Business Details
Your Trusted Partner for Home Building Solutions in Torquay
Balanced Builders is a Torquay-based building group serving coastal Victoria, Geelong, and Melbourne. With over two decades of industry expertise, our licensed team specialises in bathroom renovations, home extensions, and new home builds. Led by Director Andrew Martin, who has 23 years of hands-on experience across diverse projects from urban high-rises to remote infrastructure, we prioritise professional execution, meticulous attention to detail, and transparent communication. Our streamlined project management ensures timely completions, while our commitment to quality extends to trusted tradespeople and comprehensive insurance coverage.We offer tailored consultations, preliminary planning guidance, and access to the $25,000 government building grant for eligible clients. Our process focuses on minimising client stress through proactive coordination, clear timelines, and regular updates without unnecessary disruptions. From concept to completion, we aim to deliver a seamless building experience that aligns precisely with client expectations and budgetary parameters.
Services
Bathroom Renovations
Home Extensions
New Home Builds
Building Grant Assistance
Project Management
Highlights and features
- We have 23 years of diverse building industry experience across Australia.
- Our licensed team specialises in both domestic and commercial projects.
- We guarantee timely completions through structured project management.
- Our communication framework minimises client stress during construction.
- Trusted tradespeople ensure consistent quality and property protection.
Associations and certifications
- Licensed Builder
Services
Bathroom Renovations
Specialised bathroom renovations focusing on modern design and functional improvements. Our team ensures minimal disruption while delivering high-quality finishes. We handle all aspects from plumbing to tiling, tailored to your budget and style preferences.
Home Extensions
Custom home extensions designed to enhance living spaces while maintaining structural integrity. We manage council approvals and coordinate tradespeople to ensure seamless integration with existing structures and compliance with building standards.
New Home Builds
Full-service new home constructions from land preparation to final inspections. Our process includes budget planning, material selection, and timeline management to create energy-efficient, durable residences that meet Australian building codes.
Building Grant Assistance
Guidance for accessing the $25,000 government building grant. We verify eligibility, prepare documentation, and ensure compliance with income thresholds and project value requirements for owner-occupied properties.
Project Management
End-to-end project management covering scheduling, contractor coordination, and progress tracking. Our systems prevent delays through proactive paperwork handling and regular client updates to maintain budget and timeline adherence.
People
Andrew Martin
Director
With 23 years in construction, Andrew transitioned from carpentry apprentice to licensed builder in 2009. His experience spans commercial towers, hospitals, and residential projects. He founded Balanced Builders to prioritise client communication and quality outcomes.
Questions
Am I eligible for the $25,000 building grant?
Eligibility requires being an Australian citizen aged 18+, owner-occupier, income under $125k (or $200k combined), principal residence renovations between $150k-$750k, and a licensed builder contract signed by 31 December 2020.
What services do you specialise in?
We focus on bathroom renovations, home extensions, and new home builds. Our licensed team also provides project management and building grant application assistance across Victoria.
How experienced is your team?
Director Andrew Martin has 23 years' experience across diverse projects including high-rises and hospitals. Our licensed builders and trusted tradespeople ensure quality workmanship and compliance with Australian standards.
How do you manage communication during builds?
We provide regular updates without unnecessary contact. Andrew coordinates all parties directly to keep you informed about deadlines and issues while avoiding disruptions to your daily life.
What happens during the initial consultation?
A $1,000 three-hour meeting includes property assessment, design suggestions, cost estimates, and hand-drawn sketches. We help avoid town planning hurdles and provide realistic construction budgets to prepare you for the build process.
Reviews (5)
Noel Carter
Jun 10, 2021
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Positive:Value
I was very happy with the building progress and management. I was consulted and kept up to date with progress and any proposed adjustments.
Service:Project management
I was very happy with the building progress and management. I was consulted and kept up to date with progress and any proposed adjustments.
Service:Project management
Brett Richardson
May 10, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality
Brilliant job doing our internal renovations. Very happy with his communication and punctuality. Throughly recommend this cat for any home renovations.
Cheers Andy
Services:Interior decorating,Remodelling
Brilliant job doing our internal renovations. Very happy with his communication and punctuality. Throughly recommend this cat for any home renovations.
Cheers Andy
Services:Interior decorating,Remodelling
Julie Taorei
Mar 24, 2021
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I would highly recommend Andrew and his team of friendly contractors to anyone wanting quality renovations at competitive prices. He was on time always and had the guys clean up after every part of our bathroom renovation was completed for the day. Easy to deal with and answered any questions we had. I found them to be honest, hardworking and reliable. We are overjoyed at the end result. Thank you all
Kath Venters
Feb 24, 2021
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I cannot fault the service provided by Balanced Builders. Andrew and his team completed a wonderful renovation including new kitchen and bathroom. They could not have been more helpful and provided accurate and transparent information throughout the project.
Services:Water fixture installation,Interior decorating,Flooring,Floor fitting,General repairs & maintenance,Remodelling,Project management,Fan installation
Services:Water fixture installation,Interior decorating,Flooring,Floor fitting,General repairs & maintenance,Remodelling,Project management,Fan installation
Jocelyn B.
Feb 23, 2021
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Andrew responded quickly to my initial enquiry and kept us updated throughout the job, which we really appreciated. He and his team did a great job on our bathroom renovation/transformation. He is reliable and skilled and we shall definitely use Balanced Builders again.
