Renovation That Endures
Legacy That Appreciates
We study your site, lifestyle, and long-term goals to define the design direction and project parameters with precision.
2. Concept Design with Story+Lab
Together with Story+Lab, you develop a considered design direction—elevating proportion, flow, and functionality.
3. Investment Alignment from the Start
Your design evolves with real-time construction insight—eliminating overdesign, guesswork, and the risk of over-investment
4. Detailed Selections & Turnkey Planning
Every detail is curated—materials, finishes, joinery, lighting, pools, and landscaping—so your home feels cohesive and elevated.
5. Construction with JDL
Your home is built with meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to delivering a refined, seamless construction experience.
6. Handover & Beyond
The result is a home that performs beautifully for years to come, with ongoing support from the team who built it.
Renovating a character home requires a team with vision, discipline, and respect for the architecture.
JDL delivers a highly considered design-and-build process that enhances space, light,
and long-term value with impeccable consistency.
JDL delivers a highly considered design-and-build process that enhances space, light,
and long-term value with impeccable consistency.
Let's see how we could work together
When you choose us, you're not just choosing us as your builder
A renovation succeeds when design intent, investment, and execution move in alignment. Our approach brings these elements together from the outset, creating a seamless path from first ideas to final form.
I look forward to hearing about your home and where you’d like it to go.
WHAT PEOPLE SAY?
DOM
Gordon Park
Kevin
West End
IAN & ANGELA
Sandgate
Watch real stories from happy homeowners and see why they chose JDL Construction.
PORTFOLIO
From full-scale renovations to thoughtful extensions and restorations, our portfolio showcases the unique, tailored solutions we’ve delivered for Brisbane homeowners looking to blend timeless character with modern comfort and functionality.
Inspired to transform your own home?
All Works
/Heritage (Pre 1911)
/Character (Pre 1946)
/Post War
/Modern
/Lift & Build Under
/Renovation
/Extension
A COLLABORATION OF TWO OF BRISBANE'S MOST RESPECTED AND AWARD WINNING RESIDENTIAL SPECIALISTS:
JDL Construction & Story+Lab
START YOUR JOURNEY TODAY.
ABOUT JDL
We design for the life you want to come home to.
Your renovation isn’t just about extra space; it’s about creating a home that reflects how you want to live now and into the future. JDL will guide you through a design process that puts your needs, your lifestyle, and your budget at the centre of every decision.
With deep experience in transforming Queenslander and character homes, our team brings together thoughtful design, financial intelligence, and quality craftsmanship to ensure your renovation experience feels as rewarding as the result.
KIERAN LEWIS
Managing Director
RAY HATTIN
Design Director
TOM PROCTOR
Construction Manager
SERVICES
Great renovations start with great design.
You’ll work closely with our in-house team to reimagine your space through a considered, end-to-end process that balances practicality with timeless design.
Together, we’ll shape a home that suits the way you live now - and what you’re planning for tomorrow.
You may be closer to your dream renovation than you think.
By preparing detailed, finance-ready drawings, you can potentially unlock more equity in your home before construction even begins.
This can increase your borrowing power, helping you achieve the outcome you truly want - without compromising your vision.
Your home has history, and now it’s ready for its next chapter.
Whether you're updating a Queenslander or a cherished character home, this isn’t just about renovation. It’s about creating a refined, timeless space that honours the past while elevating the way you live.
The result? A home that feels like you - and one you’re proud to come home to.
A well-designed renovation adds more than just beauty.
From layout to material choices, every decision is made with future resale in mind—so you can enjoy a comfortable home today,
so you can enjoy a comfortable home today, with confidence that your investment will serve you long into the future.
- IN-HOUSE DESIGN
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Great renovations start with great design.
You’ll work closely with our in-house team to reimagine your space through a considered, end-to-end process that balances practicality with timeless design.
Together, we’ll shape a home that suits the way you live now - and what you’re planning for tomorrow.
- FINANCE READY DRAWINGS
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You may be closer to your dream renovation than you think.
By preparing detailed, finance-ready drawings, you can potentially unlock more equity in your home before construction even begins.
This can increase your borrowing power, helping you achieve the outcome you truly want - without compromising your vision.
- BESPOKE RENOVATIONS
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Your home has history, and now it’s ready for its next chapter.
Whether you're updating a Queenslander or a cherished character home, this isn’t just about renovation. It’s about creating a refined, timeless space that honours the past while elevating the way you live.
The result? A home that feels like you - and one you’re proud to come home to.
- BUILT-IN EQUITY
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A well-designed renovation adds more than just beauty.
From layout to material choices, every decision is made with future resale in mind—so you can enjoy a comfortable home today,
so you can enjoy a comfortable home today, with confidence that your investment will serve you long into the future.
MONITOR YOUR RENOVATION
IN REAL TIME
Your JDL project portal enables you to track your renovation's timeframes, milestones and budget.
PORTFOLIO
From full-scale renovations to thoughtful extensions and restorations, our portfolio showcases the unique, tailored solutions we’ve delivered for Brisbane homeowners looking to blend timeless character with modern comfort and functionality.
Inspired to transform your own home?
All Works
/Heritage (Pre 1911)
/Character (Pre 1946)
/Post War
/Modern
/Lift & Build Under
/Renovation
/Extension
WHAT PEOPLE SAY?
DOM
Gordon Park
Kevin
West End
IAN & ANGELA
Sandgate
Watch real stories from happy homeowners and see why they chose JDL Construction.
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