Owner-led residential builder
Trusted extension, renovation and custom home builder in Outer Eastern Melbourne and the Yarra Valley.
CGC Constructions is an owner-led builder helping families create their forever home - with fixed-price clarity, honest communication and 20+ years of craftsmanship on every project.
Who we help
Families investing in the home they'll live in for the next 20 years.
Most of our clients are couples in their 30s–50s with young families, planning a major extension, a design-led internal renovation, or a custom new build between $300k and $800k. They're tired of vague quotes, slow replies and builders who disappear mid-project. We're built for the opposite.
What we do
Services
Extensions
Second storeys, rear extensions and additions that respect the home you love.
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Renovations
Design-led internal renovations that transform how your family lives.
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Custom Homes
Selective design-and-build new homes for your forever site.
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Design
Concept, planning and documentation - a clear path before you build.
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Recent work
Featured projects
Custom Home · Croydon
Croydon New Build
A considered new family home with warm materials, natural light and refined everyday spaces.
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Renovation · Croydon South
Croydon South Internal Renovation
A full internal reconfiguration giving a growing family better flow, function and finish.
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Renovation · Donvale
Donvale Internal Renovation
A calm, design-led refresh centred on kitchen, joinery and connected living spaces.
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How we work
A clear path from first call to handover.
Initial consultation
We listen, walk your site and talk honestly about scope and budget.
Design & fixed-price quote
Clear inclusions, transparent pricing and no nasty surprises later.
Pre-construction
Permits, selections and a build schedule you can plan your life around.
Construction
Owner-led site management with weekly updates and real communication.
Handover & beyond
Final walkthrough, defects period and a builder you can still call.
Why CGC
Built around the things families say go wrong with the wrong builder.
Owner-led, not outsourced
Craig is on your project - not delegating it to a junior PM.
Fixed-price clarity
Detailed inclusions and a fixed contract price before we lift a hammer.
We don't ghost
Weekly updates, a single point of contact, and answers when you need them.
Built for families
We work cleanly and respectfully when you're living in the home.
Client words
What our clients say
“Craig and the CGC team were transparent from the start. The trades were respectful, the communication was clear, and the finished result feels like the home finally works for us.”
“The quote was detailed, the timing was clearly explained, and we always knew what was happening next. That made a major renovation feel far less stressful.”
“CGC handled the moving parts calmly and professionally. The quality of the finish and the way the trades were coordinated really stood out.”
Meet the team
Craig, Matt and the CGC crew.
CGC is an owner-led family team. Craig leads every project personally, with Matt and trusted long-term trades delivering work they would be proud to put their own name on.
Free guide
Renovating a Home You Still Live In
A practical planning framework for families about to start a major renovation or extension while still living on site. Written from 20+ years on the tools.
Next step
Ready to talk about your project?
Book an initial consultation with Craig and the CGC team. We'll listen, give you straight answers, and outline what's possible on your site and budget.