Long Jetty
FIRST FLOOR Renovation & PARTIAL Garage Conversion
Transforming an existing two-storey home into a modern and functional coastal residence.
This extensive renovation transformed an existing two-storey brick home in Long Jetty, with a complete renovation of the first floor, conversion of part of the existing garage into an additional bedroom and extensive upgrades to the home's exterior.
The project focused on improving the functionality, appearance and accommodation of the existing home while retaining its original structure. From the initial demolition through to the final finishes, JRS Building Solutions coordinated the construction process and trades involved in delivering the renovation.
The Transformation
The first floor was stripped back and extensively renovated to create bright, functional living spaces with an improved layout and cohesive coastal aesthetic. The renovation included a new kitchen, fully renovated bathroom, ensuite and separate WC, structural alterations, updated plumbing and electrical services, new flooring, custom joinery, split-system air conditioning and a complete internal repaint.
Externally, the original home was given a significant facelift with rendered brickwork, painted timber posts and screening, aluminium balustrading, tiled verandahs and stairs, timber-look panel lift garage doors, roof restoration and a complete exterior repaint. Part of the existing garage was also converted into an additional bedroom, including a new timber floor system, aluminium windows, plasterboard linings, lighting, power, ceiling fan and custom carpentry.
Project Highlights
Complete first-floor renovation
New kitchen and custom joinery
Renovated main bathroom, ensuite and separate WC
Structural alterations to improve the existing layout
Updated plumbing and electrical services
New flooring, air conditioning and internal repaint
External renovation and complete exterior repaint
New painted timber posts and screening
Aluminium balustrading and tiled verandahs
Roof restoration and new timber-look garage doors
Partial garage conversion into an additional bedroom
The completed renovation has significantly improved the functionality and appearance of the existing home while providing additional accommodation through the partial garage conversion.
The finished result is a modern coastal residence that makes better use of the home's existing footprint, combining practical improvements with carefully considered finishes throughout.
Images courtesy of PK PRODUCTIONS.
What our clients say
“I honestly couldn’t recommend James and his team enough!
James completed a full renovation of my house, inside and out, including a partial garage conversion, and I couldn’t have been happier with the experience or the end result.
One of the things I appreciated most about James was how calm and easygoing he was throughout the whole process. Renovating can be stressful, but James never made it feel that way. I was constantly coming up with new ideas (including bringing back the curves and the blended Coastiterranean), and he was always happy to talk them through, work out what was and wasn’t possible, and find ways to bring my vision to life while being mindful of my budget.
His workmanship was also fantastic. When I eventually went on to sell the house, the building inspector actually commented that it was one of the best houses he had inspected in a long time in terms of workmanship and compliance with building standards. I think that says a lot about the quality of teams work!
I also have to give a special mention to Rachel, who was amazing throughout. At one point, I accidentally lost my payment tracker, and she reconciled all my past payments, which wasn’t straightforward as I’d been making two different types of payments. Nothing ever felt like too much trouble.
A huge thank you to both James and Rachel for making such a big renovation feel so manageable. I absolutely loved what we created, and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to anyone!
And if you want to see the finished result and what Coastiterranean actually means, check out the photos of the Long Jetty house on their website!”- Charlotte, Long Jetty