Sarah's Heritage Restoration
Adelaide, SA
The Challenge
Sarah purchased a beautiful 1890s sandstone cottage in Adelaide's inner suburbs, but the property required significant restoration work. Heritage overlay restrictions meant she needed specialist builders who understood the compliance requirements.
Initial quotes varied wildly from $180,000 to $320,000, and Sarah had no way of knowing which builders truly understood heritage work versus those who would cut corners or overcharge.
The Betterbuild Solution
We conducted a thorough feasibility assessment, identifying which elements required heritage-compliant restoration and where modern materials could be appropriately used. This clarity helped Sarah understand the true scope of work.
Our Builder Select service connected Sarah with three pre-vetted builders experienced in Adelaide heritage projects. We reviewed all quotes line-by-line, ensuring compliance requirements were properly addressed.
The Result
Sarah selected a builder who delivered exceptional heritage restoration at $205,000 — $38,000 less than the next comparable quote. The project passed all heritage inspections first time.
The restored cottage now showcases its original character while meeting modern living standards, and Sarah has peace of mind knowing the work was done correctly.
"Heritage restoration felt overwhelming until Betterbuild helped me understand what was actually required. They found me a builder who genuinely cared about preserving the home's character."
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