Dual Occupancy Specialists
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Dual occupancy projects introduce layers of complexity that don’t exist in standard builds — from planning controls and infrastructure upgrades to sequencing, access, and neighbour considerations.
These projects require early builder input to identify constraints, anticipate risks, and resolve details before they become costly issues on site.
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Dual occupancies form a core part of our work. We approach each project with a builder-developer mindset — assessing decisions through the lens of feasibility, buildability, and long-term performance.
This perspective allows us to guide clients through the realities of dual occupancy construction, reducing uncertainty and delivering outcomes that work both technically and financially.
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Dual occupancy builds succeed or fail on execution. Our focus is on ensuring the project works not just on paper, but in real construction conditions.
We prioritise:
• Logical sequencing across two dwellings
• Clear separation of services and infrastructure
• Efficient site access and staging
• Practical detailing that reduces rework and delays
This approach leads to smoother delivery, fewer surprises, and better outcomes for both dwellings.
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We work closely with consultants and clients from early planning through to construction delivery, helping bridge the gap between design intent and on-site reality.
Our involvement supports:
• Early buildability input during design
• Clear cost implications before construction
• Informed decisions around materials and detailing
• Controlled delivery through to completion
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Our experience in dual occupancy construction is reflected in both completed and in-progress projects across Melbourne, where site constraints, planning conditions, and delivery timelines vary significantly.
Rather than a one-size-fits-all approach, each project is treated as a unique build — resolved on its own merits.
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Most clients engage us once town planning approval is underway or approved.
That said, we often provide early buildability advice during the planning stage to help avoid design decisions that create cost or construction issues later.
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Yes — in an advisory capacity.
We can review concepts, flag buildability risks, and provide guidance on construction implications. Full pricing and scheduling typically occur once approvals and documentation progress further.
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We don’t act as town planners, but we work closely with planners, designers, and consultants to support the planning process and ensure designs transition smoothly into construction.
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For reliable pricing, projects should be:
• Planning approved (or close to approval)
• Architecturally resolved
• Supported by engineering and energy reports (or underway)
Early concepts can be reviewed, but they’re not suitable for fixed pricing.
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Yes — selectively.
We take on a limited number of projects to maintain quality and delivery standards, with priority given to projects progressing toward construction.
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We can provide high-level guidance during planning to help inform feasibility.
Detailed pricing is only provided once documentation supports it — this protects both parties from inaccurate assumptions.
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We specialise in architectural, medium-to-high specification dual occupancies, where buildability, durability, and long-term value are prioritised over minimum-compliance outcomes.
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Once permits are issued and contracts are in place, construction typically takes 9–12 months, depending on complexity and site conditions.
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Clients who value:
• Clear advice early
• Thoughtful design
• Realistic budgets
• A considered construction process
We’re transparent if a project isn’t aligned — even if that means advising you before you commit further.
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If you’re planning, approved, or preparing to build, the best next step is a project review consultation.
This allows us to confirm alignment and determine how we can add value at your current stage.