Home Extensions Mount Waverly

Mount Waverly Extension Design & Drafting Services

If you love where you live but need more room, RFT Solutions specialises in the sort of home extensions Mount Waverly residents will love. Transform your space without the stress of moving by putting your trust in our friendly local team.

Does your home feel cramped? Outdated? No longer suiting your lifestyle? We design tailored solutions that blend seamlessly with your existing structure – and improve the way you live every day.

For more than two decades, Melbourne homeowners have trusted us to manage everything from concept design to permits to assessing builders’ quotes. When it comes to beautiful Mount Waverly home extensions, our focus is simple:

  • Exceptional design
  • Transparent processes
  • True value for money.
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Your Specialists In Mount Waverly Home Extensions

Great results start with thoughtful design. RFT Solutions listens closely to how you want your home to function, how you live, and what matters most to your family. Our team ensures your new spaces enhance flow, maximise natural light, and respect the architectural character of your Mount Waverly home.

We take care of the entire journey, including:

Most importantly, we design with your budget in mind. Our approach regularly saves clients 10-20% on extension costs simply by planning smartly and tendering correctly.

WHY CHOOSE RFT SOLUTIONS?

If you're building a new home, house extension or renovation, RFT Solutions offer peace of mind. Our goal is to save you time, money and achieve a result you love.

What We Can Design For Your Mount Waverly Home

Every extension is different – but these are some of the most popular and effective ways Melbourne families expand their homes:

Single-Storey Rear Extensions: Ideal for creating open-plan kitchens, family rooms, living zones or alfresco areas.

Second-Storey Extensions: The perfect solution when you want extra bedrooms or bathrooms without losing outdoor space.

Outdoor Room Extensions: For year-round entertaining in a space that feels connected to your home and garden.

Heritage & Period Home Extensions: Sensitive designs that preserve original features while bringing your home up to modern standards.

Victorian Terrace Extensions: Clever layouts that introduce light, storage and functionality into narrow or heritage-restricted properties.

California Bungalow Extensions: Extensions that feel like a natural continuation of your home’s iconic style.

Is your home classic, contemporary – or something in between? We’ll design an extension that feels like it was always meant to be there.

Why Extend Instead Of Move?

Extending your home instead of moving keeps you in the neighbourhood you love while shaping a living environment that finally fits your needs.

The advantages couldn’t be clearer:

  • A customised layout tailored to your lifestyle
  • Significantly increased property value
  • No moving costs, no new school zones, no disruption
  • Modern comfort and more usable space
  • The enjoyment of a ‘new home’ without ever leaving your street!

With the right design, an extension isn’t just practical – it’s life-changing.

Explore Our Home Extension Services

Drafting Services

You’ll receive clear drawings prepared by professionals who translate your ideas into workable plans. Involves an on-site visit, discussions of your goals, and a draft that’s refined until it meets building requirements.

Home Extension Designs

Expect a collaborative design process where your lifestyle needs and existing home layout guide every decision. Our builders at RTF Solutions will then develop concepts, reviews multiple options with you.

Home Extension Costs

You’ll get a transparent breakdown of expected costs based on design, materials, structural needs, and permit requirements. The focus is on giving you realistic figures early so you can plan confidently and avoid surprises later.

Builders Quotes

RFT gathers quotes from vetted builders so you can compare price, scope, and timelines side-by-side. You’ll understand why each builder prices the way they do and how their inclusions differ.

Building Contracts

Expect guidance through the contract stage so you know exactly what’s covered, what’s excluded, and what protections are in place. RFT Solutions guarantees the contract reflects the agreed scope.

Building Permits

Includes preparing the documentation required by the local council & submitting it on your behalf. You’ll be guided through how long approvals take & what to expect once permits are issued.

About Mount Waverly

RFT Solutions has been proudly serving homeowners across Melbourne for many years – and our work in Mount Waverly home extensions represents some of our most rewarding projects. Whether your property is a period home, a terrace, a Californian bungalow or a contemporary build, we understand the architectural character, council expectations and lifestyle of the area.

We know that families in Mount Waverly value practical layouts, bright living spaces and designs that complement the suburb’s charm. Our experience here means we can guide you confidently through local planning requirements, design considerations and builder selection. We’re committed to helping Mount Waverly residents create homes they’re proud of – homes that feel bigger, smarter and more enjoyable to live in.

Start Your Home Extension Journey Now

Ready to explore the possibilities for your home in Mount Waverly? RFT Solutions will guide you through every stage with clarity, expertise and a commitment to achieving the best outcome for your budget. Enquire today and discover how effortless a well-managed home extension can be.

What People Are Saying?

We've drafted and designed everything from double story extensions to California bungalow renovations for clients across Melbourne's inner, south east and eastern suburbs. What did they have to say about working with RFT Solutions? Read some of our customer reviews to find out!

Nicholson Thank you, Michael for helping us get our building project underway. I think that your services would be invaluable for anyone undertaking a major renovation of their house. Domenic C.
home extensions lilydale Thanks to Michael and the team for making the process of adding space to our home so easy... We couldn't be happier with the result and would definitely recommend your services... Julian R
Thank you RFT Solutions! Great design ideas for our home extension... We are happy to recommend RFT Solutions and would have no hesitation in using them again.. Michael S.
Michael and Trevor helped us with the design, permits and tender for our extension. We are now mid-build and have been very happy with the whole process. It feels like it has gone very smoothly and with a lot less stress than I expected. Eleanor S.
We have been working with Michael and Trevor on a major renovation to our Heritage listed Californian Bungalow. Both Michael and Trevor led us through each step including council approvals. The savings in tendering more than offset the costs. I would recommend RFT to anyone looking to engage a company to lead them through a build or renovation. Gipper G.
We came to RFT solutions as an alternative to the one-stop-shop building companies which offered cheaper up-front design and documentation costs but no competitive tender in the actual build phase. I think RFT offers a very good, cost effective service. Mark C.

Melbourne Service Area

Our home extension services are available across Melbourne's inner, eastern and south eastern suburbs. Below are just a few of the suburbs covered by our top-rated home extension designs.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know if I will need a Town Planning Permit?

Before hiring an architect or draftsman to draw up plans, town planning issues need to be considered as they may affect the design you are considering. You may need to engage a professional town planner (if your architect or draftsperson is not performing this role) to obtain a planning permit. A planning permit can sometimes add thousands of dollars to home extension costs but generally, home and house renovations do not need a planning permit.

A planning permit could be necessary to address issues such as building height, overlooking the neighbour’s property, infringement of the neighbour’s amenity, the amount of open space on your land, and planning overlays such as a heritage overlay.

This process of obtaining a planning permit can easily take 12 months! You need to establish which town planner at your council that you will be working with and organize a pre-application meeting. The planning permit is simply an acceptance of a design. You will still need working drawings and a building permit before construction commences.

What locations does RFT Solutions service?

RFT Solutions operates within the state of Victoria servicing all of Melbourne’s inner and outer suburbs including such as Alphington, Burnley, Carlton, Clifton Hill, Hawthorn, Toorak, Malvern, Werribee, Box Hill, Camberwell, Collingwood, Fairfield, Fitzroy, Richmond, Caulfield, Elwood, South Melbourne, etc. including the Mornington Peninsula.

We deal with any operational issues working with ALL Melbourne municipal councils and shires such as the City of Darebin, City of Knox, the City of Maribyrnong, the Shire of Melton, the City of Wyndham, the City of Moonee Valley, Brimbank City Council, Cardinia Shire Council, Casey City Council, Frankston City Council, Glen Eira City Council, Greater Dandenong City Council, Hobsons Bay City Council, Hume City Council, Kingston City Council, Manningham City Council, Maroondah City Council, Melbourne City Council, Monash City Council, Moreland City Council, Mornington Peninsula Shire Council, Nillumbik Shire Council, Port Phillip City Council, Stonnington City Council, Whitehorse City Council, Whittlesea City Council!

Are we better off to extend, build a new home or move?

There are advantages and disadvantages linked to all three options. Finding a new location means you and your family will need to rebuild your familiar network of friends and services. Costs associated with stamp duty, relocation, and legal fees should also be considered.

Building a new home may also disrupt your family’s normal routine for months as you find a place to live while the builders construct your new home. However, building a new home removes the restrictions of your existing house and gives you the freedom to build your dream home.

A home extension allows you to maintain your current lifestyle without the major disruption of changing location. If you are seriously considering a house extension, it is a good idea to have your existing house evaluated before you decide to go ahead. While there has been much cautionary advice regarding over-investing, some properties are actually under-invested in. It is more likely that your current house has the capacity to absorb the costs of the extension and you will recoup the cost in the next five to seven years. So it’s normally worth asking for builders’ quotes.

Owner builder home extensions can be a sure recipe for family conflict and stress. Choosing to work with a quality builder can lessen the impact on your family life, and maintain the harmony in your home.

What type of building projects does RFT Solutions manage?

RFT Solutions is happy to help you save on builder’s quotes, building costs, time and stress when deciding to build your new home, investment properties, house renovation, house extension, townhouse development, outdoor living area and alfresco area, granny flat, holiday home, bathroom renovations, kitchen renovations or other building projects.

How can RFT Solutions assist me to ensure professional quality and lower building costs when choosing and managing building professionals?

All building professionals charge for their services – architects and draftsman, soil engineers, structural engineers, builders. RFT Solutions ensures that you have access to the best quality building professionals. RFT Solutions handles the important tendering process to secure for you building professionals who will provide quality workmanship that will fit within your budget.

RFT Solutions will reduce your home extension costs or house renovation building costs. RFT Solutions will work with a builder who will make suggestions regarding design and materials so that construction costs will not exceed your budget.

At RFT Solutions we check builders’ registration and references to offer our clients the opportunity to select an experienced professional based on the best combination of quality, price and availability.

If required, RFT Solutions can negotiate with building professionals at all stages of the building process, to protect your best interests.

We help you to protect your investment by negotiating the building contract with the builder on any issues concerning contractual inclusions and exclusions, special conditions, the length of time required to finish your new home or house extension, and the staging of payments to the builder.

WHY CHOOSE RFT SOLUTIONS?

If you're building a new home, house extension or renovation, RFT Solutions offer peace of mind. Our goal is to save you time, money and achieve a result you love.