Kitchen rebuilds
Full strip-out and rebuild, joinery, benchtops, splashbacks, appliance integration. Often the heart of the renovation.
Renovations & extensions
Canberra home renovations planned to run, not stall
Kitchen rebuilds, layout changes, multi-stage updates and extensions across the ACT, handled directly by Ben and Ryan.
Featured renovation
Holt kitchen rebuild: before and after
A full strip-out and rebuild from a tired beige kitchen to navy cabinetry, timber accents and brass tapware. Drag the slider to see the transformation.
Before
After
What we cover
Renovation work BRT can quote
From single-room rebuilds to multi-stage home updates, BRT handles the building work and the trade coordination, with the quote and the build kept direct.
Layout reconfigurations
Moving non-loadbearing walls, opening living areas, repositioning kitchens, laundries and ensuites for how the house actually gets used.
Multi-stage updates
Whole-home renovations broken into staged scopes so you can keep living in the house while the work moves around you.
Extensions and sunrooms
Additions that open the house to the garden, insulated-roof sunrooms, dining and family-room extensions tied into the existing build.
Cladding and facade
External cladding, render, fascia and trim work to tie an extension to the existing house or refresh the front of an older home.
Why sequence matters
Renovations run over when the sequence and the structure are not planned first
The visible finish is the easy bit. What decides whether the build runs on time is the planning under the surface: load paths, electrical and plumbing reroutes, trade sequencing and where you live while the kitchen is out.
- Load paths and structural changes
- Electrical and plumbing reroutes
- Trade sequencing across the build
- Temporary kitchen and laundry plans
- Dust protection for adjacent rooms
- Tying new work into the existing build
Recent BRT work
Renovation and extension work delivered
Kitchen rebuilds, extensions and sunrooms from recent BRT projects across Canberra.
Where to start
Three ways most BRT renovations begin
Most renovations start with one of three decisions. Which one fits depends on how the house is used and what is breaking down first.
Kitchen-first
Lock in the heart of the house first. Replace cabinetry, benchtops, splashback and appliances, refresh the surrounding finishes. Often the highest-value single move in a renovation.
Layout-first
Re-plan how the rooms work together. Move a wall, change a doorway, open the living area, give the family room and kitchen a real connection before you re-finish anything.
Stage-by-stage
For larger whole-home renovations, BRT plans staged scopes so you can live in the house while the work moves room to room.
Ben or Ryan will talk through which of these fits your house at the site visit, before you commit to a scope.
Plan it together
Planning the renovation and the outdoor area together
Most BRT renovations pair with an outdoor scope. Pergola, deck, patio cover or carport, planned alongside the inside work so the post layout, deck framing and finished flow read as one project.
- Indoor-outdoor flow planned in one go
- One coordinated build, one trade running it
- Consistent finishes inside and out
- Less rework than splitting two projects
Refresh or rebuild
Not every renovation needs to be a full rebuild
Sometimes the layout still works and the house just needs a refresh. Sometimes the walls have to move. Ben or Ryan will walk you through which of these your house actually needs before quoting.
When a refresh may make sense
- Layout still works for the household
- Cabinetry and finishes are tired
- Plumbing and wiring still in good order
- You want it lifted, not redesigned
When a full rebuild may be smarter
- Walls or doorways need to move
- Electrical or plumbing has to be re-run
- The kitchen relocates within the floorplan
- Multiple rooms are tied into one scope
Our process
How the quote and build works
1
Site visit and measure
Ben or Ryan comes out, walks the rooms in scope, checks access, services and the practical questions that decide cost.
2
Talk through scope and sequence
You discuss kitchen versus layout versus staged updates, where you live while the work moves through the house, and what trades sit on the critical path.
3
Written, itemised quote
You get the scope, inclusions, exclusions, material allowances and provisional sums in writing before work starts.
4
Build with updates
BRT keeps the job direct, with progress updates and the site kept tidy as the work moves room to room.
5
Handover
Ben or Ryan walks the finished work with you, checks final details and closes the job out properly.
Where we work
Home renovations across Canberra and the ACT
BRT works across Canberra and the surrounding ACT, including Belconnen, Gungahlin, Woden, Weston Creek, Tuggeranong and nearby suburbs.
Belconnen
Gungahlin
Inner North
Inner South
Woden
Weston Creek
Tuggeranong
Surrounding ACT
FAQ
Questions before quoting a renovation
Can we live in the house during the renovation?
Usually, yes. For multi-stage renovations, BRT plans the sequence so most of the house stays usable as the work moves through it. Whole-house gut jobs are the exception.
Do you do the plumbing and electrical yourselves?
BRT coordinates licensed plumbers and electricians as part of the project. Their work is folded into the written quote so you have one point of contact and one timeline.
How do you handle changes mid-build?
Variations are written before the work happens, with the cost and the timeline impact spelled out. No surprise invoices at the end.
Can you do just the kitchen, or do we need to commit to the whole renovation?
Either is fine. Many BRT projects start with a kitchen and grow over time. Staged scopes are a normal way to run a renovation in Canberra.
Do you do extensions and structural work?
Yes. Sunrooms, family-room extensions and structural openings between rooms are regular scope for BRT. Engineering and certifier coordination is included.
How long does a renovation quote take?
After the site visit, BRT puts together a written quote once the scope and sequence are clear. Larger jobs may take longer to scope than smaller refits.
Ready to plan your Canberra renovation?
Book a no-obligation site visit. Ben or Ryan will walk the job with you and have a written, itemised quote back within a week.
Get a written quote
Tell us what you’re thinking. Ben or Ryan will call within one business day.