Add the Space Your Family Needs Without Leaving the Street You Love
Trusted Renovations & Extensions experts in Melbourne
Why leave the place you love when you can simply expand it? Whether you want a single-storey extension, a second storey added, or a full house renovation, Extensions Unlimited is your one-stop shop for the entire process. With a custom extension, you can create the extra room you need — at a fraction of the cost of buying or building new. Keep your address, upgrade your lifestyle, and design a home that grows with your family.
Start with a free, no-obligation meeting to discuss your ideas, goals, and budget. We then guide you into the design and costing stage
We handle working drawings, engineering, reports, and council requirements so your project is ready to build.
Receive a fixed-price contract with clear timelines and no hidden costs — you’ll always know what to expect.
Our team manages the build using high-quality materials and proven practices, minimising disruption and keeping you updated every step of the way.
We make home extensions simple. Extensions Unlimited handles everything in-house: design, permits, construction, and project management. You’ll have a dedicated team supporting you from the first idea to the final inspection — no confusion, no stress. With over 30 years in the industry and full ownership of our assets, you can trust we’ll be here from start to finish.
The financial benefits of extending your home far outweigh the costs associated with moving (real estate agents fees, stamp duty, removalist expenses, etc.). Additionally, the money spent on an extension, goes directly back into improving your asset and quite likely increasing its value. Moreover, extending your home allows you to remain in your current neighbourhood, avoiding the emotional stress of relocating and disrupting your lifestyle.
Hiring a Design and Build company offers several advantages:
Seamless Process: A single company manages everything from design to construction, ensuring cohesive planning and execution.
Cost Efficiency: Integrated services help avoid budget blowouts and miscommunications that can occur when dealing with separate Designers, Architects, and Builders.
Expertise: Experienced design and build companies have the knowledge to optimise your project for both aesthetics and functionality, ensuring a high- quality outcome that adds value to your home.
Purpose: Define the function of the new space and how it will integrate with your existing layout.
Budget: Assess the overall cost, including materials, labor, permits, and any potential unforeseen expenses.
Living Arrangements: Determine whether you can live in your home during construction or if temporary relocation is necessary.
Design: Ensure the new extension complements your existing home in terms of style and structure.
Legal Requirements: Be aware of local building regulations and ensure all necessary permits are obtained.
There are three major parts to extending your home, the timing of which can all differ depending on various factors:
1. The Design: Working closely with your Designer to achieve your desired outcome, this timing will depend on how simple or how elaborate your vision for your extension is.
2. Permits & Contract: This process (the Pre-construction phase) usually takes approximately 12-14 weeks to complete. However, if council advises that a town planning permit is required, this timeline will extend to allow for their additional assessment of the proposal. In this instance, you will be advised on the projected timeline. An MBVA contract is issued at the completion of the Pre-construction phase.
3. Construction: Typically a second storey extension can take approximately 6-9 months to complete. This, of course, can vary depending on how extensive your project is. Once the contract is issued, you will be provided with a written documentation detailing the anticipated start and completion dates for your project.
Throughout these three phases, you will be kept up to date on the progress of your project, with regular communication from our team.
The costs associated with a home extension can vary widely depending on several factors, including the size and complexity of the project, materials used and any additional features you may want. Key costs to consider include:
1. Planning and Design: This includes fees for Design Consultants, the Building Surveyor, Structural & Geotechnical Engineers and any other specialists required to bring your extension to life.
2. Construction Costs: This encompasses labour, materials, and the cost of any structural work needed to integrate the extension with your existing home. Second storey extensions typically range from $260,000 to $350,000, while ground floor extensions can vary more due to potential excavation and demolition work.
3. Overall costs: It is important to have a complete understanding of the total project cost, including items that are out of our scope of works, i.e. new kitchen, landscaping etc. We are proud to offer transparent and easy to understand specifications and our Designers can assist with creating an overall budget, not just the construction costs. Chat directly with one today before spending a cent to get a clearer picture of the path forward.
4. Finance assistance: If required, Extensions Unlimited will work with your financial institution in providing any documentation requested in order to attain your loan approval.
Contact us for a free no obligation consultation to get a clearer picture of the potential costs for your specific project.
For over 30 years Extensions Unlimited has enjoyed an impeccable reputation and record within the extension industry. Whether it's Google reviews, supplier feedback and support or our strong financial position, we are proud to be where we are today. We encourage you to do your due diligence, as our business credentials will speak for themselves. Additionally, our accountants are always available to discuss our financial stability with you.
Founded in 1994 by Richard McCoid and Stephen Linkin, Extensions Unlimited has been dedicated to transforming homes across Melbourne with high-quality extensions and renovations. With a combined experience in management roles at Australia’s premier home extension builders, along with expertise in project costing, contract management, and project management, Richard and Stephen bring a wealth of knowledge and a hands-on approach to every project.
