Renovations & Extensions
Transforming homes to suit the way you live today
Not every project starts with a blank canvas. Sometimes the best stories are about breathing new life into the home you already have — whether that’s a Queenslander with character to preserve, a workers’ cottage ready to be raised and built under, or a coastal home that just needs more space and light.
At Round Hill Projects, we love the craft of renovation and extension work. It’s about balancing respect for what exists with bold ideas for what’s possible.
If you love where you live but need more from your home, we’d love to help. Whether it’s raising a Queenslander, opening up a coastal home, or adding an entirely new level, we bring creativity, craftsmanship, and care to every project.
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Every family, every site, and every lifestyle evolves over time. Renovations and extensions allow you to:
Make more space — by raising a Queenslander and building underneath, adding an upper level, or reconfiguring within your current footprint
Bring in light and flow — opening up kitchens, living, and outdoor areas to suit the Sunshine Coast lifestyle.
Blend old and new — keeping character details where they matter, while upgrading to modern comforts and energy efficiency.
Connect inside and out — with decks, landscaping, and hardscaping that make your garden part of your living space.
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Renovating or extending is about problem-solving as much as building.
We work closely with you to:
Understand how you live now and what’s not working.
Explore smart options — from split-level extensions to clever use of underutilised spaces.
Collaborate with architects and designers to ensure every change feels natural, not tacked on.
Manage approvals and engineering, especially where heritage or structural work is involved
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In Brisbane and beyond, Queenslanders and workers’ cottages are among the most common renovation projects. We’ve worked on many of these homes, raising and building under to unlock new living areas, while keeping verandahs, VJ walls, and timber detailing intact.
We know the quirks of these homes: stumps that need replacing, floors that slope, and the importance of matching traditional character with new materials. The result is a home that feels like a seamless blend of heritage charm and modern liveability.
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On the Coast, the homes we renovate are often post-war or more recent builds that need to be reimagined. Here, the focus is on:
Expanding for lifestyle — bigger kitchens, connected living spaces, and outdoor entertaining areas.
Maximising outlooks — capturing hinterland views or coastal breezes.
Upgrading finishes — transforming tired interiors into something fresh and timeless.
Sustainability — improving insulation, ventilation, and energy efficiency.
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Extensions are about more than adding square metres — they’re about making a home work better.
That could mean:
A second storey to make room for a growing family.
A new wing for a master suite, guest space, or home office.
Split-level designs that work with the natural slope of a block.
Outdoor living extensions, complete with decks, pools, and hardscaping.
We ensure every extension feels part of the original home, not an afterthought.
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Conversation — We start by walking through your existing home with you, listening to what works and what doesn’t.
Design — Together with your architect (or ours), we develop a plan that brings new life to the space while respecting what’s there.
Approvals — We guide you through council requirements, from heritage overlays in Brisbane to planning frameworks on the Sunshine Coast.
Construction — Our team manages every detail, keeping the site safe and minimising disruption to your daily life.
Handover & Aftercare — Once complete, we ensure the home feels cohesive and comfortable, and we remain available for support long after the work is done.
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Renovations and extensions vary widely in scope and complexity. Some take just a few months; others may stretch to a year or more if structural work or heritage requirements are involved.
What doesn’t change is our approach: we’ll help you shape your vision to suit your budget, offering practical advice on how to get the most impact for your investment.
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Our heart is on the Sunshine Coast and Hinterland, in towns and communities such as Noosa, Maroochydore, Maleny, Montville, Caloundra, and Nambour. We also undertake renovation and extension projects in Brisbane and across South East Queensland, particularly for Queenslander and character homes.
Our process
We know building can feel daunting, which is why we keep things clear and collaborative. From our first conversation through approvals, construction, and handover, you’ll know what’s happening and when. Our process is built on transparency and communication—so you feel supported at every stage.
FAQs
Building or renovating comes with plenty of questions. We’ve answered the most common ones here—covering everything from timelines and approvals to costs, materials, and warranties—so you can feel confident before you even pick up the phone.
