High-end new homes, renovations and extensions across Melbourne. Owner-led from first sketch to handover, and backed by a $20M warranty most builders can't match.
Custom home builders in Melbourne
A custom new home is a house built around your block, drawings and selections rather than a standard range. Lambert York builds architect-designed homes for Melbourne homeowners across Bayside, the Inner East, Mornington Peninsula and North West Melbourne. Pat handles pricing and contracts; David oversees the build, trades and programme.
You have the block, the brief, or the architect. We take it from there.
New homes at Lambert York are for people who want a specific house — not a range home with upgrades. Most of our new-build clients arrive with an architect and a set of drawings. Some arrive with a tired house on a good block. Either way, you'll get one price, one date and two owners accountable for both.
Four ways to start a new home.
Custom homes
Fully architect-designed homes on your existing or new block. Priced line by line from the drawings.
Knockdown & rebuild
Keep the street, lose the house. We handle demolition, permits and the new build under one contract.
Dual occupancy
Two homes on one block, built to the same finish. Live in one, sell or hold the other.
Townhouses
Boutique three-to-six dwelling developments for owners and small developers who want the finish to sell itself.
From drawings to keys.
The new-build version of our five stages, with the timeframes we actually hit.
Site & drawings review
Pat walks the block, reads the plans, flags anything that will cost more than it should.
Selections & fixed price
Every finish chosen, every supplier quoted. You sign a number, not an estimate.
Permits & ordering
Long-lead items ordered before the slab. Stone, windows, joinery — all booked.
Build
David on site daily. Weekly photo update from Pat. Site visits whenever you want them.
Walkthrough & warranty
Walkthrough, manuals and project-specific insurance documentation.
What you chose is what gets installed.
No "equivalent" substitutions. If the sample board says Elba, the benchtop is Elba. Photos below are from finished homes — swap in Dropbox selects.
Guides
Dual Occupancy in Melbourne: Is Building Two Homes on Your Block Worth It?
Two homes can create options for living, selling or holding. First check the block, the approvals and the whole project budget.
How Long Does It Take to Build a Custom Home in Melbourne? Stage-by-Stage Timeline
Design time is not build time. Here is what happens between the first conversation and the keys, and which decisions keep things moving.
Knockdown Rebuild vs Renovate: Which Is Right for Your Melbourne Home?
Keep the house or start again? Compare the structure, scope, approvals and whole-project budget before choosing.
Asked before contract.
How much does a custom new home cost in Melbourne?+
The existing site guide lists $5,500–$8,500 per m². TODO: Confirm this range, scope and exclusions with Pat before treating it as current pricing. Your fixed price is based on the agreed drawings and selections.
How long does a custom new home take?+
The existing service guide lists 12–18 months on site. TODO: Confirm the current timeframe and the boundary between design, approvals and construction with Pat. Your project programme is agreed before contract, with David providing build updates.
Do I need permits for this work in Melbourne?+
Building approvals are part of the new-build process, and planning requirements depend on the site and proposal. Zoning, overlays and the design need review before the required approvals and programme can be confirmed.
What is the difference between a custom builder and a volume builder?+
A custom build starts with your individual drawings and selections rather than a standard house range. Lambert York prices the plans and agreed finishes before contract, with Pat handling pricing and David running the build.
What does the $20M warranty facility mean for my project?+
The $20M figure is Lambert York's builder warranty insurance facility, not a $20M payout for your home. Your project's insurance has its own certificate, terms and limits; ask Pat to explain the documents that apply to your contract.
Who will quote my project and run the build?+
Pat Pugliese handles quotes, pricing, contracts and client contact. David Filippelli runs the site, trades, programme and build quality, and both founders stand behind the work.
Where in Melbourne does Lambert York build?+
Lambert York serves Bayside, the Inner East, Mornington Peninsula and North West Melbourne. Send Pat your address and proposed scope to discuss your site's suitability and the next step.
Where we build
We work across Bayside, including Brighton, Hampton, Sandringham; Inner East Melbourne, including Malvern, Toorak, Hawthorn; Mornington Peninsula, including Mornington, Mount Eliza, Safety Beach; and Melbourne North West, including Essendon, Moonee Ponds, Ascot Vale. Talk to Pat about your property, plans and scope.
Related services
Have drawings? Send them to Pat.
Discuss your scope, plans and pricing path before committing.