Builders in Freshwater
Freshwater is the next beach north of our Queenscliff office. Houses on the hill, apartments by the beach, and almost every block with a view worth designing around.
- Featured in Home Beautiful
- NSW builder’s licence 313669C
- 5.0 on Google, 9 reviews
- Northern Beaches, North Shore & South Coast
Building in Freshwater
Freshwater was called Harbord for most of the last century and took its old name back in 2008. Duke Kahanamoku's surfing demonstration here in 1914 is still on the headland in bronze. The suburb sits between Queenscliff and Curl Curl, climbing steeply away from the beach.
More than half the homes here are apartments, and the houses are on sloping, rocky blocks. So the work tends to be one of two things: a strata renovation that has to keep the neighbours and the owners corporation on side, or a house that needs to go up or down the slope to get more space.
How we workFour things that shape a Freshwater project
Strata approvals
Kitchens, bathrooms and flooring in an apartment usually need owners corporation approval. We prepare the scope and drawings so the approval is a formality, not a fight.
Slope and sandstone
Building into the hill means excavation, retaining and drainage. We price it from the start rather than finding it at the dig.
Views and privacy
Height and setbacks are where additions here are won or lost, because every neighbour is protecting a view too.
Former Warringah controls
Freshwater was part of Warringah, so DAs are still assessed under the Warringah plans until the new Northern Beaches LEP starts.
Four things you get in writing.
A flexible pricing structure
A complete itemised price before the job starts, so you can see what each part of the job costs before you commit to any of it, and a pricing structure that suits you.
One site supervisor who is on your job
Not running six others. The person who answers your call was on site that morning.
A published programme and a weekly meeting
You always know where the project is up to, and what is happening next week.
A defects walk, warranties, manuals and a twelve month check
Handover is a process with a date on it, not the day the last trade drives away.
Services
Residential building and construction in Freshwater
New homes, renovations and extensions, top storey additions, granny flats, studios, tiny homes, cabins, bathrooms, kitchens, small works and landscape construction. One team from first site visit to handover.
02Design and approvals in Freshwater
Architectural and interior design, documentation, landscape design, and DA and CDC approvals, handled by the team that will build it.
03Carpentry services in Freshwater
Decks, pergolas, framing, panelling and wainscoting, custom joinery and fit-off, by carpenters who are part of the team.
5.0 on Google, across 9 reviews.
Google review · Sydney
“Jared and his capable team delivered exceptional quality on our apartment renovation. Jared had a thoughtful approach and had great ideas throughout the process. Couldn't recommend Amity enough for your next build or renovation.”
Google review · Narrabeen
“Jared has finished refreshing my fifty year old unit at Narrabeen. His communication was top notch through the entire process. He made it very clear what I needed to do on my end as the customer and he performed very high quality work every step of the way. Couldn't be happier with how everything turned out.”
Building in Freshwater
Do you renovate apartments in Freshwater?
Yes. We have renovated apartments and units across Sydney. Most renovations need owners corporation approval, and structural or waterproofing work usually needs a by-law. We prepare what the strata committee asks for.
Which planning rules apply to my Freshwater house?
Freshwater was in the former Warringah Council area, so applications are assessed under the Warringah LEP and DCP until the new Northern Beaches plan commences, which council expects in 2027.
Can I add a level to my house in Freshwater?
Often, yes. It depends on the height limit, setbacks, the existing structure and the effect on neighbours' views. We check the structure and the controls before you spend money on design.
How long until you can come and look?
Freshwater is a few minutes from our office. We usually arrange a site visit within the week.
Building in Freshwater?
We will come and look, and tell you what it will really cost. The site visit is free.