Rudd Family Builders & Solar Since the 1860s
Transform Your Home
More Space. Better Flow
Martin brings 35+ years of building experience and 160+ years of family heritage to your home remodelling project. From designs and permits to final handover — every detail professionally managed across South-East Queensland.
Why South-East Queensland Homeowners
Remodel
Every home tells a story. Sometimes that story needs a new chapter — more space for a growing family, a better layout for modern life, or simply a home that works the way you do.
Growing Families
Add bedrooms, create ensuites, expand living areas as your household evolves.
Working From Home
Dedicated home offices, quiet zones and flexible spaces for the modern work-life balance.
Better Airflow & Light
Open up dark, compartmentalised layouts to Queensland's natural light and breezes.
Modernising Older Layouts
Transform 1970s–90s floor plans into open, functional contemporary living.
Increasing Resale Value
Strategic renovations that add genuine appeal and marketability to your property.
Accessibility Needs
\Wider doorways, accessible bathrooms and single-level living modifications.
From structural transformations to finishing touches. Martin's team handles the complete scope of home remodelling — all properly assessed, permitted and built to code.
What We Remodel
Wall Removal & Reconfiguration
Strategic removal of internal walls to create open, flowing living spaces. All structural changes professionally assessed and compliant.
Open-Plan Conversions
Transform compartmentalised kitchens, dining rooms and lounges into cohesive, light-filled family spaces.

Room Extensions
Add valuable square metreage to bedrooms, living areas or home offices. Seamlessly integrated with your existing home.

Floorplan Reconfiguration
Add valuable square metreage to bedrooms, living areas or home offices. Seamlessly integrated with your existing home.
New Bathrooms & Ensuites
Create bathrooms from scratch or convert spare rooms into luxurious ensuites with full waterproofing and compliance.
Bathroom Renovations
Expand cramped bathrooms, modernise dated layouts and transform tired spaces into contemporary retreats.

Kitchen & Laundry Upgrades
Part of whole-home remodelling, we integrate modern kitchens and laundries that work with your new open-plan layout.

Structural Remediation
Address common issues in older Queensland homes — stumps, bearers, joists, weatherboards — with experienced, careful work.

Indoor–Outdoor Connection
Improve the transition between your living spaces and outdoor areas — better deck access, bi-fold doors, covered entertainment areas.
End-to-End Project Management
From initial concept through planning, approvals and build to final handover. Martin manages every step professionally.

Note: All structural modifications require proper assessment and compliance with the National Construction Code. Martin coordinates engineering, certifications and approvals as part of every project.
Heritage Sensitive Upgrades
Queenslander
Remodeling
Queensland's character homes deserve special attention. VJ walls, high ceilings, breezeways and timber details are features worth preserving — but that doesn't mean living with outdated layouts.

Martin specialises in modernising Queenslander function while respecting their heritage. Open up compartmentalised rooms, add contemporary bathrooms, improve deck connections — all without losing the character that makes these homes special.
Preserve VJ walls, architraves and decorative features
Retain high ceilings and original timber floors
Open floor plans that still feel authentic to the home
Modern kitchens and bathrooms that complement character
Improved indoor–outdoor flow for subtropical living
Structural remediation handled with care and expertise
Bring Your Home Into The 21st century
80s & 90s Home
Modernisation
South-East Queensland is full of solid brick and tile homes from the 1980s and 90s. Great bones, but dated finishes — brown brick, tired render, aluminium windows, dark interiors. These homes are prime candidates for transformation.
Martin specialises in breathing new life into these properties. A fresh render finish, modern windows, updated roofing and entry areas — combined with smart solar and battery integration — can turn a dated house into a contemporary, energy-efficient home.
Fresh render finishes to transform tired brick exteriors
Modern windows and doors for better light and airflow
Updated entries, fascias and rooflines
Interior modernisation — open-plan conversions, new kitchens and bathrooms
Solar panel systems sized for your household
Battery storage for energy independence and backup power
A tired 80s brick home transformed: fresh render, modern windows, solar panels and battery storage.
Rudd Solar & Batteries
Energy Independence
Modern solar and battery systems dramatically reduce power bills and provide backup during outages.
Better Comfort
Improved insulation, modern windows and better ventilation keep your home comfortable year-round.
Increased Value
A modernised home with solar commands a premium in today's market — buyers want move-in ready.
Future-Proofed
EV-ready infrastructure, smart home wiring and efficient systems prepare your home for tomorrow.
One Team for Building + Solar
The Rudd Family brings 160+ years of building heritage together with 16+ years of solar installation experience. When you remodel with us, your solar and battery system is integrated from day one — not bolted on as an afterthought.
Fresh render finishes to transform tired brick exteriors
Modern windows and doors for better light and airflow
Updated entries, fascias and rooflines
Interior modernisation — open-plan conversions, new kitchens and bathrooms
Solar panel systems sized for your household
Battery storage for energy independence and backup power
16+
Solar Experience
35+
Years Building
160+
Years Building Family Heritage
Before & After
From cramped 1980s bathrooms to contemporary retreats. We don't just replace fixtures — we reimagine the entire space, often expanding the footprint and creating ensuites where none existed.
Bathroom Transformations
Before Renovations
Typical 1980s bathroom: dated laminate vanity, tired tiling, cramped layout, poor lighting.
After Renovations
Transformed: expanded space, modern floating vanity, frameless shower, layered lighting, contemporary finishes.
What Changed in This Transformation
Modern waterproofing to current Australian standard
Smart storage solutions built into the design
Contemporary tile palette with large-format porcelain
Frameless glass shower enclosure
Wall-mounted toilet for easier cleaning
Expanded footprint — reclaimed space from adjacent areas
Improved ventilation and exhaust
Layered LED lighting — task, ambient and feature
Floating timber-look vanity with stone benchtop
Modern tapware in brushed nickel finish
Creating Ensuites From Existing Rooms
Don't have an ensuite? We regularly convert spare bedrooms, oversized walk-in robes or underutilised storage areas into fully functional ensuites.
Martin assesses plumbing routes, waterproofing requirements, ventilation and layout to ensure the conversion works structurally and practically. The result? An ensuite that adds genuine value and convenience to your home.
Former spare bedroom transformed into a functional ensuite with walk-in shower and modern amenities.
From initial consultation to ongoing support, we handle everything
Our Simple 5-Step Process
01 Consultation
We visit your home, listen to your vision, assess the property and discuss possibilities. Martin brings 35+ years of practical experience to identify opportunities and challenges.
02 Concept & Design
Martin develops concepts that balance your wishlist with structural realities and budget considerations. Clear sketches and explanations — no surprises.
03 Approvals & Permits
We handle all council submissions, building approvals, certifications and engineering requirements. Martin liaises with local government so you don't have to.
04 Build
Qualified trades coordinate under Martin's supervision. Clear timelines, regular updates, quality workmanship. Your home treated with respect throughout.
05 Handover
Final walkthrough, all certifications completed, every detail checked. Your transformed home, ready to enjoy.

Practical Considerations
Timelines Vary
Every project is different. A bathroom might take weeks; a whole-home remodel might take months. Approvals add time. Weather adds time. We give you realistic estimates upfront and communicate honestly throughout.
Approvals Depend on Scope
Some work needs council approval; some doesn't. Structural changes generally require engineering and certification. Martin handles all of this as part of the project — you don't need to become a paperwork expert.
Budgets Depend on Scope
We don't publish prices because every home and every wishlist is different. What we do promise: clear, itemised quotes with no hidden costs, and honest advice if your budget and expectations don't align.
Safety & Compliance
We're QBCC insured, use qualified licensed trades, and build to Australian standards. All work is certified. Communication is transparent. Your home is treated with respect from first visit to final handover.
SERVICE AREAS
Proudly Serving South East Queensland
Gympie Region
Sunshine Coast
Brisbane
Moreton Bay
Let's start with a conversation. Contact us to discuss your remodelling ideas, and Martin will arrange a visit to assess your home and explore what's possible.