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

$1890

(including GST)


Features

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

  • Vendors / Sales agents

  • Property buyers

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.

$1190

(including GST)


Features

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:

  • Property Owners

  • Vendors / Sales agents

  • Property buyers

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

$1360

(including GST)


Features

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

  • Vendors / Sales agents

  • Property buyers

Notes & Conditions:

We may need up to 5 working days to develop sketches, if you need these quicker talk to us

Pre-Design
Survey + Investigation + Workshop

Pre-design process which includes a fixed price for survey, research and client workshop. It is limited to single residences (NCC Class 1a) in the Inner West Council and City of Sydney Council areas.

$11995

(including GST)


Features

Meeting with Ballast Point Team to kick things off

A survey from a registered land surveyor

A 3D image of the existing structure and allowable building envelope modelled in CAD.

Site inspection and research into planning constraints.

A half day workshop with our team

Detailed roadmap and budget through design and approval

Ideal For:

  • Clients who would like to fast track the development

  • Clients who want detailed information to help make decisions on scope

Notes & Conditions:

We may need up to 15 working days to get the survey and measure done, we will book the workshop at a convenient time after this is received

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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.

  • Our advice is to seek recommendations and check Google reviews and testimonials. Look for companies that have experience and expertise in the area you are building or renovating, and know how to deal with the local council. Make sure they are insured and have the correct licences, and ask about their philosophy, process and staffing. Find out more in this

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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.


  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.