Business Details
Your Trusted Partner for Luxury Home Building Solutions
Ramsay Builders has been crafting luxury residential properties in Melbourne's eastern suburbs for over two decades. Our team of registered builders combines technical expertise with a client-centric approach, delivering custom homes, knockdown rebuilds, and luxury townhouses tailored to individual lifestyles. With a focus on innovation and quality, we utilise an interactive design studio to ensure clients visualise their dream homes before construction begins. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our 10-year structural warranty and 400+ successfully completed projects, establishing us as a trusted name in the local construction industry. 
Services
Custom Homes
Knockdown Rebuild
Luxury Townhouses
Design and Construct
Interactive Design Studio
Highlights and features
- 20+ years of luxury home building experience in Melbourne
- 400+ successfully completed custom residential projects
- 10-year structural warranty on all builds
- Interactive design studio for visualising home details
- Direct communication with Director Brett Ramsay
Associations and certifications
- Housing Industry Association (HIA)
- Master Builders Association
What people say
Personalised service
Weekly updates
Professional management
Flexible changes
High-quality finishes
Services
Custom Homes
Our custom home builds focus on creating unique, luxury residences tailored to individual client requirements. Using modern design principles and premium materials, we ensure each home combines aesthetic appeal with functional living spaces. Our process involves collaborative planning sessions and interactive design tools to guarantee the final product matches the client's vision exactly.
Knockdown Rebuild
This service transforms outdated properties into modern dream homes through complete demolition and reconstruction. We manage every stage from council approvals to final construction, specialising in creating contemporary living spaces that maximise land potential. Our local knowledge ensures compliance with Melbourne's eastern suburbs regulations while maintaining budget efficiency.
Luxury Townhouses
We design and construct premium townhouse complexes that optimise space without compromising luxury. Our expertise includes navigating complex site challenges like sloping blocks while maintaining architectural integrity. Each development combines modern aesthetics with practical layouts, catering to both investment and downsizing requirements in Melbourne's inner east.
Design and Construct
Our integrated design and build process streamlines home creation from concept to completion. Clients work directly with our architects and builders to develop custom plans, select premium finishes, and manage budgets. This approach ensures cohesive project delivery while maintaining transparency through regular client updates and digital progress tracking.
Interactive Design Studio
This innovative tool allows clients to visualise their future homes at 1:1 scale using projected floor plans. Clients physically walk through life-sized designs to test spatial functionality and make informed decisions about fixtures, fittings, and layouts. The studio enhances design accuracy while minimising costly changes during construction phases.
People
Brett Ramsay
Owner & Director
With over 20 years in residential construction, Brett oversees all operations at Ramsay Builders. His hands-on approach ensures quality control across sales, design, and construction phases. A registered builder, Brett combines technical expertise with personal client engagement to deliver tailored building solutions.
Anthea Ramsay
Office Administration
Anthea manages administrative operations with 21 years' experience in construction administration. She handles contract management, permits, and bookkeeping while maintaining client communication channels. Her organisational skills ensure smooth project coordination and regulatory compliance.
Questions
What areas does Ramsay Builders service?
We specialise in Melbourne's eastern suburbs including Glen Waverley, Glen Iris, Blackburn, Surrey Hills, and Canterbury.
Do you offer design services for knockdown rebuilds?
Yes, our integrated design studio helps visualise complete property transformations before construction begins.
What warranties do you provide?
All builds include a 10-year structural warranty and 12-month maintenance period.
Can I customise my townhouse design?
Absolutely - our townhouse developments are tailored to individual client preferences and site conditions.
How do you manage project timelines?
We use digital tracking systems and weekly updates to ensure transparent progress monitoring and timely completion.
Are you HIA members?
Yes, we're qualified Master Builders and active members of the Housing Industry Association.
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Reviews (6)
Jayne Kerford
Jun 19, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism
Thanks so much to Brett and the team. We all love our new family home and we could not be happier with your quality, professional advice and responsiveness. Thanks again.
Service:Project management
Thanks so much to Brett and the team. We all love our new family home and we could not be happier with your quality, professional advice and responsiveness. Thanks again.
Service:Project management
Anthony Donohue
Jun 15, 2021
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Tiler mucked the floor tiles up. They were within spec, but we're laid terribly and we were told that it was the tiles fault.
Services:Design,Project management,Floor fitting
Services:Design,Project management,Floor fitting
Michelle Petkovic
May 11, 2021
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We built a new home with Ramsay builders in the last 12 months. Despite early promises of high standards and attentive services, it has been a very stressful, and overall very disappointing experience:
- Quality of workmanship is very poor and builder's quality control is non existent
- Builder is unresponsive and once he has received his money, only 'acts' when we threaten legal action
- Some 10 months in we're still waiting for our 3month inspection items to be rectified. No idea when this will be, every deadline gets missed
- We have had to escalate matters to the VBA to get any traction
- Quality of workmanship is very poor and builder's quality control is non existent
- Builder is unresponsive and once he has received his money, only 'acts' when we threaten legal action
- Some 10 months in we're still waiting for our 3month inspection items to be rectified. No idea when this will be, every deadline gets missed
- We have had to escalate matters to the VBA to get any traction
Mark Connolly
Dec 24, 2020
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We had a very positive building experience with Ramsay Builders. The build was on time, to a high standard and has resulted in our beautiful home. We loved working with Brett. He was extremely professional, a great communicator and a really nice guy. We would have no hesitation recommending Ramsay builders to those contemplating this daunting journey.
Tony Gilbert
Nov 05, 2020
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Critical:Professionalism,Punctuality,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
What a horrible, horrible experience we had with Brett and the team. We had nothing but stress and worry from start to finish. Nothing has turned out the way we hoped our dream home would. Finishes are poor, communication is poor. I am very sorry I have written such negative feedback but I dont wish this upon others.
What a horrible, horrible experience we had with Brett and the team. We had nothing but stress and worry from start to finish. Nothing has turned out the way we hoped our dream home would. Finishes are poor, communication is poor. I am very sorry I have written such negative feedback but I dont wish this upon others.
Tiffany Ip
Nov 26, 2019
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I had I great experience with Ramsay builders from beginning to end. They are responsive to my enquires and their app provide instant update for me.
