Karri Building Group

21/08/2026

Check out this before and after of a recent renovation project we completed in Maranup. New cladding, windows and veranda revitalised this country farmhouse. The home is on a gorgeous property, we loved working out here!

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19/08/2026

We really enjoyed this project! This family farmhouse in Maranup was refreshed with a range of internal and external upgrades. For the exterior, the existing asbestos cladding was removed and replaced with new Hardieboard and subfloor cladding. We also installed new windows and sliding doors, which freshened and lifted the overall look. The owners’ colour choices of Ancient Ruin (Dulux) for the cladding and Vesuvius (Colourmix) for the decorative concrete under the new veranda look fantastic! This was a really enjoyable project, it was great collaborating with the lovely owners to help transform their home.

29/07/2026

We recently completed a hallway renovation in this circa 1905 Bridgetown home, which was originally built for the town’s first doctor. We removed the existing horsehair plaster, preserving as much of the original lath as possible. We installed new plasterboard ceilings and walls, in line with our client’s wishes, and installed colonial cornice and ceiling roses, and repaired the arch detailing. The final result is beautiful, the hallway is now a real show-stopper!

28/07/2026

Sharing this before and after of a bedroom fireplace renovation in this beautiful circa 1905 Bridgetown home. We restored the rendered brick fireplace, repairing cracks and restoring the decorative detail. We also replaced the walls and installed a new suspended square edge ceiling. This transformation really brings the home's period character to life, it’s always a pleasure helping restore Bridgetown's historic gems.

25/07/2026

It was a pleasure renovating this circa 1905 home in Bridgetown. Built for the town’s first doctor, the house has kept much of its original character. For the hallway renovation, we removed the cracked existing horsehair plaster, preserving as much of the original lath as possible. We installed new plasterboard ceilings and walls, as requested by the customer. New colonial cornice and ceiling roses were added, and we repaired the detailing on the original arch. The finished hallway beautifully showcases this historic home.

06/07/2026

Don’t forget: moisture is the enemy! Proper water management can often get overlooked in the excitement of installing new windows. It’s best not to cut corners, if water gets in behind your walls it can be too late before you realise it has caused big (and costly) problems. Not only your home, but also your health (water = mould issues). It’s worth going the extra mile to make sure your windows and walls are protected: taking the time to install additional flashings, thoroughly paint exposed timber before adding architraves, and making sure everything is properly sealed can save you major headaches later. It’s best to protect your home by making water management a top priority when you’re renovating.

07/06/2026

It was a pleasure helping to revitalise the hallways in this mid-century farmhouse in Maranup. We replaced the cracked and sagging ceilings and installed two Art Deco-inspired ceiling roses and decorative “Concerto” cornice for extra impact. We also repaired wall defects and prepared the walls for painting. Our customers decided to keep the original light fixture, which looks great. After painting and the beautiful original jarrah floors were restored (a fantastic job by Blechynden Timber Flooring), the hallways now look stunning!

03/06/2026

Looking back at one of our favourite projects from 2024, when we helped our lovely customers complete their kitchen transformation in Bridgetown. The new picture window lets in so much natural light and frames a view of their trees. Our customers’ choice of dramatic dark cabinetry and a vibrant teal splashback looks stunning! The finished space is a stylish, functional kitchen that’s perfect for for their love of entertaining.

28/05/2026

The owners of this beautiful period home wisely addressed the less “pretty” aspects of maintaining and restoring their circa 1935 homestead first. They fixed all the roof leaks and resolved drainage issues, renovating “from the ground up”, which ensures longevity and the structural integrity of the building. Next they focussed on restoring the more visible areas of their home. The ceilings were sagging and cracked, and needed repairing while preserving the stunning original ceiling roses and colonial cornice.

We lifted and secured the ceilings, flushing over cracks and repairing any defects to the cornice and roses by hand. We also repaired cracks to the mortar above the elegant fireplaces. It has been a genuine pleasure to meet the lovely owners and help to bring this beautiful home back to its former glory.

23/05/2026

We tend to go over and above with PPE when removing ceilings or cleaning up in ceiling spaces. We originally used regular half-face respirator masks, but after a day in the heat and heavy dust, it just wasn’t comfortable at all and the dust always got in. Today we use the 3M Versaflo Respirator Helmets, which are battery powered and maintain a positive pressure to keep constant airflow going in and the dust out. We use them while taking down ceilings, installing insulation, doing demolition, and cutting silica board (to name a few). Sometimes we will come in to work after the asbestos crews have removed material, and we’ll wear the Versaflo after they’ve been if we’re ever unsure about material we’re drilling into etc.

We’d recommend Versaflo masks to anyone doing construction work, they’ve come in very handy and we use them often. The cool breeze is like air con when it’s hot! We’ve also entertained some client’s kids with our get up—one little girl asked her mum if the “astronauts” wanted some homemade banana bread. (Yes we did, and it was delicious, thank you to our lovely clients!)