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Why Melbourne homeowners build with HRE Built

Most building complaints come down to three things: unclear pricing, unclear communication and unclear accountability. We have built our process specifically to remove all three.

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The difference

The usual complaint, and how we
handle it instead

A quote that is really an estimate

An itemised fixed-price contract with every allowance visible, so you can see exactly what the tiles, tapware and joinery are budgeted at before you sign.

Nobody answers once work starts

One site supervisor accountable for your project, one phone number, and weekly photo updates against a written program.

Variations appearing halfway through

Variations are scoped, priced and approved in writing before the work happens. No surprise invoices at the end of a stage.

Compliance left to the owner

Permits, engineering, soil reports, energy ratings and overlay checks prepared and lodged by us as part of pre-construction.

A defect list that never closes

A formal defect walkthrough at handover, a warranty pack with your compliance certificates, and follow-up after you have moved back in.

Trades who have never worked together

A repeat group of licensed trades who know our standards and our sequencing, which is why our programs hold.

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, heritage overlays, 6-star 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.

FAQs

Questions homeowners ask before choosing a builder

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?

Kitchen and bathroom renovations run 4–8 weeks on site. Ground-floor extensions typically take 4–6 months, and full custom homes 9–16 months. Design, engineering and permits usually add 3–6 months before construction starts.

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.

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