About Us

Established in 2014, Kestrel is an inner Sydney boutique residential construction company. We build architectural homes in a collaborative and thoughtful way.

We believe great builds happen when fluid communication and detailed planning are the foundations of the process.

Our Team

Ethan
Foreman + Carpenter

Rylan
Carpenter

Andre (Dre)
Director + Builder

Hudson
Carpenter + Roofer

Willow
Food Supervisor

Our company is a vibrant collective of individuals. Each brings a unique blend of personality, skills, and experience. Combined with a shared belief in our values, our team embodies dynamism and a process-driven construction methodology. We pride ourselves on our diversity and respective culture.

Our culture supports team members at all levels in growing as individuals and in their careers. We have a hierarchy but not of thought, as everyone on our team is welcome to contribute solutions and suggestions—a fundamental element in improving our processes and creative thinking.

Our Services

We specialise in architectural home construction.

Taking an open-minded and systematic approach to helping architects and their clients achieve buildings that need careful consideration and accurate construction to achieve the intended design.

  • -Construction budgets and preliminary estimating.

    -Strategic exploration of design possibilities.

  • -OHNS management and documentation creation for each project.

    -In-house 3d CAD modelling to verify structural integration in the design before the stage starts.

    -A transparent process for construction scheduling, communication, and budget management. Through an online portal and mobile app.

    -Highly experienced in the processes and documents required for tender quotes and architect-managed construction contracts.

    -Trade and supplier supervision and management.

  • -Alterations and Additions

    -Major Renovations

    -New Builds

    -Boutique Secondary Dwellings

  • Stages completed by our team of highly skilled carpenters.

    -Demolition and temporary propping of sections to an existing structure.

    -Set out and excavation of foundations.

    -Formwork, foundation insulation and reinforcement works.

    -Bespoke concrete installation and timed curing process.

    -Structural steel and metal fabrication and Installation.

    -Structural timber framing.

    -External and internal door installations and hardware installation.

    -Structural landscape structures.

    -All finishing carpentry.

  • Our commitment extends beyond the completion of the project. We offer an additional, comprehensive maintenance and servicing program.

  • We prioritise precision and attention to detail in every project. We ensure that every aspect of our builds is meticulously planned and executed and that every detail, measurement and spacing is accounted for.

  • We maintain the highest standards of honesty and transparency in every aspect of our work and lives. We're committed to fair practices, open communication, and uncompromising commitment to our delivery.

  • Our proactive approach includes using renewable or recycled materials where possible, reducing waste through metal and masonry recycling and continually improving our processes to ensure a healthier planet for future generations.

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  • We embrace relentless curiosity and continuous improvement, learning insights from every experience, from mistakes to achievements. Each lesson refines our methods and deepens our understanding, fueling innovation and forging new pathways in ability and knowledge.

Our Values

Kestrel acknowledges the Gadigal people of the Eora nation, the traditional custodians of the land we work and live on. We pay our respects to all Elders past and present and to the children of today, who are the Elders of the future.

Our Principle

Who you will work with

Andre Ransom, founder of Kestrel, is a master builder and highly experienced carpenter with a comprehensive background in the construction industry. Starting as an apprentice and growing to a project manager, Andre possesses a deep, hands-on building knowledge and an intuitive instinct for timing. His expertise in accurately estimating timelines, problem-solving and coordinating sequential site activities has been honed over 17 years in a vast spectrum of unique architectural home construction projects throughout Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs, Lower North Shore, and Inner West. 

As a person, he’s a devoted family man and a straight-talker. Still, he delivers with genuine respect for others—traits that cultivate trust and cooperation from the wide range of individuals we encounter in the construction process.

Qualifications

Cert VI - Building & Construction
Cert III - Joinery & Carpentry
City & Guilds - Metal Fabrication
BSc Hons - Audio And Acoustics 

Our Mission

Kestrel was founded with a commitment to exceeding the normative expectations of builders by providing unparalleled service, accurate communication, and fine craftsmanship. We believe in design and detail and support it with premium project management to enable the best outcome.

Our commitment to every one of our builds goes beyond the contract. We find fulfilment in translating a unique architecture into reality and sharing that experience with the people who will thrive in it.

Interested in working together or joining our team? We would love to hear from you!

 FAQs

  • Absolutely! On our gallery pages, we list the architects we’ve worked with, and you can click on their names to check out their websites and get in touch.

  • We run two construction projects simultaneously, but always at different stages. For example, one might be in the excavation stage, while the other is in the fit-out stage.

  • Yes, you most definitely do. We only work on projects if the architect is involved in the construction, which means they are available for on-site meetings and construction collaboration.

    The story of the Sydney Opera House and the architect who finished it is the best example of why you do. Read Here

  • Yes, we do, and yes, we have worked under many. It is used on almost half the projects we work on.

    1. Check how long their company has had a licence. This will give you the true experience of the builder you're considering. You can also find out if they have had any legal disputes. We use it to check trade licences.
      Service NSW Licence Check

    2. Ensure you get three quotes and ask to view the detailed cost breakdown. Another great tip is to ask for a schedule of how they have programmed the project duration.

    3. When comparing quotes, it's best to focus on the two prices closest to each other. These are usually the top and middle prices and tend to be the most accurate of the three quotes.