Home Renovations in Sydney Inner West and Inner South West

Before you think about moving, take a look at what you already have. Most Inner West homes have more potential than their owners realise, and a well-planned renovation is almost always cheaper, faster, and less disruptive than uprooting your life for a bigger property.

Refresh Renovations works with homeowners across Sydney's Inner West and Inner South West on everything from kitchen and bathroom upgrades to full home transformations, extensions, and heritage restorations. Get in touch today for a free consultation.

Why Refresh Renovations?

Most renovation horror stories come down to the same thing: no one owned the project. Tradies came and went, timelines slipped, costs crept up, and the homeowner got stuck in the middle fielding calls and making decisions they hadn't budgeted for.

Refresh works differently. You get one Renovation Consultant who manages the whole job, from your first conversation through to the finishing touches. They know the trades in your area, they understand the quirks of Inner West homes, and they're accountable for the entire project, not just their slice of it.

The first consultation is free. The quote, when it comes, is fixed.

What we do

Our Renovation Consultants work with a trusted network of local tradespeople to deliver any scope of project, including:

Full house renovations, kitchen renovations, bathroom renovations, house extensions, garage conversions, attic and loft conversions, re-roofing, home office renovations, apartment renovations, open-plan transformations, house recladding, and outdoor renovations.

If it involves your home, we can manage it.

What's popular in the Inner West right now

Kitchens and bathrooms remain the most in-demand renovations in the area, and for good reason: they're the most-used rooms in the house and the ones that date fastest.

Open-plan kitchen and dining layouts are the most requested design, particularly in the terraces and semis common to the Inner West, where removing a wall can completely change how a home feels. Bathroom renovations are trending toward clean, considered finishes with a spa-like quality, moving away from the busy tiles and cramped layouts of older builds.

Home extensions are also on the rise, especially in heritage homes where buying more space isn't an option but building it is. Browse our project gallery to see what's been done in similar homes across Sydney.

What does it actually cost?

Every renovation is different, but real numbers help. Here are two completed projects to give you a reference point.

A full home renovation in Kensington replaced almost everything except the brick walls, including roof repairs and drainage work, for $355,000.

An 80s home in Wattle Grove had its second floor restructured and updated throughout for $153,923, bringing the layout and finishes in line with modern living without a full rebuild.

Your Renovation Consultant will give you a fixed quote specific to your project, so you're planning around a real number, not a guess.

Do you need council approval?

It depends on the scope. Structural changes, layout reconfigurations, and significant electrical or plumbing work typically require approval. Cosmetic updates usually don't.

Your Renovation Consultant knows the local regulations and handles any required approvals as part of the process. You won't need to deal with council yourself.

Ready to get started?

Book a free, no-obligation consultation with your local Inner West Renovation Consultant. One conversation is usually all it takes to work out what's possible, what it'll cost, and how long it'll take.