Home Renovations in Hawthorn for Period and Heritage Homes
Hawthorn is home to some of Melbourne’s finest period properties, and extending or renovating them takes more than a standard builder. RAW Building Group specialises in director-led extensions, whole-home renovations, and custom builds for homeowners who expect quality craftsmanship and clear communication at every stage.
What we do in Hawthorn
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Period and heritage home renovations
Sensitive restoration of Edwardian, Victorian and Federation homes, keeping ornate ceilings, fireplaces and facades while updating the home for modern living.
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Home extension
Rear and ground-floor home extensions and second-storey additions that add space and light while respecting the original home.
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California bungalows and interwar homes brought back to their best, with period detail repaired or rebuilt by hand.
Character home restorations
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Reworked layouts, new kitchens and bathrooms and updated services throughout, delivered as one coordinated project.
Whole-home renovations
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Building in Hawthorn
Hawthorn is one of Melbourne’s most established inner-east suburbs, known for grand Edwardian and Victorian homes, Federation houses and California bungalows on leafy, character-filled streets. Many sit within a City of Boroondara heritage overlay, where changes need to be handled with care.
We manage the planning and building permit process, the structural work behind opening up a period home, and the detailing needed to match new work to old, so the result feels modern but true to the home’s era.
Why Hawthorn homeowners choose RAW
With RAW you deal directly with a director. Rod and Will run projects on the ground, so decisions happen quickly and nothing gets lost between a salesperson and a site manager. We take on a limited number of projects at a time and build for quality, not volume. You can read what our clients say on our testimonials page.
“Great craftsmanship, clear communication and beautiful results.”
RAW client, Google review
What a Hawthorn renovation costs
Every home is different, so we quote each project after design. As a guide, our renovation and extension projects in Melbourne typically start from around $350,000 and run to $1.2 million or more, depending on size, finishes and complexity. Period and heritage work often sits at the higher end because of the detail involved. Most projects take 8 to 16 months from design to handover, with a fixed timeline and budget set before construction starts.
How we work
Consultation
We meet you on site, review the existing home and talk through what is realistic for your budget.
Design and documentation
We work with your architect, or ours, to refine the design and prepare permit drawings.
Permits and engineering
We manage planning and building permits and coordinate engineers and consultants.
Construction
A director oversees the build, the trades and quality, with clear updates throughout.
Handover
Final finishes, a full clean and the keys to your finished home.
Got Questions?
Hawthorn renovation FAQs
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Yes. Edwardian, Victorian and Federation renovations are core to what we do in Hawthorn and across Boroondara. We restore the original detail while updating the home for modern living.
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It depends on scope, but our renovation and extension projects generally start from around $350,000 and can pass $1.2 million for larger, high-end period work. We give you a detailed quote after the design stage, and most take 8 to 16 months.
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Yes. We design rear and second-storey extensions that sit behind or below the original roofline, so the street frontage stays intact and the addition feels part of the home.
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Many Hawthorn homes sit within a City of Boroondara heritage overlay, which often means a planning permit is required. We handle the permit process and design so the work meets council requirements.
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Yes. Bungalow and interwar renovations are a big part of inner-east work. We repair or rebuild period features and extend to the rear for open, light-filled living.
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Yes. Alongside renovations and extensions we build custom new homes. If you are weighing up renovating versus rebuilding, we can talk you through both.
Start your Hawthorn project
Book a free, no-obligation consultation and quote. We will meet you on your block or at your home and talk through what is possible.