The Buildwyse Federation heritage

The Federation house, also called Edwardian, is a beloved part of the lives of many Sydney residents. If you are extending or renovating an intact Federation home of this style you will want to make the most of its beauty and character.

​Many Buildwyse clients have been in Sydney’s inner west which is characterised by Victorian and Federation homes. Buildwyse proprietor Scott Wellings has been a member of the Master Builders Association for decades. As our portfolio shows, Scott has to his credit not only many Federation home improvements but heritage restoration projects as well. This demanding, detailed work was completed to the satisfaction of both the owner and strict heritage guidelines.

Federation home extensions and additions

Most suburban Federation homes were small compared to today’s requirements and our most common project is a rear extension. Today this usually incorporates a deck for outdoor entertaining. We can continue the distinctive Edwardian character of the house right through the addition with attention to the style of the bricks, tuckpointing, woodwork, fretwork details, shingles and/or weatherboards and even window casements and stained glass if required. 

​Or if you want a completely contemporary extension or kitchen blended as respectfully as possible into the old house, Buildwyse has the attention to detail and architectural sensitivity required. For larger or more complex projects we can bring in an architect experienced in Sydney heritage homes to make the end result as visually engaging as possible.

We always work with your budget in mind

​Working with older houses can be challenging and costly. Not only is there more to consider in matching existing period details, but the age of the buildings and the potential for past neglect or damage to bring complications is naturally greater. Buildwyse has a well-earned reputation for well-managed, high-quality Federation home improvements. An experienced, skilled and qualified builder like proprietor Scott Wellings will know to look for typical prospective issues during his first site inspection and plan for them both in the design and construction method. All this will be incorporated upfront into the budget and, as Scott is always onsite managing the build, any variations will be discussed directly with you at the time.
Please feel very welcome to discuss any ideas you have about improving or extending your Federation home with Scott at Buildwyse. Phone or email us today.