Home Construction & Renovation Specialists in Neutral Bay
Monument Projects works with homeowners, landlords, strata committees and business owners in Neutral Bay to plan and build projects that hold their value. We take on full home and apartment renovations, extensions, new builds, kitchens, bathrooms and commercial fit-outs, with design, approvals and every trade handled under one contract.
Every job starts with a clear scope and a price that doesn't move. You'll have one point of contact throughout, and the finish date in your contract is backed by a cash guarantee.
- Class 2 registered builder for strata and unit projects
- House, apartment, kitchen and bathroom renovations
- $500/Day Deadline Guarantee if we finish late
Class 2 Registered Builder in Neutral Bay
Strata-Approved. Design-Focused. Crafted for
Neutral Bay Living
Neutral Bay is mostly an apartment suburb, with around four in every five homes a flat or unit. Older blocks from the interwar and post-war years sit on the slopes below Military Road, newer buildings rise near the Junction, and the lower streets toward the harbour mix semi-detached houses with small apartment blocks.
Working inside any of those buildings means working inside a strata scheme. Owners corporation approval, by-laws on noise and working hours, lift and stair protection, and shared driveways all need planning before a tradie arrives. Many streets have little or no off-street parking, so deliveries and skip bins have to be scheduled with care.
Our team holds registration under the NSW Design and Building Practitioners Act 2020 for building work in Class 2 apartment buildings. This is important, as any structural or waterproofing work in your unit has to be completed, and formally declared compliant, by a registered practitioner. Your strata manager receives the paperwork they need, and you get a clear record for when you sell.
Whether it's a studio near the ferry wharf or a three-bedroom apartment with harbour views, every project comes with a fixed price and our $500/Day Deadline Guarantee. We also plan each job around the people who live above, below and beside you, so the building stays liveable while we work.
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What You Get With Monument Projects
A renovation is a big commitment of money and time, so it helps to know exactly what your building contractor is promising. These are the promises we make to every homeowner, investor and business owner we work with in Neutral Bay.
$500/Day Deadline Guarantee
The finish date is agreed up front and written into your contract. If we hand over late, you receive $500 for every day past that date. It's simple, and it keeps our programme tight from the first week.
Over 40 Years of Combined Experience
We've spent decades building on steep harbourside sites, tight inner-city lots and occupied strata buildings across Sydney. As an experienced builder, we can spot structural issues and access problems before they turn into delays or extra costs.
A Fixed Quote You Can Rely On
Under our Fixed Cost Guarantee, the price in your contract doesn't creep up mid-job. Every inclusion and allowance is listed in writing, so you can see exactly what you're paying for and compare it fairly against other detailed quotes.
Fully Licensed & Insured
We're a licensed builder in NSW, fully insured and Class 2 registered, so we can legally take on unit and strata work as well as houses. Copies of our licence and insurance are yours before work begins.
Transparent Communication
You'll deal with one site manager from start to finish. Expect regular updates, quick replies and early notice of any decision you need to make, with no surprises on your invoice.
Approvals Managed for You
Development applications, certifier paperwork and owners corporation requests are handled in-house, from preparing documents to answering council questions, so you're never left chasing forms.
Home Renovation for Neutral Bay Houses
Houses are less common in Neutral Bay than units, but the ones here are full of character. Victorian and Federation cottages fill the small lots of the Whaling Road Conservation Area, semi-detached homes line many of the streets running down to the water, and grand Arts and Crafts houses sit near Kurraba Point.
Most of these homes share the same problems: narrow floor plans, dark rear rooms, small kitchens and bathrooms, and old electrical wiring and plumbing. Steep blocks and shared walls add extra work, especially when a renovation involves structural changes. Sandstone often sits just below the surface, which affects footings and drainage.
A good renovation keeps the street-facing character of the existing house and modernises the rest. Internal renovations often mean opening the back of the house to a combined kitchen and living area, adding a skylight or light well for more natural light, upgrading ceiling insulation and replacing an old hot water system with an efficient heat pump to lower running costs. For semi-detached homes, we plan any work on the shared wall with an engineer and keep your neighbours informed.
For major renovations, we manage the full job, from heritage advice and engineering to council approval and construction, and the price we quote is the price you pay.
Apartment Renovation in Neutral Bay
With most residents living in units, apartment renovation is a large part of our work in Neutral Bay. Common requests include opening up a closed kitchen, replacing a tired bathroom, adding built-in storage and laying new flooring with acoustic underlay to protect the neighbours below.
Many older blocks here have small rooms, limited power points and original plumbing. Updating these properly can make a compact unit feel larger and more comfortable, and it adds appeal for buyers and tenants.
These are Class 2 buildings, so once a project involves the building's structure or its waterproofing, it needs a registered builder and owners corporation approval. Wall removal, moving plumbing and other structural modifications, along with changing hard floors, are the changes that most often affect common property.
We look after the strata application, protect shared spaces such as lobbies and lifts, work within by-law hours and keep the building clean each day. For apartment owners, that means less stress and fewer complaints from the people next door. Including strata approvals, a full apartment renovation usually takes around six months.
Commercial Fitout Builder in Neutral Bay
Neutral Bay Junction is one of the busiest local shopping strips on the Lower North Shore. Along Military Road and the lanes behind it, you'll find supermarkets, cafés, restaurants, gyms, medical suites and boutiques, and the area keeps changing. North Sydney Council's town centre plans include wider footpaths near the B-Line bus stops and a new public plaza on Grosvenor Lane.
Most commercial tenancies here sit in older buildings with limited rear access and close neighbours. Each type of business brings its own needs. A café needs exhaust, grease traps and durable finishes, a medical suite needs privacy and easy-clean surfaces, and a gym needs strong floors and good acoustic separation.
Most fit-outs also require approval through a DA or CDC, must meet the Building Code of Australia, require accessible facilities under the Disability Discrimination Act and need sign-off from the landlord or strata.
Our commercial fitout builder team covers space planning, air conditioning, fire services, lighting, certification and the build itself. We schedule noisy work and deliveries around trading hours, so nearby shops can keep serving customers while we build.
Quality-Focused Construction Services in Neutral Bay
Big or Small, We Handle It All
Alongside larger projects, we take on single rooms, additions and new homes across Neutral Bay. Each job gets the same fixed pricing, the same site manager approach and the same finish-date guarantee.
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Our 6-Step Proven Renovation Process
Our building process follows six clear stages, so you always know what's happening and what comes next. It's the same whether we're renovating a studio apartment, extending a cottage or building a new home, and each stage has a named person responsible for it.
Meeting On Site
We start with a visit to your property to discuss your initial concept, budget, timing and whether you can stay home during the work. We check access, parking, slope, existing structure, heritage status and any strata rules, so we understand the site before anything is drawn. You'll leave the meeting with a clear idea of what's realistic and what the next steps are.
The Design Process
Our designers, or your own architect, prepare the plans. Our collaborative approach brings in the right professionals early, including structural engineers, certifiers and heritage advisers where needed. The goal is a design that meets the Building Code of Australia and North Sydney Council's controls, and one that works for the way you live.
Your Fixed Price and Finish Date
Once the design is final, we prepare an itemised quote covered by our Fixed Cost Guarantee. Your written contract then sets out the scope, the price and the completion date, and that date is protected by our $500/Day Deadline Guarantee. Nothing starts until you're comfortable with every line.
Lodging Council Approval
Our team submits the DA or CDC, plus the additional approvals required, like owners corporation consent or heritage advice. Approval times vary, so we lodge as soon as the plans are final. Clear, complete paperwork helps avoid delays caused by requests for more information, and we keep you updated on progress.
On-Site Construction
Your site manager runs construction management each day, coordinating licensed plumbers, electricians and other trades, along with deliveries and inspections. On narrow Neutral Bay streets with little parking, that includes booking work zones, managing skip bins and keeping neighbours informed. You'll get regular updates and photos as the work moves along.
Sign-Off and Handover
Before we hand over, we inspect every detail, fix any defects and clean the site. We then walk you through the finished project and give you every certificate, warranty and manual in one handover pack, ready for living, leasing or selling.
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Talk to Us About Your Neutral Bay Home
Whether it's a unit near the Junction, a semi-detached house that needs more space or a shopfront on Military Road, Monument Projects can take your project from first idea to final handover. As a Class 2 registered builder, we're ready for strata work as well as houses and commercial spaces.
Every job comes with a fixed price, the $500/Day Deadline Guarantee and one team managing design, approvals and construction, so you only have one number to call.
Call (02) 8598-8594 to book a free site visit and get expert advice on your project before you commit to anything.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Does strata need to approve my unit renovation?
In most cases, yes. If your plans touch common property, such as waterproofing, plumbing, structural walls or hard floors, the owners corporation needs to approve them first.
Smaller changes may only need the strata committee's sign-off. Bigger works can need a special by-law, which owners vote on at a general meeting or an extraordinary general meeting. We prepare the application and supporting documents for you.
2. How much should I budget for a renovation in Neutral Bay?
Your renovation cost will vary depending on what you're changing, how easy the site is to access and the finishes you pick. As a rough guide, bathroom renovations and kitchen upgrades often cost $20,000 to $40,000, and a whole-apartment upgrade with high-quality finishes can go past $120,000.
We suggest keeping a 10% to 20% contingency for older buildings. Our fixed quotes include labour, materials and approvals.
3. Which walls can come out in an older unit?
It depends on the building. Many interwar and post-war blocks have double-brick or concrete walls that support the floors above, and some walls are common property.
A structural engineer checks before any wall removal, and in a strata building the owners corporation must approve it. We confirm what's possible during the first site visit, so you know early whether an open-plan layout will work.
4. Who can do waterproofing in an apartment bathroom?
In a Class 2 building, waterproofing is regulated work. Under the Design and Building Practitioners Act 2020, only a registered builder can do it, and they must declare that it complies.
Most strata schemes also require a by-law or written approval before an apartment bathroom is renovated. We handle both, so your bathroom is legal, insured and documented for future buyers.
5. Can I renovate a home in the Whaling Road Conservation Area?
Yes. Council will look at how your plans fit the area's heritage character. The area has small Victorian and Federation homes on steep streets, and council pays close attention to facades, roofs, fences and building height.
Rear additions that match the scale and materials of the original house are more likely to be approved. We arrange heritage advice where needed and design with those controls in mind.
6. What should I know about renovating a semi-detached home?
Because you share a wall with your neighbour, any structural work near that wall needs extra care. An engineer should check the wall, and you may need your neighbour's consent for certain works or for access.
Talking to them early makes the process smoother. We plan the work, protect both properties and keep your neighbour informed from start to finish.
7. How do you build on streets with little parking?
Many Neutral Bay streets are narrow and steep, and some older homes have no off-street parking at all. We plan deliveries for quieter times, apply to the local council for skip bin or work zone permits where needed, and keep the street clean.
Good planning keeps neighbours on side and the job on schedule.
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8. How to Select the Right Renovation Contractor in Sydney?
It depends on your property and the work. Purely internal, non-structural work often needs no council approval at all, and straightforward projects on land without heritage controls may qualify for a CDC, which is usually faster.
If your home is heritage listed, sits in a conservation area or the design is more complex, a DA from North Sydney Council is usually required. Choosing the right pathway can be a complex process, so we check your property's zoning and controls before recommending one.
Look for proven experience with inner-city projects, clear communication, reliable timelines, and transparent pricing. Choose a builder who offers fixed-price quotes and guarantees, manages approvals, and oversees the entire renovation process so you can focus on your dream home.
Arrange Your Free Site Visit
Planning work on your Neutral Bay home, unit or business? Our team will come out, listen to what you want and tell you plainly what's possible and what it's likely to cost. Call (02) 8598-8594 or email info@monumentprojects.com.au to book.
About Neutral Bay, NSW
Neutral Bay is a harbourside suburb on Sydney's Lower North Shore, about 1.5 kilometres north of the CBD, in the North Sydney Council area. It sits between North Sydney, Cammeray, Cremorne and Kurraba Point, with the Warringah Freeway on its western edge.
The suburb takes its name from 1789, when Governor Phillip set the bay aside as an anchorage for foreign ships. Today it's known for Neutral Bay Junction's shops and restaurants, the ferry wharf at the end of Hayes Street and a mix of Victorian cottages, Arts and Crafts homes and apartment buildings.
With dense strata living, heritage streets and steep sites, Neutral Bay suits a builder who plans carefully. Monument Projects offers Class 2 registration, solid knowledge of North Sydney Council's approval process and a guaranteed finish date on every project, big or small.