Builders in Caringbah
St Anthony Building Group works in Caringbah and the surrounding Sutherland Shire suburbs, renovating homes and building duplexes, new homes and granny flats. We are a licensed NSW builder (Contractor Licence 457054C).
- NSW Licence No. 457054CContractor licence, Builder class
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Caringbah homes and land use
Caringbah mixes homes with commercial land and a sizeable industrial area. In the 2021 Census, flats and apartments were the most common type of occupied dwelling, at a little under half, and semi-detached homes and townhouses made up a share about the same size as separate houses.
Caringbah Station is on the T4 line between Miranda and Woolooware, and part of the suburb meets Woolooware Bay. Because homes here sit close to commercial and industrial zones, the first planning question for a Caringbah project is usually which zone the lot is actually in.
Local planning
Local planning notes for Caringbah
Caringbah is governed by Sutherland Shire Council and the Sutherland Shire Local Environmental Plan 2015. The State planning maps show more ground conditions here than in most inland suburbs:
- Acid sulfate soils: Classes 1, 2, 3 and 5 are mapped in Caringbah. Deeper excavation on mapped land can need extra assessment.
- Groundwater and biodiversity: Parts of the suburb are mapped as environmentally sensitive land for groundwater vulnerability and biodiversity.
- Mixed zoning: Residential zones R2, R3 and R4 sit beside the E4 General Industrial, E3 Productivity Support and E2 Commercial Centre zones, so check exactly which zone your lot is in.
- Heritage: Caringbah has only one listed heritage item inside the suburb, War Memorial Park.
Your address search on the NSW Planning Portal shows these layers, and a planning certificate from Sutherland Shire Council confirms them.
Our services
Services we offer in Caringbah
Duplexes may suit Caringbah lots in zones that permit two dwellings; the controls vary between R2, R3 and R4 land.
Home renovations help Caringbah owners update kitchens, add space or rework an older house.
New homes and knockdown rebuilds are an option where the existing Caringbah house has reached the end of its useful life.
Granny flats can add a second small home behind a Caringbah house where the block is suitable.
Bathroom renovations suit the many Caringbah units and townhouses as well as houses.
Interior design and architectural design help you settle the plan and finishes early, which matters on lots with ground conditions to design around.
Nearby suburbs
Caringbah borders Miranda and Woolooware, and Cronulla is the next station along the line after Woolooware.
A completed project close by
The nearest of our completed projects is a duplex in Sylvania. The images on that project page are architectural renders of the design.
Caringbah FAQ
Caringbah building FAQs
Can’t see your question? Call 0421 023 012 and we’ll talk it through.
Does acid sulfate soil affect building in Caringbah?
It can: the Sutherland Shire Local Environmental Plan 2015 maps acid sulfate soil Classes 1, 2, 3 and 5 in Caringbah. Excavation for footings, pools or basements on mapped land may need extra assessment.
Is Caringbah zoned for duplexes?
Caringbah has R2, R3 and R4 residential zones as well as industrial and commercial zones. Whether a duplex is possible depends on your lot's zone, size and shape.
Is Caringbah on the train line?
Yes, Caringbah Station is on the T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra Line, between Miranda and Woolooware.
Planning a build or renovation in Caringbah?
Talk to St Anthony Building Group about a renovation, duplex or new home in Caringbah. Call or send a message any weekday between 9am and 5pm to book a free consultation.
- 0421 023 012
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- Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
- NSW Licence No. 457054C