Our 3-Step Process to Get You Shovel-Ready
We take you from idea to builder with clarity, compliance & confidence
1
Feasibility, Design & Drafting
We assess your site, design options, and prepare drafts & cost estimates to test what’s possible.
2
Obtain Permits
We manage submissions, liaise with council, ensure compliance, and secure all approvals..
3
Find the Right Builder
We help you choose a reliable builder, review quotes, and match to your project.
Get a clear concept + early build budget before you spend on surveys or consultants.
Start My Free Feasibility Check →
Takes ~30 seconds. No obligation. We reply within 1 business day.
What You’ll Get (Free)
- A quick phone consult to clarify goals and constraints (heritage/overlays, setbacks, neighbours, etc.)
- A professionally considered concept direction for your extension/renovation
- Ballpark build cost range so you can decide if it stacks up
- A written next‑steps plan to reach shovel‑ready documents you own
Why this matters: lock a builder too early and you lose tender power. Go to market with your own docs and get sharper quotes.
Why House Design Solutions
- 30+ years in Melbourne — council overlay & permit expertise
- Design first, cost‑aware always — we think like builders as we design
- Shovel‑ready docs you own — compare builders competitively
- Trusted builder network — we’ll point you to proven operators (and how to run a fair tender)
- ★★★★★ reviews — consistent results and client care:
The Fast Path
- Start — Send the form below (30 sec) or call Paul on 0409 321 940
- Concept + Budget — We refine your brief and provide a realistic cost range
- Documents You Own — Planning & building docs to tender with confidence
- Builder Quotes — Compare on like‑for‑like scope; we help you avoid the traps
Who This Is For
- Rear/side additions, second‑storey add‑ons, kitchen‑living reworks
- Character/period homes needing modern living without losing the facade
- Families who want to extend smart (cost‑effective, comfortable, passive‑solar aware)
Recent Melbourne Projects
- Victorian home, Northcote — period front retained, modern living to rear
- Budget facelift + extension, Oakleigh South — small addition, big impact
- Tudor‑style rear addition — contemporary behind heritage street presence
(Ask for case studies on your first call.)
FAQs
Do you work with heritage/overlays?
Yes—we regularly manage overlays, setbacks, and neighbour interfaces.
Can you give me a build price?
We’ll guide you to a trusted ballpark from a suitable builder before you commit to full docs.
What if an extension isn’t the best value?
We’ll tell you. If a knockdown‑rebuild or small‑plus‑smart redesign is better, we’ll map the options.
What are typical next steps after the free check?
Concept refinement → budget confirmation → planning/building docs → tender to builders.
What suburbs do you cover?
Greater Melbourne and surrounds.
Prefer to Talk?
Call Paul – 0409 321 940 for free over‑the‑phone advice.
Design Matters national member and insurances maintained.