Home Renovations in Richmond for Period Homes and Terraces
Renovating and extending Richmond's terraces and period homes without losing what makes them special
RAW Building Group renovates and extends Victorian terraces, cottages and period homes across Richmond and Melbourne’s inner east. You work directly with a director, Rod or Will, from the first site visit to handover.
What we do in Richmond
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Period and Victorian terrace renovations
Full internal transformations that respect original features like ornate ceilings, fireplaces and facades, while opening the home up for modern living.
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Rear and ground-floor home extensions and second-storey additions that add space and light without losing the character of the street.
Home extensions
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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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Removing walls and reworking tight terrace floorplans into connected kitchen, living and outdoor spaces.
Open-plan living
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Building in Richmond
Richmond is one of Melbourne’s oldest inner-city suburbs, and it shows in the housing. Narrow Victorian terraces, period homes and converted warehouses sit on tight blocks with rear laneway access, and many fall inside a City of Yarra heritage overlay.
That mix rewards a builder who has done the work before. We handle the structural side of opening up a terrace, the planning and building permit process, and the detailing needed to match new work to old, so the finished home feels current but still belongs on its street.
Why Richmond 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.
“Rod and his team are straight shooters, clear and respectful communicators and quality craftsmen. There are no surprises in the costs, and I live in a truly beautiful home.”
Alison, repeat client
What a Richmond 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. Most take 8 to 16 months from design to handover. You get a fixed timeline and budget before construction starts, so there are no surprises
How we work
Consultation
We meet you on site, look at your home or block and talk through what is realistic for your budget.
Design and documentation
We work with your designer, or ours, to refine the plans 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?
Richmond renovation FAQs
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Yes. Period and Victorian terrace renovations are core to what we do in Richmond and the inner east. We keep the original character and detailing 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 work. We give you a detailed quote after the design stage.
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Yes. Second-storey additions and rear extensions are a common way to add bedrooms and living space on Richmond’s tight blocks. We manage the structural engineering and council approvals.
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Many Richmond properties sit within a City of Yarra heritage overlay, which can mean a planning permit is required. We handle the permit process and design so the work meets council requirements.
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Most whole-home renovations and extensions take 8 to 16 months from design to handover, depending on size and complexity. You get a realistic timeline before we start.
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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 Richmond 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.