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Service Area · Byron Shire

Builder in New Brighton

Coastal builder for New Brighton and South Golden Beach — low-lying beachside renovations, extensions and new homes. NSW Builder Licence 345758C.

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  • NSW Builder Licence 345758C
  • ABN 58 940 419 109
  • Booking 2026 projects

Riversedge Building Group services New Brighton and the adjoining northern beaches — South Golden Beach, Ocean Shores and Brunswick Heads. We handle new home builds, renovations, extensions, carpentry and project management, each priced and run by the same licensed builder from start to finish.

New Brighton is a small, low-lying beachside village sitting just behind the dune, and that setting shapes nearly every build. Proximity to the foreshore brings coastal-hazard considerations, while the flat, low ground behind it commonly carries flood-planning levels and sandy or acid-sulfate soils. We build under NSW Builder Licence 345758C and design to those combined coastal and flood realities at the outset, so floor levels, footings and materials all reflect the conditions of the specific block.

Byron Shire Council pathway behind the New Brighton dune

Work in New Brighton is assessed under the Byron Shire Local Environmental Plan and Byron Development Control Plan, and many lots sit within both coastal-hazard and flood-planning mapping. That combination tends to push projects toward a Development Application rather than Complying Development, because floor levels, foreshore-related controls and soil management all need assessment. We obtain the coastal-hazard and flood information for your lot, design floor levels and structure to comply, and confirm the assessment pathway with the council before any contract, so the constraints are settled in design rather than at certification.

Low-lying coastal soils and floor levels

On New Brighton's flat, sandy ground, the footing and floor strategy is central. Acid-sulfate-soil mapping can apply, flood-planning levels may require habitable floors to be raised, and the marine environment demands corrosion-resistant fixings and durable finishes. We arrange geotechnical work early so the footing design under AS 2870 suits the soil, and we weigh raised-floor against slab construction in light of the flood-planning level rather than defaulting to one approach.

Frequently Asked

Questions

Why do New Brighton blocks often need a Development Application?
Because many lots fall under both coastal-hazard and flood-planning mapping behind the dune, the work usually needs the fuller assessment a Development Application provides rather than the Complying Development pathway. Byron Shire Council reviews floor levels, foreshore-related controls and soil management together. We check the overlays against your lot first so the pathway is clear before design begins.
How are build costs worked out for a coastal block in New Brighton?
Cost in New Brighton is driven by the specifics of the site — the coastal-hazard and flood-planning controls, the soil and footing requirements, the floor-level decision and the material specification needed for a marine setting. For that reason every quote is itemised against the specific site rather than offered as a per-suburb estimate, so the figure reflects your block rather than a generic beachside average.
Where We Work

New Brighton and surrounds

Suburb

New Brighton · NSW 2483

Local Government Area

Byron Shire

Approvals

New Brighton is a low-lying beachside village in Byron Shire Council where both coastal-hazard and flood-planning overlays under the Byron LEP and DCP commonly apply close to the foreshore and behind the dune.

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Our Work

Recent projects

Open plan living with timber staircase and skylights
New Build

Open Plan Interior

Exposed beam ceiling with oak flooring throughout
Renovation

Vaulted Entry

Complex roof framing with water views
New Build

Waterfront Roof Structure

What we do in New Brighton

Our services

01

New Home Builds · New Brighton

Custom homes built with a focus on quality workmanship, detail and long-term value.

02

Renovations · New Brighton

Transforming homes with clean finishes and attention to detail.

03

Extensions · New Brighton

Seamless additions designed to suit your home and lifestyle.

Other Service Areas

Nearby

Booking New Brighton projects for 2026

Talk to Riversedge Building Group about your project.

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Builder in New Brighton

Coastal builder for New Brighton and South Golden Beach — low-lying beachside renovations, extensions and new homes. NSW Builder Licence 345758C.

Riversedge Building Group is a licensed residential builder servicing New Brighton (2483) in the Byron Shire area.

New Brighton is a low-lying beachside village in Byron Shire Council where both coastal-hazard and flood-planning overlays under the Byron LEP and DCP commonly apply close to the foreshore and behind the dune.

Riversedge Building Group services New Brighton and the adjoining northern beaches — South Golden Beach, Ocean Shores and Brunswick Heads. We handle new home builds, renovations, extensions, carpentry and project management, each priced and run by the same licensed builder from start to finish.

New Brighton is a small, low-lying beachside village sitting just behind the dune, and that setting shapes nearly every build. Proximity to the foreshore brings coastal-hazard considerations, while the flat, low ground behind it commonly carries flood-planning levels and sandy or acid-sulfate soils. We build under NSW Builder Licence 345758C and design to those combined coastal and flood realities at the outset, so floor levels, footings and materials all reflect the conditions of the specific block.

Byron Shire Council pathway behind the New Brighton dune

Work in New Brighton is assessed under the Byron Shire Local Environmental Plan and Byron Development Control Plan, and many lots sit within both coastal-hazard and flood-planning mapping. That combination tends to push projects toward a Development Application rather than Complying Development, because floor levels, foreshore-related controls and soil management all need assessment. We obtain the coastal-hazard and flood information for your lot, design floor levels and structure to comply, and confirm the assessment pathway with the council before any contract, so the constraints are settled in design rather than at certification.

Low-lying coastal soils and floor levels

On New Brighton's flat, sandy ground, the footing and floor strategy is central. Acid-sulfate-soil mapping can apply, flood-planning levels may require habitable floors to be raised, and the marine environment demands corrosion-resistant fixings and durable finishes. We arrange geotechnical work early so the footing design under AS 2870 suits the soil, and we weigh raised-floor against slab construction in light of the flood-planning level rather than defaulting to one approach.

Why do New Brighton blocks often need a Development Application?

Because many lots fall under both coastal-hazard and flood-planning mapping behind the dune, the work usually needs the fuller assessment a Development Application provides rather than the Complying Development pathway. Byron Shire Council reviews floor levels, foreshore-related controls and soil management together. We check the overlays against your lot first so the pathway is clear before design begins.

How are build costs worked out for a coastal block in New Brighton?

Cost in New Brighton is driven by the specifics of the site — the coastal-hazard and flood-planning controls, the soil and footing requirements, the floor-level decision and the material specification needed for a marine setting. For that reason every quote is itemised against the specific site rather than offered as a per-suburb estimate, so the figure reflects your block rather than a generic beachside average.

NSW Builder Licence 345758C · ABN 58 940 419 109

Call 0466 332 208