Yes, we can quote from your plans and specifications or we can meet for a consultation and develop a specification together. If you don’t have other documentation, such as structural plans, an energy report and planning documents, then we can include this when we
Yes, our new home builders specialise in design and construct homes and are well-equipped to create your home from scratch.
Initially, we will meet with you to gather ideas and discuss time frames, our process and devise a wish list for your project. If you wish to proceed with our service, at this stage we will take a deposit and engage our expert draftsman to develop concept plans.
Beginning the process of creating your dream home can be daunting, especially if it’s your first time. We’re highly experienced in guiding our clients through the many stages of this process and simplifying it for them.
First, we’ll sit down and discuss your budget. We’ll sort through all your requirements by asking questions, from the type of design you’re after to the type of roof tiles, appliances or kitchen cabinetry you’d like. If you have a scrapbook or Pinterest board you have created, be sure to show us as it will assist in developing your unique concept. Once we start to develop your ideas into concepts, they begin to flow into tangible plans that you can visualise as your brand new luxury home.
We arrange a preliminary agreement which allows us to apply for further documentation. This will enable us to provide a quote and prepare documents for a building permit.
If you no longer wish to proceed, we will refund you the preliminary deposit less any expenses we have paid to proceed with documentation for your project.
We use a standard HIA New Homes contract, however, we are also members of the Master Builders Association so we can use their contract if required.
Our luxury home builders happy for you to provide some of your own products if you already have them. We’ll just need to ensure that they comply with our building codes and practices and certification can be provided.
A draftsman is often called a “Building Designer” and has the ability to sketch plans and transform them into full working drawings to be used for the building process.
Architects have obtained further qualifications and can be subject to additional charges in some cases. Many architects will also charge a percentage of the total build cost.
However, a draftsman is still highly proficient in all aspects of creating technical and material designs and drafting up the correct dimensions required. They also have proficient knowledge and understanding of the construction procedures required to suit specific projects.
At Ramsay Builders, we work with a specialised team of fully-trained draftsmen and architects to help achieve your vision.
We are able to take care of all permits including town planning, demolition permits and building permits. We can also obtain other documentation, such as council documentation, structural plans, energy rating documentation and other documentation required to apply for a building permit.
Our build time is highly dependent on the type of project and scope of the work; however, we recommend allowing approximately 9 to 11 months from the commencement of site works
Yes, our architectural home builders are flexible to allow changes to be made during construction of your home. We understand that some clients are not able to visualise until they begin to see the process take shape.
If this situation occurs, we will raise a variation to the contract for your approval before any works or changes are made.
You deal directly with Brett Ramsay from the first conversation through to completion. This removes confusion, speeds up decisions and gives you confidence that nothing is being missed.
Every home is designed to suit your block, lifestyle and priorities. We take the time to understand how you live so the result feels right, not generic.
Building can feel overwhelming when information is unclear. We explain each step in plain English so you always know what to expect and why decisions matter.
Our structured processes and quality checks reduce errors and delays. This helps protect your budget, your time and the overall build experience.
We focus on details that make a difference long term. From layout flow to finishes, every element is considered for quality and durability.
With over 25 years in the industry and hundreds of completed homes across Melbourne, including projects in Burwood, our experience brings reassurance when making big decisions.
Building or rebuilding is a big decision, especially on complex sites common across Burwood. We will walk you through your options and explain the process clearly so you can move forward with confidence.
Building or rebuilding is a big decision, especially on complex sites common across Burwood. We will walk you through your options and explain the process clearly so you can move forward with confidence.
We couldn’t be happier with the work from Ramsay Builders. Brett Ramsay and his team have been outstanding from start to finish. I’m a very careful person when it comes to building a home, so I even hired an independent building inspector to double-check everything. To my delight, the inspector himself said the workmanship was “top of the notch” — a rare compliment from someone who sees countless projects. The quality, attention to detail, and professionalism from Brett and his company have truly exceeded our expectations. Highly recommended!
Ramsay Builders provided personal service and was able to accommodate what we wanted in our home. The one on one contact with Brett made all the difference. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a more personal engagement with their builder to cater for their individual needs.
Thank the team for delivering us a beautiful family space. We could not be happier with the result and the process. Our dealings with Ramsay Builders were more than professional: they cared about our project and went beyond expectations. We found them to be a very thorough, considerate and respectful team of builders, who were happy to troubleshoot any issues as they arose. Our knockdown and rebuild project consisted of a modern contemporary house with lots of glass windows and doors and skylights built to a detailed architectural design and specification. We started our project in the midst of the pandemic and there was quite a bit of uncertainty around, and we were very concerned at first, but so lucky to have Brett and his team there, like a guardian angel, escorting us through a thunderstorm. The decision to choose Ramsay during the tender process was an easy one – based primarily on Brett’s communication, professional knowledge, state-of-the-art project management measures and most important of all, enthusiasm for the build. Though there were a handful of unexpected council planning challenges that arose during the build, none were too big for Brett to resolve and with minimal project impact too. The close relationships that he has built with his various tradespeople are quite evident and reflected in the high level of craftsmanship that were delivered in our finished product. For a person that has never built before, there can be lots of questions and “hearsay”, but Brett bridged this gap seamlessly and dispelled doubts by putting in the time to clearly explain and articulate how each aspect or process of the build worked. From the outset I was impressed with their organisation, reliability and ease to deal with. When some minor adjustments had to be made along the way, Brett and his team had good solutions and were responsive to requests. They were always focused on achieving a balance between quality outcome and affordability. The building was hence done with care and precision. We are over the moon with the result. Everyone who sees it is full of admiration. Importantly, they were also able to keep within our budget and time frame, ensured that we could move into our house on time, which we really appreciated, especially during such a challenging time. I know different people may have different building experiences, but with Ramsay Builders, you will only have one: assured. We would heartily recommend Brett and his team to anyone thinking about a build.
Loving our beautiful mid century style home. We’ve been in our Ramsay home for just over twelve months and we love it more every day. During the Covid lockdown we commenced the planning with Ramsay Builders over Zoom, on a complicated brief for our knock down rebuild. We wanted to design and build an elevated mid century style home, that blended into the green corridor of Boroondarra Council, for a busy family of four, who love cooking, entertaining and needed two home offices
Working with Ramsey Builders was a really smooth process from design to handover. Nothing seemed to be too hard, if something went wrong or not working they would find a solution whereas with other builders I feel they wouldn’t go the extra mile. I would recommend Ramsey Builders
We had a very positive building experience with Ramsay Builders. The build was on time, to a high standard and has resulted in our beautiful home. We loved working with Brett. He was extremely professional, a great communicator and a really nice guy. We would have no hesitation recommending Ramsay Builders to those contemplating this daunting journey.
Three times now I have built with Ramsay Builders, (initially in 2005 and more recently in 2018), and I could not be more impressed with the quality of the end product. From the initial design concepts right through to the final hand over, I would not hesitate to use them again! Simon Edwards, Glen Iris
Ramsay Builders did a great job on our Elsternwick project, and we were very happy with the process and the outcome. We are using them again for our next project.
I had a great experience with Ramsay Builders from beginning to end. They are responsive to my enquiries and their app provides instant updates for me.
Thanks so much to Brett and the team. We all love our new family home and we could not be happier with your quality, professional advice and responsiveness. Thanks again.
We had a great building experience with Ramsay Builders. The whole building process was very smooth and Brett was onsite almost every day. He responded very quickly and explained to us patiently when we asked questions. We had a third party inspector and they said the finishing quality was good. Ramsay Builders handled everything from start to finish for us especially when we had no experience in the building field. A lot of things were explained in detail when we were confused, and there were prompt responses to our questions. With our budget we expected a wide range of material to choose from but it was a bit limited. The initial floor plan design did not meet our requirement and I did the floor plan by myself. Overall, we are happy with Ramsay’s building quality and I have recommended to others.
Ramsay Builders are extremely professional and their attention to detail and care about the quality of the materials and craftsmanship means that you have great confidence in the finished product. They work with you to build what you want in a house and listen to your queries and concerns and respond quickly. Our experience with them has been great and we would recommend them to family and friends.