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Before you spend money on drawings, get an honest read on whether your project stacks up. We visit the property, listen to the brief and tell you plainly what is achievable and what it is likely to cost.
- A walk-through of your site with a registered builder — not a salesperson
- An honest read on what your budget realistically buys in today's market
- Early flags on permits, easements, soil class, heritage overlays and services
- Guidance on staging works so you can live in the home where possible
- A written scope outline and indicative cost range after the visit
- No obligation, no pressure and no fee for the consultation
- Mon–Sat, 7am–6pm
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From enquiry to written numbers in four steps
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Send the form
Tell us the suburb, the type of work and roughly what you have in mind. Two short steps, under a minute.
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We call you back
Usually the same business day. We ask a handful of questions so the site visit is useful rather than exploratory.
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On-site consultation
We meet you at the property, walk the areas involved, take measurements and photos and talk through options.
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Written follow-up
You receive a scope outline and an indicative cost range in writing so you can make a decision with real numbers.
Before you call: common questions answered
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.
Do I need a planning permit for my renovation in Victoria?
It depends on your council, your zoning and whether a heritage or neighbourhood character overlay applies. Many rear extensions only need a building permit, while anything affecting the streetscape in a heritage overlay usually needs planning approval. We check overlays and setbacks free of charge before you commit to drawings.
How long will my project take?
Can I stay in my home during the build?
In most extension and renovation projects, yes. We stage the work, seal off the construction zone with dust protection and keep a working kitchen or bathroom available wherever the scope allows.
Are you a registered and insured builder?
Yes. HRE Built works as a registered building practitioner under the National Construction Code, carries domestic building insurance on applicable residential contracts, plus public liability and workers’ compensation cover. We are also an NDIS-approved builder.
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. If your suburb is within greater Melbourne, call 0498 953 000 and we’ll confirm.