Melbourne's inner east and inner north
The builder is on site, and his name is on the front fence.
Kelly Construction Co is an owner-led residential builder specialising in renovations, extensions and restorations across Melbourne's inner east and inner north. You deal directly with Marc — a registered builder and qualified carpenter who's across every detail.
Extend · Renovate · Restore
Who we build for
For people who want it done right, by someone they can trust.
Most of our clients are inner-Melbourne homeowners planning a significant renovation, extension or restoration — often of a period or character home, frequently alongside an architect or designer.
They've usually built or renovated before, and they're not looking for the cheapest quote. They want a builder who's genuinely across the job, who communicates honestly, and who's still on site when it counts.
Our services are structured to support different build types — explore them below.
Our building services
Four things we do, all with the same hands-on approach.
Each service has its own page with scope, inclusions and example projects.
Full Home Renovations
Whole-home renovations that change how your home lives — without losing what you love about it.
Extensions
Considered additions that give your home more room to grow — without it ever looking added-on.
Restorations
Bringing period and heritage homes back to life — protecting the craftsmanship that makes them special.
Custom Home Builds
Selected one-off homes, built around how you actually want to live — by a builder who's on the tools.
Recent work
A few homes we've shaped.
Restorations and extensions of period homes across inner Melbourne and beyond.
How it works
A clear, predictable path — from first chat to handover.
Our process is tailored slightly depending on the service; full details are on each service page.
- 01
Initial consultation
We meet, walk the site and talk through your brief, budget and timeline — an honest first conversation about whether we're the right fit for your project.
- 02
Feasibility & planning
We investigate the existing home, work through scope and budget, and coordinate the drawings, approvals and trades the project needs.
- 03
Design collaboration
Working alongside your architect or designer, we keep the design buildable and on budget — bringing practical building knowledge to the detail early.
- 04
Fixed scope & quote
Before any work starts, you get a clear, fixed scope and transparent pricing — so the project is predictable from day one.
- 05
Construction, on site
Marc runs the build with a small, accountable team and is regularly on site. You're kept informed the whole way, with no surprises.
- 06
Handover
A final walk-through, defects period and warranty — and a home that's been built to stand behind.
Why Kelly Construction Co
The reassurance of a builder who's actually building your home.
The premium isn't scale or status — it's a registered builder and qualified carpenter, on site and accountable.
You deal directly with the builder
Every project is personally overseen by Marc Kelly. You work with the builder responsible for the job — not a salesperson or a project manager.
Two decades on the tools
Twenty years of hands-on carpentry and construction means problems get spotted early and detail is treated as the standard, not an extra.
Registered builder & qualified carpenter
Formal qualifications backed by years on site — projects are managed with both technical know-how and genuine craftsmanship.
On site, not behind a desk
Unlike larger building companies, Marc stays physically involved and is regularly on site throughout your build.
Built for complex renovations & extensions
Experienced in reworking existing homes — integrating new and old, planning carefully, and solving the problems older buildings throw up.
Heritage & character home experience
Skilled at restoring and upgrading older homes while protecting the character, craftsmanship and features that make them worth keeping.
A small team, fully accountable
Deliberately small means closer oversight, tighter quality control and clear accountability from start to finish.
Honest, regular communication
You're kept informed the whole way through — straight advice, clear expectations and no surprises.
“I returned to the work I was passionate about — building for appreciative clients, and standing behind every job with my name on it.”
Marc Kelly started out as a carpenter in the Riverina, worked on prestige homes in London, and managed major commercial projects in Melbourne before founding Kelly Construction Co in 2021 to get back to the craft he loves.
Read Marc's storyLet's talk about your project.
Tell us what you're planning. We'll help you work out the best pathway — and whether we're the right builder for the job.
We'll help you determine the best service pathway for your project — you don't need to have it all figured out.