’re looking to achieve. If required, any changes are made to accommodate your needs.

Once the design is approved by you, our estimator will prepare a Budget Estimate and preliminary specifications that outline what is included in the estimate. We again review this with you to confirm and make final adjustments. We guarantee our budget estimates to be within 5% of a fixed price quote/contract based on the information we have at this point.

When you’re completely comfortable with the information provided, we can begin to discuss the next step which is the documentation stage. This will be presented to you in the form of a preliminary agreement and includes the preparation of building engineering and town planning plans, soil reports and final contract specifications.

Once you’re satisfied with all of the relevant documents you will be presented with a copy of the ‘Plain English’ Housing Industry Association Standard Building Contract’ for your review. The contract includes a fixed completion date and the homeowners’ warranty guarantee.

Paul and the team from Sherbrooke developed a concept renovation for us. Although we could not proceed with the renovation, Paul was very patient with us and provided numerous iterations of the concept. Ultimately Sherbrooke's pricing was more competitive than other quotes we had received. I can't fault the service they provided and recommend you give them a go. Very professional and great service.

11:19 17 Aug 20

We have engaged Sherbrooke Design and Construction to undertake our home renovation incorporating an entire ground floor demolition and fit-out. The journey to date with Sherbrooke providing budget estimates through to execution of the building contract and commencement on site has been managed efficiently and professionally by their team. At each stage of the process, we have been kept well informed and we look forward to a successful project.

11:04 27 Jul 20

We have recently engaged Sherbrooke to look after our home renovation. We could not of been more impressed with the professionalism and responsiveness that Paul and the team have shown us to date. We are looking forward to seeing the end product.

07:05 13 Jun 20

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Irena Cushen | City Edge Apartment Hotels

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!

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.

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

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!

07:34 02 Jun 19

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Designing your Period Home Restoration, Extension or Renovation

We understand that for most period homeowners, they want to keep as much of the original character and look of their current home without compromising on modern features and luxuries. When you sit down with our talented design team, they will work with you to incorporate your ideas and come up with elegant solutions that keep the integrity of your period home, along with suiting your lifestyle needs and budget.

Whether it be a restoration, renovation, extension or new period home, it’s crucial that you’re 100% happy with the design before any further steps are taken. To give you extra peace of mind, we also guarantee that our project budget will be within 5% of the final fixed price contract offer.

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Rebuilding your Period Home with Sherbrooke

When you choose to restore, renovate or extend your period home with Sherbrooke, you’re guaranteed support long after the project is complete. We undertake complementary six week and 12-month post-completion maintenance reviews in addition to the mandatory 3-month review. We will ensure that you are 100% satisfied with the quality of our work on your period home, well after completion.

You will be happy to discover that the process of restoring, renovating and extending your period home is much more seamless than you would expect. From the start, a team member will be assigned to provide personalised customer service and regular communication. We support you during the entire building process right up until the end of your warranty period and beyond. We’ll chat through your options and any complications to ensure we understand your wants and needs and can achieve the best outcome that enhances your lifestyle.

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Ready to discuss your period home project?
SPEAK WITH THE SHERBROOKE TEAM

If you are thinking about extending, renovating or restoring your period home, we can help. Please contact us for a no obligation chat to find out how we can help you create your dream home.

(03) 9594 8400 [email protected] 1/163-179 Forster Road, Mount Waverley, VIC 3149