Craft Built Homes builds custom homes, delivers major renovations, and constructs home extensions across Melbourne's eastern and inner-eastern suburbs. We're based in Warranwood, and we work across the corridor from Kew and Hawthorn in the inner east out through Balwyn, Camberwell, Surrey Hills, Doncaster, and Ivanhoe. If you're searching for a builder who knows your suburb, your council, and your streetscape, this is where to start.
We build regularly across the following suburbs. Each page covers the local planning environment, typical project types, council requirements, and what to expect from a build in that area.
We're not the biggest building company in Melbourne. We take on a limited number of projects each year, which means the person you speak to at the start of your project manages it through to handover, not a sales rep who hands you off to a site supervisor you've never met.
For Melbourne's eastern suburbs, that matters. The decisions that most affect a project are made early: whether your site needs a heritage consultant before drawings are done, which council your block falls under and how long their assessment process runs, whether planning is required at all, or whether you can proceed directly to a building permit. We give you honest answers to those questions in the first conversation.
What you can expect
We talk through your suburb, your block, your goals, and your budget. No pitch, no pressure, just the information you need to decide whether we're the right fit.
We clarify what's involved: planning permit or building permit only, heritage consultant required or not, architect already engaged or to be connected. You leave with a clear picture of what the process looks like from here.
Design coordination, permit applications, and council lodgement. We're involved before drawings are finalised, so the build is considered from the start.
Construction with consistent site oversight, clear communication at every stage, and a handover you'll feel proud of.
Whether you're planning a custom home, a renovation, or an extension, we'll give you honest answers about your suburb, your block, and your next step.
Craft Built Homes services Melbourne’s eastern and inner-eastern suburbs, with a strong focus on the north-east. We’re based in Kilsyth and regularly build in suburbs including Ringwood, Croydon, Mitcham, Blackburn, Vermont, Wantirna, Box Hill, Burwood and Camberwell.
Yes. Craft Built Homes is a local Kilsyth-based builder specialising in custom homes, renovations and extensions across Melbourne’s eastern suburbs. Our local experience means we understand council requirements, site conditions and neighbourhood character.
Yes. We are a custom home builder in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs, delivering architect-led and bespoke homes designed around your lifestyle, block and budget. We regularly work on sloping blocks and complex sites.
Yes. We complete major renovations and extensions across Melbourne’s east, including rear extensions, double-storey additions and full-home upgrades. Our work focuses on improving layout, natural light and indoor–outdoor connection.
Yes. We specialise in period home renovations in Melbourne’s inner-eastern suburbs, carefully retaining original character while upgrading kitchens, bathrooms, structure and modern living spaces.
Yes. We provide early builder input from concept to construction, working alongside architects and designers. We assist with planning, permits and council requirements across Melbourne’s eastern and inner-eastern suburbs.
If you’re located in Melbourne’s eastern or inner-eastern suburbs, there’s a strong chance we’re already working nearby. Booking a consultation is the best way to confirm suitability for your location and project type.
Start by booking a consultation. We’ll discuss your location, goals, timeline and budget, then outline the next steps for your custom home, renovation or extension.
