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Melbourne's Trusted Home Renovation Specialists
Complete home renovations managed from start to finish by one team. Whether you're opening up a floor plan, modernising a period home, or transforming every room — Tom coordinates all trades and oversees every detail personally.
Whole House Renovations
Transform Your Entire Home
A whole-house renovation is the biggest investment most homeowners will make — and it's the one with the highest stakes. Multiple trades, overlapping timelines, council approvals, unexpected discoveries behind walls. Without the right person managing the project, it can quickly become overwhelming.
That's where Linor Custom Home is different. Tom doesn't just quote the job and hand it off — he's your single point of contact from demolition to handover. He coordinates every trade, manages every timeline, and is physically on-site throughout the build. When you call, you're talking to the person making decisions — not a receptionist or project coordinator.
Whether it's a full gut renovation of a weatherboard cottage, an open-plan conversion of a 1970s brick home, or a complete interior modernisation — we've done it. With over a decade of experience across Melbourne's inner-city and south-east suburbs, we know how to navigate heritage overlays, council requirements, and the surprises that come with renovating older Melbourne homes.
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What We Do
Every renovation we take on is managed end-to-end. Here's how we can transform your home.
Full Home Renovations
Complete interior transformations — kitchen, bathrooms, bedrooms, living areas, flooring, painting, and fixtures. Every room updated, every detail considered.
Open-Plan Conversions
Remove walls, reconfigure layouts, and create the open-plan kitchen-living-dining space your family has been dreaming about. We handle structural engineering, permits, and all trades.
Structural Renovations
Load-bearing wall removal, steel beam installation, floor levelling, restumping, and subfloor work. We work with structural engineers and ensure every modification is properly approved.
Period Home Modernisation
Updating Victorian, Edwardian, and Art Deco homes for modern living — while respecting their character. New kitchens and bathrooms that blend contemporary function with period charm.
Electrical & Plumbing Upgrades
Full rewiring, switchboard upgrades, new plumbing runs, hot water systems, and gas fitting. Essential upgrades coordinated seamlessly as part of the broader renovation.
Flooring, Painting & Finishes
Timber floors sanded and polished, new tiling throughout, full interior and exterior painting, plastering, skirting boards, and architraves. The finishing touches that bring a renovation together.
How It Works
Our Renovation Process
A whole-house renovation is complex. Here's how we keep it organised and stress-free.
In-Depth Consultation
Tom walks through your entire home with you. We discuss what's working, what needs to change, your priorities, your timeline, and your budget. For larger renovations, we may visit more than once.
Scope & Quote
We define the full scope of work and provide a detailed, itemised quote — broken down room by room and trade by trade. No grey areas, no allowances that blow out later.
Permits & Planning
If your renovation requires building permits, structural engineering, or council approval, we handle the entire process. You sign off — we do the legwork.
Demolition & Structure
Strip-out, structural modifications, rough-in plumbing and electrical. The foundational work that everything else builds on — done right the first time.
Build & Fit-Out
Cabinetry, tiling, plastering, flooring, painting, fixtures, and all finishing trades. Tom sequences every trade to keep the project moving efficiently with no downtime between stages.
Final Walkthrough
A comprehensive inspection together, final snag list addressed, thorough clean-up, and handover. Your renovated home is ready to live in.
Why Choose Us
Why Melbourne Homeowners Trust Us With Their Biggest Renovation
One person manages everything. Whole-house renovations can involve 10+ different trades. Tom coordinates every single one — scheduling, quality checks, and problem-solving — so you have one phone number to call, not twelve.
We've done this before. We've completed full home renovations across Melbourne's inner-city and south-east suburbs for over a decade. We know what to expect behind the walls of a 1920s weatherboard, how to deal with council heritage overlays, and how to sequence trades so the project stays on track.
Transparent, room-by-room pricing. Our quotes break down costs by room and by trade so you can see exactly where every dollar goes. If something unexpected comes up during demolition, we discuss it with you and agree on the cost before proceeding — never after.
Cabinet maker on the team. Most renovation companies subcontract the kitchen and bathroom cabinetry. Tom builds it himself as a qualified cabinet maker, which means better quality, tighter timelines, and no margin stacking from third-party suppliers.
We live on-site until it's done. Tom isn't juggling 15 projects at once. We take on a limited number of whole-house renovations at a time so every project gets the attention it deserves. When we're renovating your home, we're there every day.
Our Work
Recent Renovation Projects
Full home transformations across Melbourne — from period homes to modern apartments.
Frequently Asked Questions
Home Renovation FAQ
How much does a whole-house renovation cost in Melbourne?
Costs vary widely depending on the size of the home, the scope of work, and the quality of finishes. A full interior renovation of a 3-bedroom home (kitchen, bathroom, flooring, painting, and fixtures throughout) typically starts from $60,000 to $80,000. More extensive renovations involving structural changes, multiple bathrooms, and premium finishes can range from $100,000 to $200,000+. We provide a detailed, room-by-room quote after your consultation.
How long does a full home renovation take?
A comprehensive whole-house renovation typically takes between 8 and 16 weeks, depending on scope and complexity. A cosmetic refresh without structural work can be faster, while renovations involving wall removal, permit approvals, and custom cabinetry take longer. We provide an exact timeline before starting and keep you updated weekly.
Can I live in my home during the renovation?
It depends on the scope. For partial renovations (one room at a time), you can usually stay in the home. For full gut renovations, it's generally more practical and comfortable to find temporary accommodation — especially during demolition and structural phases. We'll advise on this during your consultation and can stage the work to minimise disruption if staying in is important to you.
Do I need a building permit for a renovation?
In Victoria, a building permit is required for structural changes (removing load-bearing walls, altering the building envelope), changes to wet areas (waterproofing), and work that affects the building's compliance. Cosmetic updates like painting, flooring, and replacing cabinetry generally don't require permits. We assess permit requirements during our consultation and handle all applications.
What happens if you find unexpected problems during demolition?
It's common to find surprises in older Melbourne homes — asbestos, outdated wiring, water damage, or structural issues hidden behind walls. When this happens, we stop, document the issue, explain the options, and provide a cost to fix it. You approve any additional work and cost before we proceed. No surprises on the invoice.
How many trades are involved in a whole-house renovation?
A typical full renovation involves 8 to 12 different trades: demolition, structural steel, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, plastering, tiling, waterproofing, painting, flooring, glazing, and sometimes gas fitting and cabinetry. Tom coordinates every one of them — scheduling, quality control, and sequencing — so you don't have to manage a single tradesperson yourself.
What suburbs do you service?
We complete whole-house renovations across Melbourne's inner-city and south-east suburbs, including Caulfield, Malvern, Brighton, St Kilda, Elsternwick, Carnegie, Bentleigh, Prahran, South Yarra, Toorak, Hawthorn, Richmond, and surrounding areas.
Is it cheaper to renovate or knock down and rebuild?
In most cases, renovating is significantly cheaper than a knockdown rebuild — especially if the existing structure is sound. A full renovation can transform the interior completely while retaining the external shell, avoiding the costs of demolition, new foundations, new framing, and extended council approvals. We can help you assess the most cost-effective path during your consultation.
Areas We Serve
Home Renovations Across Melbourne
Based in Caulfield, we renovate homes for families across Melbourne's south-east and inner suburbs:
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