Enjoy period home charm without compromising on modern living.
Complete design service or bring your plans
Work with our experienced team to design and build your dream period home extension. Whether you already have plans or prefer a seamless, end-to-end service, our personalised approach ensures a smooth and tailored experience from concept ideas to completion.
Guaranteed craftsmanship
With over 20 years of residential building experience, we bring expertise across a wide range of architectural styles. Our passion for quality craftsmanship, combined with our speciality in period home additions and a 10-year structural guarantee, ensures a smooth, hassle-free build—creating a space you’ll enjoy for years to come.
Period home specialist
Benefit from the care and expertise we bring to period house extensions. From Californian Bungalows to Victorian terrace homes, we create innovative additions that preserve the character of your home while seamlessly incorporating the comfort and functionality of modern living.
Embrace the traditional heritage style you love while enjoying the functionality and flow of a modern layout
Partner with a domestic builder who truly understands and appreciates pre war period home architecture. Rather than opting for a knockdown rebuild, a thoughtfully tailored house extension allows you to preserve your home’s original charm and character while enhancing space and liveability.
Extending your home may also mean avoiding the cost and disruption of moving or renting, so you can stay connected to the local neighbourhood and architectural style you love. Whether you’re planning to expand your living areas or add a second storey, we’re here to help. Our expertise lies in creating seamless period home extensions that not only elevate your lifestyle but also add lasting value to your home.
Melbourne’s pre-war period homes are rich in architectural character and historic charm. We specialise in extentions and restorations on a wide range of single and double-fronted styles, including Californian Bungalows, Edwardian and Federation homes, as well as Victorian-era properties such as terrace houses and workers’ cottages.
Book a consultation
Speak to an experienced Melboure builder about extensing a pre-war period house.
Our period home addition services
As a small-volume, bespoke Melbourne builder, we specialise in custom period home extension projects. Our meticulous attention to detail and refined architectural finishes ensure your extension integrates seamlessly with the original home. We work closely with you to celebrate and enhance your property’s existing traditional features, while tailoring the layout and design to suit your lifestyle.
Our flexible, custom approach means you can bring your own floor plans or collaborate with our team to create a space that truly reflects your vision.
Ground floor extensions
Ground floor period home extensions are ideal for preserving your home’s original front façade and streetscape appeal, including architectural features such as decorative brick piers, timber verandahs, intricate iron lacework and feature tessellated tiling.
A rear or side extension, meanwhile, allows you to modernise your living spaces with open-plan layouts and create a seamless connection to outdoor alfresco areas—bringing together classic period home character and contemporary living.
Second Storey extensions
Second-storey extensions are an excellent option if your home is on a smaller block or you want to retain valuable backyard space. With careful consideration of traditional architectural styling, we can design and build a bespoke upper level that complements and enhances the character of the original home below.
Where heritage or council overlays may influence planning approvals, we work with you to navigate requirements and explore design opportunities. This can include creating a distinctive second-story extension using modern cladding materials in place of traditional weatherboards offering a contemporary architectural statement while respecting the integrity of your period home.
Period home restorations
Undertaking a period home renovation alongside your extension allows you to update and modernise key areas of your existing home while expanding your space. This can include creating a modern open-plan kitchen, renovating wet areas such as bathrooms and laundries, adding a luxury ensuite, restoring ornate plaster cornices, ceiling roses, and traditional fireplaces, or repairing solid timber floors and weatherboard cladding to seamlessly flow from old to new.
Your renovations are carefully planned to optimise the construction timeline, so you can enjoy your updated home sooner. When using our drafting service, our skilled draftsmen create innovative period home extension plans that are architecturally sympathetic and make the most of your floor plan.
With extensive experience navigating heritage overlays, we are well-equipped to manage the unique challenges of restorations and extending traditional period properties.
Our Process
Benefit from on-time project completions and clear, communication. As home extension builders in Melbourne, we take a customer-focused approach, providing transparent expectations, realistic timelines, and regular updates throughout the construction process.
Talk
Book a no-obligation consultation to discuss your design ideas, floor plans, timelines, and budget for your home extension.
Plan
We work closely with you to develop plans that maximise your space or integrate seamlessly with your existing house.
Build
Construction begins with regular progress updates, keeping you informed at every stage of the project.
Enjoy
Experience a seamless handover and effortless transition back into your newly extended period home.
What our Clients have to say
Lun & Eileen Sui
Victorian period home renovation and extension in Hawthorn East.
We would like to extend our gratitude to Mark and the Mastercraft team following the completion of our family home extension and renovation over the course of 2014.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to extend a house in Melbourne?
For a home extension in Melbourne, you should budget between $2,500 and $5,000 per square meter. 2nd level period home extensions may cost more than ground-level additions, with factors such as site access and scaffolding contributing to the difference in price.
For more information explore the costs of extending your home in more detail.
Are there any regulations I need to be aware of for a period home extension?
Heritage overlay restrictions may apply, so it’s important to check with your local council before starting any formal planning. We have extensive experience working with period homes and can help you achieve your desired outcome while complying with all relevant guidelines.
Will I need to move out during construction?
Depending on the scope of work, you may be able to stay in your home during construction. However, many clients choose to temporarily relocate for comfort. We work closely with you to minimise disruption and ensure a smooth construction experience
We build period home extensions in Melbourne and its surrounds.
We proudly service the following areas and more. Please get in touch if you don’t see your area listed.
Albert Park | Alphington | Armadale | Ashburton | Balwyn | Blackburn | Brighton | Burwood | Brunswick | Camberwell | Canterbury | Carlton | Caulfield | Clifton Hill | Eaglemont | Eltham | Fairfield | Fitzroy | Glen Iris | Greensborough | Hawthorn | Heidleberg | Ivanhoe | Kew | Kooyong | Malvern | Melbourne | Mont Albert | Montmorency | Northcote | Prahan | Richmond | South Yarra | Surrey Hills | Thornbury | Toorak | Warrandyte.