We’re the big project people you can trust.

Here’s why.

Compared to others

“Choosing SHI was the result of two years research to find someone we could trust.”

Phillip and Debra

“We tell everyone about SHI, because we mattered to them and that mattered to us.”

Linda and David

Trustworthy tradesmen

“SHI has restored our faith in tradesmen during what was an unexpectedly difficult build.”

David and Tracey

“Your tradesmen are the reason SHI wins so many awards. Outstanding result finished well-before time.”

David and Kaye

Easy process

“We initially dreaded the thought of renovating.  The trust and integrity of SHI ensured we had nothing to worry about.”

Irene

“I have exactly what I wanted, because SHI let me control the process.  They listened and were very responsive to my needs.”

Smaroula

“Thanks to SHI, building was a surprisingly easy process despite having heard all the pitfalls.”

Michael and Jane

Amazing results

“Because SHI were flexible enough to work-through our special needs, we now have a house that is a total pleasure to live in and move around.”

Anne and Gunter

“Thanks to the professionalism and skill of SHI, our new extension perfectly matches the original character of our home.”

Helen and Tony

“The transformation of our home is unbelievable.  Everyone thinks we’ve built a brand new house.”

Steve and Rebecca

Great people

“Everyone associated with SHI were the deciding factor for us; from the testimonials of previous customers; to the hands-on approach of the owner; to the tradesmen that have been there for many years and vouched for the workmanship and culture.”

Egon and Vivienne

“Everyone at SHI treated us with respect and sensitivity, led by a true gentleman.  That’s why we trusted SHI to access our property during an overseas trip.”

Mergho and Bhavanamurti

Need a new perspective?

Adding a second storey to a house is not as scary as it sounds

6-star energy rating

SHI has the skills and experience to design a home with less reliance on heating and cooling appliances.

This family has now reduced their ongoing household costs, by building a 6-star rated energy-efficient extension.

Importantly, we can achieve a 6-star energy-efficient home without compromising on quality, practicality or visual appeal.

25-year structural warranty

SHI has a long-standing partnership with its suppliers and trades people.  We design and build sustainable home extensions by carefully sourcing and using the highest quality, environmentally sound products.

That’s why this family scored a 25-year structural warranty on their new extension.

Love your location, not your home?

Let’s talk

We’re like family to generations of South Australians who have used us time and time again to improve their lifestyle.

Why?  We’re creative people who build awesome homes.

Since 1980 we’ve been South Australia’s most trusted home improvement company specialising in home extensions, home additions, home renovations and second storey additions.

For more inspiration view our Gallery of stunning home extensions, home additions, home renovations and second storey additions here:  INSPIRE ME

Already got an idea? Call now (08) 8277 6655

The cost of second storey additions is a wise investment

What are your house extension plans?

Have you ever had a birds-eye view of Adelaide?

For a place that is said to be the driest city, in the driest State, on the driest continent on Earth – it is amazingly green.

Looking across the tree-tops of your local suburb really changes your perspective about where you live.

In fact, it’s a world-away from the hustle-and-bustle below.

So here’s the thing.

How amazing would it be, to bring some of that into your daily life?

Well you can, simply by extending up instead of out.

A few short stairs is all takes to unwind and relax in your own oasis at home.

Adding elevated space to your home is guaranteed to improve your lifestyle.

Here are some other key advantages of building a second storey addition.

Preserve yard

• Increase living space without using up precious yard space
• Retain a great sized yard for family activities
• Room for further improvements e.g. pool or alfresco area

Stunning views

• It’s hard to put a financial value on the lifestyle advantage of capturing a great view
• The value added to your home is definitely worthwhile
• Take advantage of an awkward block

More space

• Another floor could potentially double your living space
• A growing family can live comfortably

Same place

• Gain more living space without the hassle of moving
• No need to leave a great location you love

Add value

• A second storey addition will add value to your home
• Especially if you’ve also preserved good-sized outdoor space
• Good marketing tool if ever you need to sell

Save money

• Building up creates financial leverage i.e. the overall property value increases at a rate greater than the value of the addition itself
• People are surprised to learn that in many instances, adding a second storey can be more cost-effective than building outwards

Redesign space

• Improve and personalise the flow of the house e.g. bedrooms and bathrooms upstairs, common living areas downstairs
• Make the home more universal if ever you need to sell

Make changes

• Save money by simultaneously improving the ground floor, while it is being altered to support the new second storey addition

More privacy

• An important aspect of lifestyle is privacy
• Living above the roofline can greatly improve privacy

Better lifestyle

• Adding elevated space to your home is guaranteed to improve your lifestyle

Adding a second storey to a house is a smart choice.

Need a new perspective?

Adding a second storey to a house is not as scary as it sounds

6-star energy rating

SHI has the skills and experience to design a home with less reliance on heating and cooling appliances.

This family has now reduced their ongoing household costs, by building a 6-star rated energy-efficient extension.

Importantly, we can achieve a 6-star energy-efficient home without compromising on quality, practicality or visual appeal.

25-year structural warranty

SHI has a long-standing partnership with its suppliers and trades people.  We design and build sustainable home extensions by carefully sourcing and using the highest quality, environmentally sound products.

That’s why this family scored a 25-year structural warranty on their new extension.

Love your location, not your home?

Let’s talk

We’re like family to generations of South Australians who have used us time and time again to improve their lifestyle.

Why?  We’re creative people who build awesome homes.

Since 1980 we’ve been South Australia’s most trusted home improvement company specialising in home extensions, home additions, home renovations and second storey additions.

For more inspiration view our Gallery of stunning home extensions, home additions, home renovations and second storey additions here:  INSPIRE ME

Already got an idea? Call now (08) 8277 6655

The cost of second storey additions is a wise investment

What are your house extension plans?

Don’t pay for building plans

We will do it for free

Please consider the following before spending 000s on an architect

Did you know that many people are disappointed to learn the budget estimate they were given with their expensive plans were totally incorrect?

In fact, many of these plans can’t be used at all.

With Southern Home Improvements you will never be disappointed.

We will design and build your new lifestyle – no headaches.

Over the many years we’ve been doing this, we’ve talked with lots of people who are disappointed to learn the budget estimate they were given with their new extension plans from an architect were incorrect.

In most instances, they were heavily underquoted.  In our opinion, this is because architects are not builders and consequently struggle to accurately cost the full building process.  To avoid disappointment and wasting 000s of dollars, we recommend not getting your plans drawn and costed by an architect.

For peace of mind, use someone that provides a full project management service according to your budget and plans.

A lot of people still come to us with plans that have been drawn by an architect, draftsman or a building designer.

We are always amazed too hear what they have paid, sometimes several thousand dollars, to get these plans organised.

Unfortunately, we need to change these plans so much it would actually be much easier for everyone to throw them away and start fresh.

In our honest opinion after many years of doing this, building draftsman and architects do not understand the true cost of building and in the majority of cases it costs a lot more than the client’s original budget.

At Southern Home Improvements we do the following:

• Sit with the clients at their home and listen to their needs
• We look at the home to explore the best and most practical and economical way to meet all their needs within their budget
• We liaise with engineer and council to obtain building approval and we supervise all work to achieve the best result at the least time possible

Adding rooms to a house is a smart choice.

All the extensions we design and build, we consider them an entry for best extension of the year.

Building on to your home is not as scary as it sounds

6-star energy rating

SHI has the skills and experience to design a home with less reliance on heating and cooling appliances.

This family has now reduced their ongoing household costs, by building a 6-star rated energy-efficient extension.

Importantly, we can achieve a 6-star energy-efficient home without compromising on quality, practicality or visual appeal.

25-year structural warranty

SHI has a long-standing partnership with its suppliers and trades people.  We design and build sustainable home extensions by carefully sourcing and using the highest quality, environmentally sound products.

That’s why this family scored a 25-year structural warranty on their new extension.

Love your location, not your home?

Let’s talk

We’re like family to generations of South Australians who have used us time and time again to improve their lifestyle.

Why?  We’re creative people who build awesome homes.

Since 1980 we’ve been South Australia’s most trusted home improvement company specialising in home extensions, home additions, home renovations and second storey additions.

For more inspiration view our Gallery of stunning home extensions, home additions, home renovations and second storey additions here:  INSPIRE ME

Already got an idea? Call now 1800 232 177

The trusted name for home renovations extensions Adelaide

The cost of adding a room or adding rooms to a house is a wise investment

What are your house extension plans?

Nestled within the peacefully green suburb of Prospect only 5 minutes from the city, this vintage cottage is brimming with loads of character.

So it was no surprise this family did not want to leave the area and wanted to add value in the longer term. But their timeless period home was in desperate need of seamless modernising with elegance and glamour.

Described as one of the nicest places to live in Adelaide with grand homes on big blocks, Prospect has a reputation not to be tampered with.

Changing a home in a prestigious location will make anyone nervous and cautious.

That’s why for this family it was reassuring to know the person shaking their hand was the owner of the business, with 36 years’ experience improving homes around the many different suburbs of Adelaide.

We do this every day and realise you don’t.  Since 1980 several generations of Adelaide families have asked us the same question:

‘I love my location, but my home needs updating – can you help us?’

Experience counts for many things.  Perhaps most importantly what people love is someone who can design high-quality, generously sized extensions for a fair price.

The finished extension has more than doubled the size of the home and its lifestyle features. We even helped them gain finance approval for the project.

Achieving this whilst keeping the culture of the local area is the experience factor shining through in this project.

Our friends at Prospect have now settled into a better way of life without the hassle of moving.

This extension was completed early, allowing the owners to move back home and start enjoying their new lifestyle well ahead of schedule.

Adding rooms to this house was a smart choice.

We’re sharing this project with you because it captures the true essence of what it means to efficiently and sustainably improve your home in the world’s most liveable city.

Here are the details:

Our canvas

This home is a character cottage with original features to the front of the house and a rundown lean-to at the rear of the property which is servicing as a kitchen area and bathroom.

Customer’s request

Demolish the back lean-to and create more living space and a new kitchen by extending the rear of the home.

Result

Adding long-term value, the finished extension has more than doubled the size of the home and its lifestyle features:

• Large kitchen
• Large meals and living areas flowing from kitchen
• Family bathroom
• Separate laundry and WC
• Study room
• Ensuite with custom vanity and large shower
• Large WIR accessed from one of the existing bedrooms, creating master suite

The kitchen boasts extensive cabinetry storage space, stone tops and island bench with power provision.

Quality fixtures and finishes were used throughout including final fix of the kitchen appliances was included.  A GPO was included to the living room floor for owners’ convenience.

Other luxury features include:

• Western Red Cedar windows
• Large sliding door
• Timber flooring
• Colorbond CGI wall cladding
• Comfort Plus glazing

The site created some challenges in the access to the rear from the street due to established vegetation and narrow drive. A large significant tree to the rear garden required protective fencing around during the build due to closeness of the extension to ensure damage was avoided.

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Building on to your home is not as scary as it sounds

6-star energy rating

SHI has the skills and experience to design a home with less reliance on heating and cooling appliances.

This family has now reduced their ongoing household costs, by building a 6-star rated energy-efficient extension.

Importantly, we can achieve a 6-star energy-efficient home without compromising on quality, practicality or visual appeal.

25-year structural warranty

SHI has a long-standing partnership with its suppliers and trades people.  We design and build sustainable home extensions by carefully sourcing and using the highest quality, environmentally sound products.

That’s why this family scored a 25-year structural warranty on their new extension.

Love your location, not your home?

Let’s talk

We’re like family to generations of South Australians who have used us time and time again to improve their lifestyle.

Why?  We’re creative people who build awesome homes.

Since 1980 we’ve been South Australia’s most trusted home improvement company specialising in home extensions, home additions, home renovations and second storey additions.

For more inspiration view our Gallery of stunning home extensions, home additions, home renovations and second storey additions here:  INSPIRE ME

Already got an idea? Call now 1800 232 177

The trusted name for home renovations extensions Adelaide

The cost of adding a room or adding rooms to a house is a wise investment

What are your house extension plans?

Despite only being a short trip from the city, Adelaide’s southern coastline is a world-away from the hustle-and-bustle.

Hallett Cove is one such coastal community that provides for the mind, body and soul.

Local residents say they can’t imagine living anywhere else.

No wonder so many people moved to the area in the 70s and 80s and do not want to leave the seaside culture.

However, many of these neat brick family homes are now tired, in need of modernising and upgrade.

This was the case for our foodie family and it was no surprise they did not intend leaving Hallett Cove.

Every location in Adelaide has its own reputation and changing a home in a suburb with a strong seaside culture is a big decision that needs to be managed properly.

Experience counts for many things, especially when such a large makeover is planned.

That’s why for our foodie family it was reassuring to know the person shaking their hand was the owner of the business, with 36 years’ experience improving homes around the many different suburbs of Adelaide.

Perhaps most importantly what people love is someone who can design high-quality, generously sized extensions for a fair price.

We do this every day and realise you don’t.  That’s why since 1980 several generations of Adelaide families have asked us the same question:

‘I love my location, but my home needs updating – can you help us?’

The finished extension has more than doubled the size of the home and its lifestyle features.

Achieving this whilst embracing the seaside culture of the area is the experience factor shining through in this project.

Our foodie family at Hallett Cove have now settled into a better way of life without the hassle of moving.

Adding rooms to this house was a smart choice.

We’re sharing this project with you because it captures the true essence of what it means to efficiently and sustainably improve your home in the world’s most liveable city.

Here are the details:

Our canvas

This is a modest 3 bedroom neat brick property typical of the Hallett Cove area with an elevated location, owned by a family of food lovers who enjoy cooking together.

Customer’s request

Redesigning the kitchen as a larger space with improved functionality and creating outdoor entertaining and socialising space that is easily accessed was very important for the owners.

Elevated views of the ocean were also a must.

The design brief for this open plan extension includes:

• Redesigning and enlarging the kitchen
• Creating new outdoor entertaining space
• Extra ensuite bedroom and personal retreat space
• Take advantage of and maximise exceptional ocean views
• Full renovation makeover of existing living areas

Result

The finished extension has more than doubled the size of the home and its lifestyle features:

• The kitchen and dining space was increased by removing an internal dividing wall
• The new kitchen features a large island bench and extra pantry storage located under stairs
• A large tiled alfresco area accessed directly from kitchen separated with wide sliding doors
• Spacious second storey retreat with direct access to new balcony area
• Second storey master bedroom with 2-way ensuite

Balcony

Above the alfresco area is a large balcony with spectacular wide-span ocean views.

The new balcony is covered by a gable end roof supported by full height rendered piers.

A privacy screen wall protects the entertaining area and a frameless glass balustrade on the remaining sides allows unrestricted views.

Internal renovations throughout the home include:

• Timber staircase from main entry area leading to the upper level
• Double stud wall installed between the bedroom and ensuite allowing for a cavity sliding door as access
• Dividing wall in the master bedroom providing backdrop to the bed and 2-way access to large walk-in-robe
• Lining of existing vaulted ceiling
• Exposed brick walls and gyprock in family and lounge rooms
• Installation of engineered beam to support the upper storey wall

Other luxury features include:

• Water supply to fridge
• New pantry storage
• BBQ area with gas point and wet bar provision on balcony
• Floor to ceiling tiling in new ensuite
• Large end shower with full length tiled niche and frameless screen
• High spec fittings and high light window above mirror directly in line with vanity
• LED downlights installed throughout
• External rendered finish

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Building on to your home is not as scary as it sounds

6-star energy rating

SHI has the skills and experience to design a home with less reliance on heating and cooling appliances.

This family has now reduced their ongoing household costs, by building a 6-star rated energy-efficient extension.

Importantly, we can achieve a 6-star energy-efficient home without compromising on quality, practicality or visual appeal.

25-year structural warranty

SHI has a long-standing partnership with its suppliers and trades people.  We design and build sustainable home extensions by carefully sourcing and using the highest quality, environmentally sound products.

That’s why this family scored a 25-year structural warranty on their new extension.

Love your location, not your home?

Let’s talk

We’re like family to generations of South Australians who have used us time and time again to improve their lifestyle.

Why?  We’re creative people who build awesome homes.

Since 1980 we’ve been South Australia’s most trusted home improvement company specialising in home extensions, home additions, home renovations and second storey additions.

For more inspiration view our Gallery of stunning home extensions, home additions, home renovations and second storey additions here:  INSPIRE ME

Already got an idea? Call now (08) 8277 6655

The trusted name for home renovations extensions Adelaide

The cost of adding a room or adding rooms to a house is a wise investment

What are your house extension plans?

Every suburb has its own reputation not to be tampered with.  So changing a home in a prestigious location will make anyone nervous and cautious.

We do this every day and realise you don’t.  That’s why since 1980 several generations of Adelaide families have asked us the same question:

‘I love my location, but my home needs updating – can you help us?’

Described as one of the nicest places to live in Adelaide with grand homes and big leafy streets, it was no surprise this family did not intend leaving Hazelwood Park.

However, their timeless period home was in desperate need of modernising with elegance and glamour.

Experience counts for many things, especially when such a large makeover is planned for a character home with original period features.

That’s why for this family it was reassuring to know the person shaking their hand was the owner of the business, with 36 years’ experience improving homes around the many different suburbs of Adelaide.

Perhaps most importantly what people love is someone who can design high-quality, generously sized extensions for a fair price.

The finished extension has more than doubled the size of the home and its lifestyle features.

Achieving this whilst keeping the culture of the area is the experience factor shining through in this project.

Our friends at Hazelwood Park have now settled into a better way of life without the hassle of moving.

Adding rooms to this house was a smart choice.

We’re sharing this project with you because it captures the true essence of what it means to efficiently and sustainably improve your home in the world’s most liveable city.

Here are the details:

Our canvas

A grand Eastern suburbs Tudor character period home retaining many original features but in desperate need of modernising and extending to meet the owners’ needs.

Customer’s request

The design brief for this open plan extension was for new:

• kitchen
• meals and dining area
• family room
• outdoor entertaining area
• extra bedrooms
• additional bathroom

Result

The finished extension has more than doubled the size of the home and its lifestyle features:

• Large custom Alby Turner kitchen opens to the new living area with stone tops, island bench and extensive pantry storage cupboards
• Separate laundry to the side of the kitchen with new external access door
• Generous family room with large sliding doors to access external entertaining area
• Large under main roof tiled alfresco with flush ceiling and brick piers
• 2 additional double bedrooms with robe provision
• Large full bathroom with island bath, walk in shower with frameless fixed panel screen,
• Separate WC and powder vanity area

The internal renovation to the existing home included gutting and converting the original kitchen area, to create robe provision to adjacent double bedroom, large linen area and extending the original hallway through to the new extension.

The front master bedroom was also renovated with WIR and en suite, including a walk-in shower with frameless screen and installation of a skylight.

Other luxury features include:

• Custom vanities with stone tops, high spec fittings and tiles were used throughout
• All new windows and sliding door are top of the range UPVC double glazed
• Top of the range timber look floor tiles throughout
• In floor GPO point
• Gas BBQ point, power and wet bar provision
• Strip grate, tiled niche and both drencher shower rose and hand shower

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Building on to your home is not as scary as it sounds

6-star energy rating

SHI has the skills and experience to design a home with less reliance on heating and cooling appliances.

This family has now reduced their ongoing household costs, by building a 6-star rated energy-efficient extension.

Importantly, we can achieve a 6-star energy-efficient home without compromising on quality, practicality or visual appeal.

25-year structural warranty

SHI has a long-standing partnership with its suppliers and trades people.  We design and build sustainable home extensions by carefully sourcing and using the highest quality, environmentally sound products.

That’s why this family scored a 25-year structural warranty on their new extension.

Love your location, not your home?

Let’s talk

We’re like family to generations of South Australians who have used us time and time again to improve their lifestyle.

Why?  We’re creative people who build awesome homes.

Since 1980 we’ve been South Australia’s most trusted home improvement company specialising in home extensions, home additions, home renovations and second storey additions.

For more inspiration view our Gallery of stunning home extensions, home additions, home renovations and second storey additions here:  INSPIRE ME

Already got an idea? Call now (08) 8277 6655

The trusted name for home renovations extensions Adelaide

The cost of adding a room or adding rooms to a house is a wise investment

What are your house extension plans?

As the locals say, there are two kinds of people in Adelaide – those that live in Henley Beach and those that want to.

Who can blame them?  Norfolk pines, fresh sea air, clean white beaches, crystal clear water and great food all on your doorstep.

Described as one of the most versatile, value-for-money beachside suburbs in Australia, it came as no surprise this family did not want to leave the area.

We know that most of you reading this feel exactly the same about where you live.

That’s why since 1980 several generations of Adelaide families have asked the same question – “I love my location, but my home needs improving – can you help us?”

Changing a home in the perfect location is a very personal thing – it’s a big decision.

That’s why for this family it was reassuring to know the person shaking their hand was the owner of the business, with 36 years’ experience improving homes around the many different suburbs of Adelaide.

We do this every day and realise our customers don’t. So experience counts for many things.

Perhaps most importantly what people love is someone who can design high-quality, generously sized extensions at a fair price. That’s the experience factor shining through in this project.

Our friends at Henley Beach have now settled into a better way of life without moving.

Adding rooms to this house was a smart choice.

We’re sharing this project with you because it captures the true essence of what it means to efficiently and sustainably improve your home in the world’s most liveable city.

Here are the details:

Our canvas

This was a modest 3-bedroom family home that was lacking space and starting to date.

Customer’s request

Significant modern transformation with upper storey and ground floor additions including extensive internal renovations of existing home to achieve a seamless blend of old and new.

Result

This home is now triple in size:

• Second storey addition over the entire footprint of the existing ground floor
• Rear alfresco area under main area
• Expand and enclose carport and garage

Upper floor extension included:

• New master bedroom and ensuite
• Second bathroom
• Two extra bedrooms
• Study
• Home theatre
• Large double aspect lounge area
• Balcony
• Shingle style concrete roof tiles

Internal renovations included:

• Laundry
• Ground floor bathroom
• Entertaining area
• Kitchen and living area
• Extra storage
• Fixtures and fittings

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Building on to your home is not as scary as it sounds

6-star energy rating

SHI has the skills and experience to design a home with less reliance on heating and cooling appliances.

This family has now reduced their ongoing household costs, by building a 6-star rated energy-efficient extension.

Importantly, we can achieve a 6-star energy-efficient home without compromising on quality, practicality or visual appeal.

25-year structural warranty

SHI has a long-standing partnership with its suppliers and trades people.  We design and build sustainable home extensions by carefully sourcing and using the highest quality, environmentally sound products.

That’s why this family scored a 25-year structural warranty on their new extension.

Love your location, not your home?

Let’s talk

We’re like family to generations of South Australians who have used us time and time again to improve their lifestyle.

Why? Because we’re creative people who build awesome homes.

Since 1980 we’ve been South Australia’s most trusted home improvement company specialising in home extensions, home additions, home renovations and second storey additions.

For more inspiration view our Gallery of stunning home extensions, home additions, home renovations and second storey additions here: INSPIRE ME

Already got an idea? Call now (08) 8277 6655

The trusted name for home renovations extensions Adelaide

The cost of adding a room or adding rooms to a house is a wise investment

What are your house extension plans?

Innovative solutions

Changing needs and inconvenient homes often get people thinking about moving.

Falling out of love with your home doesn’t mean it’s time to move on.

There are a number of innovative and stylish ways to make life better at your current location, all of which blend seamlessly with the existing structure.

An investment in extending your home is one the family will enjoy for many years to come.

So why not fall in love with your home again.

Achievement and enjoyment

For a larger block, we can design and build a ground floor extension or addition with a new bathroom, bedrooms or living area.

If you have a smaller yard or would like to capture views, then an upper storey extension or addition is the most cost effective option.

Be wary of new companies offering big deals.

Here to stay

Being able to assess an existing property, generate new ideas and build them in line with peoples’ wishes takes years of experience to master.

Since 1980 we’ve helped hundreds of families achieve practical, stylish home improvement solutions with a focus on increasing value and saving money.

Many of our projects have proven a cut above the rest by winning numerous industry awards.

At SHI we treat all of our new projects as potential contenders for a building excellence award.

Not moving can save a lot of money.

Save money

Firstly, thousands of dollars is directly saved by not paying stamp duty on a new property, moving costs and redecorating costs.

Our energy efficient extensions will also save you thousands of dollars on power bills because they are designed with less reliance on heating and cooling.

We have the skills to build a six-star energy rated sustainable home without comprising practicality or visual appeal.

Make money

A new extension or addition has the potential to increase the value of your home by tens of thousands of dollars, not to mention eliminating the hassle of settling in to a new area.

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We’re like family to generations of South Australians who have used us time and time again to improve their lifestyle.

Why? Because we’re creative people who build awesome homes.

Since 1980 we’ve been Adelaide’s most trusted home improvement company specialising in home extensions and additions, including second storey additions.

For more inspiration view our Gallery of stunning home extensions, home additions, home renovations and second storey additions here: INSPIRE ME

Already got an idea? Call now (08) 8277 6655

There’s no denying that as someone who may be considering a new home extension or addition, you are spoilt for choice.

It’s a very congested, confusing industry.

Builders come and go.

Some thrive over many years.

Why?

They have a knack of translating peoples’ dreams and aspirations, into first-class reality.

Ultimately, this ‘knack’ is the essential value of finding the right builder to extend your home and can make-or-break your dreams.

Sure, price is a factor but not the only.

From our family to yours

At SHI, we’ve been improving lifestyles since 1980.

It’s the reason we’re like family to several generations of South Australians who use us time again.

Our results stem from the experience to tailor and match ideas to peoples’ wishes.

That’s why the secret behind an outstanding home extension or home addition lies behind the scenes.

It’s where the combined experience and skills of the people behind your project will shine.

Experience counts

Many people think they can project-manage their new home extension themselves, only to find that dealing with so many different contractors is an absolute nightmare with time and cost blowouts.

Working with one person and one budget ensures no nasty surprises.

Over 36 years SHI has built a team of skilled craftsmen who can tackle any home extension or addition whatever the degree of difficulty.

Endless possibilities

Some families need an extra room or two because they are growing or want an extra, more practical entertainment and living area.

Others need a detached extension or want to accommodate grandparents living under the same roof.

Our clients will assist in taking the best option.

A larger backyard will allow for a less expensive ground floor extension while a compact yard may need an upper storey addition.

Our consultants will listen to your needs and stay with you through the planning and design stage, contract process and then council approvals.

They will measure your existing home and design your new extension practically, aesthetically and seamlessly.

Your project is then handed over to the building manager for construction.

The possibilities are endless and we’re not satisfied until you are.

This second storey addition at Hallett Cove is a stunning example.

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Let’s talk

We’re like family to generations of South Australians who have used us time and time again to improve their lifestyle.

Why? Because we’re creative people who build awesome homes.

Since 1980 we’ve been Adelaide’s most trusted home improvement company specialising in home extensions and additions, including second storey additions.

For more inspiration view our Gallery of stunning home extensions, home additions, home renovations and second storey additions here: INSPIRE ME

Already got an idea? Call now (08) 8277 6655