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Home Extensions in Brisbane & the Gold Coast

We design and build home extensions Brisbane and home extensions Gold Coast, creating ground-floor and upper-floor additions that integrate seamlessly with your existing home — managing the entire process from initial design through council approval, structural construction and finished interiors, under a single contract.

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Overview

When Is An Extension The Right Solution?

A home extension makes sense when you love your location, your land and your neighbours but need more space. Whether you are a growing family that needs additional bedrooms, a professional who needs a home office, or an empty nester looking to create a guest suite, an extension is often more cost-effective and personally satisfying than selling and buying a larger property in a competitive SEQ market.

One of the most important aspects of successful Home Extensions Brisbane and Home Extensions Gold Coast is how the new space connects with the existing home. Our designers ensure that every extension we build feels like it was always part of the home.

What we build

Ground floor & upper floor additions

Living Extensions

Opening up the back of the house to create open-plan kitchen, dining and living areas.

Bedroom Additions

A new master suite with ensuite and walk-in wardrobe, or additional bedrooms for a growing family.

Home Office & Studio

A dedicated workspace or studio separated from the main living areas.

Upper Floor Additions

Adding a level to double usable floor area — our structural team assesses and reinforces the existing structure.

Design & compliance

Extensions that feel original, not bolted on

  • Setback & site coverCompliant with the Brisbane or Gold Coast City Plan and any overlays.
  • Seamless integrationMatched rooflines, transitions and materials so the addition belongs.
  • Structural assessmentExisting structure assessed and reinforced for upper-floor work.
  • Character-home experienceExtending Queenslanders sympathetically under the Character Residential Overlay.
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Indicative costs

What a home extension costs

Extension cost depends on complexity, finishes and site conditions. Upper floor additions are generally priced higher due to structural requirements.

ScopeIndicative range
Ground floor extension$2,500 – $4,500 / m²
Upper floor additionPriced higher — structural
Character / Queenslander extensionPriced by scope
Indicative only. We provide detailed fixed-price proposals after design.
Questions

Frequently asked questions

Ground floor extensions typically range from $2,500 to $4,500 per square metre depending on complexity, finishes and site conditions. Upper floor additions are generally priced higher due to structural requirements. We provide detailed fixed-price proposals.
In most cases, yes. Extensions that exceed specific size thresholds or affect setbacks, site cover or height limits require Development Application approval. We assess and manage all approvals as part of our service.
Most ground floor extensions take between 12 and 20 weeks from construction commencement, subject to scope and finishes.
Yes. We have extensive experience extending Queenslander and character homes in compliance with Brisbane’s Character Residential Overlay requirements. Extensions must be sympathetic to the existing character — we design for this from the outset.
Related services

Explore what else we build

Second Storey Additions Home Renovations Queenslander Renovation Outdoor Living Areas
Free consultation

Add the space you need

Speak with our design team about your extension. Call our Brisbane and Gold Coast office today.

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