Caracalla Design and Renovation

When Caracalla Design was involved in our first apartment renovation, we were so satisfied with their service, quality and efficiency we got them to do another 2 apartment renovations. We completely trusted he's judgement and design, we were hardly involved in any decision making for the last 2 renovations and again we loved what they provided for us. We received so many positive feedback from friends and family. Thank you so much for your help Philip! We can't wait to work with you again in the future.

To Phil Occhiuto & the Caracalla Bathroom Renovation Team Thank you for installing our new bathroom with skill, patience and persistence. You are a very pleasant team of skilled professionals who are obliging, hardworking, cheerful and reliable. Nothing was too much trouble and you were very keen to ensure that we were informed and consulted on each step of the way. The result is amazing and we are really enjoying our new bathroom. Well done on a job well done. James & Margaret

We cannot say enough to highly recommend Phillip Occhiuto of Caracalla Design. Phillip has far exceeded our expectations and has gone above and beyond to accommodate our needs. His integrity is above reproach. Phillip was engaged to completely renovate our penthouse condominium in Potts Point. It involved the entire demolition and redesign of the kitchen, two bathrooms, laundry, three bedrooms, spacious living and dining room and multiple large and small balconies. He also managed the installation of ten new windows, heat and air conditioning. The renovation required the removal of three walls and the addition of one. This was a very large undertaking and has required months of design, approvals, demolition and build. Phillip always came to us with viable solutions when unexpected problems arose. He is very flexible when we changed our minds on prior agreed upon designs and helped us work toward a better solution. His quality of work is outstanding, and he won’t say something is done until it is perfect. The contractors he has used are also of very high caliber. We have been extremely pleased as to how he has been able to manage to the original budget and stay on schedule despite the restrictions and complexities that Covid created. His design skills are exceptional, and his recommended layouts have been far better than we could have imagined (bathrooms, laundry, kitchen and bedrooms). We would not hesitate to work with Phillip in any capacity again. This has been a very positive experience for us.

Caracalla Design was recommended to us by a friend who had several bathrooms renovated through them. We are glad we went with the recommendation as we needed to do all our bathrooms and choosing the right person was critical. Phil gave us good detailed design plans and a quote which was competitive. Despite giving the quote in May '21, and the work only beginning in Oct '21 (owing to delays with covid restrictions and lockdowns), he did not even suggest varying the quoted contract price (read a lot in the news of people being left high and dry by contractors who demanded a higher price after works had commenced, due to labour and material shortages). Phil's tradies were all very polite and excellent workers. Came on time and left the site neat and tidy daily. Issues which arose (as is expected in any large renovation project) were dealt with by Phil efficiently. Once the project commenced Phil made sure it went along full steam to have it finished in time, including finding alternative tradies to finish plumbing works when one of his tradies got covid. Even after completion of works, he got minor issues which arose fixed promptly. We are pleased with the end result and would be happy to engage Phil/Caracalla Design again should the need arise in future.

I found Phillip to be very helpful and all the tradesmen that worked on the job were very good a very friendly and always arrived on the job at the given time. I am very happy with the completed job.

Phil was really good to work with, responded quickly to all my questions. Due to unforeseen circumstances because of COVID, there were slight delays beyond anyone’s control but once the project started it was on time and on budget; and Phil was very flexible in dealing with matters when unexpected situations arose. Thank you and we are very pleased with our new bathroom, excellent workmanship and will not hesitate to use Phil and his team again for a future renovation!

I can’t recommend this company any higher I wish I could. It’s not very often that you get the design service offered by Phillip anywhere let alone a beautiful bathroom at the end of it. Phillip took the pain out of everything helped us select all the bathroom products from Harvey Norman it wasn’t a quick process but it wasn’t long either. The bathroom build which included knocking down a wall and rebuilding it left us with a fabulous result. The whole bathroom Reno went smoothly all the trades were terrific, they cleaned up everyday, everything went like clockwork, we are so pleased we went through Harvey Norman to get Caracalla Design to do our bathroom. Would I use this process again and use this company absolutely I would.

Our 20 year old cramped bathroom was in dire need of renovation. How fortunate we were to find Phil who together with his skilled team of tradesmen transformed our bathroom into a modern spacious room. First Phil provided us with a Design and Plans which ticked all our boxes. He provided us with a comprehensive reasonably priced quote and we were sold. Phil met with us at our choice of bathroom supply company and assssisted us in choosing our bathroom fittings which was exceptionally helpful. From the stripping out of the old bathroom to the completion of the new bathroom I cannot recommend Phil and his team highly enough, in particular, Sam, the tiler, who did an outstanding job. The boys were all friendly, polite and helpful and we were particularly impressed how they carefully cleaned up after each days work. Phil was also very attentive to any queries we had as the work progressed. We are very happy with the final result and have no hesitation in recommending Phil at Caracalla Design and Renovation to anyone in need of a great design and amazing bathroom renovation. Thank you Phil. Sandra and John - Chatswood

We were delighted with our Bathroom renovation, everything was handled professionally and on time. The workmanship and tradesmen were excellent. We would really recommend them. Carole and Brett

Phil and his team renovated our bathroom and did a fantastic job. From the start of the process Phil was easy to liaise with, providing really helpful design advice and responding quickly to any queries we had. His team's workmanship was top quality, they were all highly professional and a pleasure to have around our home. We would use them again for further renovation work and highly recommend them.

Phil and his team recently renovated our bathroom in Tamarama. This was part of a larger renovation. We have been very impressed with the way Phil and his team have managed the project and the end result is fantastic. Phil helped with the bathroom design and his ideas were great. His team efficiently managed the project and also did extra tiling and other jobs as needed. Every member of the team was professional and helpful. They all did very high quality work and at no point did we have any concerns or stress about the project/timelines. This was in contrast to other aspects of the renovation where delays and other problems regularly occurred. The price for Caracalla is fair. We were not seeking the cheapest solution, but instead a very good bathroom at a reasonable price, done efficiently and quickly. This is what was delivered and we have no hesitation recommending Caracalla.

Phillip & the team from Caracalla Design were a pleasure to work with. Our bathroom renovation went very smoothly & we are extremely happy with the result. We were so impressed we also engaged the team to take on other joinery tasks. We highly recommend Caracalla & would use their services again without hesitation. Joanne & Rob Wheatley

Phil is very personable and easy to work with. He will advise what’s possible and what’s not! Design plans can be adjusted easily and contact is easy. Client can do some of foot work but so can Phil. Depends on your budget. Workmen were all very pleasant and we love our results. Would not hesitate to recommend Caracalla Designs and the team.

Caracalla Design and Renovation Awesome team! Awesome work ethic! Awesome bathroom! I highly recommend using Caracalla design. From the outset, Philip the manager was there overseeing the project. He met me to develop the bathroom plan then at Harvey Norman to select my fittings and tiles. He submitted all the required paperwork to Strata. His tradies arrived on time, finished each stage on time and left the common area outside spotless. Philip regularly inspected the project and responded quickly to all my queries. His tradies are delightful. I was thrilled with the bathroom and my Strata listed Caracalla design as one of their preferred renovators. I’m thrilled with my bathroom. Well done Caracalla!

We have used Phil and his team for several renovations now over the past 10 years - Kitchen, Bathroom, Carpentry and a major renovation including replacing outside walls and doors. They most recently updated our Kitchen and Bathroom. The team works cleanly, fast and precise. However as a mother to a young child - they are trustworthy and kind. Having them in the house each day they come for work is a pleasure. They are kind to my child and I never worry about them coming and going which is important - the trust required having a trade in your home.

My old bathroom was dated and bland. It now looks like something out of a design catalogue. Caracalla Design & Renovation did an amazing job in the most difficult of circumstances. Workmen arrived on time & took the utmost care. I was given regular updates as to what to expect & when. This was following a personalised/supervised shopping expedition to Harvey Norman to ensure that I had ordered everything I needed. I had been told to expect mess, delays and extra costs. This simply didn't happen with Caracalla!

Phillip was great to deal with. Professional, flexible and open to new ideas. The work was carried out diligently and carefully. The tiling in particular was superb. I felt we were in safe hands.

Phil and his builders were really friendly and easy to talk to. They kept us up to date with the works as they progressed and made excellent suggestions to navigate problems that came up. His recommendations for the bathroom were excellent, we were particularly pleased with the modern shower and custom stone drain. The basin and cabinet look really slick, and he managed to cleverly reconfigure the layout to accommodate a bath as well. They were also happy to redo our kitchen splashback and bench top for a reasonable price in addition to bathroom, which makes the place look fresh. After buying our apartment years ago, it finally feels like our home! Just the way we want it.

Phillip and his team worked on the kitchen in our house. I can’t be thankful enough for the work they have done. Great job and on schedule under very tight timeline before Christmas. The professionalism of the entire team and attention to details are immaculate. I truly enjoyed working with Phillip and his team.

I found Phillip and the team to be clean and tidy onsite with good ideas put forward for the redesign of our upstairs bathroom. The project was completed on budget but with a slight over run which wasn’t an issue for us. Subsequently we have requested Phillip to quote for our downstairs bathroom in the knowledge that a good level of expertise and service would be applied to the job.

I contracted Phillip and his company for complete bathroom rip out, re model and installation late last year. Phillip assisted and guided with all aspects of the project, from design and layout to picking and purchase of all items for the build from tiles and toilets to bath tubs and taps. His staff where competent, clean, polite and on time. The project was completed in the time frame specified to a high standard at a competitive price. He has since finished two bathrooms for a work mate of mine who was also very happy. Phillip was recommended to me by a friend who had used his services about three years ago.

In December 2018, Phil and his team transformed our cramped dated city unit bathroom into a spacious timeless beautiful "wow" bathroom. Having done numerous renovations over the years, I have experience working with a wide range of builders and tradies. Phil and his team really stand out: highly organised and professional, fair prices, practical can-do problem solvers with a calm capable approach to any challenges that inevitably crop up in any renovation - it's obvious they love what they do and take tremendous pride in their work - it's a great sign when the builder has even higher standards of what is a good finished look than you do. First we worked together on the design which included some tricky custom work to overcome space constraints - which Phil captured in excellent visual design/plans; then we started on time and Phil kept constant communication ensuring the right people on the job every single day until the project was done - on time and in budget. I would not hesitate to recommend Phil and his team - we need more professionals like them!

From the moment of design and quote to completion of our bathroom, Phillip provided excellent service. His tradesmen are superb.

Excellent job, would highly recommend Caracalla Design. They were extremely professional, prompt and reliable. Their quality of work exceeded my expectations and they are very well priced. I had a bathroom and laundry renovated, Phillip was able to problem solve any issues that arose. I live in Perth my property was in Sydney. Caracalla Design did the renovation seamlessly, I would definitely recommend Caracalla for any renovation.

Would I build with Phillip again? Yes absolutely, definitely, tomorrow! Phillip is an expert, affable, on the ball, quick and sympathetic to clients needs and problems. And I had them. It needed to be be done quickly for Auction, he delivered! Reasonably priced. Immaculate tradesmen. Never had to ask to clean up, show them where vac is once.... I can’t recommend this company enough, you will not be disappointed, an ensuite, main bathroom and kitchen in about 6 weeks. Who’d think.

Caracalla Design recently renovated my bathroom. I chose Phil for this project because I was immediately impressed by his professional approach. His pricing was competitive, and he had some excellent design ideas. Throughout the process, his team were thorough and reliable. They worked very hard to get the job done on time and I was very pleased with the care they took care to keep the site clean and tidy. I am happy with the end result.

I engaged Caracalla to renovate my bathrooms and laundry. They did a fantastic job. Staff were very friendly and attentive to my needs. We felt that we could let them run the show. I would recommend them and use them again.

We have just had our bathroom renovated by Caracalla Design and Renovation and are really happy with the way it worked out. I was impressed at how hard His tradesmen worked at getting a quality job done on time , I have no hesitation in recommending Phil and His team .

Hi there, We did a full 2 bedroom unit renovation (including electrical work, plumbing etc). I gave a 5 star to Philippe because he’s a great professional. He genuinely cares for his customers, and wants the best result possible. Also, all his workers are very polite, on time and respectful. We were always kept posted on the progress and timeframes. Also his quote was quite reasonnable, even tho we live in the northern suburbs where other companies tend to highly overprice their quotes. We had a few glitches along the way (as you would expect for a full 2 bedroom apt renovation) but Philippe and his team were always on point to find the best solution for us. Also, even when the work was finished, Philippe was still very much responding to my requests on small issues that needed to be fixed. Philippe and his team are very customer focused, very responsive, very friendly and always want the best outcome for their customer. It was a extremely positive experience and I would highly recommend this company for any renovation work. Our apartment looks amazing now! Thanks again Philippe!

Caracalla Design & Renovation carried out an excellent bathroom renovation for us and we are very pleased with the end result. The company was recommended by a friend who was also very satisfied with their work which was done many years ago. Whilst we had designed the bathroom and sourced the items ourselves, Phillip did a brilliant job of coordinating the work, using an excellent team of tradesmen, and keeping the project moving efficiently. He was very easy to communicate with, as were all the tradesmen. Any texts or phone calls were answered immediately. The property was vacant at the time and the work was completed very quickly, and much more quickly than other previous bathroom renovations we had done. We were very satisfied with the quality of the work, especially the tilers. If there were any issues to discuss, we were always consulted before a decision was made. We would have no hesitation in recommending Caracalla Design & Renovation to other people considering a bathroom renovation.

We had a very good experience with Phil and his tradesman - an excellent job of putting our new bathroom in - the tradesman were terrific and no mess was left throughout the renovation and the finished job was what we hoped for

Caracalla Design renovated my two bathrooms. It involved a huge makeover as walls had to be knocked down and floors and ceilings rebuilt. Renovations are never a pleasant experience but I can honestly say that the level of professionalism and the very high level of trades people and their workmanship made the entire process very bearable. The end result is outstanding. I highly recommend Caracalla and if I purchased another property I wouldn't hesitate to use them again. Also I should comment that the cost was surprisingly reasonable as I had obtained other quotes that were thousands of dollars over Caracalla's estimation.

Very happy with my new laundry/Toilet area, Looks fantastic, lots of compliments from family and friends. Phil employs fabulous tradesmen.

Phil was v good, flexible and patient with getting the bathroom design just right, which changed once old bathroom was removed. He helped choose my bathroom fittings with me which helped also. Bathrooms are messy and horrible especially mine which was upstairs in a small two bedroom townhouse. All the tradies were respectful of this and cleaned up really well after every day they worked. They were friendly, considerate and polite at all times. All the tradies were v neat and did an excellent job. I am very happy with my finished bathroom and will recommend caracalla bathrooms.

Great company to work with, would highly recommend them! Great tradies,cleaned site each day before leaving so dust etc not walked through to the rest of the house.Finished bathroom is more than we expected and only took 3.5 weeks.Quote was one of three and very reasonable and specified each step of renovation.Tradies arrived in very ordered sequence and provided good advice. Responsive to our questions and any minor changes.

The project we hired Phil and the Caracalla team to complete was a bathroom renovation. It was a fairly large job that required a full internal strip and rebuild as we changed the layout completely. Phil and the team at Caracalla provided an exceptional bathroom for us that met our meticulous expectation. We are very fastidious clients and the finished product is amazing. From day one we felt we made the right decision as Phil was the only company that took photos, measurements and completed a site drawing during the quoting phase. As work began, we we were impressed with the protection that was applied between the house entry and the bathroom as our bathroom is located upstairs. It only took 1 day to strip the entire bathroom and remove all the waste. There was almost no trace that they had been there at all! Of course there were hurdles and challenges along the way (as there is with any renovation), but Phil was always accommodating and receptive to our questions and comments. Anything we had an issue with was rectified without question and he was helpful with any changes we requested along the way. The result is an awesome bathroom which matches exactly what we wanted. We love showing it off to our friends, family and guests. We constantly get compliments about the workmanship and finished product. I have no hesitation in recommending Phil or Caracalla Design & Renovation for any project that he is capable and confident of taking on. We will be using Phil and Caracalla Design & Renovation in the future. Thanks Phil.

Highly recommend Phil delivered what was promised and managed expectations so there were no disappointments The team were professional,respectful that it was our home and we were living there whilst work progressed .The two new bathrooms with renovation work is what we envisioned Extremely pleased with the end result Highly recommend

I would have no hesitation in recommending Phil and his team, if you want to do some renovations. His workmanship is of excellent quality and his attention to detail is very reassuring. I found Phil pleasant and easy to talk to and he listened to all issues as the building work progressed on our renovated bathroom.

I cannot speak highly enough about Phil and his excellent team of highly skilled tradesmen. We did completely renovate two bathrooms and a laundry. The staff treated us like family, made some great suggestions with the changes to be made to the rooms and the workmanship was second to none. Phil has an excellent team of tradespeople associated with him and they operate in an effective manner and work together for the betterment of the client.

Phillip Occhiuto & his team did a great job with our bathroom. From design to finished product, they were considerate, helpful, professional & on time and very clean. We love our bathroom, and are planning a second bathroom renovation next year with Phillip & his team. We have no hesitation in recommending Caracalla Design & Renovation to anyone.

In 2018 Caracalla completed a new main bathroom, powder room and laundry in our house in the Inner West. This is Caracalla’s second project for us. The main bathroom is in a traditional style suited to a restored Federation house. The fittings (Perrin & Rowe from The English Tapware Company in Woollahra) were selected for robustness and longevity. The mosaic floor tiles (from Olde English Tiles in Stanmore) are white with a black border and black rosettes for relief. The wall tiles (from Beaumont Tiles) are in a large format and neutral colour to maximize the feeling of space. Caracalla’s tiler, Sam, did an outstanding job. We are delighted with the finished result which is to a high standard and meets all of our requirements.

We are very pleased to recommend Caracalla for the bathroom renovation recently completed. Phil has a great team of workers who always arrived on time, did a professional job and were so tidy! The job was completed on time and everything from Phil's design to final touches was carefully completed. Even a couple of changes were calmly negotiated and the result is a wonderful contemporary new bathroom.

We're thrilled with our fabulous new bathroom from Caracalla Design and Renovation. Phillip and his team were fantastic from start to finish. Phillip's design was clever and economical and he was so helpful in choosing the right fixtures and fittings. His fabulous team were wonderful - hard-working, meticulous and very mindful of keeping our living space as clean and unobstructed as possible. On time, on budget, no drama and a fantastic new bathroom! We'd absolutely recommend Caracalla Design to anyone looking to design or renovate!

I am delighted with our new kitchen and bathroom in our small city pied-a-terre. The team were professional, friendly, always helpful, and finished the job on time. Phillip had up to date ideas for solving problems, understood what we wanted to achieve and nothing was too difficult. Many thanks for a perfect outcome! Katya

Phil was extremely knowledgeable and helpful on the creation of my the ideal bathroom. He was always polite and interested on my ideas. The end results shows the efficiency of himself and his staff. I will use him again for my next project and highly recommend him to other owners looking for a good Bathroom Renovator.

This is the second time I have use Caracalla Design - first time was for a complete bathroom renovation (4 years ago) and this time for my laundry. Phil has always answered his phone or promptly called me back which to me is a BIG plus, he is always extremely helpful and friendly. I can highly recommend Caracalla Design for there professionalism and workman ship.

I was impressed by Caracalla from the beginning. I had seen a completed bathroom at a friends place and the appealing design stuck in my mind. Phillip had "the vision" as soon as he saw my space and knew my basic requirements and pretty quickly hatched a plan for what could be done and the result I am super happy with. All of the Caracalla team were very personable, knowledgeable and helpful. No question was too painful and they did a lot of minor requests cheerfully. Going shopping with me for the fixtures and fittings was a fantastic help and relief. I would have dithered about for ages otherwise. I am really really happy with the new look of my place, it really does feel modern and refreshed. One of my biggest fears was that the project would run wildly over budget, this was not the case. There were overruns but these were genuine and kept to a minimum. I highly recommend Caracalla for their professional service.

Phil and his team at Caracalla have renovated two bathrooms and the laundry at our 1970s apartment. Phil provided creative and practical advice on layouts, materials and budgets and guided the projects from planning to completion with diligence and professionalism. His team of trades (plumber, electrician, carpenter, tilers, laborers) are highly professional, friendly and skilled at problem solving and execution. We are very happy with the workmanship, the finishes, and importantly, the ease of the whole experience working with Caracalla. We highly recommend Phil to anyone!

I engaged Caracalla Bathrooms to renovate my bathroom. This was my first renovation and Phil guided me through the process with great advice and helpful suggestions for things I hadn’t thought of. Phil and his team were professional and courteous from start to finish. The job was completed within the time frame specified and throughout the whole process, I felt I was in safe hands. The bathroom looks fantastic and is finished to a very high standard.

Philip Occhuito of Caracalla Design and Renovation has been known to me for 15 years. He has very successfully completed four renovation jobs for me both in general building and complete bathroom renovation. His honesty and integrity are unquestionable and his attention to detail impressive. I have recommended him to several people for bathroom renovations in particular, which he has completed to their satisfaction on time and budget.

Engaged Caracalla design to do my kitchen, laundry and 2 bathrooms. Professional yet friendly service. My first renovation project and did not know where to start. Phil answered all my questions patiently during the design stage and guided me along the process. Was very quick to address any issues that cropped up. Fantastic result. Would highly recommend.

Very pleased with the work done (remove old bathrooms and install new bathrooms, including tiling, underfloor heating, fixtures and fillings, fans, shower screens etc. etc).Philip and his team were friendly and helpful and kept the place near and tidy during the project. Bathrooms look great!

Caracalla Bathrooms were responsible for renovating our two bathrooms. Both jobs were completed on time with the highest possible standard. They were genuinely interested to complete the work to our satisfaction. On a couple occasions, we asked them to modify a few things from our original design and all our comments were considered and modifications had been made where possible. In one bathroom we needed to try several grouts before making the decision. The person who was looking after this part of the job went several times to shops, sent photos, tried the grouts until we were happy with the colour. Also, the quotes they provided are competitive and worth considering. Similarly, during the renovations, some extra work was required on the ceilings and they have charged us a fair price for the extra time and effort they put in. Finally, renovations are long process but by being friendly and polite people they made it easy for us.

PERFECT FINISH, PROFESSIONAL SURFACE. Caracalla require good finish for all the job they did. Very professional service and design. Focus on details and material quality.

Hired company to completely renovate En suite and stand alone toilet. Workmanship was of highest quality , Workmen introduced them selves with their name and what they were going to do . The hallway was covered in thick red plastic and was swept clean every night. All workmen said when someone else would be coming. We were very satisfied and are going to get them to do the main bathroom on Feb/Mar

The team from Caracalla were brilliant. The design of my main bathroom was fabulous and the guys turned up on time everyday and worked full on all day. I live in an older property and they were able to provide modern amenities in keeping with the age and style of the building. I have recommended them to friends who are equally impressed.

Phil and his team renovated my kitchen. I had some ideas of what I wanted which Phil did a fantastic job in translating and creating my new, practical, unique and modern kitchen.

Highly recommend. Phil completely renovated our bathroom, toilet and laundry. Him and his team were amazing. They were always professional and made sure we were up to date with what was happening. We couldn't be happier with the end result. Looking forward to using the team again to renovate our kitchen.

Our bathroom is shown in the photos as "Bondi 2". I highly recommend Caracalla, because of what you can see in these photos. The photos show the the style, the practical design & the overall designer look, that was created by Caracalla. But my recommendation also comes from things not evident in these photos. The photos don't show the small finishing touches, nor the flawless workmanship, that has resulted in a very polished end product, as well as a very happy & satisfied customer. So I highly recommend Caracalla by virtue of the quality of their end product.