The top 3 reasons why you should consider a Home Extension to increase the value of your home

February 20, 2024

  In the bustling real estate market of Melbourne, homeowners are continually seeking ways to maximize the value of their properties. One of the most effective strategies for achieving this goal is through a quality home extension. Whether it’s adding extra living space, enhancing functionality, or modernizing outdated areas, home extensions can significantly increase the…

Renovating Vs Remodelling – What is the Difference?

February 16, 2024

Renovating and remodelling—two terms often used interchangeably in the realm of home improvement, yet each carries distinct nuances and creative possibilities. If you are preparing to transform your home with building works, you might be unsure about the difference between renovating and remodelling. Read on as we help to clear up the confusion. The Essence…

Transforming Homes: Melbourne’s Flourishing Home Extension Market

September 4, 2023

  Melbourne, the vibrant heart of Victoria, Australia, is not only renowned for its culture, arts, and bustling city life, but also for its thriving real estate market. As families and homeowners seek to optimize their living spaces, the home extension market in Melbourne has seen remarkable growth from 2022 to 2023. With an increasing…

Use Vinyl Cladding or Timber for your Home Extension Building Project?

March 27, 2023

Home renovations can be a daunting task for many homeowners in Melbourne, Victoria. However, with the right planning and execution, a renovation can not only improve the functionality and aesthetic of a home but also increase its value. One of the most common and effective ways to renovate a home is by cladding the exterior.…

5 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Renovating an Old Home

September 29, 2022

While all home extensions and renovations require meticulous planning, period and heritage home renovations require even more time, expertise, and care to preserve and enhance their beauty. If you are looking to undertake period home renovations, Camberwell’s Duncan Thompson Extensions are the trusted choice. As a family-owned, boutique building company specialising in heritage renovations and…

Building Upwards with Your Home Extension

August 2, 2022

What exactly is a second-story addition? Instead of building and expanding the footprint of a home, you build up in either a partial or full addition. Between the two, a full second-story means adding an entire new upper floor to your home. In this scenario, the roof is completely removed and transformed from a one-story…

Thinking of Installing a Pool? Here are 5 Things to Consider

March 3, 2022

With an average daily high of 20 degrees Celsius, Melbourne is one of the best cities in the world to own a pool. The beautiful weather is the reason that over 10% of Australians have a pool in their backyard. Anyone that works in Melbourne home design and is involved in renovations in Melbourne knows…

A Guide to Re-Painting a Heritage Home

February 24, 2022

There is something incredibly rewarding about transforming a tired old heritage house into a beautiful and functional family home. Whether it’s a simple renovation or largescale home extension, Melbourne homeowners rely on Duncan Thompson Extensions for high quality craftsmanship, personalised customer service and impeccable attention to detail. Heritage building renovations are our specialty, our team…

Bring the Outside In and Increase Your Time with Nature

January 10, 2022

When you look into your backyard, what do you see? How does it make you feel? For many people considering renovating in Melbourne, their backyard garden is an under-utilized and wasted space. Even though it has the potential to add value to the home and family, that potential is wasted.   Your backyard doesn’t have to…

Three Building Trends in 2021 – Part 4

July 23, 2021

Three Building Trends in 2021 – Part 4 Do you look at your life differently since the beginning of the pandemic? How about the way you think about your home? The truth is, the way we live life has changed due to the events of the last two years. This is reflected in the way…

Sustainable upgrades that can be made to your home

December 7, 2020

Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, many of us have had to spend more time at home than ever before which also means that home appliances are being used more than ever before as well. As a result of this many if not all households have experienced a higher electricity bill, which may have made you wonder,…