Wollongong Smith & Sons
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Transforming Wollongong Homes – Renovation Experts You Can Trust
Serving Wollongong and surrounding areas, Smith & Sons Wollongong deliver high-quality renovations and extensions with strong craftsmanship, personalised service, and peace of mind.
Why Homeowners Choose Us
At Smith & Sons Wollongong, we help local families improve, extend and transform their homes with confidence. As a trusted renovation builder in the Illawarra, we combine experience, clear communication and a proven process to deliver great results without the stress that often comes with renovating.
To ensure the best outcome, we begin by understanding how you live, what’s not working in your current space, and what you want to achieve. In turn, this means the final result not only looks great but also functions well for your everyday lifestyle.
A Clear, Well-Managed Renovation Process
Renovating can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re unsure where to start. That’s where we come in.
Our Design – Plan – Construct system removes the guesswork and keeps your project moving forward with clarity at every stage.
Design – We start by understanding your goals, your style, and how you want your home to function.
Plan – From there, we take care of the drawings, approvals and compliance, making sure everything is properly organised from the beginning.
Construct – We manage your build from start to finish, providing clear costs, realistic timeframes and a professional handover.
Throughout every stage, you deal directly with the builder responsible for your project, so communication stays clear, and you always know where things stand.
Licensed for Apartment Renovations
In addition, Smith & Sons Wollongong hold a Class 2 building licence, which means we can complete structural and shared-area renovations within apartment buildings, unlike many other builders.
If you’re planning an apartment renovation, we can guide you through each step and ensure everything meets the required standards. This way, you can move forward with confidence and peace of mind.
Our Renovation Services
We offer a full range of renovation and extension services across Wollongong and the Illawarra, including:
• Home and apartment renovations
• Ground floor extensions
• First floor additions
• Kitchen renovations
• Bathroom renovations
• Full home updates and layout changes
• Outdoor living areas, including decks and alfresco spaces
Whether you’re updating an older home or changing your layout, we approach every project with care and attention to detail. Consequently, this helps create a smoother experience and a better overall result.
Start Your Renovation With Confidence
Your home is one of your biggest investments, so choosing the right builder is important. With the right team in place, the process can feel clear, organised and even enjoyable.
If you’re considering renovating or extending your home, we’d love to help you get started. So, get in touch today to begin planning your renovation with confidence.
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About Us
Smith & Sons Wollongong is owned and operated by local builder Tom Jeffrey, alongside his family who are actively involved in the day-to-day running of the business. Together, they’ve built a company grounded in honesty, open communication and genuine, service-driven care.
Having grown up in the Illawarra, Tom is proud to support the local community and, wherever possible, works with trusted local tradespeople, contractors and suppliers. With over 30 years of building knowledge and hands-on experience, he brings practical insight and a commitment to quality craftsmanship to every project.
Whether you’re planning a renovation, extension, kitchen upgrade or outdoor living area, we work closely with you to understand your vision and guide the project from design through to construction. Our structured approach ensures personalised service, clear advice, and confidence at every stage.
What You Can Expect When Working With Us
Inviting a builder into your home is a big decision – trust, communication and reliability matter just as much as the finished result.
Throughout your renovation, you can expect clear communication, an organised site, and a team that respects your home and your time. We understand that renovating can feel disruptive, so we focus on keeping the process well managed, working with reliable, trusted trades, and minimising disruption wherever possible.
You’ll always know who is in and around your home – because we respect that it’s your space.
Our aim is simple: to provide expert advice, manage the details carefully, deliver a quality renovation, and create a result that adds lasting value to your home – while giving you complete peace of mind.
Our Area
Wollongong is a fantastic place to live with all suburbs having easy access to our beautiful leisure coast lifestyle. You can be enjoying the beach one minute and driving through the escarpment rainforest the next. Smith & Sons Wollongong is proud to offer renovation services in Wollongong and surrounding suburbs.
Smith & Sons Wollongong has carried out renovations and building works across Wollongong. We enjoy improving properties for owners of all types of homes so whether you are looking for a single storey renovation or extension, a complete home renovation, a modern townhouse alteration or a 2nd storey addition, we are here to help you make the best of your most valuable financial asset. From the first stage of refining your ideas into a workable design through to construction completion, on time and to budget.
We service: Wollongong, Figtree, Port Kembla, Warrawong, Lake Heights, Cringila, Berkeley, Kanahooka, Koonawarra, Lakelands, Yallah, Dapto, Horsley, Wongawilli, Dombarton, Stream Hill, Kembla Grange, Kembla Heights, Mount Kembla, Mount Keira, Keiraville, Gwynneville, Mangerton, West Wollongong, Coniston, Mount Saint Thomas, Primbee and more!
Our Services
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 Wollongong 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.