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Rear home extensions in Melbourne
A rear extension adds space at the back of an existing house, often connecting the kitchen, living and dining rooms to the garden. Lambert York builds rear extensions for Melbourne homeowners keeping the front of their home across Bayside, the Inner East, Mornington Peninsula and North West Melbourne, with Pat pricing and David overseeing construction.
The house works. The back of it doesn't.
Most Melbourne homes were built facing the street. A rear extension turns them around — new kitchen, living and dining opened to the north light and the garden, with the original rooms kept for sleeping and quiet.
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| Option | What changes | What needs review | Existing guide timeframe |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retain and renovate | Keep suitable existing structure and update the layout, services or finishes | Existing structure, desired scope and heritage constraints | 3–9 months on site, depending on scope. TODO: Confirm with Pat. |
| Rear extension | Add ground-floor kitchen, living or dining space towards the garden | Garden space, access and connection to the existing house | 6–9 months overall; 5–7 months building. TODO: Confirm with Pat. |
| Second-storey addition | Add upstairs rooms without using more garden space | Footings, frame, stairs and roof work | 8–12 months overall; 7–10 months building. TODO: Confirm with Pat. |
| Knockdown rebuild | Replace the existing house on the same block | Demolition, new drawings, site constraints and approvals | 12–16 months overall; 10–14 months building. TODO: Confirm with Pat. |
Everything a rear extension needs.
Site & survey
Levels, boundaries, drainage and overlays checked first.
Design & permits
Planning, building permit and engineering in hand.
Build
Demolition, structure, glazing and fit-out to one programme.
Defect-free handover
Walk-through, manuals and warranty certificate.
Five stages. Two owners.
Most families stay in the front of the house while we build behind a sealed partition.
Site visit
Pat walks the house and garden with you.
Design & price
Plans, selections and one fixed price.
Permits
Planning and building approvals secured.
Build
Weekly updates from your supervisor.
Keys & warranty
Every defect closed before you move back.
Finished the way it was drawn.
Asked before contract.
How much does a rear extension cost in Melbourne?+
The existing site guide lists $600K–$1.2M for the kitchen, living and dining scope described on the renovations page. 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 rear extension take?+
The existing service guide lists 6–9 months overall; 5–7 months building. 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?+
Permit requirements depend on the property, proposed work and any overlays. Planning and building permits are different approvals, so the requirements must be checked for your scope before work starts.
Can we stay in the front of the house during a rear extension?+
Often, if the layout allows a safe partition and usable bedrooms, bathroom and essential services. The staging plan needs to be agreed for your house rather than assumed from another project.
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.
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Ready to open up the back?
Send a few photos. Pat will tell you what's possible.