A home addition or extension can create more space while allowing you to stay on Sydney’s Northern Beaches. Wal Robbins works across Sydney on first-floor additions, ground-floor extensions, alterations and renovations, including standalone kitchen and bathroom projects.
Whether your home is near the coast or further inland, the right approach depends on the existing building, the site and the way you want to use the space.
First-floor additions and ground-floor extensions
A first-floor addition can be worth exploring when you need extra bedrooms or living space and want to retain more of the outdoor area. A ground-floor extension may suit a project focused on a larger kitchen, family room or connection to the garden.
Your home may need a combination of changes. Our home alterations service also covers reconfiguring existing spaces as a standalone project or as part of a wider renovation.
Considerations for Northern Beaches homes
Homes across the Northern Beaches vary, from level suburban blocks to sloping and coastal sites. Depending on your property, access, drainage, outdoor space, privacy and the relationship to neighbouring homes may influence the design.
Some properties may also be affected by coastal, bushfire, vegetation or other site-specific controls. These do not apply in the same way to every home, so check the controls for your address rather than relying on a general rule.
The Northern Beaches Council guide to exempt and complying development is a useful starting point. Your council, certifier or planning professional can advise on the requirements for the proposed work.
Working with plans or starting with an idea
You can approach us with a brief and ideas, or bring plans already prepared by an architect or draftsperson. Explore our home design service and the planning guides for the decisions to consider.
Explore our work
Browse the Wal Robbins project collection for examples of additions, extensions and renovations across Sydney. Project images are illustrative and may show work in other areas.
General information: This page is general in nature. Planning and building requirements depend on your property and project; seek advice from an appropriately qualified professional.
Discuss your Northern Beaches project
For an addition, extension, alteration, renovation or design enquiry on the Northern Beaches, contact Wal Robbins to discuss your home.