Business Details
36 Years
experience
Award-Winning Custom Home Builders in Geelong
Established in 1990, Pivot Homes has built an enviable reputation as an award-winning custom home builder across Geelong, the Bellarine Peninsula, Surf Coast, and Great Ocean Road regions. Our in-house team of designers, estimators, interior designers, and builders collaborate to create timeless, climate-responsive homes tailored to clients' lifestyles and land characteristics. With over 50 prestigious design awards, including the 2022 Master Builders Association Display Home of the Year, we prioritise passive solar design principles to deliver energy-efficient homes that reduce running costs and environmental impact.Our transparent, client-centric approach ensures seamless communication and stress-free experiences, evidenced by our high referral rate and glowing testimonials from satisfied homeowners. We specialise in overcoming challenging sites, from sloping blocks to coastal acreage, while maintaining a commitment to quality finishes and sustainability standards exceeding 7-star energy ratings.
Services
Custom Home Design
Sustainable Building
Knockdown Rebuilds
Display Home Construction
Land Development
Details
- Year established: 1990
Highlights and features
- 30+ years of experience in custom home design and construction
- Collaborative design process with in-house experts across all disciplines
- Specialists in challenging sites including sloping blocks and coastal locations
- Award-winning sustainability practices exceeding 7-star energy efficiency standards
- Consistently high client satisfaction with strong referral rates
Associations and certifications
- Master Builders Association
- Housing Industry Association (HIA)
What people say
Excellent communication
High-quality build
Stress-free experience
Design excellence
Exceeded expectations
Services
Custom Home Design
Our custom home design service creates architecturally distinctive residences tailored to your lifestyle and land characteristics. With 30+ years of expertise, we specialise in transforming challenging sites into functional, climate-responsive homes. Our collaborative process ensures your vision becomes a reality while maintaining energy efficiency and sustainability standards.
Sustainable Building
We incorporate advanced energy-efficient design principles exceeding 7-star ratings through thermal massing, smart orientation, and insulation techniques. Our homes reduce running costs by up to 60% while maintaining environmental responsibility. Features include thermally broken windows, solar-ready designs, and sustainable material selection tailored to regional climates.
Knockdown Rebuilds
Specialists in transforming outdated properties into modern dream homes, our knockdown rebuild service optimises land value while minimising disruption. We handle all aspects from demolition planning to new construction, ensuring seamless transitions and maximising your investment potential in Geelong's competitive market.
Display Home Construction
Our award-winning display homes demonstrate premium craftsmanship and innovative design solutions. Featuring the latest in 7-star energy efficiency and modern aesthetics, these homes serve as tangible examples of our commitment to quality. Open daily for inspiration and design ideas tailored to coastal and regional environments.
Land Development
We provide comprehensive land development solutions assessing feasibility and optimising your block's potential. Our experts guide you through zoning regulations, site challenges, and orientation considerations to ensure your new home maximises views, natural light, and environmental advantages.
Questions
What areas do Pivot Homes service?
We specialise in Geelong, Surf Coast, Bellarine Peninsula, and Great Ocean Road regions, with expertise in coastal, sloping, and acreage block developments.
How long does the custom home building process take?
Typical projects take 12-18 months from design to completion, with timelines tailored to individual project complexity and client requirements.
What sustainability features are included?
Our homes exceed 7-star energy ratings with thermal massing, solar orientation, high-performance insulation, and thermally broken windows as standard features.
Can you help with knockdown rebuild projects?
Yes, we specialise in transforming outdated properties into modern, energy-efficient homes while maximising land value and minimising disruption.
What makes Pivot Homes different from other builders?
Our collaborative design process, 30+ years of regional expertise, and commitment to exceeding energy efficiency standards set us apart in custom home building.
Do you offer display home tours?
Yes, our Mount Duneed display home is open daily from 12pm-4pm, showcasing our premium finishes and sustainable building practices.
Reviews (6)
Rod Macaulay
Jan 02, 2022
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We thought Pivot's whole approach was very professional, with an easy-going and competent work team. The house build progressed smoothly throughout 2020, even considering the challenges of covid, with the supervisors readily available to assist with any design aspects and resolve any matters that arose. The quality of their display and capability of their design team gave us great confidence in them being able to deliver a beach house that would do justice to the position of the block overlooking Jan Juc
Considering this entire design & build was done whilst we were living interstate, Pivot did
Considering this entire design & build was done whilst we were living interstate, Pivot did
Des Gorman
Oct 09, 2021
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From the moment we met with the professionals at PIVOT HOMES we knew that this was the company that we wanted to build our new home. We had not been involved in building from scratch before so we were delighted to discover that the designers began with a clean slate and listened very carefully to our wants and needs. We co-designed the house with attention to detail prompted by the professionals at PIVOT who were very willing to modify, create solutions and improve on initial plans with us. Communication from the company was always timely and informative and we were confident that any changes
Leo Fincher-Johnson
Oct 08, 2021
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My wife and I purchased an older home in Barwon Heads in 2010 and used it on a part time basis for a number of years. Eventually we decided to upgrade our weekend home and relocate from Melbourne. After spending a number of months looking at the possibility of renovating our home at Barwon Heads we finally decided that we didn't want to continue to compromise the final result on an ever increasing budget so we took another tack. We looked at a number of display homes and talked to local residents about local builders. Eventually we found Pivot Homes, a local custom home builder that demonstrated
Cathy Thomas
Oct 06, 2021
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At the interview, they will tell you how well they can achieve your house with your budget and show you few houses that they build in the past that is in the price range. However after you pay the deposit and excited to start the planning journey, the design they make can over budget 500k+ so that you been force to change the design or reduce your expectation even though you have a clear floorplan and design to show them what you want before hand. It is either false advertising or advice and lead customers into a way that they have to compromise. Do NOT trust what they say at the beginning.
Thomas Sumarto
Sep 30, 2021
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Unpleasant experience, during our third meeting they make us feel uncomfortable by told us that they need another $500k more for our build, we strictly already told them within our first and second meeting regarding our budget and show them the design and floorplan that we would like to build and Peter told us it achievable until we paid the deposit. Dishonest, unprofessional and charge top dollars.
Stefan Young
Jan 07, 2021
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Working with Pivot Homes was an absolute pleasure and professional experience. The quality and craftsmanship that Pivot Homes produce was outstanding and a dream to photograph. I would highly recommend them anyone in the market looking for a professional build.
