There’s plenty of reasons to live in Melbourne, South East so when location is already sorted, all you need to do is get your house in shape. If your home is lacking space, a house extension can be the solution. By adding a second storey to your house, a basement, or rear extension, you can achieve extra room to entertain, dine, relax, or sleep.

For help with your house extension project, get in touch with your local Renovation Consultant in Melbourne South East.

Why choose Refresh Renovations?

At Refresh, we’re changing the way the world renovates. Gone are the days of stressful renovations that run over time and over budget. We’ve decided that what’s needed is an approach to home renovations that enable you to enjoy the experience as much as the result.

The five-step process that we’ve designed starts with a free no obligation consultation with a local Renovation Consultant. This is an opportunity for you to discuss your renovation ideas, whether it be a house extension or a bathroom makeover, a kitchen upgrade or a garage conversion. Your local consultant will offer advice, recommendations, and then use that information to prepare concept plans, a project timeline, and a fixed quote accurate to your needs.

Once construction begins, your Renovation Consultant will be your single point of contact, liaising with the network of suppliers you’ll need for the job. All the while, you can sit back and relax, knowing your renovation is taking shape and all is under control.

What are some house extension ideas in Melbourne South East?

One of the most common reasons that homeowners embark on a house extension in Melbourne South East is to create more space for a growing family. When a house is bursting at the seams with parents, children, and friends, then any extra space can be extremely valuable.

Home extension builders can work to extend a house out back, opening up internal walls for greater kitchen, living, and dining flow and allowing space for a second lounge, games room, rumpus room, or movie room.

Adding a second storey to your home with another bedroom and bathroom can not only give you more space but can add extra value to your home as well. There are also Melbourne homeowners who are working from home more than before, and a house extension that provides more office space or allows for client meetings on site separate to the home can be a clever use of space.

To discuss your ideas for a house extension, get in touch with your local Renovation Consultant.

What house extension building services does Refresh Renovations provide?

Our local Renovation Consultants in Melbourne South East have a network of trusted tradespeople they call upon to complete a renovation. This means that no matter what design, construction, or service is required to bring your renovation to life, they’ll know someone to call. Furthermore, they’ll ensure your project is completed to the highest of standards.

Our house extension services include:

• Bespoke house extension designs
• House extension planning
• House extension project management
• House additions
• First storey home extensions
• Second storey home extensions
• Basement and underground extensions
• House extension building and construction
• House extension budget estimates
• House extension council consent help
• Partial house extensions
• Full house extensions
• Bedroom additions
• Kitchen additions
• Bathroom additions
• Ensuite additions
• Living room additions
• Home office additions
• Garage additions
• Same-level house extensions

...and anything else you can think of!

How much does a house extension cost in Melbourne South East?

How much your house extension costs depends on how extensive your renovation project is. Some house extensions are larger than others; some have greater degrees of complexity than others as well. That’s why your local Renovation Consultant will prepare a fixed quote accurate to your project so you can make an informed decision before embarking on your house extension.

Homeowners in Ivanhoe East, Melbourne added a second storey extension to their home to accommodate their growing family. The project, which took 6.5 months and cost $434,000 gave the family a luxurious master suite, an additional bedroom and dedicated office space.

An exciting expansion for this Balwyn North home created additional space for the younger members of the family to chill out and a beautiful new kitchen fit for entertaining. Retro floor tiling added a pop of style to complement the functional changes, all for a cost of $274,000.

To find out how much your house extension will cost in Melbourne South East, book a free consultation with your local Renovation Consultant.  

Do you need consent to build a house extension?

Yes, it’s likely that you will need consent to build a house extension in Melbourne South East but what requirements are needed will be determined by the type, size, and complexity of your house extension.

Your Renovation Consultant will take the helm of any council consent application that’s needed, collating the information and preparing documentation to ensure your projects stays on track.

Ready to extend your home?

If you’re ready to add an extension onto your home, a second storey, or a family room out back, get in touch with your local Renovation Consultant here in Melbourne South East. Share ideas and get expert advice during your initial free consultation.