Renovating, restoring and extending

From the every day building jobs through to house extensions and heritage renovations, Brisbane City Council provides and the information you will need to renovate, restore or extend and existing property.

Renovating and common building projectsRenovating and common building projects

All you need to know about every day building projects like putting up the back yard fence or installing a swimming pool. You can also find building safety information and regulations to keep your family safe and sound.

House extensions, raising and renovationHouse extensions, raising and renovation approvals

Need more space to stretch the legs, or maybe you are building skywards to improve your views. Council provides all of the information you need, and the criteria you must meet, to be able to get that extra space you need.

Restoring and researching heritage propertiesRestoring and researching heritage properties

Are you researching a historical building or renovating one? The Brisbane City Council Heritage database is available for researching any historic building in Brisbane. You can also find out about the regulations you need to meet when restoring a heritage property.

Research the history of your houseResearch the history of your house

Go back in time and research the history and heritage of your property. You could be surprised as to what the walls of your property may have witnessed in years gone by.

Commercial and industrial projectsCommercial and industrial projects

Commercial and industrial projects have to meet specific regulations and approvals. Find out all the information to successfully and safely complete a commercial or industrial project.