Builder on Phillip Island for Coastal Homes and Renovations
Beach houses, coastal homes and renovations, backed by real work across Cowes and Ventnor.
RAW Building Group designs and builds custom coastal homes and renovates beach houses across Phillip Island, from Cowes to Ventnor and Silverleaves. You work directly with a director, Rod or Will, from the first site visit to handover.
What we do in Phillip Island
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New homes and beach houses designed for island living, the views, the wind and the salt air. We have built new homes in Cowes and Ventnor.
Custom coastal homes
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Beach house extensions and renovations
Updating, extending and modernising holiday homes and permanent residences. Our island work includes renovations in Cowes and Silverleaves.
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Knockdown rebuild
Replace a tired shack or dated home with a brand-new coastal home on the same block, fully managed.
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Built for the coas
Durable materials and detailing that stand up to salt, wind and weather, so your home lasts.
Custom Home Builder in Phillip Island You Can Trust
Building in Phillip Island
Phillip Island is one of Victoria’s best-loved coastal escapes, from Cowes and Ventnor to Silverleaves and beyond, in the Bass Coast Shire. Building here is different to the suburbs. Homes have to handle salt air, coastal wind and exposure, and many owners are managing the project from Melbourne while they build a weekender or make a sea change.
RAW knows the island well, with completed new homes and renovations in Cowes, Ventnor and Silverleaves, and because a director runs your build, you have someone you trust on the ground when you cannot be there. We manage the permits, engineering and construction from design to handover.
Why Phillip Island homeowners choose RAW
On Phillip Island, RAW is not a fly-in builder learning as it goes. We have completed homes and renovations across Cowes, Ventnor and Silverleaves, and Rod or Will runs every project in person. For owners building from Melbourne, that means honest updates and a home site you do not have to worry about. We take on a limited number of projects so nothing slips.
Our island clients rate us five stars. After renovations in Cowes, homeowners have pointed to the craftsmanship, the clear communication and a finish that lasts. You can read their reviews on our testimonials page.
What it costs to build or renovate on Phillip Island
Costs depend on the home and the site. As a guide, our custom homes and new beach houses start from around $600,000, and extensions and renovations from around $350,000. Coastal sites and island logistics can affect the figure, which is why we price each project after design. New builds usually take 12 to 18 months and renovations 8 to 16 months, from design to handover, with a fixed budget and timeline agreed before we start.
How we work
Consultation
We meet you on site or, if you are based in Melbourne, in the city or online, and talk through what is realistic for your budget.
Design and documentation
We work with your designer, or ours, to shape a home for your site 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, wherever you are based
Handover
Final finishes, a full clean and the keys to your finished home.
Got Questions?
Phillip Island building FAQs
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Yes. Phillip Island is home turf for us. We have completed new homes and renovations in Cowes, Ventnor and Silverleaves, and we build right across the island.
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Can you build a beach house or holiday home?
Yes. Whether it is a weekender, a permanent sea change or a home to rent out, we design and build coastal homes made for the island’s climate and lifestyle.
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Yes. Many of our island clients are based in Melbourne. With a director running the project, you get honest updates and trusted oversight without having to be on site.
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We use durable materials and detailing suited to salt air, wind and exposure, so your home holds up over time in an island setting.
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Custom homes and beach houses start from around $600,000 and renovations from around $350,000. New builds take 12 to 18 months and renovations 8 to 16 months, from design to handover.
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Yes. Building on the coast usually involves planning and building permits through the Bass Coast Shire, and some sites carry overlays. We manage the whole process for you.
Start your Phillip Island 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.