Home Renovations Kellyville

Kellyville’s housing spans roughly sixty years of development, and the renovation brief shifts considerably depending on which era your home is from.

The Village and Older Homes (1960s–1980s)

The streets around Acres Road developed from the 1960s through to the 1980s, producing approximately 900 homes that predate the suburb’s major residential boom. These are older brick and fibro properties on well-established blocks with room to move.

Renovating in this part of Kellyville is a similar conversation to older suburbs like Seven Hills or Toongabbie: asbestos testing before demolition, waterproofing that needs replacing rather than assessing, plumbing and electrical that frequently needs upgrading to current standards, and layouts that haven’t been touched since they were built. The blocks are often generous, which makes rear extensions and second storey additions genuinely practical.

Established Estates (1990s–2000s)

The bulk of Kellyville’s residential housing was developed across the 1990s and early 2000s. These homes are modern in structure but at the point where the original specification has clearly aged. The kitchen from 1998. The bathroom tiles from 2003. The backyard that’s had the same setup since the family moved in.

This is Kellyville’s most common renovation scenario and it’s straightforward: no significant remediation concerns, sound structure, and a budget that goes almost entirely into improvements. Layout reconfiguration, kitchen and bathroom upgrades, and outdoor entertaining areas are the most frequent projects.

Newer Developments (2010s–Present)

Estates like Duncraig on Cattai Creek Drive and newer builds across the suburb are a different brief again: personalisation rather than renovation, and a quality level that reflects where these homes sit in the market. These are premium properties in a premium Hills Shire suburb, and the finishes and design quality need to match.

Kitchen Renovations

Kitchens across all three of Kellyville’s eras are common renovation projects. In older Village homes the kitchen often needs complete reconfiguration. In 1990s-2000s estates the original specification has dated but the structure is sound. In newer properties the brief is about quality and personalisation. We design and build kitchens that work for the household and the era of the home.

Home Extensions

Kellyville’s block sizes vary significantly across the suburb’s eras. Older Village homes tend to have generous blocks well suited to rear extensions. Newer estates can be more constrained. We assess each block individually and design extensions that make the most of what’s there, whether that’s a rear addition, a second storey, or both.

The semi-rural character of parts of Kellyville — the natural creek settings in Duncraig, the bushland edge near Fred Caterson Reserve — also opens up outdoor extension possibilities that don’t exist in more densely built suburbs. An alfresco that looks into bushland or over a creek reserve is a specific kind of extension opportunity worth thinking about carefully.

Open-Plan Conversions

Older Kellyville homes in The Village era typically have closed-off floor plans. Removing walls to connect the kitchen, dining, and living areas is one of the most impactful renovations we do in that part of the suburb. In 1990s homes, the same change is often available and worthwhile. We handle the structural engineering as part of the project.

Bathroom Renovations

Bathroom renovations vary significantly by era in Kellyville. In Village-era homes the waterproofing often needs full replacement and asbestos testing is required before work begins. In 1990s estates the brief is more about updating a dated specification. We handle both.

Outdoor Entertaining Areas

Kellyville’s natural setting, particularly in the older and newer estates near creeklines and reserves, makes outdoor entertaining areas genuinely worthwhile. A covered alfresco or deck that connects to the bush or overlooks natural greenery is a different proposition to a standard Western Sydney backyard, and we design with that setting in mind.

Here’s a general guide:

For older Village homes, remediation costs including asbestos removal, plumbing and electrical upgrades need to be factored in from the start. For 1990s and newer homes, most of the budget goes directly into improvements. We identify what applies to your specific property at the quoting stage and include everything clearly.

1. Consultation. We come out, look at your property, and establish which era your home is from and what that means for the renovation brief.
2. Council confirmation. We confirm The Hills Shire planning framework applies and check what approvals are needed.
3. Design and planning. Layouts and construction plans developed for your specific home and its era.
4. Approvals. CDC or DA applications prepared and submitted through The Hills Shire where required.
5. Construction. Full build managed by our team including all trades.
6. Handover. Walkthrough with you before the job is done.