Full Home Renovations Melbourne
Full home renovations covering every room, scoped and priced as one connected project.
What's Involved
A full home renovation touches every part of the house, kitchen, bathroom, laundry, living areas and everything in between, as one connected project rather than a series of separate jobs. McDowell Building & Construction scopes it that way from the start, so decisions in one room don't undo the budget or timeline set for another.
There's no published floor price for full home renovations, because the scope varies too much from one project to the next to make a single figure meaningful. What gives homeowners a realistic sense of scale is a real example: McDowell Building & Construction recently completed a full renovation of a two-bedroom unit, covering the laundry, bathroom, kitchen, dining and living areas, plus heating and cooling, built-in wardrobes, a full interior repaint, external repairs and brick patching, and a small structural alteration, for a total package of $189,000. It's a useful illustration of what a full home project can involve, not a quote for any particular house.
Every full home renovation runs through the same Opinion of Probable Cost and Pre-Construction Agreement process as smaller projects. The team manages the full scope, coordinating every trade involved so the client deals with one accountable team from the discovery call through to the final walkthrough, rather than juggling separate contractors for each room.
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The Housing Industry Association's Made to Build podcast, on budgets, scope and the decisions that get made long before anyone picks up a hammer.
01How much does a full home renovation cost?
There's no published starting price for full home renovations at McDowell Building & Construction, because the scope of a full home project varies enormously depending on size, layout changes and finish level. As a real example, a recent full renovation of a two-bedroom unit, covering the laundry, bathroom, kitchen, dining and living areas, plus heating and cooling, built-in wardrobes, a full interior repaint, external repairs and brick patching, and a small structural alteration, came to a total package of $189,000. Every project is assessed individually through a free discovery call and Opinion of Probable Cost.
02What rooms are included in a full home renovation?
A full home renovation covers every part of the house: kitchen, bathroom, laundry, living and dining areas, bedrooms and everything in between, scoped as one connected project rather than a series of separate jobs. Exactly what's included is confirmed during scoping, since no two full home renovations cover the same work.
03How long does a full home renovation take?
Timelines for full home renovations at McDowell Building & Construction depend on the size of the project and how many rooms and trades are involved. A detailed schedule is set during the Pre-Construction Agreement stage once the full scope is confirmed. The team talks homeowners through realistic timing expectations early, rather than leaving it as an unknown until construction is already underway.
04Do you manage all the trades for a full renovation?
Yes, McDowell Building & Construction coordinates every trade required for a full home renovation as one managed project. The team oversees delivery from the discovery call through to completion, so the client has a single point of accountability rather than managing separate contractors for the kitchen, bathroom, electrical and structural work individually.
05How do I start a full home renovation project?
Every full home renovation with McDowell Building & Construction begins with a free 20-minute discovery call to understand the scope and budget expectations. From there, most projects move into an Opinion of Probable Cost for an early budget range, followed by a detailed Pre-Construction Agreement once the full scope across every room is confirmed.
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!”
Ready to Start the Conversation?
Planning a full home renovation? Get in touch for a free 20-minute discovery call with the team to talk through the scope. See how projects are priced on Our Process, or explore the full range on Renovations & Extensions.