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Character Home Renovations, Extensions & Second Storey Additions
Are you living in a beautiful Perth character home? Older homes have a warmth and charm you just can’t replicate in a new build. A quality renovation can restore these homes to their former glory — while improving liveability, comfort and efficiency for modern life.
Character home renovations are about celebrating the old, while introducing thoughtful, contemporary design to make your home even better.
Whether you own a heritage home, Californian bungalow or Federation-era residence, Amerex is Perth’s trusted, award-winning name in character renovations. We’ll help you enhance functionality and space while preserving the architectural charm and craftsmanship that make your home unique.
We understand Character Homes and Building Techniques of Yesteryear
Character homes require care, experience and respect. At Amerex, we’ve spent decades renovating heritage homes with attention to detail and an appreciation for building techniques used in the past, and what makes these homes unique.
Home Extensions and Open Plan Living
Typically, character homes have small, enclosed rooms that don’t suit today’s lifestyle. By removing old sleepouts and reconfiguring you floorplan we can add a new modern kitchen, dining and spacious living area, alfresco, laundry and a scullery too (space permitting). Popular modifications at the front of the home include splitting an existing second bedroom to create a Walk-in robe and ensuite and accessing from the front lounge room which is repurposed as the master bedroom.
Every extension also includes premium insulation, thermal efficiency features and sustainable materials as standard, so your home performs beautifully as well as looking timeless.
Second Storey Additions to Character Homes
A second storey addition is a smart way to add more space to your home while preserving valuable yard space and the original charm of your property. We carefully match architectural details such as roof pitch, gables, windows and cornices so the new level feels seamless with the existing home. If you are in a heritage area, we ensure your project complies with council regulations.
Popular designs include a parents’ retreat upstairs – with master bedroom, walk-in robe, ensuite and living area and/or study – or additional bedrooms and a second bathroom for growing families.
A key point of difference with Amerex, is the inclusion of sustainability materials and features as standard, not hidden exclusions or added extras. For example, we install insulation to both external AND internal walls. Read more about our standard energy-efficient features and sustainable material inclusions here. These inclusions help to ensure your home benefits from superior thermal performance, reduced noise transfer and year-round comfort.
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Want to restore your character home to its former glory? Love your old home but lacking space? Give your character house the makeover it deserves.
Amerex Renovations is firmly established as the go-to specialist for character home renovations experts in Perth. We renovate homes built in the early 1900s to 1950s and beyond.
Our portfolio spans iconic suburbs such as Mount Lawley, Claremont, Nedlands, City Beach, Floreat, Wembley, Mount Hawthorn, North Perth, Inglewood, Menora, Como, Dalkeith and Subiaco.
It takes genuine expertise to bring new life to a heritage home — and we have the experience, craftsmanship and passion to do it right. We know how to preserve and replicate period features while integrating modern design and sustainability.
We coordinate every stage of your project — from planning, design and council approvals through to selections, construction and handover — ensuring a seamless process and a stunning result.
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Homeowners usually keep the elements that contribute to the historic charm such as high ceilings, jarrah floorboards, picture rails, colonial style skirting boards and cornices thru to the new extension. The original windows can be beautifully restored or new window frames installed. You can choose to not replicate any of the existing features on the parts of your home or contrast with a completely modern look. The choice is yours.
We know the requirements for the City of Stirling, City of Vincent, City of Nedlands and other Perth councils. In particular, the City of Stirling has specific rules for their heritage zones/streets and we are familiar with their heritage regulations in these areas. We design with council requirements in mind and make sure you won’t encounter major obstacles at approvals time.
Yes, but you don’t have to worry about getting all the necessary paperwork sorted with the regulatory bodies. We take care of this for you.
Each character home renovation project is unique and requires a personalised approach to determine the cost. Without knowing the scope of the project, including design and materials, it is impossible to provide an accurate estimate. Please contact our office to discuss your second storey addition ideas and to discuss a ball park price for your concept. Typically, a character home renovation requires electrical rewiring to modern standards, remedial plumbing work and removal of asbestos. These are ‘non-visible’ costs that add to the overall cost of the project.
It is also important to note that we don’t typically take on projects under $250,000. We are dedicated to providing exceptional service and results for every client and by limiting the scale and number of projects we undertake at any one time, we are able to consistently deliver quality results for our clients.
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