Custom homes and renovations designed for coastal and hillside living,
with a focus on durability, airflow and long-term comfort.
Based on the southern Gold Coast, Purcell Homes designs and build homes suited to the distinctive conditions of Currumbin and the Currumbin Valley, from established coastal streets around Currumbin Creek to leafy, elevated and sloping properties further into the valley.
The area offers a mix of coastal exposure, subtropical vegetation, steep or uneven sites, heavy rainfall and high humidity. Properties around Currumbin Creek also require careful management of drainage and water movement. Further into Currumbin Valley, terrain, access, bushland and site orientation can create their own design and construction challenges.
We take these local conditions into account from the beginning, considering site orientation, stormwater and drainage, moisture management, solar exposure, ventilation, insulation, glazing and material selection.
Local conditions. Thoughtful design. Better performing homes.
Yes. Currumbin’s mix of coastal, creekside and valley properties means every site needs to be assessed individually. Depending on the location, challenges can include sloping or difficult to access blocks, soil conditions, drainage, stormwater, heavy rainfall, vegetation and moisture management.
We consider these factors early in the design and planning process so the home and construction approach are suited to the site.
Potentially, yes. Currumbin has many established residential properties where replacing an older home can provide an opportunity to create a more functional, comfortable and energy-efficient home.
A knockdown rebuild also allows you to consider orientation, natural light, ventilation, insulation, glazing and energy efficiency from the beginning, rather than working around the limitations of an existing structure.
Yes, where the site is suitable for our approach. Sloping sites can create additional design, engineering, access and construction challenges but they can also offer opportunities for interesting layouts, views and connections to the surrounding landscape.
We’ll help identify the key site considerations early so you can understand what may be involved before committing to a design.
Water management is an important factor on many Currumbin and Currumbin Valley properties, particularly on sloping sites.
We look at site levels, stormwater management, drainage, retaining requirements and the position of the home. Where specialist engineering advice is required, we will coordinate with the appropriate consultants to develop a solution based on the site.
We undertake a range of residential projects across Currumbin and Currumbin Valley, including new homes, knockdown rebuilds, renovations and extensions.
We also take on kitchens, bathrooms and outdoor entertaining areas.
We help guide you through the approvals and documentation required for your project and coordinate with the relevant professionals where specialist planning, engineering or certification input is required.
The exact approval pathway depends on the property and the proposed work, so we’ll help establish what’s required as part of the early planning process.
Often, yes. Older homes can present opportunities to improve comfort and efficiency through upgrades to areas such as insulation, glazing, shading, airtightness and moisture management. Currumbin’s subtropical climate makes ventilation and moisture management important considerations in home design.
Natural ventilation can work alongside mechanical ventilation and air conditioning, giving you more options for managing comfort throughout the year.
A Healthy Home Assessment can also help identify where improvements may be worthwhile for you before deciding on a larger renovation.
Check out our Healthy Homes page for more information.
Absolutely. We consider the local climate when designing high-performance homes, including solar exposure, shading, insulation, glazing, airtightness, ventilation and moisture management.
Our team is Passive House trained and can apply high-performance building principles to suitable new homes and renovation projects, with the approach tailored to the site, design and budget.
With over 15 years experience, Purcell Homes creates thoughtful, modern and sustainable homes across the Gold Coast, Qld. Whether you’re planning a new home, renovation or knockdown rebuild, let’s build something that feels like home.
