Home Renovations in Kingscliff and the Northern Rivers
Giving your home a new lease of life. Major renovations and extensions across the Byron Shire and Tweed Shire, planned and built by one local team.
- Licensed builder in NSW and QLD
- Design + construct under one team
- Local to the Tweed and Byron Shires
Renovating a home you already love
If your home is due for an update or no longer meets your current lifestyle needs, Muskens Building Co. can help. We renovate and extend homes across the Byron Shire and Tweed Shire council areas, making them more functional and better suited to the way you live, within a scope and budget that suits you.
Most people we speak with don't want to move. They like the street, the block and the character of the house, and a good renovation keeps that while fixing what isn't working.
Renovations and extensions we take on
From the first site visit through to handover, we manage the whole project.
- Whole-home renovations
- Extensions, including building out and up
- Second storey additions
- Raising and building in underneath
- Layout changes and opening up living areas
- Full kitchen renovations
- Full bathroom and ensuite renovations
- Design, approvals and construction under one team
Why homeowners choose Muskens for their renovation
Open and honest from the start.
We stand by our commitments and are upfront about cost, timing and anything we find in your home. Our reputation is built on that approach.
Christo is involved from day one.
Christo walks your home and block at the first site visit and stays involved through to handover.
Costs worked through before you commit.
Design, scope and budget are worked through together, so you know where you stand before construction starts.
We know older Northern Rivers homes.
Timber homes, Queenslanders, flood levels, bushfire ratings and coastal exposure are part of everyday work for us.
Local suppliers and trades.
We prioritise local suppliers, materials and trades, which supports the community and keeps your project in experienced local hands.
Built to last.
We use sustainable building practices and choose materials suited to the local climate, so your renovation performs well for years.
A local builder for the Tweed and Byron Shires
Muskens Building Co. is a Northern Rivers building company led by Christo, with more than a decade of experience in the building industry. We focus on major renovations, extensions and custom homes across the Tweed to Byron Coast and Hinterland, from Kingscliff and Cabarita to Mullumbimby and Byron Bay. Our team of carpenters works on every project, with Christo involved from the first conversation to handover.
NSW Licence 334064C · QLD Licence 1261710 · ABN 95 229 543 478
More about us
Consultation and site visit.
We talk through what's not working in your home now and what you'd like to achieve, then Christo visits to look at the home and block.
Design and costing.
We're involved before your plans are finalised, working through the design, scope and budget together so you have a clear picture of cost before committing to construction.
Approvals and contract.
We coordinate council approvals and any reports your site needs, then confirm the contract, price and schedule.
Construction.
Our own team of carpenters runs the site alongside local trades and suppliers. You'll know what's happening each week, what's coming next and what decisions are needed from you.
Handover.
We walk you through the finished home and look after any items that come up after you move back in.
Recent renovations across the Northern Rivers
The questions most people ask before renovating
1. What if you find problems once the walls come off?
Before discussing finishes, we check the structure, subfloor, roof, previous additions and services, along with flood levels, bushfire ratings, coastal exposure and sloping sites. We allow for likely unknowns in the plan and budget. If something does come up, we show you what we've found, what it means and the options before any extra work goes ahead.
2. Can we stay in the house during the renovation?
It depends on the scope. Some renovations can be staged so you live in part of the home, while bigger structural work usually means moving out for a period. We talk this through at the planning stage, so you can plan ahead for where you'll live and how long for.
3. Will the new work match the rest of the house?
Getting the join right between old and new is what separates a good renovation from an obvious add-on. We look at rooflines, ceiling heights, floor levels and existing materials early, so the finished home looks like it was always meant to be that way.
Is Muskens the right fit for your renovation?
We're likely a good fit if:
- You own a home in the Tweed or Byron Shires
- You're planning a major renovation or extension, not a quick cosmetic refresh
- You want the design, budget and build worked through together before you commit
- You'd like one local team managing the project from start to finish
You don't need finished plans before speaking with us. An idea and a list of what isn't working is a good place to start.
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Planning a renovation?
Tell us about your home and what's not working, and we'll talk through the best next step. You don't need plans or every detail worked out.
Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm