Preserve the charm. Upgrade the function. We specialise in restoring Federation homes across Sydney with period-correct detail and modern comfort.
Federation-era homes (1890–1915) are architectural treasures — pressed metal ceilings, leadlight windows, ornate fretwork and timber floorboards tell stories a century old.
At Reno Build, we don't strip that character out. We restore it. Every renovation is planned to preserve heritage detail while introducing modern kitchens, bathrooms, insulation and energy efficiency so your home lives beautifully for another hundred years.
From single-room updates to full-home transformations, our trade team is trained in heritage-appropriate techniques — lime mortar, custom timber joinery, leadlight restoration and period-matched finishes.

Restore original cornices, archways, skirting boards, picture rails, pressed metal ceilings and leadlight windows to authentic Federation specification.
Modern cooking function in a kitchen that honours the era — shaker cabinetry, stone benchtops, classic tapware and integrated appliances.
Clawfoot baths, subway tiles, brushed nickel fixtures and hex mosaic floors — timeless Federation-era bathroom finishes with modern plumbing.
Leadlight window repair, timber sash window reconditioning, door frame restoration and period-matched hardware replacement.
Re-levelling, re-stumping, rising damp remediation, roof repairs and full electrical/plumbing upgrades hidden behind heritage finishes.
Insulation retrofits, double-glazing in period-style frames, ducted air conditioning and solar-ready wiring — heritage outside, modern inside.
Real homes. Real transformations. From untouched originals to heritage-respectful modernisation.
BeforeUntouched front living with dated blue carpet, ornate ceiling rose and original marble fireplace — heritage bones ready for sympathetic restoration.
BeforeGrand Federation proportions with stained leadlight bay window, plaster ceiling detail and ornate period fireplace — a blank canvas for heritage renovation.
BeforeAnother angle of the heritage room showing leadlight bay window, decorative ceiling border, original period fireplace and cream carpet awaiting transformation.
AfterFloor-to-ceiling Calacatta marble, fluted vessel basin on timber vanity, oval mirror and frameless walk-in shower with rain head.
AfterContinuing the marble story — concealed flush plate, oval mirror, timber vanity storage and polished stone floor with rain shower above.
AfterFull-wall built-in shaker wardrobes, plantation shutters, timber floors and ensuite access through the arched opening.
AfterU-shaped shaker cabinetry with full-height Calacatta marble splashback, stone benchtop, matte black hardware and integrated appliances.
AfterOriginal Federation timber floors restored, custom white shaker display cabinetry, heritage timber door and boucle dining chairs.
AfterBi-fold doors fully open the dining room to a paved alfresco with second dining setting — heritage front, modern back-of-house living.
AfterPurpose-built alfresco kitchen with full marble splashback, white cabinetry with matte black handles, integrated wine fridge and pass-through serving window.
Get a free, fixed-price quote from a team that understands heritage renovation. We'll walk through what to preserve, what to upgrade, and what it'll cost.
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