Blackwood Carpentry & Joinery renovates houses, townhouses and apartments across Sydney’s North Shore, Northern Beaches, Eastern Suburbs and Inner West. Our own carpenters and joiners do the framing, joinery and finishing work, and we coordinate every licensed trade, so you deal with one team from start to handover.
Most full home renovations in Sydney cost $150,000–$600,000, depending on scope, structure and finishes. Read our full home renovation cost guide, then call us for a fixed quote.
✔ New Layouts – opening up living areas with engineered beams for open-plan living.
✔ Kitchens, Bathrooms & Laundries – renovated together under one contract and one program.
✔ Flooring, Linings & Finishes – carried through the whole house for a consistent result.
✔ Services Upgrades – electrical and plumbing upgrades by the licensed trades we coordinate.
✔ Granny Flats – detached and attached granny flats. See granny flat builders.
✔ Kitchens – custom cabinetry and full renovations. See kitchen renovations.
✔ Bathrooms & Laundries – strip-out, waterproofing to AS 3740, tiling and custom vanities. See bathroom & laundry renovations.
✔ Cost Guides – current Sydney prices in our kitchen and bathroom cost guides.
✔ Period Timberwork – windows, doors, verandahs and mouldings repaired or reproduced.
✔ Sympathetic Extensions – modern rear additions that keep the original street front.
✔ Approvals – CDC, DA and heritage applications coordinated. Read our heritage renovation guide.
✔ Built-ins – wardrobes, studies and entertainment units. See custom joinery.
✔ Decks & Pergolas – outdoor living areas built for Sydney’s climate. See decking & alfresco.
✔ Outdoor Kitchens – built-in BBQ and alfresco kitchens. See outdoor kitchens.
Blackwood is a licensed builder (NSW Lic. 502666C). Every job over $20,000 comes with a written home building contract and Home Building Compensation insurance, and one team takes you from quote to handover.
✔ Licensed Builder – NSW Lic. 502666C, with written contracts and HBC insurance on every job over $20,000.
✔ Our Own Carpenters & Joiners – better fit and finish, and no handing your joinery to a stranger.
✔ One Team, Quote to Handover – you always know who to call.
✔ Clear, Itemised Quotes – you see what each part of the job costs before you sign.
✔ Safe Sites – asbestos identified and handled properly before any demolition.
From the first site visit to the final walk-through, here’s how we run your renovation. For more detail, read our guide to planning a full home renovation.

We look at the house, talk through what you want and give you a realistic budget range.

We coordinate drawings, engineering and any CDC, DA or heritage approval.

An itemised price, schedule and HBC insurance before work starts.

A clear program, regular updates and one site supervisor.

A final walk-through, certificates and warranties, and we fix anything on the list.
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Working with Fred and his team has been an outstanding experience from start to finish. Their integrity, transparency, and open communication made the entire process seamless and reassuring. The quality of workmanship was truly top-notch, and we felt well-informed and supported every step of the way. A highly professional team that we would wholeheartedly recommend to anyone seeking excellence and reliability. Thanks Fred, HarryPosted on Google![]()
Alex ZarTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
We are very happy with our kitchen renovation done by the blackwood team, highly recommended.Posted on Google![]()
Mark ZTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Blackwood built up a kitchen for me. It was lovely to have them on the job. Wise advices, great service and craftsmanship. Highly recommended.Posted on Google![]()
True Site ElectricalTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Fred and his team did a fantastic job on a verandah and carport at our office. Workmanship was outstanding, Fred works quickly and communicates well and pricing was great value considering the quality of the work. I have no hesitation in recommending Blackwood Carpentry. Thanks Fred!Posted on Google![]()
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Fred and his team were amazing. Clean, punctual, fairly priced. Highly recommended.Posted on Google![]()
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The most reliable and professional contractor we've been working on many projects together for years. Freddy and his team are best in details and do the jobs properly without cutting the corners. Blackwood pricing is so reasonable compare to value and quality of work they deliver. Highly recommended
Most full home renovations in Sydney cost $150,000–$600,000, depending on scope, structure and finishes. Kitchens typically run $20,000–$70,000 and bathrooms $15,000–$45,000 each. See our full home renovation cost guide.
Usually several months on site, plus time for design and approvals beforehand. Read our renovation planning guide.
Yes. We coordinate the designer, engineer and certifier, and prepare what’s needed for a CDC, DA or heritage application.
Often, if the work can be staged. For whole-house work we’ll talk you through when moving out makes sense.
Yes. NSW Lic. 502666C, with Home Building Compensation insurance on every job over $20,000.
Sydney’s North Shore, Northern Beaches, Eastern Suburbs and Inner West, and surrounding suburbs on request. Call Fred on 0478 900 078.
Planning a renovation? Get in touch with Blackwood Carpentry & Joinery today.