What defines a quality home builder?

A great builder combines deep local experience, fine workmanship, transparency, and a strong track record of successful projects across the Melbourne region.

Will BG Construction work with my architect?

Absolutely. A collaborative, flexible approach with architects, designers, and developers is part of our core service model.

How long does a residential build typically take?

Timelines vary by complexity, but most custom builds complete within 8–14 months from commencement.

Which Melbourne areas do you cover?

We work throughout Melbourne, including Essendon, Aberfeldie, Kew and surrounding suburbs.

Custom Home Builders Melbourne | BG Construction Experts

Your home should fit your block, budget, and life, not the other way around. We plan, design, and build one-off residences across Melbourne, from compact inner-city sites to coastal family homes. If you’ve been searching for custom home builders in Melbourne, you’re in the right place: our team manages everything from feasibility and permits through to handover and warranty.

We’re VBA registered, insured, and proud members of Master Builders. Energy efficiency, clean sites, and clear communication are standard no surprises, just a smart path from concept to keys.

Why Choose BG Construction?

1) Fixed-price clarity
Detailed scopes, transparent allowances, and a zero-surprise variation process. You’ll know exactly what’s included before work begins.
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‍2) Director-led delivery
You deal with a decision-maker. Weekly updates, site walkthroughs, and one point of contact keep your build moving.
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‍3) Craftsmanship that lasts
We partner with trusted trades and use proven brands for windows, insulation, and finishes so your home performs now and in 10 years.
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‍4) Compliance baked in
NCC 2022 energy requirements, BAL assessments, and building surveyor checks are handled in-house. We set the right path early so approvals don’t stall progress.

Design & Build Our End-to-End Process

Discovery & Feasibility

We review your brief, budget, zoning, and overlays. Soil tests and feature surveys confirm what’s possible on your block.

Concept & Budget

Architectural concepts, value-engineered options, and an estimate you can rely on.

Selections & Contract

Fixtures, finishes, and appliances are locked in with clear PC sums.

Permits & Approvals

Town planning (where required), engineering, energy reports, and building permit management.

Construction

Director-led site supervision, milestone quality checks, and weekly updates with photos.

Handover & Warranty

Practical completion, defect list resolved, and maintenance schedule supplied.

What We Offer

Knockdown Rebuilds

Love the street but not the house? We manage demolition, temporary fencing, services abolishment, and the clean start your new build needs. Ideal for growing families and lifestyle upgrades.

Architectural & Sloping Blocks

Tricky sites are our specialty. Think split-level designs, retaining solutions, and efficient drainage. We coordinate engineering early to keep costs predictable.

Dual Occupancy & Townhomes

From feasibility and yield to strata and services, we build two-lot options that balance privacy with value.

Energy-Efficient Homes

Orientation, glazing, insulation and air-tightness come first. We routinely deliver 7-Star outcomes with solar-ready roofs and smart heat-pump hot water.

Smart Home & Luxury Finishes

From automation to bespoke joinery, natural stone, and timber details handled by custom luxury home builders in Melbourne who obsess over clean lines and enduring materials.

Inclusions & Specifications

Structure

Engineered slab or stumps to suit soil type, quality framing, acoustic and thermal insulation.

Windows & Doors

High-performance glazing to meet rating targets and street noise control.

Kitchens & Joinery

Custom cabinetry, soft-close hardware, durable benchtops, appliance packages by trusted brands.

Wet Areas

Waterproofing to code, premium tapware, and tiled shower bases.

Electrical & Data

LED lighting plans, EV-ready provision, robust Wi-Fi and hard-wired networking.

External Works

Driveways, paths, drainage, basic landscaping ready for your finishing touches.

Contemporary Melbourne home with custom aluminium cladding and poolside retreat by BG Construction, featuring vertical panelling, sun loungers, and expansive glass doors.

Budget, Timeframes & Transparency

Every custom build is unique, but here’s a practical guide so planning feels real:

Design & approvals: usually 12–20 weeks depending on planning requirements.
Build: commonly 32–48 weeks based on size, complexity, and site access.
Cost drivers: foundation type, glazing, roof design, joinery quantity, and selections.

We issue weekly progress updates, cost-to-complete summaries, and a clear change-approval process.

Permits, Planning & Complianc

Melbourne councils can have complex overlays, heritage, vegetation, flood, or design development plans may apply. We coordinate:

Town planning applications and liaison
BAL assessments and construction methods where required
Structural engineering, energy reports, and building surveyor approvals
Warranty insurance and defects liability coverage

This keeps your path to the site predictable.

FAQs about Custom Home Builders

Precision. Experience. Excellence. Everything you need to know before your next residential or commercial project in Melbourne.

How long will our custom home take?

Most builds run 9–14 months after permits, depending on size and complexity. We’ll confirm your program once design and engineering are final.

What affects price the most?

Foundations, glazing specification, roof complexity, and the quantity of custom joinery. We’ll show how each decision impacts the budget before you commit.

Can you work with our architect?

Absolutely. We collaborate closely with architects and interior designers or can provide design partners for a complete service.

Do you handle permits?

Yes planning (if needed), building permit, engineering, energy, and surveyor coordination are all included.

Can you build on narrow or sloping blocks?

Yes. We regularly deliver split-level and narrow-frontage homes with smart structural solutions and sensible cost control.

What energy rating can we achieve?

We target 7-Star and higher by default when design and budget allow, focusing on orientation, insulation, and airtightness.

Areas We Serve

Melbourne CBD and surrounds; Inner East (Hawthorn, Kew, Camberwell); Inner North-West (Essendon, Aberfeldie); Bayside (Brighton, Hampton, Sandringham); South-East (Malvern, Caulfield); North (Fitzroy, Northcote, Thornbury); West (Yarraville, Williamstown); Mornington Peninsula (Mount Eliza, Mornington, Merricks).If your suburb isn’t listed, we probably still build there ask us.

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