Darwin Custom Homes & Renovations
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We are an award winning Darwin based building company specialising in custom new home builds, extensions, renovations, and granny flats. Prioritising personalised service from our passionate and experienced team, we are here to create your vision and offer the right advice to reach your desired outcomes.
Our Services
As a local family owned business we believe that it’s the little things that matter and we take pride in our craft. Specialising in custom new home builds, renovations, extensions, and granny flats, we work closely with you to meticulously craft your project no matter the size. Learn more about how we can work with you to build or transform your home.
New home builds
Whether building for investment purposes or a customised dream home we can help assist with everything from design to completion. We guide you through the process with a variety of informative resources to draw from, making realising your new home easy.
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Renovations & Extensions
Whether you'd like to add a deck to your home, renovate your bathroom or extend your living space, our team can plan, design and complete your Darwin home renovation or extension.
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Granny flats
Granny flats are the smart way to extend the rental yield of your investment property, or make room to accommodate your extended, or expanding, family. We can build a range of free standing granny flats to suit your needs.
Learn moreA few of our latest building projects
New Home
Batchelor - Cheeney StationThe Forrest Building Co team were thrilled with this opportunity to build a new family home on a rural property outside of Darwin. This stunning rural home does not compromise on style or space. With bush views as far as the eye can see, this is a truly beautiful home to relax and enjoy family life.
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Major Renovation
LarrakeyahThis project was an extensive renovation of two storey Larrakeyah home, involving a complete internal rebuild.
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We regularly publish articles, updates and tips to help you keep up to date with the latest building industry news - and what it means for your new home, extension or renovation.
2017 Housing Industry Association Awards Northern Territory
2017 has been another big year for the team at Forrest Building Co! We had a fabulous night out on November 17th at the Sky City casino, for the annual Housing Industry Association Awards. This night recognises and celebrates, excellence in design and construction in residential building in the Northern…
Read moreBuilding a Darwin granny flat: the advantages
New regulations in the Northern Territory, brought in by the Country Liberals in May 2014, now enable property owners to build an independent unit or “Granny Flat” on their single dwelling block with fewer restrictions. A granny flat is now able to be rented out as an individual dwelling to people other than family/dependents of the property owner. This is great news for investors as well as owner occupiers looking for some additional passive income.
Read moreStep by step process to building your own home or undertaking a renovation or extension.
Building a new home or undertaking a large renovation is a very exciting time yet can be quite daunting and you might not know where to start! This is a simplified guide to get you started on the process which should answer any of your questions. Forrest Building Co can guide you through to make the…
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