Opening a wall, moving a doorway or changing how one space connects to another can affect the rooms around it. The best result comes from thinking about the whole home before individual decisions get locked in.
For Melbourne homeowners planning a full house renovation
Renovate the Whole Home Without Losing Control of the Job
A full house renovation means making dozens of decisions across rooms that all need to work together. Jake plans the renovation around your existing home, what you want to change and how you want to live in it. You deal directly with Jake, the scope is made clear upfront and nothing outside the agreed work goes ahead without your approval.
If we miss the timeframe agreed in your contract, you get $1,000 back for every week we're late.*
Qualified Carpenter
Qualified Waterproofer
Direct Owner Contact
Live Project Portal
$1,000-a-Week Late Guarantee
Written Variations Before Extra Work
Qualified Carpenter
Qualified Waterproofer
Direct Owner Contact
Live Project Portal
$1,000-a-Week Late Guarantee
Written Variations Before Extra Work
BUILT AROUND THE WHOLE HOME
You're Not Renovating Rooms. You're Changing How the Whole Home Works.
A full house renovation connects everything. The kitchen, bathrooms, living areas, storage, movement and the way rooms flow into each other all affect the finished result. Jake looks at the home as one connected project, so every space works together instead of feeling like a collection of separate upgrades.
RENOVATING AN EXISTING HOME
Once You Start Changing the Whole House, Every Decision Affects Something Else
A full house renovation is different from updating one room. Layout, structure, services, finishes and the order of work all start overlapping. The job needs to be planned as one connected project, not a collection of separate trades making decisions as they go.
Existing homes are rarely perfectly straight, level or consistent. New walls, floors, cabinetry and finishes still need to connect cleanly with what stays. That transition between old and new is where careful planning matters.
Demolition, framing, services, waterproofing, plastering, cabinetry and finishes all depend on what happens before them. A problem early in the sequence can create problems several trades later.
Even with a thorough site visit, parts of an existing home cannot always be seen before demolition begins. If something genuinely unexpected is uncovered, Jake explains what was found, why it matters and what it costs before additional work proceeds.
A well run renovation is not about pretending nothing unexpected will happen. It is about having a clear process when it does.
HOW JAKE ACTUALLY HANDLES IT
One Renovation. One Clear Process From the First Site Visit to Final Handover.
Jake starts with what you want to change, how you want the home to work and how the different spaces need to connect. The renovation is planned as one project from the beginning, not a collection of separate jobs.
The work is broken down so you can see what is included, what is being changed and what you are actually paying for before the renovation begins. No vague number that suddenly means something different halfway through the job.
Demolition, framing, services, waterproofing, plastering, cabinetry and finishes all rely on the work before them being ready. Jake keeps the renovation moving in the right order so the job works as one connected build. You know what is happening and what comes next.
Existing homes can still reveal things that could not reasonably be seen before work began. If that happens, Jake explains what was found, why it matters and what it costs before additional work proceeds. Nothing outside the agreed scope goes ahead without your approval.
A full house renovation can be complex without the process feeling confusing. You should always know what has been agreed, what happens next and who is responsible.
WHAT IT'S ACTUALLY LIKE
Real Renovations. Real Homeowners. Their Experience With Jake.
These are real Google reviews from homeowners who've worked with Jake and Level A Builders. Their words show what the renovation process was actually like from the people who lived through it.
"I recently used Level A Builders to renovate my home, which required extensive remodeling across every room. From day one, the goal was to find the best outcome without cutting corners."Yin Zhang,Google Review
"We stayed in the house during the renovation and expected it to be a nightmare, but Jake and his team made it surprisingly manageable. They kept things clean, worked around us where possible, and always communicated what was happening next."Andrea D'Amico,Google Review
"Jake and his team were great to deal with, really respectful, easy to talk to, and always showed up when they said they would. What stood out most was how organised everything was."G A,Google Review
"The team are awesome to work with. They strive to make sure every job is finished to a great standard and will not take short cuts."Andrew Kerr,Google Review
"Jake's knowledge and attention to detail really sets him apart. He doesn't just build, he actually thinks through the entire space and how it's going to be used."Tom Elliott,Google Review
What you're actually getting
A Full House Renovation Is a Big Job. You Shouldn't Have to Guess What's Happening With It.
Jake starts with what you want to change, how you want the home to feel and how the different spaces need to work together. The renovation is planned as one connected project, not a collection of separate room upgrades.
The scope is made clear so you can see what is being changed, what is included and what you're paying for before the renovation begins. No vague number that suddenly means something different halfway through the job.
You deal directly with Jake from the first site visit through to the completed renovation. No salesperson disappearing after the quote and no wondering who has the answer. You always know who is responsible for your job.
Your quotes, invoices, updates and approved changes stay together in one place. You can see what is happening and what has been agreed without digging through old messages or waiting for a callback.
If something genuinely changes the scope, Jake explains what was found, why it matters and what it costs before additional work proceeds. Nothing extra goes ahead without your approval.
T&C apply to variations outside the agreed scope. Additional costs depend on the work required once identified.
If your renovation runs beyond the timeframe agreed in your contract for reasons within Level A Builders' control, you get $1,000 back for every week we're late.*
Residential projects only. Excludes delays caused by the client or circumstances outside Level A Builders' control. Full terms are set out in your signed contract.
Ready when you are
You Don't Need the Whole Renovation Figured Out. You Just Need to Know What You Want to Change.
You don't need every room finalised, every finish selected or every decision made before you get in touch. Tell Jake what isn't working in the home now, what you want to change and how you want the finished home to work. He'll come to the property, look at the job and talk through what makes sense from there.
You deal directly with Jake, and nothing outside the agreed scope goes ahead without your approval.
If we miss the timeframe agreed in your contract, you get $1,000 back for every week we're late.*
Residential projects only. Excludes delays caused by the client or circumstances outside Level A Builders' control. Full terms are set out in your signed contract.
Tell Jake what you want to change and book a site visit.
Your home. One renovation. One person accountable.
Questions before you book
Straight Answers About Your
Full House Renovation
No. You do not need every room finalised, every finish selected or every decision made. Tell Jake what is not working in the home now, what you want to change and how you want the finished home to work. The site visit is where you can start working through what makes sense for the property.
Sometimes, but it depends on how much of the home is being renovated and which areas need to remain usable. Jake can talk through the scope, sequencing and practical impact of the work before the renovation begins. If living in the home during the job is important to you, bring it up at the site visit so it can be considered from the start.
The agreed scope is made clear before work begins, but an existing home can still reveal conditions that could not reasonably be seen beforehand. If something genuinely changes the scope, Jake explains what was found, why it matters and what it costs before additional work proceeds. Nothing outside the agreed scope goes ahead without your approval.
T&C apply to variations outside the agreed scope. Additional costs depend on the work required once identified.
It depends on what you are changing. Structural alterations and some other building work can require a building permit, engineering or other professional input. What applies should be identified for the actual project and dealt with before that stage of the work proceeds.
Once the scope of the renovation is understood, the agreed timeframe is documented so you know what the project is working towards. If we miss the timeframe agreed in your contract, you get $1,000 back for every week we're late.*
Residential projects only. Excludes delays caused by the client or circumstances outside Level A Builders' control. Full terms are set out in your signed contract.