Renovation & Extensions in Richmond & Neighbouring Areas

Some local shops along Swan street in Richmond, Melbourne | doublelee / Shutterstock

A SHORT HISTORY OF RICHMOND

Richmond has always had a strong community identity—shaped by its working-class history, iconic streets, and passionate sporting culture. It’s best known as the home of the Richmond Tigers, with the Punt Road precinct playing a major role in the suburb’s local pride and character. Today, Richmond is a mix of classic heritage homes and modern infill living, and many homeowners renovate or extend to add space and comfort while keeping the original charm that makes the suburb so valuable.

Looking to renovate or extend your home in Richmond?
Richmond is one of Melbourne’s most character-filled inner suburbs—where period homes, narrow blocks, and busy street access often require careful planning and clean site management. Blue Martin Construction Specialists delivers high-quality renovations and extensions with clear communication, strong site supervision, and a smooth handover—without the stress.

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Explore our main Renovations & Extensions Melbourne service page for the full process, FAQs, and project examples.

✅ Why renovate with Blue Martin

BPC registered builder and insured delivery
Clear scope, timeline and transparent communication
Strong site supervision and trade coordination
Quality workmanship with consistent finish standards
Clean, controlled works in tight inner-suburb conditions
Smooth handover with practical completion checks

✅ What’s included in our Renovations & Extensions service

Bathroom and kitchen renovations
Ground floor extensions and rear additions
Second-storey additions and reconfigurations
Wall removals and structural upgrades (engineer coordinated)
Internal layout changes and open-plan conversions
Full project management and trade scheduling
Quality control checks and staged inspections

✅ Renovating in Richmond — what to expect

Richmond homes often come with tight boundaries, neighbour proximity, limited access, and older building structures that require careful planning before demolition or structural changes begin. We help you manage approvals, sequencing and site logistics so your renovation runs smoothly, stays organised, and finishes to a high standard.

✅ Common renovations and extensions in Richmond

Heritage-style updates with modern finishes
Rear extensions to add living space and natural light
Bathroom upgrades in compact inner-city layouts
Second-storey additions to avoid reducing backyard space
Open-plan reconfigurations and structural improvements

✅ Working in close-neighbour sites

In suburbs like Richmond, protecting neighbouring properties, controlling noise, and managing deliveries makes a huge difference to the renovation experience. We plan site setup early, keep the worksite clean and safe, and maintain consistent communication so the build stays compliant and avoids preventable delays.

✅ Our process

Consultation – goals, budget, existing layout and timeline
Planning – review plans, confirm scope and documentation
Pricing – clear quote with defined inclusions
Construction – managed delivery with quality control
Handover – final inspections, checks and completion

✅ Nearby areas we also service

Burnley • Cremorne • South Yarra • Hawthorn • Abbotsford • Collingwood • Fitzroy • East Melbourne • Prahran • Toorak

✅ Renovations & Extensions FAQ — Richmond

Can you renovate older or heritage-style homes?
Yes — we regularly renovate period homes and can coordinate engineering, planning, and build sequencing to suit the structure and street character.

Can you handle tight access sites or narrow blocks?
Yes — we plan access, protection, delivery timing and site setup carefully to suit inner-suburb conditions.

Can you help from design through to permits and construction?
Yes. We can work with your architect/designer, or help coordinate the right consultants to get your renovation ready to build.