Design & Build · Melbourne's Bayside & Beyond
Plan with clarity. Build with confidence. We design, manage approvals and build premium renovations, extensions and custom homes across Melbourne's south-east — with one team accountable from first sketch to final handover.
No obligation • 25+ years' experience • Local to Bayside
Why Rule Five
You've heard the stories: budgets that spiral, builders who disappear, workmanship so poor it costs more to fix than it did to build. This isn't just materials and finishes — it's your time, your money and your family's future.
Rule Five Design & Build specialises in high-end renovations, extensions and custom homes across Melbourne's most sought-after suburbs. With over 25 years' experience, we've seen what goes wrong — and built a process that ensures it doesn't.
No shortcuts. No surprises. Just craftsmanship, clarity and peace of mind.
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What We Do
From premium renovations to complete rebuilds — one accountable team for design, approvals and construction.
Full interior refreshes, better layout flow or a complete style overhaul — modernising your home while preserving what makes it unique.
Learn more →More space without leaving the street you love — rear living zones, new bedrooms or an upper level that feels like it's always belonged.
Learn more →Sometimes it's smarter to start again. A brand-new home tailored to your block, budget and lifestyle — no compromises.
Learn more →The heart of the home, custom-designed for how you cook, live and entertain — smart storage, premium finishes, lasting durability.
Learn more →Elegant, functional bathrooms and laundries that maximise comfort, light and practicality — from tired ensuite to family bathroom.
Learn more →Concepts, council approvals, construction and handover — expert coordination and clear communication at every stage.
Learn more →Featured Projects
Quality, craftsmanship and attention to detail — in every project we deliver.
Heritage character preserved at the front; a bold, light-filled contemporary extension at the rear. 110 m² added over 6 months.
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A tired 65 m² home refreshed and extended by 40 m² — new kitchen, bedrooms and bathrooms, restored oak floors, 3-star energy uplift.
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A 7.5 m² bedroom-ensuite addition matched seamlessly to the original home — permits included, delivered in 10 weeks under $100K.
View project →Our Process
Rule Five exists because five disciplined steps eliminate uncertainty — and deliver clarity, transparency and quality workmanship.
We take the time to understand your vision and specific requirements.
Project details, budget and scope defined before any construction begins.
Detailed plans and 3D visualisations, included as part of our service.
Permits, documentation and procurement organised and locked in.
Construction managed so every stage meets or exceeds Australian standards.
The Rule Five Difference
Every promise below exists because we've seen the opposite derail projects and drain budgets.
Scope, budget and inclusions agreed before we build — so there are no "surprise" expenses or costs that climb with every phone call.
You'll always know what's happening, when and why. Clear communication and a single point of accountability, start to finish.
Quality materials and workmanship that protect the integrity and longevity of your investment — built to last, built with pride.
Detailed plans, 3D visualisations and a defined process mean every decision is intentional and every detail planned.
Areas We Serve
High-end renovations, extensions and rebuilds across Melbourne's south-east.
Brighton • Hampton • Sandringham • Beaumaris • Black Rock • Highett • Cheltenham
Toorak • Armadale • Malvern • Malvern East • Glen Iris
Bentleigh • Caulfield • Carnegie • Ormond • McKinnon • Elsternwick • Chadstone • Surrey Hills • Hawthorn
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From initial consultation to final handover, we're committed to exceeding your expectations with transparent communication and exceptional craftsmanship.
Book a ConsultationNo obligation • Fully insured • 25+ years' experience