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RESTORING A HERITAGE HOME
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RENOVATING A HERITAGE HOME CAN BE AN INCREDIBLY CHALLENGING YET FULFILLING EXPERIENCE.
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Think about your goals
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Council regulations
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Watch out for restrictions
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Choose an experience buider
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Avoid unwelcome surprises
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Embrace the heritage charm
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Be prepared for upgrades
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Get it right the first time
For anyone considering putting their own personal touches on a piece of local architectural history, we’ve drawn from years of industry experience to compile a conclusive guide to renovating a heritage home with all the important things that you need before renovating
WORKING WITH A BUILDER FAMILIAR WITH UNIQUE ARCHITECTURAL CHARACTER AND HERITAGE LAWS
Secon Constructions is a boutique construction company, founded by Peter Considine, an accomplished construction expert. Since the company’s inception almost 15 years ago, we have quickly carved out an enviable niche, specialising in heritage residential renovations and creating remarkable new high-end homes.
TRUSTED INDUSTRY EXPERTS
At SECON Constructions we’ll expertly navigate restrictions, updating your home for modern living while preserving its most attractive period features with an unwavering commitment to your personal vision.
FEATURED PROJECT
Full refurbishment of Edwardian Style Home
We approached the delicate restoration of this Victorian, Edwardian-style home with care. We took care to maintain the high-quality structure of the house while refreshing and modernising elements on the inside in only ten weeks.
TESTIMONIALS
Presented fabulous ideas
It was a nerve-racking decision to renovate our house instead of knocking it down and starting new. But, we’re over the moon with the outcome! We’ve kept our home’s integrity but now it’s modern and functions much better. Peter accommodated any changes we requested and even gave us some fabulous ideas. The quality of the work and finishes are second to none, just as we wanted. And work was done on time – very impressed! We have a beautiful, comfortable home thanks to Peter and staff. We highly recommend Secon Constructions.
Paul & Anne Considine
On time & within budget
We’re delighted with how Secon Constructions renovated our family home. They maintained the integrity of the front of our Californian Bungalow, while seamlessly adding a contemporary open plan living area and second storey. Peter suggested we install a skylight in our hallway and, integrate a reading nook into a large picture window. Both features make a big contribution to our home’s aesthetic. On schedule and within budget— we’ve no hesitation in recommending the Secon team.
Simon & Susan Power
The highest integrity & quality
My wife Tracey and I had a vision for our dream home; an extra floor on our double storey and a special space ‘in the treetops’ for the master bedroom and home office. Maintaining the integrity of the existing house was challenging and it soon became clear that, in effect, we’d be building two storeys onto the ground floor. Peter and his team handled the project magnificently—all issues during and after completion were handled with diligence, a desire to get it right and good communication. Work was completed when we expected, and for a reasonable cost. The result is superb. We love living in our ‘new’ home! We’re thankful we chose Secon and gladly recommend Peter and his team to anyone looking for a builder of the highest integrity and quality.
Alistair & Tracey Murray
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OUR STORY
For over a decade, we have been building, developing and restoring remarkable heritage homes across Melbourne’s prestigious inner south and bayside areas.
Over the last 15 years, SECON has grown from strength to strength, working faster, more efficiently, and ahead of deadline in order to achieve every client’s unique vision, time after time.