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DETONATE?

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with a comprehensive feasibility review
exploring your property’s potential.

DESIGN & DOCUMENTATION
SERVICES

High-quality design and drafting services offered at affordable rates.

UNIT
DEVELOPMENT

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HOUSE DESIGN SERVICES MELBOURNE

M
OTIVATION
We love helping our clients improve their living environment through unbiased expert advice using great architectural solutions complemented by the right choice of builder.

We aim to ensure the success of any project by offering our network of tried and tested industry professionals, most of whom cannot be easily found on Google. Acting as a conduit between the inexperienced homeowner and the “down-to-earth” builder, we feel it is important that the client has access to the most appropriate builders for their particular project.

We love helping inexperienced homeowners profit from their property through astute development, often achieving results way beyond their expectations. Read our amazing case studies here.

H
ISTORY
For over 30 years, we have helped our clients realise the maximum potential from their property, whether they have chosen to renovate, detonate and rebuild their dream home or sub-divide and sell. The suburbs of Melbourne are full of fine examples of our creations; many are hidden treasures, but some are displayed in our photo gallery on this website. We are proud of our results and the relationships we have built with our many happy customers.

Our shrewd development advice has helped many of our trusted clients create their dream home despite not initially realising they could afford to do so.

A
SSOCIATIONS
We have been a proud member of Design Matters since its inception. Previous to that, we were members of The Building Designers Association of Victoria for over 25 years.
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CUSTOM HOUSE DESIGN MELBOURNE

Feasibility Review

Feasibility Review

Architectural Plans

Architectural Plans

Joint Ventures

Joint Ventures

Design & Construct

Unit Development

FEATURED HOUSES

WHY US?

We care, and we would love to help you with your House Design Solution!

Our extensive experience and industry know-how are offered to our clients via a personalised “one on one” service where the person you talk to is the same person designing and detailing your home. This boutique “small company experience” is complemented by an extensive network of tried & trusted expert industry professionals built up over the years and offered to our valued clients.

Our willingness to help, combined with our experience, backed up by such a great network of chosen experts, ensures you are in good hands.

Drawing on 30 years of experience and with a level of care and accountability not often seen these days, we are a very good choice for your housing project if you need expert, client-friendly House Design & Drafting Services in order to get “shovel ready” independently of any one builder.

We would love you to join our long list of satisfied clients, comfortable and happy with your new house design solution.

Our 3-Step Process to Get You Shovel-Ready

We take you from idea to builder with clarity, compliance & confidence

1

Feasibility, Design & Drafting

Feasibility, Design & Drafting

We assess your site, design options, and prepare drafts & cost estimates to test what’s possible.

2

Obtain Permits

Obtain Permits

We manage submissions, liaise with council, ensure compliance, and secure all approvals.

3

Find the Right Builder

Find the Right Builder

We help you choose a reliable builder, review quotes, and match to your project.

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Caroline Karavias
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Paul has provided us with exceptional service with respect to our plans for our home. Our proposed development has not been an easy journey and Paul has given us sound advice and guidance along the way. His commitment has been amazing, always making himself available as best as he could to answer any questions we had and accommodating any changes we needed made. He offered solutions when we were finding it challenging and worked collaboratively with us so to achieve our dream plans. I have no hesitation on recommending Paul who is very honest, communicative, supportive and professional.
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My wife and I have high standards when it comes to design and rapport. As consumers we can highly recommend the design services from House Design Solutions and in particular the face of the business, Paul Mete. The design of our Victorian home on Christmas St Northcote created the perfect balance of period and contemporary design combined into one. Paul's extensive knowledge of council and planning requirements was invaluable. Thanks Paul.
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Amanda Liang
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2021年我联系了House design solutions 的Paul帮助设计两栋联排别 。从一开始草稿设计到帮助寻找建筑商,在这一年多里,Paul办事效率高,不拖拉。为顾客着想,设计方案考虑造价,帮顾客省钱。Paul 人热心,诚恳和爽快。乐于助人, 对顾客负责。如果你们在寻找设计师,一定要找Paul, 他一定不会让你失望。
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Dan S
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Paul was absolutely brilliant from our first discussions to the completion of the design. My wife and I were thrilled with his attention to detail, designs and his efficiency. He made a difficult task with multiple constraints easy for us. He has enabled us to achieve a functional design for our renovation and extension that adds capital value to the property within our budget . Thank you Paul.
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Kim S
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We worked with Paul to design plans for a knock-down rebuild project. He was great to work with - always prepared to listen to what we wanted but also to give us advice and guide us on options where we wanted things that were not practical or possible within our budget. Would highly recommend Paul and the House Design Solutions team.
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Kurt Suter
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Highly recommend Paul and his team at House Design Solution for our home extension design and architectural drawing process. Paul was professional, honest and upfront while listening to our ideas and personal needs for our family. His plans and drawings were above our expectations, making it easy to get all the required permits. We are excited for the build as it will be a beautiful extension to our Victorian house. We would definitely recommend Paul to anyone thinking of building or extending their home.
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Abbey Muley
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We had an exceptional experience with Paul and the team. Paul designed our extension and existing house renovation. He listened to our ideas and bought them to life. We can’t thank Paul enough for his patience and execution. Highly recommend Hosue Design Solutions to all our friends and family.
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Jane Z
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Paul designed our personal duplex project and has been guiding us through the at times tricky development process. I thoroughly recommend Paul for being honest, patient, responsive and taking on board our individual design needs, however strange they may be 🙂
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Nick Katsiroubas
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Paul and the team at House Design Solutions are a incredibly diligent, hardworking, knowledgeable, professional team. After taking on my first development project, I can not be more grateful that I was able to work with Paul. He has guided me throughout the entire process, gone above and beyond the normal customer service experience you would expect, and has spent countless unpaid hours on behalf of myself and my family working on our project. I can not recommend highly enough House Design Solutions and Paul. If you are a first time developer or an experienced developer, look no further than Paul.
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nesimi arici
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Firstly, I'd like to thank Paul from House Design Solutions for his time and patience throughout the whole design process. He was always available with amendments to the plan, and was there with us every step along the way. From the very first meeting we had with Paul on site, it was clear that he was a step above any previous consultations we've had. His ability to offer solutions and see well into the future of the building design is second to none and valuable in turning your dream into reality. Paul was very hands on with the facade design, and the design was very original and unique which is difficult to find in this day and age. His vast range of networking allowed us to get in touch with the right people in order to make the build as efficient and effective as possible. I will have no hesitations recommending Paul to my friends and family and am looking forward to the next time I require his services.

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