Office Profile
VDK Brothers Pty Ltd QBCC Licence #15007786
Toowoomba East based renovation builders who understand how to guide clients through the renovation process successfully and safely to achieve a stunning outcome.
VDK Brothers Pty Ltd QBCC Licence #15007786
Smith & Sons Renovations & Extensions Toowoomba East are your trusted local specialists for renovations and extensions throughout the Toowoomba region. From small updates to large-scale transformations, we have the expertise and experience to deliver outstanding results tailored to your needs—on time and within budget.
Our team consists of skilled local builders and tradespeople who take pride in their workmanship and approach every project with professionalism and care. We understand that your property is more than just a building; it’s a treasured space, and we treat it with the respect and attention it deserves. At Smith & Sons Toowoomba, we’re dedicated to making your renovation experience seamless and rewarding, ensuring a result you’ll love for years to come.
Toowoomba is a beautiful city, home to people from hundreds of different walks in life. While it is a large vibrant city, a sense of country charm is still present in the city and in it's people, and a visit to Toowoomba will always leave any visitor with a sense of calm and serenity. Situated high in the range, the views from Toowoomba can be impressive, and many have built to maximise these views.
Toowoomba has a variety of housing from units to expansive residences so has something for everyone. There are many home in Toowoomba which are ripe for renovating to increase the capital value on the property, and to allow owners to live a significantly better lifestyle.
From home and commercial renovations in Toowoomba and surrounding suburbs, experience the Smith & Sons difference.
Home Extensions: A home extension is a great way to add space and value to your home without having to go through the stress and expense of moving house. It involves expanding your home by building additional rooms or extending existing ones. Home extensions can range from the edition of a single room to a more complex project, such as adding a second storey. With the help of our professional builders, we can create a custom design that meets your needs and reflects your personal style, all while enhancing the functionality and value of your home.
Second Storey Additions: A second storey addition is a popular way to add extra living space to your home. It involves adding a new level on top of your existing home, creating additional bedrooms, bathrooms, or living areas. If you love where you live, a second storey addition is a great solution for your family that has outgrown their current lowset home. It can also be a cost-effective alternative to moving to a larger home in a more expensive area. With our help, you can design a custom second storey addition that complements your existing home and meets your specific requirements and budget.
Home Makeover Projects: Our expert team specialise in complete home makeovers that transform your home into a beautiful and functional living space. From small-scale renovations to complete interior and exterior overhauls, we can help you achieve your home renovation dreams. Our team of skilled professionals will work with you to create a custom design that meets your needs and style.
Kitchens: We believe that your kitchen is the heart of every home. A kitchen renovation can range from a simple update with new cabinetry, benchtops and fixtures through to a complete redesign that completely transforms the space.
Bathroom and Laundries: Dreamt of a bath to relax in after a long day at work? One of our most popular renovation projects, let us help you create a bathroom or laundry renovation that’s functional and refreshing.
Granny Flats and Garage Conversions: A cost effective and great renovation solution to add value and space to your home without the expenses of moving.
Garages: Looking to transform your garage into a functional, yet stylish space for your vehicles or add storage, workspace, or even a man cave? We can help you maximise your garage space.
Decks and Outdoor Extensions: The outdoor space is an extension of your home. We specialise in creating custom outdoor decks and extensions that help you maximize your outdoor living space and enhance your outdoor lifestyle.
Knock-Down Rebuilds: Our experienced team will work with you to design a custom home that reflects your unique style, requirements, and budget. From obtaining council approvals to final inspections, we'll manage every step of the process to ensure that your new home is safe, efficient, and completed on time.
Commercial: We offer a range of commercial construction services that help businesses achieve their goals. From small office renovations to large commercial builds, we have the expertise to deliver high-quality results.
Unit Renovations: Thinking of a renovation on your unit or apartment? We offer unit renovation services that are customised to your needs, preferences, and financial plan outcomes that amplify the potential of your unit.
Re-Cladding: Update and improve the exterior of your home with confidence. You can trust us to deliver a re-cladding result that not only looks great but also protects your home from the elements.
What Is The DPC?
Are you considering a major home renovation? Smith & Sons Toowoomba offer a unique DPC process that can help you achieve your goals. DPC stands for Design, Plan and Construct, it is a thorough three-step process that has been developed by Smith & Sons specifically for large-scale home renovation projects. With DPC, our team works closely with you throughout each phase, from design, planning and construction, ensuring a seamless and collaborative experience along the entire journey. More details on each component below.
Design
The design phase marks the beginning of your home transformation. It's where our builders will first connect with you to discuss the changes you would like to make. Regardless of whether you have a few ideas in mind or are starting from scratch with no idea where to start, our experienced team is here to guide you. Drawing on years of building experience, we work together with you to create a custom design that caters to your specific needs, lifestyle, budget, and timelines. As design and build specialists, we don't require any prior plans before our initial meeting. During this stage, we'll provide you with expert advice on the range of options available to achieve your dream home. If you're considering a home renovation all you need to do is contact us and we'll take care of the rest.
Plan
After collaborating with our builders and finalising your design in the design stage, we move on to stage two – planning your home transformation! Our planning stage includes obtaining all required permits and ensuring compliance with local regulations to prevent any unexpected issues during the construction phase to ensure a smooth renovation process. After all the details have been taken care of, we move on to the most exciting part of the process, where construction finally begins!
Construct
Get ready to say goodbye to the old and welcome to the new! Our builders are here to make your dream home a reality. We understand that home renovations can be stressful, and during this phase communication is paramount. We will keep you informed every step of the way, and our builders are always available to answer your questions. Once construction is complete, it's time for the most rewarding part of the journey – handover. Our builders will guide you through the changes made and provide you with any other relevant information. It's time to sit back, relax, and enjoy your brand-new renovated home! With our team of experts by your side, building your renovation dreams has never been easier.
VDK Brothers Pty Ltd QBCC Licence #15007786
Smith & Sons Renovations & Extensions Toowoomba East are your trusted local specialists for renovations and extensions throughout the Toowoomba region. From small updates to large-scale transformations, we have the expertise and experience to deliver outstanding results tailored to your needs—on time and within budget.
Our team consists of skilled local builders and tradespeople who take pride in their workmanship and approach every project with professionalism and care. We understand that your property is more than just a building; it’s a treasured space, and we treat it with the respect and attention it deserves. At Smith & Sons Toowoomba, we’re dedicated to making your renovation experience seamless and rewarding, ensuring a result you’ll love for years to come.
Toowoomba is a beautiful city, home to people from hundreds of different walks in life. While it is a large vibrant city, a sense of country charm is still present in the city and in it's people, and a visit to Toowoomba will always leave any visitor with a sense of calm and serenity. Situated high in the range, the views from Toowoomba can be impressive, and many have built to maximise these views.
Toowoomba has a variety of housing from units to expansive residences so has something for everyone. There are many home in Toowoomba which are ripe for renovating to increase the capital value on the property, and to allow owners to live a significantly better lifestyle.
From home and commercial renovations in Toowoomba and surrounding suburbs, experience the Smith & Sons difference.
Home Extensions: A home extension is a great way to add space and value to your home without having to go through the stress and expense of moving house. It involves expanding your home by building additional rooms or extending existing ones. Home extensions can range from the edition of a single room to a more complex project, such as adding a second storey. With the help of our professional builders, we can create a custom design that meets your needs and reflects your personal style, all while enhancing the functionality and value of your home.
Second Storey Additions: A second storey addition is a popular way to add extra living space to your home. It involves adding a new level on top of your existing home, creating additional bedrooms, bathrooms, or living areas. If you love where you live, a second storey addition is a great solution for your family that has outgrown their current lowset home. It can also be a cost-effective alternative to moving to a larger home in a more expensive area. With our help, you can design a custom second storey addition that complements your existing home and meets your specific requirements and budget.
Home Makeover Projects: Our expert team specialise in complete home makeovers that transform your home into a beautiful and functional living space. From small-scale renovations to complete interior and exterior overhauls, we can help you achieve your home renovation dreams. Our team of skilled professionals will work with you to create a custom design that meets your needs and style.
Kitchens: We believe that your kitchen is the heart of every home. A kitchen renovation can range from a simple update with new cabinetry, benchtops and fixtures through to a complete redesign that completely transforms the space.
Bathroom and Laundries: Dreamt of a bath to relax in after a long day at work? One of our most popular renovation projects, let us help you create a bathroom or laundry renovation that’s functional and refreshing.
Granny Flats and Garage Conversions: A cost effective and great renovation solution to add value and space to your home without the expenses of moving.
Garages: Looking to transform your garage into a functional, yet stylish space for your vehicles or add storage, workspace, or even a man cave? We can help you maximise your garage space.
Decks and Outdoor Extensions: The outdoor space is an extension of your home. We specialise in creating custom outdoor decks and extensions that help you maximize your outdoor living space and enhance your outdoor lifestyle.
Knock-Down Rebuilds: Our experienced team will work with you to design a custom home that reflects your unique style, requirements, and budget. From obtaining council approvals to final inspections, we'll manage every step of the process to ensure that your new home is safe, efficient, and completed on time.
Commercial: We offer a range of commercial construction services that help businesses achieve their goals. From small office renovations to large commercial builds, we have the expertise to deliver high-quality results.
Unit Renovations: Thinking of a renovation on your unit or apartment? We offer unit renovation services that are customised to your needs, preferences, and financial plan outcomes that amplify the potential of your unit.
Re-Cladding: Update and improve the exterior of your home with confidence. You can trust us to deliver a re-cladding result that not only looks great but also protects your home from the elements.
What Is The DPC?
Are you considering a major home renovation? Smith & Sons Toowoomba offer a unique DPC process that can help you achieve your goals. DPC stands for Design, Plan and Construct, it is a thorough three-step process that has been developed by Smith & Sons specifically for large-scale home renovation projects. With DPC, our team works closely with you throughout each phase, from design, planning and construction, ensuring a seamless and collaborative experience along the entire journey. More details on each component below.
Design
The design phase marks the beginning of your home transformation. It's where our builders will first connect with you to discuss the changes you would like to make. Regardless of whether you have a few ideas in mind or are starting from scratch with no idea where to start, our experienced team is here to guide you. Drawing on years of building experience, we work together with you to create a custom design that caters to your specific needs, lifestyle, budget, and timelines. As design and build specialists, we don't require any prior plans before our initial meeting. During this stage, we'll provide you with expert advice on the range of options available to achieve your dream home. If you're considering a home renovation all you need to do is contact us and we'll take care of the rest.
Plan
After collaborating with our builders and finalising your design in the design stage, we move on to stage two – planning your home transformation! Our planning stage includes obtaining all required permits and ensuring compliance with local regulations to prevent any unexpected issues during the construction phase to ensure a smooth renovation process. After all the details have been taken care of, we move on to the most exciting part of the process, where construction finally begins!
Construct
Get ready to say goodbye to the old and welcome to the new! Our builders are here to make your dream home a reality. We understand that home renovations can be stressful, and during this phase communication is paramount. We will keep you informed every step of the way, and our builders are always available to answer your questions. Once construction is complete, it's time for the most rewarding part of the journey – handover. Our builders will guide you through the changes made and provide you with any other relevant information. It's time to sit back, relax, and enjoy your brand-new renovated home! With our team of experts by your side, building your renovation dreams has never been easier.
We are a busy family of five, two adults, two teenagers and one almost-a-teenager. Previously we had engaged Darryl, Sam and the team to renovate our existing bathroom and laundry as well as restump the house. Our house used to...
We recently had renovations made to our property to expand our house, remove an old outdoor laundry which was replaced by a second bathroom, office, laundry & a great outdoor living area. We chose Smith & Sons due to the...
The whole experience was exceptional...
Just like to thank Darryl & Sam at Smith & Sons Toowoomba East plus Anthony & Craig at VDK Group- Air Conditioning & Electrical. We are so pleased with our office renovations. The quality of workmanship, communication from start to finish and...
Tania and I are old Highschool sweethearts and recently reconnected over the last few years. Tania has 2 boys 11 & 14. For myself I have been living in my current home for just over 10 years. I asked Tania...
We had lived at 19A Garde Street, Centenary Heights, Toowoomba for nearly 13 years. We liked our location and our many visitors enjoyed staying with us in our “little cottage” with all its dark atmospheric timber floors and ceilings. However,...
I’m a single person looking at retiring in a year’s time or so. I live with my brother who is retired. The renovations I had done were: incorporate an office into a family room to make it one large room,...
Smith & Sons came recommended to us. From our first meeting we felt confident we had the right team to add two ensuite and veranda extension to our Queenslander. Our requests was to have the job completed within a time...
With four kids at home, we felt we needed some extra breathing space and invited Darryl from Smith & Sons to give us some ideas of what we could achieve in the given space. With his input we came up...
We engaged Smith & Sons East Toowoomba to complete a complete renovation of our first house which my husband and I bought when we were very young and dumb and thought, we could renovate ourselves little did we know it...
We used Darryl and his team from Smith and Sons Toowoomba East for a large scale renovation and extension. The service we received was of a very high standard from the first enquiry to an on-site meeting on a weekend...
We have been married for over 30 years and our children have all left home. We also have 7 wonderful grandchildren with more to come so we needed a home to accommodate ourselves and the extended family when they visit. ...
We had our combined bathroom/laundry renoated in the house we rent out. We chose Smith & Sons as they had good reviews about them, and they were very professional when we met them. We probably paid a bit more than...
My wife and I would like to give a big thankyou to Smith and Sons Toowoomba who completed our renovations. What a top quality bunch to deal with., We had a bathroom, toilet, 3 bedrooms hallway and laundry and entry...
Darryl and Team are the best we have ever come across. The whole process was smooth and very professional. Highly recommended . We cant thank enough for the services they provided.
We had a house that was under performing and had not been updated since the ‘60s for our growing family. The guys completely renovated the bathroom, kitchen and laundry with an added deck and updated garage/ pool house. Our renovations...
We are a busy household of 5 that includes three active children (one in High School and two in Primary School) and both of us working full time. Living in a house that is over 100 years old it was...
Thanks Darryl & the team for doing such a great job on our ensuite and WIR! Loving our new space and can't wait for the next project.
Smith & Sons will be our go to for all future renovations. Their professional service and quality of workmanship is second to none. Nothing is too hard for them and they went the extra mile to make sure our dreams...
I had an above ground pool removed and a set of steps replaced. I would highly recommend Smith & Sons Toowoomba East as I found them to be reliable, professional and extremely helpful. They were also very polite and easy...
Highly professional team, excellent quality of workmanship. Had my entire house renovated by Smith & Sons and everyone comments how beautiful my home is.
We got Smith & Sons to build a new deck on our house and renovate an existing veranda. Their professionalism greatly impressed us, and we are vey pleased indeed with the quality of their work. While here, all their employees...
As soon as we engaged in conversation with Darryl from Smith & Sons in order to request a quote for our house renovation, the team were friendly, articulate and professional. Darryl and office manager Tania arrived on time, listened to...
You and your people have done a superb job. I'm very happy with the final job and really gladd we went ahead and did it. The difference is just amazing. Well done Darryl. You and your team have been amazine...
Getting close to retirement so we started considering where we would like to live; well why not right where we are. Happy with the area, happy with the house, well maybe the house could do with a bit of alteration;...
My husband & I had our front and back deck redone and ensuite renovated by the team at Smith & Sons Toowoomba East. Our back deck was falling apart so we decided out of necessity that it was time to...
We are a family of 6 with 3 of our 4 children living at home still (the 4th visits when he can). We had our 1950’s kitchen and bathroom renovated and roof replaced by Smith & Sons. Our house was...
We decided at the end of 2020 to look at making our large almost unusable outdoor area an area that’s basically an extension to our home and therefore a more usable area. We now have the most incredible home that’s...
The project I had was a complicated two-story extension on the back of my house. I wanted a builder I could trust and so I got three builder referrals from friends. Smith & Sons provided the lowest quote, but it...
For me, renovating was quite a daunting challenge after being recently widowed. After a number of disappointing experiences I received from builders ie over promising & under delivering, I experienced a very welcome change after commissioning Smith & Sons Toowoomba East for my project....
We decided to renovate our bathroom as our house was built in approximately 1988 and the bathroom was not originally wet sealed. As a result water was absorbing through the tiles in the shower through to the wall, causing reasonable...
We’re a young family with 1 boy (13 years), who recently had Smith & Sons create a deck at the front entrance of our home. We saw a large deck Smith & Sons made on Facebook and the clients were...
We had been talking about putting on an extension to our existing 3 bedroom, one bathroom house for years. We have 9yr old twins and needed more space, we wanted another living area with a fireplace and built in cabinetry,...
I needed to extend the garage and selected Smith & Sons from the internet. Very happy with their work and their communication during the project, it was excellent. Have already recommended them to my friends.
Replaced and repaired a damaged external wall, they did a fantastic job. Great communication with the builders. We will be using Smith & Sons in the future for other renovations. Thank you.
If you need a well-designed, well organisedand reasonably priced extension/modification to enhance your house - look no further! As well you'll get the nicest and most obliging team of tradespeople (all men really) to do it to an exceptional standard...
13 years ago we were told to buy the worst house in the best street, which is great if you are a renovator, but Nat and I weren’t, resulting in our windows not opening, lights not working, plumbing coming...
13 years ago we were told to buy the worst house in the best street, which is great if you are a renovator, but Nat and I weren’t, resulting in our windows not opening, lights not working, plumbing coming...
This is the second time I've had Smith and Sons from Toowoomba East complete renovations for me. The first time I had them add on a bedroom and toilet to the house and update my office. I was so happy...
Darryl, Sam and team, we thank you for the great transformation of our kitchen and bathrooms. It was a pleasure watching your professional team at work renovating our home with minimal inconvenience to us. We highly recommend Darryl, Sam and...
Recently we had the pleasure of working with Darryl & his team at Smith & Sons Toowoomba East. We extend our family home; building a master suite above the garage and a 2 car shed in the backyard (with matching...
Choosing Smith & Sons Toowoomba East to complete my extension was the best decision I ever made. From start to finish Darryl continuously checked in with me to ensure that I was happy with how everything was progressing. Most days...
Our four bedroom house was in desperate need of some TLC throughout. It was built in the early 1980s and the only work that had been done on it since then was some fairly amateur DIY by the previous owners....
Smith & Sons provided a high level of workmanship with fantastic staff who worked within our business needs- highly recommend them.
My small but space-wasting, ugly bathroom was transformed into an attractive, easy-to clean, well-functioning space. Some see problems, Smith & Sons Toowoomba East saw a solution! I continue to be impressed by how you saw that bathroom could be redesigned....
We are a busy family of five, two adults, two teenagers and one almost-a-teenager. Previously we had engaged with Darryl, Sam and the team to renovate our existing bathroom and laundry as well as re-stump the house. Our house used...
We are a retired married couple who enjoy living in modern, clean houses with workable floor plans, within beautiful and peaceful surrounds. Over the course of 48 years, we have owned nine houses altogether - Four new builds and five...
My wife and I bought our house new in Toowoomba in 2006 and although we liked our house very much, we knew after living in it for 18 years it was time to give the house a bit of a...
My wife and I met with Smith & Sons with an idea of the plan for a new home which we had spent some time working on. This is our third new home build so we kind of knew what...
We are a busy family of five, two adults, two teenagers and one almost-a-teenager. Previously we had engaged Darryl, Sam and the team to renovate our existing bathroom and laundry as well as restump the house. Our house used to...
We recently had renovations made to our property to expand our house, remove an old outdoor laundry which was replaced by a second bathroom, office, laundry & a great outdoor living area. We chose Smith & Sons due to the...
Builder/Director
Darryl has over 14 years’ experience in the building industry with extensive experience in renovations, spec homes and new high-end homes from framing to fit-out. He has worked in site supervisor roles, run a carpentry business, and worked in earthmoving.
Darryl was born and raised in Toowoomba. When not renovating Darryl, his partner Jessica and their three kids enjoy boating at the Sunshine Coast.
If you’re looking for a local, honest and reliable builder who has extensive knowledge of the area and the trade, Darryl at Smith & Sons Toowoomba East can help!
Director/Project Manager
Sam has over 13 years’ experience in the building industry, 7 of those years he spent as a carpenter in commercial building. During this time he learnt a lot about commercial finishing’s and site management. He has also spent a number of years in civil construction and earthmoving.
Sam’s wealth of knowledge and experience in the building industry ensures your project will be managed in a professional manner.
“My favourite thing about working in the building industry is the challenges, problem solving and creating beautiful spaces for our clients.”- Sam Van der Kley
Carpenter
Kyle has spent the last 10 years working in the drilling industry on a two weeks on and two weeks off roster. After spending two years working part time for a local builder, he decided to pursue a career in the building industry to be closer to home.
His role as an apprentice carpenter involves assisting the on site team under the supervision of our qualified carpenters. Kyle gains important skills through on site experience and the theory portion of his apprenticeship.
“I’m enjoying learning a new trade and the satisfaction that comes from making something from nothing” – Kyle Baldwin
Office Administrator
Kelsey Pukallus brings a dynamic blend of expertise and enthusiasm to the Smith & Sons Toowoomba East office. With a Diploma of Business (2020) and a Diploma of Leadership and Management (2021), Kelsey contributes to seamless office operations and excellent client interactions. Having joined us just a year ago, her passion for connecting with people and fostering a collaborative workplace environment has already made her an invaluable part of the team.
Carpenter
With over 10 years of experience in the building industry, Sam is a skilled carpenter who brings dedication and expertise to every project. After earning his Certificate III in Carpentry in 2018, Sam joined Smith & Sons Toowoomba East and has been a valuable part of the team for over three and a half years.
Sam takes pride in the finer details of his work, ensuring top-notch results for every client. When he’s not on the job, Sam enjoys his weekends and making the most of his downtime.
Apprentice Carpenter
Alexander Price began his journey in the building industry as a first-year apprentice carpenter in 2023. With a year of hands-on experience, he has embraced the challenges and rewards of the trade. Alexander thrives on the variety of projects he gets to work on, enjoying the opportunity to tackle something new every day while developing his skills and craftsmanship.
Thank you for visiting Smith & Sons and we hope what you’ve seen has sparked your imagination and got you excited to start your own renovation.
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