Five Dock Home Renovation Specialist — Lived-In Projects
Buildana renovates across Five Dock 2046 while clients stay in the home where practical. We know the 1900s–1960s-era building stock, the City of Canada Bay Council approval triggers, and how to stage the job.
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A home renovation in Five Dock costs $100,000–$500,000+. Kitchen from $30K, bathroom from $20K, full renovation from $150K. Buildana manages design, City of Canada Bay Council approvals (where required), and construction under one fixed-price contract.
Modernising Five Dock Homes
A home renovation in Five Dock carries a 2030 deadline worth knowing about — the Metro West station under construction will lift the village when it opens, and renovations done now position ahead of it.
The stock rewards the work: Federation and inter-war cottages, proud Italian-Australian post-war homes on 450 to 800m² blocks, with the R3 corridors along Great North Road and Lyons Road checked before big spends.
The period fabric carries licensed lead-paint and asbestos handling, with the Wianamatta Shale read ahead of structural work.
We renovate fixed-price, licence HBL 487805C. Get our renovation scope, with the zoning checked, before you commit.
Buildana manages the complete home renovation process in Five Dock — from initial consultation and design through to approvals (where required) and fixed-price construction to handover. Your home, modernised.
Not sure whether to renovate or rebuild? Use our Renovation vs KDR Calculator or read the renovation vs knockdown rebuild comparison.
- Home renovations in Five Dock from $100K
- City of Canada Bay Council approvals managed (where required)
- Kitchen, bathroom, and full-home renovations
- 1900s–1960s-era homes — renovation specialists
- Asbestos assessment and removal included
- Staged renovation plans to minimise disruption
- 6-year structural warranty on structural work
- Free consultation — near Five Dock Metro (Sydney Metro West, opening 2030) station
Reviewed by Oliver Alameri
Licensed Builder (NSW 487805C) · Master of Property Development · PhD Student · Building across Western Sydney since 2010
Ahead of the Metro
Five Dock's Metro West station arrives 2030, and the village's trajectory is set — a renovation done now positions ahead of the lift. The Federation cottages and the proud post-war Italian-Australian homes both reward proper work.
On the R3 corridors, I check whether development value outvotes the renovation first.
Village stock, proper process
Conserved frontages on the HCA streets, modern living behind; the post-war brick homes open up beautifully. Lead paint and asbestos are licensed processes, and the shale is read before structural work.
All priced into the scope upfront.
Home renovation builder in Five Dock — key facts
- Suburb
- Five Dock, NSW 2046
- Council / LGA
- City of Canada Bay Council (City of Canada Bay)
- Primary zoning
- R2 Low
- Typical lot size
- 450–800m²
- Soil class
- M–H
- Median house price
- $2.0M–$3.8M
- Home era
- 1900s–1960s
- Typical price range
- $30,000 – $500,000+
- Typical timeline
- 3–8 months depending on scope
- Approval pathway
- Exempt development for cosmetic, CDC/DA for structural
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Cost Guide
| Item | Estimated Range |
|---|---|
| Single-room renovation (bathroom, kitchen) | $25,000 – $80,000 |
| Multi-room (kitchen + 1 bathroom) | $80,000 – $160,000 |
| Full internal renovation (kitchen, bathrooms, floors) | $160,000 – $320,000 |
| Full home renovation (all wet areas + living zones) | $320,000 – $600,000 |
| Premium full renovation (high-spec finishes) | $600,000+ |
Prices are indicative for Western Sydney (2025). Actual costs depend on site, specifications, and approvals.
How It Works
From First Call to Final Key
Everything that has to be right before we touch the ground. We assess your Five Dock home — existing condition, renovation scope, structural requirements, and budget. You'll receive a clear overview of costs and timeline before committing. Design phase includes floor plan modifications, 3D kitchen and bathroom renders, material palettes, and electrical layout. You approve every detail before construction begins.
⏱The Five Dock construction phase. Fixed price, programmed, supervised. For renovations that need DA or CDC, we lodge structural drawings, hydraulic if wet areas move, BASIX if envelope changes, and SEE if DA. For pure cosmetic work, no lodgement, no permit fees — straight to scheduling trades. Fixed-price renovation from demolition of existing fittings to final finish. Staged programme keeps parts of your home liveable. All trades coordinated by your project manager with weekly updates.
⏱The job isn't done when the site's clean; it's done when you have keys, certificates and warranties. Handover includes a defect walk-through where we mark any final touch-ups, complete them within a week, and re-inspect. The end-state is genuinely finished — not handed over with a list to chase trades back for.
⏱Our Team
Oliver Alameri
Founder / Director / Builder · MPropDev · PhD Student
Ahmad Alameri
Accounts Manager
Claire Wendell
Project Manager
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30-min free call — bring your block, your brief, your budget. We'll map out feasibility, timeline, and realistic cost. No sales pitch.
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Last updated: 1 April 2026
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