Heritage Renovations · Malvern
Heritage Renovations Malvern
Edwardian and Federation homes restored and extended with care. VBA licensed builder, every project managed by Nicon Built since 1990.
Malvern is Edwardian and Federation territory: red-brick villas with return verandahs, timber fretwork, leadlight windows and high ornate ceilings, built in the early 1900s when craftsmanship was the default. These homes reward proper restoration, and they punish shortcuts. Modern render over original brick, aluminium windows in place of leadlight, plasterboard patched into lath and plaster, we spend a lot of time undoing exactly this kind of work.
Compared with the terrace suburbs closer to the city, Malvern's blocks tend to be more generous, which opens up the most common brief we get here: keep the period front of the home intact and add a modern rear extension that actually works for a family. Getting the junction between old and new right, structurally, visually and thermally, is where 30 years of heritage experience earns its keep.
Heritage overlays in Malvern are administered by the City of Stonnington. Anything visible from the street, and much of the structural work behind it, is likely to need a planning permit. Nicon Built reviews the overlay documentation before work is quoted, walks the property with you to flag the surprises early, and manages council requirements from start to finish.
Malvern heritage projects typically range from internal restorations starting around $100,000 through to full heritage extensions in the $1M to $1.5M range. One builder runs the whole job, with period-appropriate materials sourced through a specialist supplier network Nicon Built has built over three decades.
Read more about our approach on the main heritage renovations and restorations page.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a heritage permit for renovation work in Malvern?
If your home sits within a heritage overlay, external work and most structural alterations require a planning permit through the City of Stonnington. We review the requirements before quoting and handle the permit process for you.
Can you extend a period home without ruining it?
Yes, that is most of what we do in Malvern. The period front of the home is preserved and restored, while the rear extension is designed and built to complement it, with the structural junction between old and new handled properly.
Can you restore leadlight, fretwork and original plasterwork?
Yes. Leadlight windows, timber fretwork, decorative ceilings and lath-and-plaster walls are restored or faithfully matched using specialist trades and period-appropriate materials.
What do heritage projects in Malvern cost?
Internal restorations typically start from around $100,000, and full heritage extensions generally sit in the $1M to $1.5M range depending on scope and complexity. Every project is quoted after a site visit.
