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Heritage Home Renovation: Important Things to Know Before Getting Started

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22 January 2025


Heritage home renovation should not be taken lightly. Careful planning is highly recommended to be done since renovating a heritage home is not a small undertaking. It is very important that you fully understand that going through the planning and actualisation of your heritage home renovation project is not work in the park. You must think of all the factors that need to be considered because unlike any other renovation of any type of house, a heritage home renovation project must be treated with personalised care.


A bluestone manor in regional victoria. Recently restored by A. Romanin & Sons Builders.
A bluestone manor in regional victoria. Recently restored by A. Romanin & Sons Builders.

Know the Cost of the Renovation

If you are planning to get your heritage home a renovation, one of the important things that you need to know before getting started is the estimated total cost of renovating a heritage home. It is common knowledge that the cost of renovating a heritage home is much higher than renovating a modern home. That is why it is very important to know the cost of the renovation and the possible contributing costs that you might incur.


A bluestone manor in regional victoria with a modern glass pavilion extension. Recently restored by A. Romanin & Sons Builders.
A bluestone manor in regional victoria with a modern glass pavilion extension. Recently restored by A. Romanin & Sons Builders.



You Have to Get Heritage Victoria's Approval

When renovating a heritage home, you must get Heritage Victoria’s approval before getting started. The local heritage commission in your place will evaluate your property’s designation and condition. It is very essential to do your due diligence on the historic nature of a heritage home and confirm it to the appropriate authorities in your locality to get the necessary approval and permits that you need to push through with your heritage home renovation plan.

A bluestone manor in regional victoria with a modern glass pavilion extension. Recently restored by A. Romanin & Sons Builders.
A bluestone manor in regional victoria with a modern glass pavilion extension. Recently restored by A. Romanin & Sons Builders.

Carefully Plan Your Budget

Creating a budget plan for a heritage home renovation can be a daunting task. Renovation costs for heritage homes require a carefully planned budget. When you are deciding on your heritage home renovation budget, you must include in your calculation all the possible unexpected expenses. Hence, it is likewise important that you include in your estimated renovation budget plan a contingency fund to be used to cover the cost estimates.


A restoration of a period home in the centre of Toorak, Victoria. Built by A. Romanin & Sons Builders.
A restoration of a period home in the centre of Toorak, Victoria. Built by A. Romanin & Sons Builders.

You Need an Architect’s Insight

You must speak with an architect and builder to get their professional insight. Hiring licensed experts with heritage building experience will help you understand the whole renovation process and guide you with your heritage home renovation project. You need to get professional insight to walk you through the renovation process whether you like it or not since they are experienced in heritage and preservation.

If you need to talk to a professional, you can enquire with us at A. Romanin & Sons Builders about all your domestic and commercial construction needs. A. Romanin & Sons Builders is a building contractor in Melbourne operating for over 50 years. We are equipped with a skilled team of experts and professionals who are experienced in many facets of contemporary and modern architectural building methods, including heritage structures.

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