Revesby at a glance
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| Council | City of Canterbury Bankstown |
| Postcode | 2212 |
| Typical homes | Post-war fibro and brick-veneer bungalows, many extended, plus duplexes and granny flats |
| Flood info | Council flood studies for the Picnic Point catchment, north Revesby and Padstow, and the Georges River (2020) |
| Watch for | Asbestos in fibro, flood-affected land, clay soils |
| Transport | Revesby station on the East Hills line |
The Revesby fibro bungalow
Revesby was developed during the post-war spread of Sydney with many modest freestanding bungalows built from asbestos cement sheeting, known as fibro. Plenty still stand, though many have been reclad, extended or replaced.
- Treat fibro, eaves, bathroom walls and old vinyl floors in a home built before 1990 as possibly containing asbestos until tested.
- Recladding over fibro or removing it changes the scope and the cost; see cladding installation and the asbestos removal cost guide.
- For a full rebuild, read the house demolition cost guide first.
- Many original homes sit on piers with a timber floor frame, so check for termites and rot in the subfloor when a floor is opened up.
- Fibro fences and garages from the same era may also contain asbestos.
Flood studies around Revesby
The City of Canterbury Bankstown has several flood studies that take in parts of Revesby. The Picnic Point catchment study covers parts of Revesby Heights, Revesby, Panania and Picnic Point; another study covers the northern end of Revesby and Padstow; and the council's Georges River Flood Study (2020) maps river flooding to the south.
Much of Revesby is set back from the river, so for many lots the question is overland flow rather than river flooding, but streets toward Revesby Heights and Picnic Point should still check.
- Flood-affected lots can need minimum floor levels for new habitable rooms, which affects extensions and granny flats.
- Complying development options may be limited on flood control lots.
- Check your Section 10.7 certificate and council's flood maps before paying for plans.
Extensions and granny flats on Revesby blocks
Revesby's suburban blocks are popular for rear extensions, granny flats and duplex rebuilds. Clay soils can move with the seasons, so new slabs and footings need proper engineering, and old brick additions may show cracking.
- Ask builders whether their quote includes soil testing, engineering and stormwater design.
- Fibro sections being kept need checking before they are joined to new work.
- Granny flats need a separate check of sewer, stormwater and power capacity, so ask whether the quote includes connections.
- Ask for a roof restoration condition check on an original tiled roof before an extension joins onto it.
Access is simpler than in the Metro-works suburbs: Revesby station is on the East Hills line, which was not part of the 2024 Bankstown line closure.
Popular jobs include home extensions, bathroom renovations and carport builders. See the carport approval guide.
Popular jobs in Revesby
Home extensions
Plan additional space around your existing structure, household needs and site constraints.
Get quotesHouse demolition
Plan demolition around approvals, service disconnections, hazardous materials and site access.
Get quotesCladding installation
Choose a wall system that suits the building and resolves underlying condition issues.
Get quotesBathroom renovations
Plan a bathroom around layout, water management, ventilation and finishes before comparing prices.
Get quotesCarport builders
Plan an installed carport around vehicle clearance, structural support, drainage and the site approval pathway.
Get quotesKitchen renovations
Resolve appliance locations, useful storage and circulation before selecting cabinet finishes.
Get quotesCommon questions
Is it safe to drill into the fibro walls of my Revesby house?
Not until the material is tested. Fibro from the post-war era commonly contains asbestos, and drilling, cutting or sanding can release fibres, while undamaged fibro left alone is low risk. Get a sample tested, and if it contains asbestos, use a licensed removalist or a trade who follows the NSW safe work rules for small jobs.
Is Revesby flood-prone?
Parts are. Council flood studies cover areas of Revesby in the Picnic Point catchment, the northern end of Revesby near Padstow, and land near the Georges River further south. Flood controls can set minimum floor levels for new rooms. Check your Section 10.7 certificate and council's flood maps before planning an extension or granny flat.
Do I need a soil test before extending my Revesby home?
Usually, yes. A site classification under AS 2870 is normally needed for new footings and slabs, and on clay soils it guides how the engineer designs them. Many builders include it in their price, while others list it as an extra. Ask each quote to state whether soil testing and engineering are included so you compare like with like.