Tailormade Magazine Issue 2

SOUTH ELEVATION
NORTH ELEVATION
GROUND FLOOR PLAN

TECHNICAL SPECS DECKING & PERGOLA
• Colorbond metal roofing
The project was designed and built by: • Pre-primed timber pergola framing
TAILORED CONSTRUCTION GROUP P/L • Stratco Pro-Beam metal joist system
Ph: 02 9676 3516 • Blackbutt hardwood decking
Website: www.tailoredconstructiongroup.com.au • Nicco Joinery custom-built western red cedar doors
• 450x450mm stone pavers

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TRADING
PLACES

Building on the block next door proved a great move
for the owners of this North Shore property.

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LLocated in Lindfield, on Sydney’s leafy Upper property,” says Jonathan. “We built a double carport
North Shore, Linridge Rest is a popular Bed & Breakfast and fence, and made some other minor changes. We
that was once located on the block next door and is owned then started on the new build. It’s a battleaxe property
and operated by Carol and Alan McDermid. with a 100-metre-long drive, so our main challenge
“We were running the B&B and had already obtained was getting services up the driveway and excavating
approval to subdivide our block,” says Alan. “The plan was in rock without cutting off access to the house or
to do some renovations to our existing property to sell, building site while doing so. From there, everything
and build a two-storey property next door more suited to went smoothly.”
our business.”
At the same time as Carol and Alan were looking The new home incorporates four bedrooms and two
for a builder, Jonathan Hayes, director of Tailored bathrooms over two storeys. Set on the first floor, the
Construction Group, was doing some work for Impala guest accommodation includes two extra-large bedrooms
Kitchens, where Carol was employed. plus an ensuite, walk-in robe and small kitchenette with
“We had our plans drawn up and had already contacted a bar area. There’s also another bedroom in this space.
half a dozen builders, but after talking with Jonathan we
felt he would definitely be someone we could work with,” “The upstairs rooms are all set within a steep
says Alan. “He was receptive to what we had in mind and pitched roof, so at a glance from outside the property
was also prepared to put forth his own ideas based on his appears to be just one level,” Jonathan explains. “This
long experience.” was done to ensure the property fitted neatly into the
Both the DA (development application) and CC building envelope.”
(construction certificate) had been submitted by Alan
and approved by Ku-ring-gai Council, and Jonathan and Downstairs includes an open-plan kitchen, living
his team started working on the project soon after. and dining area, as well as a fourth bedroom that
“We started with the renovations to the existing doubles as a study, a laundry, and a large external
deck and double garage. Underground water tanks
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number of protected trees.

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comfortable and
practical home that is
absolutely perfect for
our hobby business.”

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GROUND FLOOR FIRST FLOOR

At the end of the project, Carol and Alan moved into sell the original home very soon after the refurbishment
their new property, did some soft landscaping and sold was completed.
the original home.
“Now we’re very happy to be operating the B&B out
“All of the work was completed on time and Jonathan of our new home, which works in the way we wanted
provided us with day-to-day communication. He had it to, in every respect,” adds Alan. “We love the open-
a great team of guys on the job and it proved to be a plan kitchen, lounge and dining area. It’s a spacious,
harmonious experience from the first day,” says Alan. comfortable and practical home that is absolutely perfect
for our hobby business.”
Much to their delight, the McDermids were able to

TECHNICAL SPECS BATHROOM
• AXA by Unoceramica counter basin
The project was designed and built by: • Scala wall mixer
TAILORED CONSTRUCTION GROUP P/L • Teknobili Plus bath/basin mixer and accessories
Ph: 02 9676 3516 • Tonic back-to-wall toilet suite
Website: www.tailoredconstructiongroup.com.au • Smartile floor wastes
• Milan heated towel rails
GENERAL STAIRCASE
• Trend Windows & Doors ‘Quantum’ premium • Closed stringer pine with stainless-steel cable balustrade
windows and doors EXTERNAL
• VELUX operable skylights • Rendered brickwork finish
• Pyrotech gas heater • Colour-through concrete roof tiles
• Daikin multi-head ducted air conditioning • Woodland fascia and gutters in grey
• Tankworks Australia 5000L slimline metal rainwater tank
FLOORING • Tankworks Australia 5000L in-ground rainwater tank
• 80x19mm tongue-and-groove spotted gum
floorboards

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YOUR
CHECKLIST

DO YOU HAVE DESIGN IDEAS FOR YOUR HOME? If you want to renovate, extend or build, we
can have your vision drafted by our expert team and will submit the plans to your local council for
approval on your behalf. Here is an overview of what may be required at each stage of the renovation,
extension or building process – all of which Tailored Construction Group can provide you with.

DESIGN STAGE • Electronic copy of all documents • Town planning report
• PCA/Council DA application fees
• Initial ID site survey • Long service levies • Dilapidation report
• Section 94 contributions
• Obtaining existing documents • S149 certificate • Engineering – structural
from council • Amendments to architect’s
• Structural Adequacy certificate
• Sydney Water sewer diagram – drawings
if Sydney Water easements are • Geotechnical reports and
on the property ADDITIONAL ITEMS soil testing

• Architect’s fees Note: The following may be requested • Engineering – hydraulic
by your local council once your DA has (including tanks for retention
• Concept design sketch – been submitted. and/or detention)
floor plan and external 3D • Shadow diagrams
view per concept • Building specification • Road opening permits
• Basic landscaping plan (required by some councils for
• Amendments to concept • Comprehensive landscaping plan any work outside your boundary)
• Sediment control plan
COUNCIL/PCA • Comprehensive statement of • Surveys (additional construction
APPROVAL STAGE surveys may be required during
environmental effects and after construction)
• Architect’s fees for working • Schedule of colours and materials
drawings of site plan, floor plan, • Heritage impact statement • Photographic and video surveys
4 x elevations, slab set out, • Rural self-assessment report
electrical, kitchen and bathroom • Nathers rating • Sydney Water fees for stamping
elevations • 3D site model drawings (if Sydney Water
• Hazardous material/asbestos assets are on your property, the
• Submission and council project may be referred to a
approval/liaison survey Water Coordinator for further
• Council property damage bonds instruction/inspections and work)
• Basic statement of
environmental effects • Water Coordinator fees and
additional works
• Waste-management plan
• Tree protection works
• Basix certificate
• Bushfire requirements
• Cost summary report
(builder’s quotation) • Streetscape character analysis

TO ARRANGE AN ONSITE MEETING AND OBLIGATION-FREE QUOTATION,
CALL US ON 02 9676 3516.

REBUILDING, EXTENDING OR RENOVATING?

Tailored Construction Group offers clients a hassle-free, assured that when dealing with any member of our team you
fixed-price project with a fully integrated service. Whether will find them responsive, professional and enjoyable to work
you are REBUILDING, EXTENDING OR RENOVATING, with. If you are thinking of EXTENDING, RENOVATING OR
Tailored Construction Group can provide you with the REBUILDING your home, please phone or email us. We can
perfect home. We provide ongoing prompt and efficient organise a detailed discussion onsite to ensure that your ideas
services to ensure all customer needs are met. You can be can be achieved and are cost-effective to construct.

The Baden Centre, Unit 5/33 Holbeche Road, Arndell Park NSW 2148

PO Box 973 Seven Hills 1730 | T: (02) 9676 3516 | E: [email protected]
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