Business Details
Brisbane Home Renovations with Heritage Expertise
At JDL Construction, we specialise in transforming homes into spaces that reflect modern lifestyles while preserving their unique heritage. Our team brings together thoughtful design, financial expertise, and craftsmanship to deliver renovations that prioritise your needs, budget, and long-term goals. With deep experience in Queenslander and character homes, we guide clients through a collaborative design process that balances practicality with timeless aesthetics.Our approach ensures every project not only enhances liveability but also builds lasting value. We respect your time, maintain transparency throughout the process, and are committed to making your renovation journey as rewarding as the outcome.
Services
In-House Design
Finance Ready Drawings
Bespoke Renovations
Heritage Restoration
Equity Planning
Highlights and features
- We design for liveability, balancing lifestyle needs with timeless aesthetics
- Our Budget Match Process aligns smart design choices with financial goals
- Finance-Ready Drawings help unlock home equity for larger projects
- Streamlined process with transparent communication at every stage
- Renovations built for both immediate comfort and long-term resale value
What people say
Beautiful transformations
Excellent communication
Respectful of budgets
Timely delivery
Heritage preservation
Services
In-House Design
Our in-house design team creates tailored solutions that balance practicality with timeless aesthetics. We focus on your current lifestyle needs while planning for future requirements, ensuring every space maximises functionality and visual appeal through collaborative client engagement.
Finance Ready Drawings
Detailed architectural drawings prepared to unlock home equity before construction begins. These precise documents help increase borrowing power, enabling clients to achieve their renovation goals without compromising design integrity or financial stability through bank-ready documentation.
Bespoke Renovations
Tailored renovation solutions for Queenslanders and character homes that honour historical features while introducing modern comforts. Our approach maintains architectural integrity while enhancing liveability through customised spatial planning, material selection, and craftsmanship that reflects individual client personalities.
Heritage Restoration
Specialist restoration services for pre-1946 homes that maintain original features while integrating contemporary functionality. We employ traditional techniques alongside modern materials to preserve historical value while creating spaces that meet current living standards and future resale considerations.
Project Monitoring
Real-time renovation tracking through our client portal that displays timeframes, milestones, and budget status. This transparent system allows clients to monitor project progression continuously, ensuring accountability and timely completion while maintaining clear communication throughout the construction phase.
People
Kieran Lewis
Managing Director
With extensive experience in residential renovations, Kieran leads JDL Construction's strategic direction. He ensures every project maintains financial intelligence while delivering exceptional design outcomes that enhance client lifestyles through quality craftsmanship.
Ray Hattin
Design Director
Ray specialises in creating functional spaces that blend modern living with heritage elements. His design leadership focuses on practical solutions that maintain architectural integrity while delivering contemporary comforts tailored to client requirements.
Tom Proctor
Construction Manager
Tom oversees all construction operations, ensuring projects meet quality standards and timelines. His expertise in renovation execution guarantees that design visions translate into reality while maintaining budgetary control throughout the building process.
Questions
What types of homes do you specialise in renovating?
We specialise in renovating Queenslanders and character homes built before 1946, though we also work on modern properties requiring bespoke solutions that blend heritage elements with contemporary living.
How can renovations increase my home's value?
Our strategic design approach considers future resale value through material selection, layout optimisation, and heritage preservation that appeals to potential buyers while meeting current living requirements.
Do you help with financing options for renovations?
Yes, our Finance-Ready Drawings service helps clients unlock home equity before construction begins, potentially increasing borrowing capacity to achieve their desired renovation outcomes.
How long does a typical renovation project take?
Project timelines vary based on scope, but our streamlined process typically delivers renovations within 12-16 weeks for standard projects, with regular progress updates through our client portal.
Can I see examples of your previous work?
Yes, our online portfolio showcases completed projects across Brisbane, including heritage restorations, modern extensions, and comprehensive renovations that demonstrate our design and construction capabilities.
Reviews (7)
MeredithandScott & Scott
Nov 08, 2021
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We engaged JDL to undertake a considerable renovation and extension to our home. This required a knock down of our garage, a living room extension and a complete redesign of our living/dining/cooking areas. Our intention was to make the most of our view, breeze, sun, and modernise the place and space of our kitchen. JDL were chosen from a tender process and were engaged, responsive and highly professional from the outset. In negotiating and confirming services and costs, again Kieran and the team were informative, professional and reasonable. During the build, the team on site were efficient, productive
Clare Tuffley
Jun 09, 2021
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We only have positive words to describe our renovation experience with Kieran and JDL Construction. Kieran and his team were meticulous! We were provided with a timeline at the beginning of the renovation and they stuck to it, even finishing slightly earlier than expected. Their workmanship was to a high standard. The site was spotless at the end of each day and the team were friendly and lovely to have around. I could not recommend JDL highly enough and will definitely use them again in the future.
Brendan Yates
May 10, 2021
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We'd without hesitation recommend our builder. These are words that not every renovator can say and we recognise how lucky we are to be able to both say and stand by them. Kieran and the JDL team were our trusted building partners in delivering the renovation and extension of our post-war home. From the comprehensive quoting and planning process through to handover, they were hard working, proactive, collaborative, great communicators, professional and organised. Not only did they deliver our build ahead of time and on budget, they made the whole experience a positive and engaging one.
Dominiqe Bird
Mar 21, 2021
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My wife and I engaged JDL to build an extra bedroom & bathroom on the back of our house. The extension was custom-built offsite by Bretts Hardware and craned into place connecting to our existing deck. The whole experience was streamlined and cost-effective. We're also really happy that the modular blends in well with our character home. JDL are a family run business, great communicators and a pleasure to deal with. We would, without a doubt, recommend JDL to anyone looking for a professional and reliable builder.
Nerida-Robyn Spence
Feb 12, 2021
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The team at JDL Constructions did an amazing job on the renovation of our 98 year old Queenslander. From architect drawings to the completed job the professionalism, attention to the smallest detail and commitment to quality to bring our ideas into a beautiful new living space was exceptional. Nothing was too much trouble, communication throughout the entire build was responsive and nothing was left to chance. We would highly recommend Kieran and his team to complete your build, on time and to a standard that you will be absolutely happy with. JDL made our ideas come to life in what is a spectacular
Outback Insulation
Nov 05, 2020
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As the Director of Outback Insulation Pty Ltd we have worked alongside JDL Constructions for many years and are their preffered supplier/installer of insulation products. In working alongside Kieran and the team at JDL Constructions my Insulation team sees first hand the high level of workmanship and care that this company put into each and every project. I would and have happily recommended anyone looking to build their dream home to contact JDL Construction.
Shubh Gupta
Aug 05, 2020
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Kieran and his entire team at JDL have been nothing short of amazing!! They were very prompt and communicated very effectively. Everything was done on time and perfectly. They were transparent with all the costing upfront and worked within our budget. If you are looking for a builder you can trust, give them a call. We are so glad we found them. Our home was completed on time and looks fantastic. Thank you Team JDL.
