Home Extensions and Full Renovations

A well-located property may already have everything you need around it, but the home itself may no longer suit your household.

A renovation or extension can add space, improve the layout and make better use of the existing building without requiring you to move away from the area.

Our Canberra Central extension and renovation work may involve adding bedrooms, enlarging living and dining spaces, creating new bathrooms and ensuites, extending the kitchen or introducing a dedicated home office. We can also assist with garage conversions, internal wall removal, open-plan layouts, improved storage, new flooring and finishes, larger windows and doors, and better access to outdoor areas.

Some homes need a modest internal reconfiguration, while others benefit from a larger extension or complete internal update.

Our full-house renovation services are suitable for projects involving several rooms, structural changes or a full-property transformation.

By considering the home as one connected space, we can create a more consistent result across the layout, cabinetry, flooring, lighting and finishes.

You can also browse our Canberra project gallery to see previous renovations, extensions and room transformations.

Renovating Homes, Apartments and Townhouses

Canberra Central includes a broad range of property types, from older detached homes and character properties to apartments, terraces and townhouses.

Each property requires a different approach. Older homes may need improved insulation, updated plumbing, additional storage or a more open layout. Apartments and townhouses often require careful planning around access, shared walls, existing services and the amount of available floor space.

Common renovation priorities include opening enclosed kitchens, improving natural light, adding built-in storage and updating older bathrooms. Homeowners may also want to create a more practical laundry, replace ageing windows and doors, improve the flow between rooms, introduce a dedicated study or modernise finishes throughout the property.

The goal is not simply to make the home look newer. A successful renovation should make everyday living easier and ensure the space is better suited to the people using it.

Bathroom and Ensuite Renovations

Bathrooms in Canberra Central properties range from compact apartment bathrooms to larger family bathrooms in established homes.

Older bathrooms may have limited storage, ageing waterproofing, poor ventilation or layouts that no longer work well.

Our Canberra bathroom renovation services can include complete bathroom strip-outs, plumbing changes, walk-in showers, built-in or freestanding baths, custom vanities, wall and floor tiling and waterproofing. We can also incorporate underfloor heating, new fixtures and tapware, improved lighting and ventilation, ensuite additions and complete bathroom layout changes.

For compact apartments and townhouses, we focus on making the most of the available floor area through practical fixture placement, storage and lighting.

For larger homes, we may reconfigure an existing bathroom, combine separate wet areas or create a new ensuite as part of a wider renovation.

Because our team works across building and plumbing, the structural, plumbing, waterproofing and finishing stages can be coordinated through one team.

Kitchen and Laundry Renovations

The kitchen often has the greatest effect on how the main part of a home functions.

In older Canberra Central properties, kitchens may be enclosed, short on storage or disconnected from nearby dining and living areas.

Our kitchen renovation services can include custom cabinetry, improved layouts, kitchen islands, new benchtops and splashbacks. We can also coordinate appliance installation, plumbing and electrical work while introducing better pantry storage, task lighting, feature lighting or a more open connection to adjoining rooms.

We design kitchens around the way the household cooks, stores food, entertains and moves through the space.

In apartments or townhouses, this may involve improving storage within a smaller footprint. In larger homes, it may include opening walls, extending the kitchen or creating a stronger connection to the living and outdoor areas.

Laundry Renovations

Laundries are often one of the most overlooked spaces in the home, even though they are used regularly.

Our laundry renovation work may include custom cabinetry, full-height storage, new benchtops, appliance connections, sinks, tapware and tiled splashbacks. Depending on the existing space, we can also coordinate plumbing changes, improve ventilation or create a concealed laundry or combined laundry and storage area.

Kitchen and laundry renovations can be completed separately or included within a wider home renovation to maintain consistent cabinetry, flooring and finishes throughout the property.

Outdoor Renovations and Entertaining Areas

Outdoor space looks different across Canberra Central.

Some homes have established gardens and larger backyards, while apartments and townhouses may have balconies, terraces or compact courtyards.

Our outdoor building work can include timber or composite decking, pergolas, covered entertaining areas, privacy screens and outdoor kitchens. We may also improve the space with new stairs and balustrades, upgraded external access, courtyard improvements, new external doors or a better connection between indoor and outdoor living areas.

Learn more about our deck and pergola construction services or explore our outdoor entertaining area services.

For compact sites, the focus may be on making one outdoor area more comfortable and usable.

For larger homes, outdoor work may form part of a wider extension involving larger windows, new doors and a stronger connection to the kitchen or living area.

Other Building and Property Services

Prestige Plumbing & Building can also assist with supporting repairs and improvements around the property.

Depending on the project, this may include general plumbing, plumbing and drainage alterations, window and door repairs or replacements, carpentry and internal wall changes. Our team may also assist with tiling, waterproofing, flooring installation, roof repairs, repainting, fixture replacement and general building work.

These services are often required as part of a larger renovation but may also be suitable for targeted property upgrades.

Our combined building and plumbing experience allows us to consider how the different parts of the property connect rather than treating every issue as an unrelated job.

Renovating Apartments and Strata Properties

Apartment and townhouse renovations often involve additional planning compared with detached homes.

Access restrictions, shared walls, permitted working hours, common areas and existing building services may all affect how the work is completed.

Depending on the property, planning may need to account for strata or body corporate requirements, access for trades and materials, lift protection, waste removal and noise restrictions. The location of existing plumbing, shared walls, fire systems and building services may also influence the renovation scope.

These requirements should be reviewed early so the project can be planned realistically and the relevant approvals can be organised before work begins.

A Coordinated Renovation Process

Renovations involve several trades, suppliers and decisions. Clear coordination helps reduce delays and keeps the project moving according to the agreed scope.

Prestige Plumbing & Building manages the key stages through one primary team.

Initial Walkthrough

We meet at your Canberra Central property to discuss what you want to change, your priorities, preferred timeframe and approximate budget.

Scope and Planning

We review the existing property, proposed layout, access, structural requirements, materials and trades involved.

Design and Selections

Important decisions relating to fixtures, finishes, layouts and materials are confirmed before construction begins.

Construction

Our team coordinates the required demolition, building, plumbing, carpentry, waterproofing, tiling and associated trade work.

Final Inspection and Handover

We inspect the completed work with you and address the final details before handover.

Learn more about our experience and approach on the About Prestige Plumbing & Building page.

Why Canberra Central Homeowners Choose Prestige

Prestige provides a broad range of renovation services covering home extensions, complete property renovations, individual rooms, apartments, townhouses and outdoor projects.

Our building and plumbing experience is particularly valuable for kitchens, bathrooms, laundries, structural changes and extensions where several stages of work need to be coordinated.

We also focus on the practical use of each space, considering storage, circulation, lighting, maintenance and everyday living alongside the appearance of the completed renovation.

Homeowners have one main project team overseeing the work rather than needing to coordinate several unrelated contractors. Our approach can also be adapted to suit detached homes, apartments, townhouses and compact inner-city properties.

Canberra Central Areas We Service

We provide home renovation services throughout Canberra Central, including Acton, Ainslie, Barton, Braddon, Campbell, Canberra City, Deakin, Dickson, Downer, Forrest, Griffith, Hackett, Kingston, Lyneham, Narrabundah, O’Connor, Reid, Red Hill, Turner, Watson and Yarralumla.

We also service surrounding locations listed on our Canberra service areas page.

Plan Your Canberra Central Renovation

A central location can be difficult to replace. Renovating allows you to improve the property while staying close to the places, services and neighbourhoods you already enjoy.

Whether you are planning a full renovation, home extension, bathroom update, new kitchen, laundry improvement or outdoor area, Prestige Plumbing & Building can help coordinate the work.

Browse our project gallery for examples of previous Canberra projects or send us an enquiry to discuss your property.