Melbourne · Victoria · Since 2019

Home extensions and renovations built for how Melbourne
lives.

We design and build extensions, renovations, custom homes, SDA housing and commercial fitouts across metropolitan Melbourne — on a fixed price, with one team from concept to handover.

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Welcome to HRE Built

Renovation builders who know Melbourne's housing stock

Established in 2019 and based in Melbourne, HRE Built turns tired floor plans and cramped living areas into homes that work. We handle custom home building, house extensions, kitchen and bathroom renovations, NDIS and SDA housing, and commercial fitouts right across Victoria.

Melbourne’s housing stock is the reason we do things the way we do. A Victorian terrace in Fitzroy, a Californian bungalow in Camberwell, a weatherboard in Yarraville and a new build in Point Cook are four completely different construction problems — different footings, different overlays, different councils, different things hiding behind the walls.

Our team knows Victorian building regulations, Melbourne’s heritage overlays and the way local councils assess an application. That means your project gets approved and built without the surprises that stall so many renovations.

Whether you’re adding a second storey in Northcote, rebuilding on a block in Point Cook or fitting out a warehouse office in Collingwood, you get an accountable builder, an itemised fixed price and a completion date in writing.

Our services

Comprehensive building and renovation
services across Melbourne

Custom Home Building

New homes designed around how you actually live, built to Victorian standards with fixed pricing. Knockdown rebuilds, sloping sites and estate design guidelines handled.

House Extensions

Ground-floor and second-storey extensions that add real space without losing your home’s character. Rear, side and wrap-around additions.

Kitchen Renovations

Custom Melbourne-made joinery, stone benchtops and a layout that finally works for the way you cook. Small kitchens a speciality.

Bathroom Renovations

Certified waterproofing to AS 3740, dedicated tilers, and finishes that still look right in ten years.

Commercial Fitouts

Office, retail, warehouse and hospitality fitouts delivered around your trading hours to keep your doors open.

NDIS & SDA Homes

Accessible new builds and home modifications delivered to SDA Design Standard requirements, with OT reports translated into buildable detail.

Home Renovations

Whole-home renovation across Melbourne — kitchens, bathrooms, laundries, living areas and full remodels under one builder. Period and heritage homes a speciality.

Case study

Recent Melbourne project: 2 Annabelle
Blvd

New Custom Home Build — French Provincial Facade, 2 Annabelle Blvd

Adouble-storey custom home with a French provincial facade: custom belt moulding, rendered arched windows, fluted Corinthian columns, a domed parapet and wrought iron balustrades — detailed and built in-house by HRE Built.

Why choose us

Why Melbourne homeowners choose HRE
Built

Building should be the least stressful part of improving your home.
These are the commitments we make on every project, residential or commercial.

Fixed price, no surprise variations

Every quote is itemised down to the fixtures. Variations are documented and approved in writing before a tool comes out — so the number you sign is the number you pay.

One team, concept to handover

Designers, draftspeople, registered building practitioners and licensed trades under one roof. You never get handballed between a designer, a builder and a project manager

Victorian compliance handled

NCC and Victorian building regulations, ResCode siting provisions, heritage overlays, energy ratings and AS 3740 waterproofing — documented properly the first time.

Weekly progress you can see

A dedicated site supervisor, photo updates every week and a live program so you always know what’s happening and what’s next.

NDIS-approved builder

SDA homes and home modifications built to the SDA Design Standard, with occupational therapist reports translated into buildable detail.

Warranty and insurance in writing

Domestic building insurance, public liability, workers’ compensation and a structural warranty pack handed over with your keys.

Local builder

Trusted local builders for Melbourne homes and businesses

From the architectural heritage of the inner north to the growth corridors out west, we understand how Melbourne is built. Our architects, designers and tradespeople live and work here, and bring that local knowledge to every site.

Knowledge of Victorian building standards and the NCC
Familiarity with Melbourne's style, climate and character overlays
Strong network of local suppliers and licensed trades
Personalised service with on-site supervision
Sustainable, locally sourced materials

Our process

Five clear stages, from first visit to warranty
pack

You always know which stage you're in, what happens next and who is responsible for it — no
guesswork, no chasing.

01 Free consultation

We visit your property, listen to the brief and give an honest read on what’s possible and what it’s likely to cost.

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02 Design & fixed quote

Concept plans and an itemised fixed-price quote — every allowance visible, no vague provisional sums.

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03 Permits & approvals

We prepare and lodge planning and building permit documentation with your Melbourne council.

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04 Construction

Licensed trades, a dedicated site supervisor and weekly progress updates through to lock-up and fit-off.

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05 Handover & warranty

Final walkthrough, defect sign-off, warranty documents and domestic building insurance in your hands.

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Where we build

Building right across metropolitan
Melbourne

Inner North

Heritage overlays, narrow blocks and Victorian terraces — rear extensions and sympathetic renovations are our bread and butter here

Brunswick · Coburg · Northcote · Preston · Fitzroy · Carlton · Thornbury · Reservoir

Inner East

Larger blocks and period homes across the east suit second-storey additions and whole-home renovations

Hawthorn · Camberwell · Kew · Balwyn · Box Hill · Doncaster · Glen Iris · Surrey Hills

Bayside & South East

Coastal exposure calls for durable cladding and glazing. We build for salt air and southerly weather.

Brighton · Bentleigh · Sandringham · Mentone · Cheltenham · Malvern · Caulfield · Frankston

West & North West

Melbourne’s fastest-growing corridor — new custom homes, knockdown rebuilds and SDA dwellings.

Footscray · Yarraville · Werribee · Point Cook · Sunshine · Essendon · Craigieburn · Melton

Renovation and building questions Melbourne
homeowners ask

How much does a home extension cost in Melbourne?

Most single-storey rear extensions in Melbourne land between $3,500 and $5,500 per square metre depending on finishes, site access and structural work. Second-storey additions typically start higher because of steel, stairs and re-stumping. We give you an itemised fixed price after the design stage, so there are no provisional-sum surprises. More on house extensions →

Do I need a planning permit for my renovation in Victoria?

Almost every project needs a building permit. Whether you also need a planning permit depends on your council and whether your property sits in a heritage or neighbourhood character overlay. We check your title and overlays before design starts and tell you which path applies.

How long will my project take?

A bathroom is four to eight weeks. A kitchen is ten to sixteen. A ground-floor extension is six to nine months including approvals; a second storey is longer. A whole-home renovation runs twelve to eighteen months. We give you a completion date in writing, not an estimate.

Can I stay in my home during the build?

Usually yes for single-room work and ground-floor extensions, where we seal off the work zone. Second-storey additions and whole-home renovations generally mean moving out for part of the build. We tell you which applies before contracts so you can budget for it.

Are you a registered and insured builder?

Yes. we holds Victorian building practitioner registration CCL-L 100299, and you can verify it on the Building and Plumbing Commission’s public register.

Which Melbourne suburbs do you build in?

We build right across metropolitan Melbourne — the inner north, inner east, bayside and south east, and the western and north western growth corridors. See all suburbs we service →

Is it cheaper to renovate or move?

For most Melbourne families, renovating wins. Stamp duty alone on a $1.5 million purchase in Victoria runs past $80,000, before agent commission and removalists. If you like your street and your school zone, that money usually goes further into a build.

What happens if costs change during the build?

They don’t, unless you change the scope or we uncover something genuinely hidden — and even then, the variation is documented, priced and approved by you in writing before the work happens. Nothing gets settled at the end.

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Tell us your suburb, rough scope and timing. We’ll come back within one business day with next steps and an honest budget range.

Home extensions and renovations built for how Melbourne lives.

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