Home Renovation Design &
Pre-Design Services
Ballast Point is your trusted partner for design consultations in Sydney's Inner West. As leading Inner West architects and builders, we provide expert guidance through every stage of your project, offering valuable insights and a clear roadmap to help you make informed decisions and maximise your property's potential.
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Design Consultation
+ Report + Sketches
Includes all the benefits of the report and sketches together in one package
$2750
(including GST)
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Features
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Licensed builder and registered architect will inspect the property
Site meeting or zoom call to understand your property needs
Detailed roadmap and budget through design and approval
Feasibility Report with planning details
Key project data and indicative planning calculations
Hand drawn architectural concept floor plan sketches
2 x sketch options provided with notes
Ideal For:
Property Owners at the beginning of their project journey
Property Vendors wanting to emphasise potential with planning metrics and floor plansProperty Vendors wanting to emphasise potential with planning metrics and floor plans
Notes & Conditions:
We may need up to 10 working days to develop sketches, if you need these quicker talk to us
Design Consultation
+ Report
We will inspect the property, answer your questions and provide advice in a report that lets you understand the potential of your property.
$1650
(including GST)
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Features
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Licensed builder and registered architect will inspect the property
Site meeting or zoom call to understand your property needs
Detailed roadmap and budget through design and approval
Feasibility Report with planning details
Key project data and indicative planning calculations
Ideal For:
Vendors and Sales Agents wanting to emphasise potential in numbers
Property Investors who want to understand planning data and site potential
Property buyers who want to understand development potential
Notes & Conditions:
We may need up to 5 working days to create the report, if you need these quicker talk to us
Design Consultation
+ Sketches
We will inspect the property, answer your questions and provide 2 x sketches
$2200
(including GST)
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Features
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Licensed builder and registered architect will inspect the property
Site meeting or zoom to understand your property needs
Detailed roadmap and budget through design and approval
Hand drawn architectural concept floor plan sketches
2 x sketch options provided with notes
Ideal For:
Property Owners looking to do internal renovations only – ie: not affecting the building envelope
Apartment owners looking to renovate
Notes & Conditions:
We may need up to 5 working days to develop sketches, if you need these quicker talk to us
Heritage Consultation
+ Report + Sketches
Includes all the benefits of the report and sketches with Heritage Advice Included
$4290
(including GST)
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Licensed builder, registered architect and heritage consultant will inspect the property
Site meeting or zoom call to understand your property needs
Detailed roadmap and budget through design and approval
Feasibility Report with planning details
Key project data and indicative planning calculations
Hand drawn architectural concept floor plan sketches
2 x sketch options provided with notes
Heritage consultant will discuss development strategy, constraints, and opportunities
Preparation of a brief heritage advice letter, incorporating written comments on each design option, including an evaluation (score out of 5) of the relative heritage impact or sensitivity of each option, and high-level recommendations to guide further development.
Ideal For:
Heritage Listed properties
Significant Buildings in Heritage Conservation Areas
Notes & Conditions:
We may need up to 10 working days to develop sketches, if you need these quicker talk to us
Not what you’re looking for? Get in touch!
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We address unexpected issues or changes transparently by keeping you informed about any potential problems and their solutions. We’ll discuss any additional costs upfront and ensure you’re always aware of what’s happening with your project.
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The turnaround time varies based on the project's scope and complexity. We provide estimated timelines during the consultation process and keep you updated throughout the project.
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We primarily work in the inner west area, including Balmain, Balmain East, Birchgrove, Rozelle, Annandale and Leichhardt and understand the challenges and opportunities of the area.
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Yes, we do offer comprehensive interior design services. Our team of architects and designers are skilled in creating cohesive and functional spaces that reflect our clients' needs and aesthetic. We work closely with our clients to design custom kitchens, bathrooms, and other interior spaces such as living areas, bedrooms and more. We are able to provide a complete service, from architectural design to interior design, and from project management to construction services.
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Ballast Point has extensive experience with a variety of home design and renovation projects, from modern renovations and extensions to heritage restorations and custom new builds. For a comprehensive look at our past work, please visit Ballast Point Projects.
“Trusted and experienced architects and builders serving Sydney’s Inner West”
Contact Ballast Point to find out more about our services and how we can work together to achieve your goals. Whether you're planning a custom home, renovation or restoration in Sydney’s Inner West, Ballast Point’s team of architects and builders can help turn your vision into reality.