Business Details
Your Trusted Home Builders in Shorncliffe
Lifestyle Homes & Renovations Qld is a family-owned and operated building company based in Shorncliffe, Queensland, with over two decades of experience in residential construction. We specialise in custom home renovations, extensions, and outdoor living solutions, serving Brisbane's Northside and surrounding regions. Our team of skilled tradespeople prioritises quality craftsmanship, transparent communication, and client satisfaction, delivering projects on time and within budget.With a focus on building relationships and understanding client needs, we transform houses into dream homes using premium materials and innovative design solutions. Our reputation for reliability and excellence has been built through consistent delivery of high-quality results, as evidenced by numerous client testimonials praising our professionalism, attention to detail, and problem-solving capabilities.
Services
Renovations & Additions
Patios & Decks
Residential Building Work
Granny Flats
House Extensions
Highlights and features
- We provide personalised service from start to finish with 20+ years of local building experience
- Our team delivers quality craftsmanship using premium materials and innovative solutions
- We maintain transparent communication throughout every project phase
- We guarantee timely completion of projects while maintaining strict quality standards
- Our local expertise ensures deep understanding of Brisbane Northside building requirements
What people say
Exceeded expectations
Transparent communication
Quality workmanship
On-time delivery
Problem-solving expertise
Services
Home Renovations
Specialist residential renovation services transforming existing properties through modern design and quality craftsmanship. Our team handles complete interior and exterior makeovers, bathroom and kitchen upgrades, and structural modifications while maintaining the character of original buildings. With extensive experience in Queenslanders and heritage homes, we deliver functional improvements that enhance property value and livability while adhering to strict building standards.
House Extensions
Custom home extension solutions designed to meet growing family needs and modern living requirements. We specialise in seamless additions that blend with existing architecture, including multi-room expansions, upper-level conversions, and open-plan living spaces. Our process includes detailed planning, council approvals assistance, and construction management to ensure minimal disruption and maximum value addition to residential properties.
Patios & Decks
Premium outdoor living solutions tailored to Queensland's climate, featuring durable timber and composite decking materials. Our team designs and constructs functional entertainment spaces with attention to drainage, safety, and aesthetic integration with existing structures. Services include freestanding decks, attached patios, and custom-designed outdoor kitchens or lounging areas that extend usable home space.
Granny Flats
Compliant secondary dwelling construction providing flexible living solutions for families or investment opportunities. Our team manages complete granny flat projects from design through to completion, ensuring adherence to local council regulations while creating self-contained units with modern amenities and quality finishes that maximise property potential.
Building Maintenance
Comprehensive maintenance and repair services addressing both urgent issues and preventative care for residential properties. Our skilled tradespeople handle structural repairs, weatherproofing, and system upgrades while maintaining strict quality standards. We prioritise clear communication and minimal disruption during repair works, ensuring properties maintain their value and functionality over time.
People
Josh Lauder
Owner / Director
With over 20 years in the building trade, Josh has been a registered builder for 11 years. A local Shorncliffe resident, he combines technical expertise with deep community knowledge to deliver quality building solutions.
Vince Scott
Carpenter / Foreman
20-year construction veteran specialising in domestic and commercial projects. As LHR's foreman for five years, Vince brings extensive practical knowledge and quality control expertise to every building site.
Terry Jones
Registered Builder
Certified builder with 15+ years' experience focusing on premium finishes and client satisfaction. Terry ensures all projects meet strict quality standards while maintaining a family-first approach to work-life balance.
BJ Freme
Carpenter / Landscaper
Dual-skilled tradesperson combining carpentry expertise with landscaping background. Recently qualified as a carpenter, BJ contributes versatile skills to both structural and exterior projects while continuing landscaping work.
Chris Wilson
Apprentice Carpenter
Second-year apprentice with concreting qualifications. Combining new trade learning with existing skills, Chris contributes to diverse projects while maintaining strong client communication and site tidiness.
Questions
What areas do you service?
We primarily service Moreton Bay, Pine Rivers, and Brisbane North regions with our Shorncliffe-based team.
What building services do you offer?
We specialise in home renovations, extensions, patios, decks, granny flats, and residential building projects.
How long has your company been operating?
Our director has 20+ years' building experience with LHR established as a registered builder for over a decade.
Do you handle council approvals?
Yes, we assist with council requirements and building permits as part of our full-service offering.
Can you work with existing renovation plans?
We collaborate with client plans while offering expert suggestions to enhance functionality and value.
What sets you apart from other builders?
Our combination of local expertise, quality focus, transparent communication, and 20+ years' experience delivers superior building outcomes.
Reviews (6)
Bree Lichtwark
Jul 05, 2021
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We entrusted the renovation of our hundred year old Queenslander to Lifestyle Homes and Renovations and they didn't fail to deliver. Our home was raised, extended and almost completely rebuilt inside and out. Josh and his team completed the job on time, on budget and with workmanship of an exceptional standard. I can't recommend LHR more highly for the care and professional approach they took in restoring our old girl. Thankyou Josh.
Tracey Paolacci
Feb 16, 2021
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Josh and his team just completed a studio apartment/granny flat at our home. I cannot recommend Josh and LHR more. Josh is an excellent communicator to his clients and a very organised manager of his team of contractors. Josh helped me with design suggestions, kept me up to date on progress and schedule of works, was easily available for… questions, contractors were always on time, the job completed on budget and delivered to a high standard of finish. The contractors were all professional, polite, prompt and cleaned at the end of each day. Not one wasted day. A really positive experience
Claire Milligan
Jan 01, 2021
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Josh did an incredible job on our recent renovation in Sandgate. His communication was outstanding on a daily basis, always available and happy to answer questions and discuss design changes. He is so warm and friendly and so easy to work with. He is understanding, flexible and works with integrity and to the highest standard. And to top it off it was on time and in budget. LHR even completed ahead of schedule which is unheard. I highly recommended Josh + LHR & team of contractors.
Justin Ansell
Dec 25, 2020
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Josh and his team built our fantastic extension in Sandgate and I dont hesitate to recommend him. From quoting all the way through to completion, Josh focused on the details and kept up communication so we always knew what was happening and had plenty of chance to provide input into decisions. His building team, led by Terry, were a pleasure to have around. It was all round a great experience.
Jinty Bird
Nov 26, 2020
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Love my new renovated house. Josh and his team did a great job, Josh was on time and on budget. Excellent communication skills and let me know well in advance what I needed to do. He coped brilliantly with my many variations. I highly recommend Josh and his team.
Melissah Lester
Sep 29, 2020
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We took 11 years to finally decide to build our renovation and we are so happy that we chose Josh and his team for the build. From our initial chat with Josh we both felt really confident that he understood what we were looking for and could do it all, on time and in budget. We're thrilled with the end result, have great new spaces for the kids and just really want to thank Josh, Terry, Chris and Jake for all of their hard work - the dogs really miss you all as well ;-)
