5 Best Renovation Contractors in Sydney (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

By Brad Smith, Home Services Expert · ✓ Data verified July 2026 · 8 min read

Your kitchen's looked the same since 2003 and the strata approval letter just landed on the table. Now comes the harder part: picking someone to actually do the work. The renovation contractors in Sydney on this page carry 474 Google reviews between them, and every one of them holds a rating between 4.9 and 5.0, so the split between them comes down to how many jobs that record is built on, not how happy people were.

Short answer: Apartment Renovations - Fine Touch Group - Sydney leads the list, at a 5.0 rating across 214 reviews, the deepest track record here by some margin, and specialises in apartment work inside strata buildings. Mr and Mrs Elias - Apartment Renovations (5.0, 108 reviews) and Sydney East Building & Renovations (5.0, 74 reviews) follow close behind. Renovation costs in Sydney vary hugely by scope, so get a fixed quote before signing anything.

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How Sydney's Renovation Contractors Stack Up

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	Apartment Renovations - Fine Touch Group - Sydney	5.0 ★	214	Apartment renovations in strata buildings	View ›
2	Mr and Mrs Elias - Apartment Renovations	5.0 ★	108	Full apartment renovations & strata approvals	View ›
3	Sydney East Building & Renovations	5.0 ★	74	Custom builds, duplexes & townhouses	View ›
4	Trade Industries Group - Home & Apartment Renovations in Sydney	5.0 ★	38	Structured, milestone-based renovation projects	View ›
5	Zoneation	4.9 ★	40	Bathroom renovations & leak remediation	View ›

5 Best Renovation Contractors in Sydney (2026)

Our five picks, broken down

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Apartment Renovations - Fine Touch Group - Sydney

5.0214 Google reviews

Fine Touch Group is a Strathfield-based renovation company working across Sydney on apartments, kitchens and bathrooms, run by the Bechara family. Reviewers consistently deal with Richard and Claude directly rather than a call centre, and that hands-on involvement is the thread running through the feedback: owners describe being walked through design decisions, getting straight answers on quotes, and having someone pick up the phone from the first estimate to the final invoice.

The work is mostly whole-apartment jobs in strata buildings, which is a different discipline to a freestanding house. The company says it handles the by-laws, applications and committee meetings itself, and reviewers back that up, describing the strata side as the part that would otherwise have stalled the project. Recent jobs in the reviews include a full apartment renovation in Surry Hills, kitchen conversions to open-plan, bathrooms and a shop fitout.

What people praise

The strongest Google track record on this page by a wide margin, at 5.0 from 214 reviews
Strata experience is the most repeated theme in reviews, which matters for apartment work
Owners deal directly with Richard and Claude rather than being passed around
Reviewers repeatedly single out communication and responsiveness from quote to final invoice
The company advertises fixed-price contracts and a six-year warranty backed by $20M insurance

Reputation scorecardrank in Sydney

Rating5 / 5

Review volume214 · 98th

Confidencehigh

Recency3 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

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Our take: If your job is an apartment inside a strata building, this is the most straightforward pick on the page. The review base is not just large for this list, it is roughly double the next highest, and the reviews are specific about the things that usually go wrong in apartment work: getting strata sign-off, keeping neighbours onside, and finishing when the builder said they would. The company also promotes a 100% strata approval rate and 30 years of trading, which are its own figures rather than anything we can verify, so treat those as claims rather than facts. Worth noting the focus is renovation rather than new construction, so a ground-up build is not what this team is set up for.

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Mr and Mrs Elias - Apartment Renovations

5.0108 Google reviews

Mr and Mrs Elias works almost exclusively on apartment renovations across Sydney, positioning itself as a Class 2 builder that handles the architectural and strata side of a project alongside the build. The team, based near Bond Street, covers everything from foyer and remedial upgrades to interior design and terrace conversions. Its site leans hard on the strata angle, which shows up again and again in client reviews. Several clients specifically mention managing a renovation from interstate or overseas, with the company acting as the on-the-ground eyes and ears.

What people praise

Handles strata approvals and difficult building managers directly
Coordinates renovations for owners living interstate or overseas
Reviewers repeatedly mention transparency on cost and scope
Named staff (Jarn, James, Georgina) show up across multiple 5-star reviews

Reputation scorecardrank in Sydney

Rating5 / 5

Review volume108 · 93rd

Confidencemoderate

Recency7 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown99% 5-star

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Our take: A perfect rating held across 108 reviews, almost all of it apartment and strata work, puts it second here and makes it a strong shortlist name in its own right. If your renovation involves a strata committee, this is one to call.

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Unit 1503/2 Bond St, Sydney NSW 2000

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Sydney East Building & Renovations

5.074 Google reviews

Sydney East Building & Renovations is a Mascot-based construction company handling custom homes, duplexes, and townhouses alongside kitchen and bathroom renovations across Sydney. The licensed and insured team emphasizes clear communication and staying on budget over flashy design work. Reviewers describe jobs ranging from small tap and fitting repairs to full leaking-bathroom rebuilds, which suggests a crew comfortable scaling up or down.

What people praise

Site kept clean and tidy throughout multi-week jobs, reviewers note repeatedly
Handles both small repair jobs and full renovations
Waterproofing and leak fixes specifically praised
Quotes described as competitive against other builders

Reputation scorecardrank in Sydney

Rating5 / 5

Review volume74 · 88th

Confidenceearly

Recency5 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown100% 5-star

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Our take: A perfect 5.0 across 74 reviews with no negative marks puts it in a near tie for the top spot. It ranks second mostly on review volume; nothing in the data suggests the work is any less trusted than the leader.

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44 MacIntosh St, Mascot NSW 2020

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Trade Industries Group - Home & Apartment Renovations in Sydney

5.038 Google reviews

Trade Industries Group (TIG) runs a five-step renovation process, a discovery call, onsite strategy, scope clarification, a tailored plan walkthrough, then sign-up, aimed at removing surprises before work starts. The George Street company is licensed (358098C) and focuses on home renovations and improvements rather than new builds. Reviews describe bathroom additions, full bathroom and bedroom makeovers, and general home improvement work.

What people praise

Structured process reviewers say removed a lot of the usual renovation stress
One project finished almost a week ahead of a five-week schedule
Owner replies to nearly every review by name
Reviewers highlight clear communication throughout the build

Worth knowing

Smaller review base than the top two, so the track record is thinner

Reputation scorecardrank in Sydney

Rating5 / 5

Review volume38 · 78th

Confidenceearly

Recency4 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown100% 5-star

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Our take: TIG ranks third here on volume alone. The rating is a clean 5.0 and every review we read backs up the structured-process pitch, but 38 reviews is a smaller sample than the two contractors above it.

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Level 3/478 George St, Sydney NSW 2000

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Zoneation

4.940 Google reviews

Zoneation is a North Sydney construction company that leans into bathroom renovations, remedial building work, and general home renovations and extensions. Beyond straightforward renovation jobs, several reviews specifically mention Zoneation fixing water ingress and ceiling damage, work that sits closer to remedial building than a typical cosmetic renovation. The company splits its own project gallery into remedial, commercial, renovation, and residential work.

What people praise

Praised for fixing leaks and water damage other trades missed
Daniel, the main point of contact in reviews, named as responsive and transparent
Comfortable working to tight deadlines, per reviews
Recent review activity, most within the last two months

Worth knowing

One 1-star review sits in an otherwise clean spread of 39 five-star reviews; worth asking for references on larger jobs

Reputation scorecardrank in Sydney

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume40 · 83rd

Confidenceearly

Recency3 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown98% 5-star

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Our take: A 4.9 average across 40 reviews puts Zoneation just below the two 5.0 leaders. The remedial and leak-fix work mentioned in reviews makes it worth calling if your renovation started life as a repair job.

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How we rank these renovation contractors

Rating is each contractor’s live average score on Google. Review volume measures how many customers actually left a review, shown as a percentile against other Sydney renovation contractors. Confidence blends the two, so a business needs both a strong average and enough reviews to back it up. Recency checks how recently people were still reviewing them, because a contractor that hasn’t been reviewed in two years tells you less than one reviewed last month. No business can pay to change any of these numbers.

How much does a renovation cost in Sydney? (2026)

Renovation pricing swings enormously based on scope, whether structural work or strata approval is involved, and how much of the existing layout changes. None of the contractors on this list publish fixed price lists, and for good reason: a bathroom renovation and a full apartment gut job aren’t comparable jobs. Get a written, itemized quote before you sign anything.

Renovation contractors serving greater Sydney

These five contractors between them cover the Sydney CBD, North Sydney, Strathfield and Mascot, so wherever you’re searching from for renovation contractors near me in Sydney, there’s a genuine local option here. A few, like Mr and Mrs Elias and Fine Touch Group, take on projects across the wider metro area rather than sticking to one pocket of the city.

What to ask before you hire a renovation contractor

Are you licensed for this type of work, and can I see the license number?
Who handles strata or council approvals, and is that included in the quote?
What’s the payment schedule, and is any deposit refundable if plans change?
Who’s the actual site supervisor I’ll be dealing with day to day?
What happens if the job uncovers something unexpected, like water damage behind a wall?
Can I see photos or speak to a reference from a similarly sized job?

Frequently asked questions

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from public Google data. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner (badge and top placement), but that never changes another business’s score or position.

How did you choose these five contractors?

We compared renovation contractors working across Sydney on their live Google rating, how many customers left a review, and how recently those reviews were posted, then read the review text itself for recurring themes.

How often is this page updated?

We last verified this data in July 2026. Ratings and review counts shift over time, so treat the numbers as a snapshot rather than a permanent ranking.

Do I need council approval for a renovation in Sydney?

It depends on the scope. Cosmetic work like a bathroom refresh usually doesn’t need council sign-off, but structural changes, additions, or apartment renovations affecting shared strata property often do. Ask your contractor directly.

Should I get more than one quote?

Yes. Even the highest-rated contractor on this list is worth comparing against at least one other quote, since renovation pricing depends heavily on your specific layout and scope.

The bottom line

Fine Touch Group has the deepest review base on this page by a wide margin, so if your job is an apartment inside a strata building it is the most obvious place to start. Mr and Mrs Elias is the other safe default for strata work, given its perfect rating across 108 reviews. For a straightforward kitchen or bathroom job, Sydney East Building & Renovations is worth a call too. Whoever you choose, get the payment schedule and scope in writing before work starts.

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