Between the lake and the sea
The Entrance, Long Jetty, Toowoon Bay, Blue Bay and Shelly Beach grew as a holiday destination, and much of the original building stock is still there: fibro cottages, weatherboard houses and walk-up holiday flats from the 1950s to the 1970s.
Inland, Bateau Bay, Killarney Vale, Berkeley Vale and Tumbi Umbi are mostly later family suburbs.
Old stock, redevelopment
- Fibro cottages being replaced by new homes and duplexes.
- Walk-up holiday flats being redeveloped for apartments.
- Commercial buildings along the main streets being renewed.
Multi-unit and commercial demolitions sit inside development consents with conditions covering traffic, waste, dust, noise and neighbours.
Asbestos
Fibro cottages and pre-1990 flats commonly contain asbestos cement. Survey first; removal by separately licensed asbestos removalists. See asbestos removal.
Lakeside land
Around Tuggerah Lake and the channel, low-lying lots can be flood-affected, soils can be soft, and sediment must be kept out of the lake. See council and approvals.
Family suburbs
Bateau Bay, Killarney Vale, Berkeley Vale and Tumbi Umbi: 1970s–90s brick veneer, pools, and knock-down-rebuild candidates. See pool removal and knock down rebuild.
Suburbs covered
The Entrance, The Entrance North, Long Jetty, Toowoon Bay, Blue Bay, Shelly Beach, Bateau Bay, Killarney Vale, Berkeley Vale, Tumbi Umbi, Chittaway Bay and Magenta.
Typical jobs
- House demolition of fibro cottages.
- Asbestos removal.
- Pool removal.
Costs
See the 2026 cost bands.
Call 02 5024 3718 or send the job details through.
Across the Coast
| Gosford | 02 5024 3718 |
|---|---|
| Terrigal & Wamberal | 02 5944 5841 |
| Woy Woy Peninsula | 02 5024 3718 |
| Erina | 02 5024 3718 |
| Wyong & Tuggerah | 02 5024 3718 |
| Northern Lakes | 02 5024 3718 |
Questions people ask before they commit
Are there old holiday flats at The Entrance?
Yes. The Entrance and Long Jetty have older walk-up holiday flat buildings as well as fibro and weatherboard cottages. Multi-unit demolitions involve the owners and typically a development consent with detailed site conditions.
Is land near Tuggerah Lake flood-affected?
Low-lying land around Tuggerah Lake, Long Jetty and the channel can be flood-affected. That mainly affects the new building's design and approval, but can also influence site conditions and access during wet periods.
Is asbestos likely?
In cottages and flats built or renovated before about 1990, yes — cladding, eaves, wet areas, and in flat buildings also service areas. Survey first; removal by separately licensed asbestos removalists.
Do you work in Bateau Bay and Killarney Vale?
Yes. These suburbs are mostly 1970s–90s brick-veneer family homes, with knock-down-rebuilds and pool removals common.