Custom homes, luxury residences, knockdown rebuilds, renovations and extensions in Bentleigh — built by an award-winning Melbourne construction team.
Book a ConsultationBentleigh's Centre Road strip, train line and family-friendly streets have made it one of South East Melbourne's most consistent knockdown rebuild markets. Standard suburban blocks, strong school catchments and easy access to the city keep demand for quality new homes and renovations high.
Housing stock ranges from Victorian-era weatherboards near the shops to 1950s and 60s brick veneers further from the station. Blocks are typically a manageable 500 to 600 square metres — large enough for a genuinely custom home, without the scale (or cost) of a Bayside prestige site.
PJ Thomas Homes provides custom home building, luxury home construction, renovations, extensions and knockdown rebuilds throughout Bentleigh and the surrounding South East Melbourne area, close to Centre Road, Bentleigh station and McKinnon.
We design and build custom homes in Bentleigh shaped around your block, budget and the way you actually live — not a generic floor plan. Every project is tailored from the ground up, with the same standard of craftsmanship recognised by four HIA Awards on our Brighton Residence project.
As experienced luxury home builders, we bring detail-led construction and premium finishes to Bentleigh residences — managing selections, trades and workmanship to a standard that matches the suburb's expectations.
A knockdown rebuild is often the most cost-effective way to get the home you want on land you already know. We manage demolition, Glen Eira City Council approvals and construction from a single point of contact, start to finish.
From kitchen renovations to second-storey additions, we plan Bentleigh renovations and extensions to improve space and flow while blending seamlessly with your existing home.
PJ Thomas Homes is led by Tom Petrongolo, a Melbourne builder with more than a decade of experience and four Housing Industry Association (HIA) Awards to his name, including HIA Victorian Home of the Year. Clients across Bentleigh and South East Melbourne choose us for clear communication, careful project management and a finished result that holds up to scrutiny long after handover.
We manage every project end-to-end — from the initial consultation and design through planning approvals, construction and final handover — so you deal with one experienced team throughout.
Bentleigh falls under Glen Eira City Council, which has clear residential design and neighbourhood character guidelines for new dwellings, particularly around building height, setbacks and private open space. Standard blocks generally move through the planning and building permit process more quickly here than in heritage-heavy suburbs, which is part of why Bentleigh works well for owners wanting a rebuild without a lengthy approvals timeline.
Yes. PJ Thomas Homes designs and builds custom homes throughout Bentleigh and the wider South East Melbourne area, working with each client's block, budget and lifestyle to deliver a genuinely tailored result.
Yes. Knockdown rebuilds are one of our most common project types in Bentleigh. We manage the demolition, Glen Eira City Council planning and building permits, and full construction from a single point of contact.
Yes. Whether it's a kitchen renovation, a second-storey addition or a full home extension, we manage Bentleigh renovation projects end-to-end, including how new work ties into your existing home.
Bentleigh is governed by Glen Eira City Council. Planning requirements — including heritage, tree protection and neighbourhood character overlays — vary by street and property, so we check the specific requirements for your site before finalising a design.
Contact Tom Petrongolo directly on 0431 027 065 or tom@pjthomashomes.com.au to arrange a consultation. We'll discuss your site, your goals and how PJ Thomas Homes can bring the project to life.
Contact Tom Petrongolo to discuss your Bentleigh project — custom home, luxury build, knockdown rebuild, renovation or extension.
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