Building Services Across Melbourne's Inner North & Inner East
Renovations, extensions, heritage restoration, structural rectification and property maintenance, delivered by a licensed Registered Building Practitioner.
What We Do
McDowell Building & Construction works across four core areas: renovations and extensions, heritage restoration, rectification and structural, and property maintenance. Renovation and extension projects are scoped through our staged Opinion of Probable Cost and Pre-Construction Agreement process, so the budget is set before construction starts, not after. Rectification and maintenance work is assessed and costed individually. The team is led by a licensed Registered Building Practitioner and stays across every project. Browse the services below, or get in touch if your project doesn't fit neatly into one category and we'll point you in the right direction.
Our Services
McDowell Building & Construction covers four core areas of work across Melbourne's inner north and inner east, each led by a licensed Registered Building Practitioner from the first conversation through to final handover.
Renovations & Extensions · Heritage Restoration · Rectification & Structural · Property Maintenance
Renovations & Extensions
Extensions, alterations and full home renovations, plus bathroom, kitchen and laundry renovations, each planned around a detailed scope so the budget holds from proposal through to practical completion.
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Heritage Restoration
Careful restoration of Melbourne's character homes and heritage buildings, balancing original detail with the structural work needed to bring them back to life.
Learn moreRectification & Structural
Structural wall removals, water ingress and balcony remediation, and concrete and facade remediation, engineered and scoped properly before work begins.
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Property Maintenance
Licensed structural and remedial maintenance for body corporates, property managers and past clients, work most maintenance operators aren't qualified to take on.
Learn moreNot sure where to start? Every project starts with a free 20-minute discovery call.
Book a call with our teamHow It All Connects
Most of our larger projects, including extensions, full home renovations and heritage work, run through the same staged OPC and PCA process, so the budget is set before construction starts, not after. Smaller jobs, maintenance and rectification are scoped differently, but the same principle applies: proper planning before any work begins. See how it works on the Our Process page. Architects and designers working with McDowell Building & Construction on a client's behalf can find more detail on the For Architects & Designers page.
Not Sure Which Service Fits?
Not sure which service fits your project? Book a free discovery call and the team will point you in the right direction.
What Our Clients Say
“We recently had a pergola extension completed by Pat at McDowell Building and Construction, and we couldn't be happier with the result. From the initial consultation through to the final touches, Pat and his team were professional, punctual, and a pleasure to deal with...”
“Patrick and his team were a dream to work with! They have an incredible eye for detail and ensure the final product is of the highest quality. We could not fault their communication...”
“The McDowell team were great to deal with through what I anticipated would be an extremely stressful process since it began as a fact finding mission and developed into (what we considered substantial building works). Patrick explained each finding as we went and gave us options as to what we could do, understanding budget constraints etc...”
“We would HIGHLY recommend Patrick and the team. Right from the first meeting through to hand over, they were great communicators, amazing workmanship and provided much needed guidance during 2 projects now. We also enjoy the regular banter with the broader team! A must to call before you build!”