Business Details
Award-Winning Home Builders in Melbourne
Carlisle Homes has been a trusted name in residential construction for over two decades, delivering award-winning home designs across Melbourne and Geelong. Our team of experienced professionals combines industry expertise with a client-centric approach, ensuring each project reflects the unique needs and aspirations of homeowners. Recognised as Australia's Most Professional Major Builder by the Housing Industry Association, we prioritise quality craftsmanship, innovative design, and transparent communication throughout the building process. With a diverse portfolio spanning single-storey, double-storey, and luxury homes, we offer customisable solutions tailored to modern lifestyles.Our commitment to excellence extends to our Knockdown Rebuild service, allowing clients to transform their existing properties without relocating. Through industry-leading build times, fixed-price guarantees, and a 100-point warranty inspection, we ensure a seamless experience from initial consultation to final handover. Our Spectra Showroom and online visualisation tools empower clients to explore design options, while our Carlisle Connect platform provides real-time project updates. With over 15,000 completed homes and a 4.7-star rating from 9,000+ reviews, we continue to set benchmarks for service quality in the residential building sector.
Services
Home Designs
Knockdown Rebuild
Display Homes
House & Land Packages
Customisation Options
Virtual Tours
Financing Assistance
Warranty Service
Highlights and features
- Australia's Most Professional Major Builder 2023 (HIA award winner)
- Fixed build time guarantees with industry-leading construction timelines
- 100-point warranty inspection for post-completion quality assurance
- Award-winning Spectra Showroom with immersive design visualisation tools
- Carlisle Connect platform for real-time build progress tracking
Associations and certifications
- Housing Industry Association (HIA)
What people say
Stress-free process
Premium inclusions
Timely completions
Expert guidance
Design flexibility
Services
Home Designs
Carlisle Homes offers over 200 customisable floorplans across three distinct ranges: Affinity (luxury), Inspire (family-focused), and EasyLiving (budget-friendly). Our designs cater to various block sizes from 10.5m frontages to 500sqm lots, with options for 3-5 bedrooms and special configurations like dual master suites. All homes feature modern open-plan living spaces, premium inclusions, and energy-efficient designs that meet Australian standards. Our architects specialise in creating functional layouts optimised for Melbourne's climate and lifestyle requirements.
Knockdown Rebuild
Our Knockdown Rebuild service transforms outdated properties into modern dream homes while retaining your preferred location. We handle complete demolition, council approvals, and construction of new energy-efficient homes tailored to current needs. Available across Melbourne's North, West, South East, and Geelong regions, this service includes consultation with design experts to maximise land potential. The process maintains 4-5 week warranty periods and 16-24 week construction timelines, with virtual tours available for pre-construction visualisation.
Display Homes
With over 80 display homes across 28 locations, we showcase our latest designs in prime Melbourne and Geelong estates. Our Riverfield display centre features 8 new homes across three ranges, while virtual 360 tours allow online exploration of Spectra Showroom and completed properties. Each display home demonstrates premium inclusions like Caesarstone benchtops and refrigerated air conditioning, with on-site consultants available for customisation discussions and package comparisons.
House & Land Packages
We offer fixed-price house-and-land packages across Melbourne's growth corridors, including Berwick Waters, Clyde North, and Tarneit. Packages combine land acquisition with construction costs, featuring options from affordable $250k solutions to luxury $700k+ properties. Our land partnerships with developers like Stockland and Mirvac provide access to premium estates, with financing assistance available through our home finance specialists to help calculate borrowing capacity and construction loans.
Customisation Options
Our Spectra Online tool and Carlisle Visualiser enable clients to customise facades, interiors, and fixtures digitally. We offer layout modifications including extended alfrescos, additional bedrooms, and feature elements like timber staircases. The Atrium and Grand Pantry design variations allow structural customisation while maintaining building compliance. Clients receive guidance from design consultants to ensure modifications meet budget and regulatory requirements without compromising structural integrity.
Questions
What areas does Carlisle Homes service?
We build across Melbourne and Geelong, with knockdown rebuild services available in select suburbs. Our display homes span 28 locations including Clyde North, Berwick, Werribee, and Tarneit.
Can I customise my home design?
Yes, our Spectra Online tool allows customisation of facades, interiors, and fixtures. Design consultants can modify floorplans to include additional rooms, alfresco zones, or premium features like butler's pantries.
What is the build timeline?
Average build time is 7-10 months, including 10-12 weeks for pre-site preparations, 16-24 weeks for construction, and 4-5 weeks for warranty inspections.
Do you offer financing assistance?
Yes, our home finance specialists provide loan calculations, construction financing advice, and first-home buyer grant guidance through our online calculators and consultation services.
What warranty is provided?
All homes receive a 100-point warranty inspection 3 months post-completion, with ongoing support available through our Carlisle Connect platform for warranty claims and maintenance requests.
Are display homes available for viewing?
We have over 80 display homes across Melbourne and Geelong, plus virtual 360° tours of Spectra Showroom and completed properties accessible 24/7 from any device.
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Reviews (6)
Paul P.
Jan 24, 2022
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There are leaks all over the house since moved in and when 1 item is fixed another leak appearing somewhere else, when its raining heavily there are leaks appearing, turning the air conditioning its leaking as well, heater issue for than 4 time in 6 months cracks in doors and walls worst quality build ever I have experienced with Carlisle Home. Extremely disappointed With the build quality. I have built many homes with multiple builders never experienced this worst quality as if everything starts falling apart one after another in this house.
Michael
Jan 19, 2022
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Been in our house almost 2 years now a few issues with building fixed, others were just ignored. Window installed upside down, gap in bedroom window causing Loud whistle when windy keeping us up at night, bricks slanting wrong way and funnelling water into the garage when it rains rotting the wood around the door. Carlisle are amazing at the start but very hit and miss with building.
William Meleka
Jan 17, 2022
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While it all started as a word of mouth, how Carlisle homes were amazing and they do go the extra mile for their customers, our experience with the build was not always so amazing. Their Sales team did an amazing job explaining what was included while we were debating which builder to choose, we were happy with the inclusions that Carlisle offered and we decided to proceed. We proceeded to contract signing, but they had zero negotiation policy in regards to any alteration of the contract clauses, because there were a few we didnt agree with, which made us think twice before proceeding. We had
Doopo
Dec 20, 2021
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Carlisle built our house and we were reasonably happy with most things. However their follow up service has been pathetic. The bathroom sink had a crack in it so they sent someone out to do a repair. This was all fine, a lovely man came and repaired it and also told us at the time he believes it probably had the crack when installed but it would of been very hard to see until later on. This repair has failed a few years later, the porcelain has started cracking because water has obviously been getting in. Instead of just replacing which they should of done in the first place, Carlisle has been
Davinder Kaur
Nov 24, 2021
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One of the worse customer service and unprofessionalism in Carlisle homes I came across - Staff booked appointment but did not arrive for appointment. I did not receive any phone call or any information for cancellations. I attended online meeting for color appointment with staff week ago and he told us, he will get back to us with in 2 days but did not hear back anything. I am regretting to choose the Carlisle homes.
Sreejith Shaji
Nov 21, 2021
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I have singed contract with Carlisle 3 months before and paid 5% payment. They have not even went to my site to start work. I am in deep trouble now. Shaji Aiyyappan
