We know at The Lost Art of Construction that your home is a space that you need to feel comfortable and ‘at home’ in. When designing your dream house, we will ensure that your new home is a reflection of your personality and a place you will love for years to come.

Our personalized service means that we can create a bespoke design that will exactly suit your needs while adhering to your particular budget. From your initial consultation with owner and operator Matthew, you will know that you are in safe hands and be able to rest assured, knowing that your real estate dreams will soon be a reality.

Matthew and his team will keep you updated at every stage of the project – from the initial consultation through to building onsite with clear and accurate communication and realistic time frames.

Providing building and construction solutions all over Sydney we know that different materials are suitable for different areas. Whilst adhering to your budget and keeping in mind the local council requirements we can recommend the best and most suitable materials to use for your new dream home.

The Lost Art of Construction’s hands on approach to each project evokes an old world charm that has been somewhat lost in the construction industry. The team’s attention to detail along with their expert craftsmanship ensures that the finished product is a truly special home that is perfectly suited to your family and loved for many years to come.

When looking at building or extending in an area with a fire risk there are lots of different regulations and requirements that must be met for your local council. The NSW rural fire service, in conjunction with your local council use six different categories to identify the relative risk a fire would pose to your home or block of land. Although the category will vary depending on the exact location the majority of The

Lost Art of Constructions base (Hornsby, NSW) are the three most severe – BAL29, BAL40 and the ‘Flame Zone’. Building in these challenging areas can seem daunting as it is extremely important to understand which zone your house or block of land falls into. Matthew and his team have extensive knowledge of the particular zones and can take the stress out of the process for you. With years of previous experience working in these areas

The Lost Art of Construction can recommend which materials should be used or avoided for each different category and use approved building materials to complete your new home or extension.

Working regularly in areas with strict bush fire regulations and codes to adhere to, The Lost Art of Construction relishes the opportunity to use unique and different materials to complete your new home or extension. A popular choice when building in regions with particular restrictions on timber and other building materials is concrete.

The Lost Art of Construction has extensive experience using concrete in place of timber and can create a unique and beautifully finished home or extension that will adhere to particular council guidelines and be loved for years to come.