Custom homes, luxury residences, knockdown rebuilds, renovations and extensions in Kew — built by an award-winning Melbourne construction team.
Book a ConsultationKew is defined by the Yarra River escarpment at Studley Park, some of Melbourne's most prestigious private schools — Xavier College, Trinity Grammar, Ruyton and MLC among them — and grand homes on generous blocks. It's a market where quality of construction is expected as standard, not treated as an upgrade.
Kew's housing stock includes some of Melbourne's finest period homes, along with a strong contemporary luxury new-build market on knockdown sites. Buyers here are typically building for the long term, on land they've held or bought specifically for its position, and expect a builder who can deliver at a genuinely high standard.
PJ Thomas Homes provides custom home building, luxury home construction, renovations, extensions and knockdown rebuilds throughout Kew and the surrounding Inner East Melbourne area, close to Studley Park, Cotham Road and the Yarra escarpment.
We design and build custom homes in Kew 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 Kew 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, Boroondara City Council approvals and construction from a single point of contact, start to finish.
From kitchen renovations to second-storey additions, we plan Kew 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 Kew and Inner 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.
Kew has extensive heritage and vegetation protection overlays, particularly around Studley Park, Cotham Road and the river escarpment, where tree canopy and slope both factor into design. Boroondara City Council applies detailed neighbourhood character assessment to new dwellings, and river-adjacent sites can also involve additional geotechnical and drainage considerations that need to be scoped before a design is locked in.
Yes. PJ Thomas Homes designs and builds custom homes throughout Kew and the wider Inner 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 Kew. We manage the demolition, Boroondara 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 Kew renovation projects end-to-end, including how new work ties into your existing home.
Kew is governed by Boroondara 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 Kew project — custom home, luxury build, knockdown rebuild, renovation or extension.
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