Frequently Asked Questions

Where we are located

We are located at level one 28 Phillip St in Parramatta NSW.

Are you certified and insured?

We are professional, qualified and an insured Company.

Is there any charge for quote or inspection?

Dwell Designs provide all customers with an obligation free quotation.

What is your process or work?

We can be your one stop shop when it comes to renovating or building your new home. From the initial sketches to the very detailed plans and the optional "3D walk-through" computer models, that allows you to visual every room in your house, our aim is to keep you involved from start to finish with the design of your dream home.

Which areas do you services?

We can help you with all architectural work and interior design services.

I want to renovate my home. What do I need to do?

Please call Dwell Designs and we are happy to meet with you on site and provide you with a professional advice.

How long will the renovation take?

It is hard to say, for example kitchen and bathroom renovation will take approximately eight to ten weeks from check measure or from when all appliances and PC items are picked. Internal home renovation could take approximately anything from twelve to sixteen weeks.

Do I get a warranty?

We can provide you with Home warranty insurance.

I purchased a new property and I want to build a two storey house or a Duplex, what should I do?

Please feel free to contact us at Dwell Designs Australia, we are very friendly and always happy to help. We will try and answer all your questions over the phone. If you prefer a face to face meeting with one of our designers to discuss your requirements, we will gladly visit and meet with you on site or at your place. We invite our customers to visit our office to view some of the previous work that we have done and the various options available on our database.

What approvals do I need?

If you are doing alterations & additions, or building a new house Dwell Designs will tell you at the beginning if we can submit your project under Complying Development or under a Development application. Each case is different subject to site conditions, customer requirements and the various council regulations. We are experienced with most Sydney councils and understand their DA requirements and in most cases we can advise you on what can and cannot be achieved upfront.

How long will it take to start building?

If we submit under a Complying Development, it will take you approximately a month from submission. Under a development application it is up to the Council but from our experience it could take approximately from 6 to 8 weeks unless you have major objections from adjacent neighbours.

Are there any hidden costs?

Dwell Designs is very clear and upfront, we provide all customers with a detailed quotation, showing all inclusions and exclusions, to avoid hidden costs and nasty surprises.

Can our home take a second storey?

For this our professional structural engineer need to visit your site to inspect and give a written report (costs may apply).

How do I pick my products and colours?

Once the plans are finalized and ready for submission to council, Dwell Designs can provide our clients with material selection and colour schemes.