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12 Years
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Trusted Home Builders in Melbourne
Tricastle Construction is a Melbourne-based building company established in 2014 by Registered Builder Paul White and carpenter John Mulholland. Our focus lies in delivering high-quality new home builds, renovations, and extensions while prioritising client involvement and satisfaction throughout every project phase. With meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to exceptional workmanship, we ensure all projects meet the highest standards of quality. Our expertise extends to unique builds, including an earth-sheltered house featured on Grand Designs Australia 2023, demonstrating our ability to tackle innovative and complex projects. We maintain open communication with clients, providing support from initial quotes to project completion.

Our reputation for excellence is reflected in testimonials highlighting seamless communication, professionalism, and the team's dedication to exceeding client expectations. By combining traditional craftsmanship with modern techniques, we deliver tailored solutions that balance functionality and aesthetic appeal. Our portfolio showcases diverse projects across Melbourne, including period home restorations and contemporary new builds. We work closely with architects and designers to bring visions to life while adhering to practical considerations like energy efficiency and sustainability. This approach has earned us recognition for service excellence and repeat business from satisfied clients.
Services
Home Builds Renovations Extensions Earth-Sheltered Builds Period Home Restorations
Details
  • Year established: 2014
Highlights and features
  • We prioritise client involvement and support throughout every project phase.
  • Our team delivers meticulous attention to detail and exceptional workmanship.
  • We have completed innovative projects featured on Grand Designs Australia.
  • Our reputation is built on testimonials highlighting professionalism and communication.
  • We combine traditional craftsmanship with modern building techniques.
What people say
Honest, professional Incredibly high standard Seamless communication Attention to detail Highly recommend
Services
Home Builds
We specialise in constructing custom-designed new homes tailored to client preferences. Our process combines architectural collaboration with high-quality craftsmanship to create functional, aesthetically pleasing spaces. Projects range from contemporary designs to energy-efficient builds, ensuring durability and modern living standards.
Renovations
Our renovation services transform existing properties while preserving structural integrity. We handle full-scale overhauls and partial updates, including kitchen and bathroom upgrades, period feature restoration, and energy-efficient improvements. Clients receive tailored solutions that enhance property value and livability.
Extensions
We design and build seamless home extensions to expand living spaces. Services include adding bedrooms, living areas, and outdoor entertainment zones. Our approach ensures structural compatibility with existing properties while incorporating modern design elements for cohesive results.
Earth-Sheltered Builds
This specialty involves constructing energy-efficient, fire-resistant homes using concrete walls and insulated roofs. Features include temperature-regulating soil coverage and large glass windows to maximise natural light. These builds offer sustainable living solutions adapted to bushfire-prone environments.
Period Home Restorations
We restore historical properties like Victorian and Art Deco homes, reinstating original features such as cornices, timber flooring, and sash windows. Our work balances preservation with modern upgrades, ensuring period charm meets contemporary comfort and functionality.
People
Paul White
Registered Builder
Co-founder with extensive experience in residential construction, Paul leads projects with a focus on quality and client satisfaction. His expertise ensures adherence to building standards while delivering innovative solutions for complex builds.
John Mulholland
Carpenter
Co-founder and skilled carpenter, John contributes technical precision to every project. His hands-on approach ensures meticulous attention to detail in both new constructions and heritage restorations, maintaining high craftsmanship standards.
Questions
What services does Tricastle Construction offer?
We specialise in new home builds, renovations, extensions, and period home restorations across Melbourne.
Are you experienced in unique architectural projects?
Yes, we completed an earth-sheltered house featured on Grand Designs Australia 2023.
How do you involve clients during projects?
We maintain open communication and client involvement from initial quotes to project completion.
Do you handle heritage property renovations?
Yes, we restore period features in Victorian and Art Deco homes while integrating modern upgrades.
What areas do you service?
We operate across Melbourne, including Elsternwick, Abbotsford, Prahran, and Whittlesea.
Reviews (3)
Stuart Raven
Sep 03, 2019 Report
A very good building company as I got to know that they can do what others cant. They were working on some challenging projects in recent years.
Cameron Walker
Aug 21, 2019 Report
Thanks Paul & John for your work on our renovation! Really appreciate your advice and attention to detail along the way -- we're really happy with the outcome!
Sam Ouliaris
Jun 04, 2019 Report
We engaged Tricastle Construction to renovate 3 bathrooms (1 Master), our laundry and a powder room. We are very pleased with the first-phase of the project (Master Bedroom, Laundry, and the Powder Room). The project manager and part-owner of Tricastle (Paul White) was very responsive to our queries and concerns, and kept a careful eye on the overall progress and quality of the build. His team of carpenters, plumbers, electricians, tilers, and sealers are all focused on quality and very easy to work with. They were all concerned with producing a good build, minimizing disruption to my wife and