Clovelly runs a small suburb with a concentrated mix of Art Deco homes, interwar bungalows, and coastal-edge blocks. The architecture rewards quality building work and the location means owners who invest, invest properly.
Green. ANVIL. works with homeowners and architects across Clovelly on custom builds, architectural renovations, and extensions. We manage the full scope: initial site visit and pre-construction planning, DA applications with Randwick Council, construction, and handover.
We work across Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs. Other suburbs near Clovelly where we’re active:
We take on custom new builds, whole-home renovations, rear and upper-level extensions, bathroom renovations, and deck builds. Most Clovelly projects involve working within or around existing fabric, whether that’s an Art Deco facade, original timber joinery, or a tight coastal block with strict envelope controls. We coordinate directly with your architect or designer, or can refer you to collaborators we’ve worked with across the Eastern Suburbs.
| Service | Description |
|---|---|
| Custom home builds | New construction on vacant or cleared sites |
| Architectural renovations | Whole-home or major partial renovations |
| Extensions | Rear, upper-level, and side additions |
| Bathroom renovations | Full strip-out and rebuild |
| Deck and outdoor builds | Timber and composite decking, outdoor structures |
Clovelly sits within the Randwick City Council local government area. A number of properties in and around the suburb fall under heritage conservation area controls, which affect what can be altered externally and how new work must relate to existing character.
If your property is heritage-listed or sits within a conservation area, you will almost certainly need a DA rather than a Complying Development Certificate. We manage that process, including working with heritage consultants and council planners where required.
A director on every project: We’re a 15-person team. A director leads your project from the first conversation through to handover. It doesn’t get handed off mid-way to a site manager you haven’t met.
Over a decade of Eastern Suburbs experience: We’ve been building in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs for more than ten years. Clovelly’s block sizes, council requirements, and coastal conditions are familiar ground.
Close collaboration with architects and designers: Most of our projects involve an architect or interior designer. We work alongside them from early in the process, which reduces coordination friction and keeps the build true to the design intent.
Sustainability and material reuse: Where existing materials can be retained, adapted, or repurposed, we work with clients to do that. It reduces waste, often reduces cost, and tends to produce better results in older homes.
Award-winning work: Our projects have been recognised across the industry: 2025 Master Builders Association of NSW Excellence in Construction Awards – Refurbishment/Renovation/Extension Up to $10 Million H. May Precinct
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We take on a limited number of projects each year. If you have a build or renovation in Clovelly, talk to us early, before you’ve finalised a design or committed to a DA path.
Yes. We build across Clovelly and the surrounding Eastern Suburbs. Clovelly falls within Randwick City Council’s jurisdiction, which we know well.
We work on custom new homes, architectural renovations, extensions, bathroom renovations, and deck builds. Most Clovelly projects involve existing homes, often with heritage or character considerations that require careful detailing.
Yes. Parts of Clovelly fall within heritage conservation areas under the Randwick Local Environmental Plan. If your property is listed or within a conservation area, your project will likely require a DA and may need a heritage impact statement. We manage that process and can bring in specialist consultants when needed.
Costs vary depending on scope, site conditions, and finishes. As a general guide, major renovations and extensions in the Eastern Suburbs typically start from $500,000, with custom new builds from $1 million. We provide detailed, transparent pricing after an initial site review and scope discussion.
Not always, but often yes. Smaller internal works may qualify as exempt or complying development. Anything that affects the external envelope, a heritage item, or a property within a conservation area will require a DA. We assess this early and advise on the most appropriate approval pathway.
Yes. We can work design-and-construct on some project types, coordinating design and construction under a single contract. We can also refer you to architects and designers we’ve worked closely with, then manage construction once a design is in place.
Request a consultation through our website. We’ll confirm whether the project is a fit, arrange a site visit, and walk you through the process from there. We typically book 6 to 12 weeks ahead, so earlier is better.
Let’s build something exceptional.