Name: Extensions Unlimited
Brand: Extensions Unlimited
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Rating: 5.0 (45 reviews)

Do I need a permit for this?
14 Jun 2024

If you are considering building, renovating or simply undertaking some work on the property then you must first ask yourself: “Do I need a building permit for this?” The Building Regulations 2006 (“the Regulations”) seem to identify more what ‘does not’ require a building permit than as to identify ‘what does’. In schedule 8 of the Regulations there is a list of works that do not require a Building Permit. There are a multitude of circumstances when a building permit is not required however this article does not deal with this scope. The following are an example of the exceptions that are most common. Now more than ever, with the introduction of so many DIY shows like ‘House Rules’ and ‘The Block’ it is becoming increasingly important to know whether or not a building permit is required. The regulation provides for the following: That a permit is NOT required for Alterations or for the ‘Repair, renewal or maintenance of a part of an existing building’ provided that the works do not affect the structural soundness of the building and that the work is not:
- An increase or decrease in the floor area or height of the building; or
- Underpinning or replacement of footings; or
- The removal or alteration of any element of the building that is contributing to the support of any other element of the building.
All works must also be done using materials that are deemed fit for the purpose and the work shall not be unsafe to the public, the occupiers of the building and shall comply with all safety measures as required by the relevant regulations. Further-more if the work is an alteration it cannot protrude past the street alignment.

Testimonials

We would like to express our gratitude to you & your team for your recently completed Project of a second storey addition to our existing weatherboard home. From our first meeting with the Designer, we were confident in his enthusiasm for the business & his passion to design an extension...

Steve & Sophie – Ringwood Nth

It was a great experience and was handled with great care. It could have been a stressful time with a toddler, newborn, two dogs & a home extension. But it was really good & we really love our new space and home.

Ryan & Lisa – Viewbank

We purchased in an area we loved & that was a major factor in making the decision to extend...we loved the idea of being able to create something that suited our needs.

Alex & Sam – Knoxfield

Right from the first phone call we found the whole team at Extensions Unlimited to be very attentive and professional. The Design Consultant listened to our requests, and came up with a design that suited our needs and existing construction. Once the work commenced, we had fairly tight deadlines due...

Brenda – Glen Waverley

Our initial contact with the company was great. The Design Consultant met us for our first appointment and listened to our ideas and came up with a design which was exactly what we were looking for. The process was very easy and construction started after only a few months of...

Michael & Natalie – Nunawading

Harish – Essendon

We opted for Extensions Unlimited purely based on our experience with our Designer. We were impressed by his professionalism & conscientiousness in finding the best design for our needs. Moreover, we felt he was someone we could trust. In fact, all Extensions Unlimited staff members were professional & friendly, so...

Stephen & Kim – Glen Waverley

Excellent Project Management! Communication was always clear, precise, timely & trustworthy. The whole extension / renovation process was well handled and we enjoyed the journey.

Huei & Chin-Wei – Mount Waverley

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Dave McLean

1727916529

Huge thanks to the Extensions Unlimited Team for executing a fantastic job on our upstairs extension. We started with Ted and Penny in the design phase who were extremely patient, listened to our needs and were willing to work through several iterations of design until we settled on something we were happy with. Once the job commenced we were so pleasantly surprised at how accommodating and respectful all the teams were in working around us while we continued to live on site. Led so well by Project Manager Emilio from start to finish, nothing was ever too much trouble for the guys and their attention to detail was evident. Huge thanks to Emilio, Lachie, PJ, Shane, Riley and all the extended team for their efforts. We were particularly impressed when half way through the build the whole Extensions Unlimited Team including the Directors and Office staff met onsite to inspect the progress of the project. It showed that every member of the team is engaged.Once again we have been impressed from start to finish and have now recommended to several friends and family.Thanks EU TeamDave & Eliza

Rachel Tudor

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If we could give 10 stars we would. The entire team at Extensions Unlimited have been outstanding from start to finish. Our designer Barry listened to the issues we had with our house and created a plan for us which transformed our small dark cottage into a modern, light and spacious home.Nick our project manager was amazing. He made the whole process for us as easy and stress free as possible. He kept us informed as to the building schedule and organised everything regarding the build. He ensured all work was completed to the highest standard and that deadlines were met.Also a huge thanks to Ritchie and Trav for their incredible skills and attention to detail in building it all. They always went the extra mile and strove for perfection in everything they did.We cannot recommend Extensions Unlimited highly enough.Rach and Steve

Chamal Aponso

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We went through an amazing experience with Extensions Unlimited with our rencent extension and renovation. Barry was our designer who understood our vision and brought it to life. Penny from the office was amazing with the contracts and permits and kept everything progressing smootly. Our project manager was Jack who continously kept us informed of the progress and was always willing to listen and assist in any way possible. Tim was our builder with top quality workmanship and all the trades were great to deal with. We are now thrilled to be living in our dream home. Thank You EU

Rowan Cole

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From initial design through to completion these guys have been fantastic! They navigated and guided us throughout the unstable covid period with honesty, communucation and professionalism, to achieve a result that we couldn't be more happy with.Thank you Sandy for all of your help, thanks to Ted for all of his patience with getting the design just right, and of course to Nick for steering the ship and who deserves a pay rise!Thank you all from Rowan and Amanda.

Vimala Manish

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Extension Unlimited and their team, especially Barry , Nick ,Richie & Trav, have truly impressed us with their exceptional service and professionalism, deserving a perfect 10 out of 10 stars. Barry, our designer, displayed attentive listening and understanding of our needs, resulting in our dream home becoming a reality. Nick's attention to detail as the project manager ensured a smooth and efficient process. The entire team's dedication and commitment to excellence have exceeded our expectations. We highly recommend Extension Unlimited for anyone looking for top-notch construction services. Thank you for creating a space we love!Thank you 🙏 fromVimmy Manish ,our boys and yoyo 🥰

Justin Smith

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The team at Extensions Unlimited were fantastic to deal with, from designing and building our extension on time and on budget. Our Designer, Ted, Project Manager Nick, along with Ritchie and Trav were professional, great to deal with, and worked in well with our young son who never left their side during the build! Nick always kept us up to date with progress and upcoming information well ahead of time. I would highly recommend the Extensions Unlimited Team.

Catherine Cheong

1710843121

Extensions Unlimited were great to work with. The build was completed super quick and we are loving our extension and the work completed!

Ksana Playfair

1702860715

We highly recommend Extensions Unlimited if you are looking to complete an extension to your home! My first phone call to enquire, I spoke to Sandy Pavey who explained the entire process and immediately put me at ease. Ted Bolte, our designer, listened and understood our vision and worked closely with us as we arrived at a design for our extension/renovation that we were excited about. Penni Winter, the pre-construction manager, has unending patience dealing with council and was always reassuring. She seamlessly manages everything leading up to the start of construction. Brett Harvey, our builder and project manager, was a delight to work with. He is responsive, calm and always happy to discuss questions and explain everything. We found all the trades that came into our home were fantastic - the quality of work is great and everyone was friendly and always happy to have a chat and answer questions.From start to finish, we always felt that our home was in good hands and everyone involved was invested in giving us a home our family will enjoy for years to come. Thank-you Extensions!

Stephanie Jordan

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Extensions Unlimited were simply amazing! From the very first point of contact to the handover at the end, it was just seamless, much like a well-oiled machine. Barry West, the designer, listened to what we wanted and came up with a design we were so happy with. He has a real eye for detail and made our second storey extension blend seamlessly with our existing period home.Brett, our Project Manager was great too and kept us informed via sending us schedules every few weeks. He was always available to take our call if needed and very helpful.We lived in our house while the second storey went on; we were a bit worried how we would cope, living in a construction site, but it honestly was so easy.We would recommend Extensions Unlimited to anyone looking for a builder. We are over the moon with our result!

Dave Burt

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Very happy with our new extension and the experience we received through Extensions Unlimited. Its certainly turned our home into a very functional space for our growing family! From the design, to dealing with council, prebuild and building we found the process fairly streamlined. We appreciated the communication and organization we received from our project manager- things happened when he said they would (Thanks Nick!). We had a three year old who was heavily involved in the building process and we especially loved how the crew would engage his love for all things construction (Thanks Richie, Trav and PJ). We found all the contractors to be professional and the team really responsive to anything that we weren't quite sure about. Would certainly recommend Extensions Unlimited for anyone considering an addition to their home.

Fapiola Tapusoa

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We had the most amazing experience with Extensions Unlimited. They listened, they communicated and they delivered. I can't praise them highly enough for their prompt response, transparency and their professionalism. Living in the house through an upstairs extensions and renovations with three teenage girls and a dog was not so bad after all. Our Designer, Barry, was so dedicated and patient, went above and beyond to make sure we were happy. Emilio our Project Manager is calm, trustworthy and very understanding, made this journey most enjoyable and stress free. Shane and Lachie for their excellent craftsmanship. Always keep things tidy and clean. Penny in the office, always ready to assist. To sum them up - “They Care”

Vincent Zhou

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It has been a great pleasure to work with Extension Unlimited (EU) team in the last 2 years on our home extension (up) project. EU has such a capable and supporting team that made our extension journey a smooth process. Special thanks to Emilio for his effective project management and meticulous execution; Shane and Lachie for their workmanship; Penni for her patience in obtaining all the permits; PJ for his final touch. All tradies involved in the construction have done a fantastic job. We would highly recommend EU team for your extension/renovation project.

Igor M

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It was a pleasure dealing with the EU Team, who delivered the project on time and on budget. From our first meeting with Ted who helped us to design our second floor extension, to Penni and the office staff who were always there to assist us. Our Project Manager Nick and his team were professional and wonderful to deal with. Nick was very proactive in keeping us up to date and ensuring everything is on track. I would highly recommend engaging the EU Team for any of your renovations needs.

Ainsley Fernandez

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Thank you Extensions Unlimited for doing a wonderful job on my extension. New 4th bedroom, kitchen, laundry, extra bathroom and toilet and a walk in pantry to boot. A very, very big thank you to Emilio, my project manager, so pleased to have you as my manager, always there to make things happen. I was always happy to see you and will miss you coming round to check on progress. Thanks also to Barry for designing the fantastic extension and Penni for keeping me informed of progress with the permits etc. Lastly thank you PJ for clearing the site of all the extra building material. Job well done. Highly recommended company for renovations.

Greg and Emma McDonald

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We engaged Extensions Unlimited for a second story renovation of a free standing house on a strata title. Our appointed designer Barry was fantastic and really made our vision of what we were trying to achieve come to life. He listened to all our needs and kept the charm of our California bungalow as requested, as well as designing a functional internal space, giving us the second living zone we wanted as our kids approached the teenage years. Penni in permits was great and guided us seamlessly through this portion getting us to building stage. Our appointed project manager Emilio was super. He was a pleasure to deal with and helped us navigate living through the build. The appointed trades were fantastic and did a fabulous job. The company directors were great at checking in and letting us know they were available if needed.

Dale Richards

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From the start, Gary was open and honest. He listened and nailed the brief. From there, Brett and his team were amazing. Responsive and easy to communicate with. Even during the wettest October on record they did a great job of protecting the build as well as making sure it kept moving. As good an experience as we could have hoped for during a project like this.Thanks Team.

Chris Nikas

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Our dealing with Extensions Unlimited has been a positive and great experience. We explored all our options on whether we went knock down rebuild, having an architect design an extension and then needing to find a builder to build it. We are glad we settled on Extensions Unlimited who did it all for us. From the design stage with Barry which was a great experience who showed so much level of detail. Then through to admin with Steve and his team and then with Nick who project managed the build with his trades who had great attention to detail for the build. The majority of the build was done through the uncertainty of COVID. We were recommended Extensions Unlimited through some friends who too had a similar experience and are glad we took their advice.

P Fyfe

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The contractors involved with the project were all extremely professional and, while the building process is invasive at times, they did a good job of managing the inconvenience. We are very happy with our extension indeed.

Caroline Weston

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We would like to share appreciation and support for the wonderful house extension EU have given us.Our earliest interactions were with Barry who gave us his time and enthusiasm to help develop our vision for what our home could be and we now get to live in it! Penni and Adam had everything under control in the pre-commencement phase and Emilio handled the pressure like a pro, even with the clients where ringing him up at all hours. I’m sure that there are plenty of other people who we didn’t deal with day to day that have played a part in extending our home and we can’t thank them enough. EU’s group of subcontractors were also amazing to deal with.People in our local areas have been constantly watching the extension develop and have passed comment, even knocked on our door to find out our experience. Needless to say we have recommended EU to be their first call.For professionalism, enthusiasm and unwavering support for your house extension, definitely choose Extensions Unlimited.

Courtney Thornely

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I could not be happier with my experience with Extensions Unlimited. The design they came up with for the second story has perfectly suited our lifestyle, turning a small 3 bedroom home into a 4 bedroom, 2 office, 2 living area home with space for everyone to spread out but also accommodate two people working from home.The build itself was far quicker than the anticipated timeline, which we greatly appreciated during an incredibly cold and dreary Melbourne winter. This included us making some modifications along the way. The whole team were as invested as we were with the outcome, and worked hard to deliver above expectations.Thank you so much to everyone at EU for creating such a fabulous home for us.

Catherine Manning

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We contacted the team at Extensions Unlimited to discuss the possibility of adding a second story to our existing dwelling. From that first phone call, we experienced warm and enthusiastic staff that were happy to answer any of our questions. The design team was great to work with, producing an excellent layout that met our family's needs. The communication from the office was excellent throughout all the different stages of the build. Our project manager Matt was awesome, managing our extension with clear and frequent communication. We are extremely happy with the end result - the new addition looks like it was always supposed to be there! We have already highly recommended Extensions Unlimited to a number of people in the neighborhood that have knocked on our door after admiring our extension. We'd happily work with you again guys, but we have our dream house now!

David Roberts

1666213111

Working with Extensions Unlimited was simply a wonderful experience. From the collaborative & patient design process with Ted's drafting prowess, all the way through to the prep & build stages with Matt as our project manager, we couldn't have been happier with the result, professionalism, and problem solving skills of the team at Extensions! We have exactly what we pictured all those months ago when it was nothing more than an idea, and we now have the space and lifestyle we always wanted and needed for our growing family. Thank you Extensions Unlimited for creating our new and improved home with us!!!

Luke Chapman

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We added a large living space plus a bedroom and extending another bedroom. It was seamless from the start with the initial sales and drafting process handled by Barry, through to the actual build onsite being directed by Matt. A fantastic company and a credit to everyone involved. Highly recommended!!

Thomas Buruma

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The overall process of dealing with Extensions Unlimited was seamless, and started with a really collaborative and engaging design process. The team were able to navigate some tricky council issues, as well as manage the whole process in-and-out of lock downs. The project was delivered on cost and in time, inline with expectations. As always, there were a few call backs and the team were always on the front foot and ensured we were left happy with the end result. We're very much looking forward to enjoying the new space! Thank you to Emilio, Jack and Lachy for all the good work.

Stacie Timmins

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Thanks to the team at Extensions Unlimited. From the drafting of the plan of the build to the on site actual build of our second story, to the girls in the office who guided me in the right direction. We could not be happier with the whole process.The team, once on site were always polite and respectful to our family life. We were kept up to date weekly with who was coming and going to the house and what would be happening next. (Thanks Nick) We are thrilled with the outcome and nothing was ever an issue.Thanks again Team Extensions Unlimited

Robert Williams

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We were looking for a local builder to complete our second storey extension. We found Extensions Unlimited and from the first meeting through to completion the whole team were great. Professional and knowledgeable, nothing was too much trouble. Even though we were building during COVID lockdowns and with all those challenges (materials, labour etc) the EU team went above and beyond to make sure our build went as smoothly as possible and that everything was as we wanted it. We are really pleased the finished product and enjoying decorating our new spaces. Thank you to the EU team for helping us build our dream house.

Jo Burton

1645688320

Extensions Unlimited did a fantastic job on our second story extension. From design to build the staff were professional, kept us updated and guided us through the whole process. We would recommend EU.

Jason Geddes

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Extensions Unlimited surpassed all of our expectations from design to build completion. Professional, courteous and transparent in all of their costings. Reasonably priced, considering a large part of our selection of this company was the inclusion of a project manager to deal with all the sub contractors.Our project manager, Nick's communication was constant and helpful, especially in confusing COVID time. The build team of Ritchie, Trav and Moose became family, and took on the project as if it was their own house. They took great pride in their work, and were happy to consider minor adjustments to make the project perfect.We recommend Extensions Unlimited for your extension. Do not hesitate to give them a call.

Richard Ates

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We couldn’t be happier with our decision to use EU to build our second story extension! From the design stage, right through the entire build the whole team were professional to the last, and injected their expertise with precision and accuracy. Every tradie that came on site was courteous and respectful and went above and beyond to minimize disruption and do a quality job. The end result is better than we ever expected and our family is thoroughly enjoying the new space! A big shout out to project manager Matt, your guidance and advice throughout the project was the hidden gem in the EU service and your communication was top notch and your patience for putting up with us is truly appreciated. Another big thank you to Barry, whose vision got us where we are today!

Lauren Zacharias

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Extensions Unlimited did an outstanding job of our second story extension, we were extremely happy with the outcome and highly impressed with the level of service. From initial consultations until completion all members of the team were professional and worked with us in understanding our needs and answering questions we had. The extension was completed completely in line with our expectation from initial consultations and there were no hidden surprises. Our project manager, Emilio, did a fantastic job of keeping us updated at all times, resolving minor queries/ concerns we had really quickly. The team was really accommodating and respectful in working around us living in the house and working from home at the same time. We would highly recommend using EU.

Tony Koh

1630833867

From the start of the project, we have been very impressed by how dedicated, organised and professional the Extensions Unlimited team have been. It has certainly been a very testing time during the height of COVID-19 lockdowns and got there in the end. We would certainly like to especially thank Nick, our Project Manager and his team who always kept us in the loop and accommodated our family as we lived in our house during the entire project. During and since the completion, we had friends checking it out and also quite a few strangers walking by, stopping and commenting on the extension looks, and blends in the the existing house. What an experience it has been but an enjoyable one, especially when it comes together. Thank you EU. Definitely recommend EU. Tony

Nicole Phillips

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We could not be happier with our extension. The experience we had with Extensions Unlimited exceeded our expectations.Our extension was completed much sooner then we expected and through an excellent design by Extension Unlimited designer and the hard work and very efficient organisation of the project manager and tradespeople we now have a home which meets all our needs. We would recommend them to anyone!

Jennifer Mulligan

1613652192

After speaking with a number of companies, I am so happy that we chose to go with extensions unlimited for our second story build and renovation of our downstairs area. From the first meeting right through the whole process, the team was great to work with. I found everyone to be friendly, and very open and receptive to any questions, changes I may have had. I was always informed exactly where the project was at, and what was coming next. Also with Covid and the lockdown, the team was amazing and was still able to complete on schedule which really impressed us. Since the completion I have had strangers walking by, stop and comment on how great the extension looks and how well it blends in with the existing build. I would highly recommend them to anyone who wants to do an extension.

Steve Nathan

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We just recently completed our renovations with Extensions Unlimited and I can honestly say the entire EU team showed such care from start to finish. From our initial discussions with the ladies in the office, meeting with Barry who really listened to our needs & created designs that worked to suite our place. We had our own project manager, Emilio who was incredible communicating all the various stages along the way & simply made things easy, always put us at ease. The finished renovation was fantastic and exceeded our expectations showing the same care from start to finish! The whole extension was a fun and exciting experience for us (nothing like what we expected). Thank you EU, you created a beautiful extension and experience for our family.

Suz Williams

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They got it!!! Right at the first meeting everyone from EU seemed to understand what I was trying to achieve, and for the most part the teams that work with the company. If they didn't at the start they were all certainly onboard to give me the outcome I was looking for. I now have an amazing space to call home. a Big thank you to Emilio and his team for putting up with my left-of-centre ideas.

Samantha Cooper

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Extensions Unlimited were great to deal with from Design phase through to Completion. Their whole team listened to us along the entire journey and provided heartfelt expertise. A special mention to our Senior Project Manager, Nick, and his trades, who made every effort to accommodate our young family throughout the build.We have a very special home now, that our growing family will love for years to come.

Jessica Lillico

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We love our new space, would recommend to anyone wanting to stay were they are with adding more room for growing needs. Very professional, great design process with each trade doing their bit. Loved Anthony and team at s/e constructions great bunch of guys.

Joanne La Ferlita-Signal

1567497474

We are very happy with the result of our upstairs Extention. Our project manager kept us in the loop at all times, and each of the trades were very respectful of me, my family and our dogs as we lived in the home throughout the renovation. All done within the contracted time frame too! 😊

fil l

1567172604

We have just had our 2nd level extension completed and we would like to thank Extensions Unlimited as we are truly ecstatic about the beautiful transformation of our home. Our dreams have come to life and it was due to the great design created by Ted and wonderful trades that you employ that this could all come into fruition.We especially want to thank our project manager Emilio! His attention to detail, vast experience and patience made our life so easy. He happily answered all our questions and saw to our many demands for perfection. We understand that things don’t just happen it is with much thought, planning and coordinating that the job can run smoothly and be completed successfully.A special mention also to all the trades who worked on our job we were thoroughly happy with all their efforts, diligence and hard work.Highly recommend Extensions Unlimited to anyone thinking of extending.

Alex Fiore

1565650999

After finding out we were expecting a little bundle of joy, my wife and I contemplated moving or extending to create our family home. We were referred to extensions unlimited and we are now in our beautiful new home with a healthy new born baby. We can't thank extensions unlimited enough for creating our beautiful new family home during the birth of our daughter. We can't thank our project manager Nick enough for putting up with us during such a stressful time in our lives. He was patient and always listening and acting on any concerns we had. We have family and friends considering extensions themselves and I have no hesitation in referring extensions unlimited onto them. Thank you so much.

Ani S

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We had a 2nd level extension built with Extensions Unlimited and are extremely happy with the whole process from start to finish. Barry's design was excellent and he spent a great deal of time with us getting a good understanding of what we wanted and giving us good idea's also. He also explained the process thoroughly. The process itself was easy for us as we didn't have to do anything other then let it happen. The Project Manger, Emilio, was quite simply amazing - any little issue or concern was sorted out immediately. He dealt with all the trades and let us know what was happening and when so we were aware, which was very helpful as we were living in the house at the time. He is such a calm and understanding person considering what a high stress job he has. Thanks again Emilio, you are a legend.

harish narayanan

1542609507

Very happy with our upstairs extension. The company stood out from the very beginning in terms of customer service as well as promptness and clarity of communication.Our project was finished on time and within budget.Have to especially acknowledge Emilio, our building manager and Barry West, our designer.Barry was very patient and attentive with our requirements in the design stages. He went out of his way to meet us outside working hours and was very clear and meticulous with everything.Emilio was easy to communicate with and was readily available on the phone even outside normal hours. He was very pro active with addressing all the issues which crept up during the build stage and efficiently managed the project within the agreed time frame

Anthony Limb

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Hayley F

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We had a great experience with extensions unlimited adding a second storey to our weatherboard home. Design was perfect and having lived in it now for over 8 months we can say we are fully happy with all aspects of the build. Project kept to budget and timeline. Highly recommend.

Adam Spooner

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Great company to deal with

Tony Sambell

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Awesome customer service.

Richard Grant

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