Across Melbourne’s eastern suburbs and the Yarra Valley.
Who we build for
A builder for homes made to last.
Some of the people we work with have found their piece of land and want one home, done well, that fits the way they live. Others are planning townhouses or a multi‑unit development, to live in, sell or hold. Either way, we focus on new builds only, so we don’t take on renovations or extensions. Every project starts fresh, shaped from the ground up.
That means we start where every build starts, with the block itself. We work alongside the relevant specialists to understand the site, then our in‑house team and loyal trades build to it, whether that is a single custom home or a group of townhouses.
What we build
Two kinds of work. New builds only.
Custom new homes
One‑off homes, built to the block
Architectural homes on acreage, lifestyle and Valley blocks. Built around the site rather than dropped onto it, and finished by our own carpenters.
Building a home should not feel like waiting for news. Clear stages, a named person running each one, and regular written updates as the job moves.
Tell us about the block
Tell us where the block is, where you’re at with it, and what you’d love to build. A quick chat is usually all it takes to work out together whether we’re the right fit.
We look at the site
We assess the site in full, along with everything you’ve nominated for it.
Plans
Most people come to us with plans already in hand. If you don’t have them yet, that’s no problem. We’ll introduce you to an architect or designer we trust who suits your block.
Estimate and contract
Inclusions, allowances and real numbers, written down. Not a headline figure that moves later.
Build and hand over
Our in‑house team builds your home to a fixed program, with regular written updates along the way, through to a proper handover of the keys.
Every review on our Google listing is from someone whose home or development we finished. Here are three.
★★★★★
Everyone says “don’t build — your budget and timeframes always blow way out” but this was not what we experienced with Impressive Homes! The budget stayed within expectations and our brand new custom home was built in 9 months!
Stephanie RoseCustom new home
★★★★★
We just completed and sold out a 4‑unit development constructed by Impressive Homes, and what a great team to work with! … They completed the build earlier than initially planned, build quality is excellent which was commended by the building inspectors, and post construction service is amazing.
Cheng Lik SiowFour‑unit development
★★★★★
Three years on, we still notice the attention to detail and quality of the build — our home reflects Dan’s commitment to precision, care, and excellence in every aspect. … If you’re searching for a local builder who goes above and beyond, look no further.
We stay inside a radius we can supervise properly. The same trades on every job, shorter drives, and a team that already knows your council. It is the quiet reason our programs hold.
Melbourne’s eastern suburbs · Yarra Valley & Ranges
Tell us where it is and what you have in mind. If you have plans, a survey or a contract of sale, send them through. The more we can see, the more useful the first conversation is.
Impressive Homes builds boutique custom homes across Melbourne’s eastern suburbs and the Yarra Valley. Every home is designed around its block and built with genuine craftsmanship and an eye for detail, from the first set-out to the final finishes.
Most clients come to us with plans that already reflect how they want to live. We help make sure the home gets the very best out of the land it’s on, from the views and the light to every square metre of usable space. Here’s what goes into getting it right.
01
Built to its full potential
We look at how to get the most out of your home: the best views, the most natural light, and living spaces that work as hard as they can. Working with you and your designer early means every room earns its place. The result is a home that feels generous, comfortable and easy to live in for years to come.
02
Finished properly
The parts you touch every day get the most attention. Set-out, straight lines, tight joins, clean junctions where one material meets another. Quality of finish is not a promise made once at the start. It is a decision made a few hundred times during a build.
03
Built by our in-house team
Skilled carpenters, and apprentices we train ourselves, backed by our own factory. The people framing and finishing your home work to a standard we set and supervise directly.
Recognised in Excellence
Our homes have been judged by other builders at the Master Builders Victoria
Excellence in Housing Awards, and have won. Those awards are decided by people who walk through
the finished house and look at the things a client cannot easily inspect: set-out, junctions,
joinery lines, and how the trades have been held to a standard. We also write our contracts on
Master Builders Victoria documents rather than our own paperwork.
The finish
See the finish for yourself.
Quality shows in the details. Crisp joinery lines, tiling that’s perfectly set out, seamless junctions where materials meet, and finishes that feel solid under your hand. It’s the care taken in the parts you notice every day that makes a home feel truly well built.
People come to us one of two ways: with an empty block, or with a house on it
that has done its time. Neither is harder than the other.
Option 01
Vacant land
You already own the block, or you are about to buy one. Before you commit we look at the
fall, the soil, the services and any overlays, so you know what the site itself will cost
to build on rather than finding out after settlement.
Option 02
Knockdown and rebuild
There is a house on the land already and the land is worth keeping. We take care of the
demolition and the approvals that go with it, then build the new home on the same site.
Not sure which one suits your block? That is what the first
conversation is for. Start with the block →
Where we build
Suburban blocks, acreage and lifestyle sites across Melbourne’s east are ordinary work here.
We build on flat suburban lots, and on land that takes more thought. Slope. Established trees. A long driveway and a hard approach for concrete trucks. A view worth planning the whole house around. A bushfire rating that sets the construction standard.
None of that is a headline. It is what twelve years in this part of Victoria gives you: fewer surprises, earlier answers, and a house that suits the block instead of arguing with it.
Your proposal covers the whole path, not just the construction in the middle. These are part of how we build, not extras quoted later.
Initial site assessment and advice on what the land will carry
Siting, orientation and natural light
Setbacks, easements and council building requirements
Coordination of all planning and building permits
Service authority approvals, power and utility connections
Driveway position, street access and traffic control
Protection of existing vegetation, trees and neighbouring properties
Engagement and coordination of every trade on site
Liaising with council through the build
Certificates and approvals at completion, then handover
Reviews
What it is like to build with us.
★★★★★
We had a great experience building our home with Impressive Homes. The quality of the build is outstanding and it was completed in under six months, which is remarkable. … Thank you to Daniel and the team — we love our new home!
Ash WeeksCustom new home
★★★★★
Dan’s attention to detail was outstanding and we truly trusted that he wanted to build us a beautiful home. We continue to be amazed by the exceptional quality and workmanship. The quality of our home is constantly commented on by everyone that visits — you can tell the difference.
Sally WallaceCustom new home
★★★★★
Living overseas, I was initially concerned about doing the project from overseas, but the team made the process incredibly smooth and stress‑free. The communication was excellent, and they kept me updated every step of the way. The quality of the finishes was outstanding!
If you own land, or you are looking at a block and want to know what it will really take, that is the right first conversation. Send us the address. We will tell you what we can see and what we would want to check.
Dual occupancy, townhouses and multi-unit. Delivered on program.
One builder, one contract, one team, from feasibility through to a product that is ready to sell or lease. Building residential developments across Melbourne's east since 2014.
From dual occupancies and townhouses to larger residential sites, every project gets the same quality, the same team and the same attention to detail. Whatever you’re planning for your land, we’ll help bring it to life.
Dual occupancy
Two dwellings on one title, taken through subdivision and delivered complete. The most common way an owner gets value out of an oversized block in the eastern suburbs, and the fastest of these projects to turn around.
Townhouses
Attached and detached, single and double storey. Repeatable detailing keeps the cost predictable across the site, and the finish level is the same one we put into our custom homes. It shows at the open for inspection.
Multi-unit residential
Larger residential sites, planned and delivered with the same care as a single home. We manage the program, the staging and every detail in between, so the finished homes are ready to sell, lease or move into.
Why us
Quality you can see, delivered when we say.
A successful development comes down to a builder you can rely on: one who delivers what was agreed, on budget and on program, without cutting corners on the finish. Here’s how we make that happen.
01
Program certainty
We build to a written program and we manage the trade sequence ourselves. When something moves, you hear it from us early and in time to do something about it, not at the end of the month.
02
In-house team, loyal trades
Our own team runs every build, backed by our own factory and a group of trusted trades who have worked with us for years. Because we look after the people we work with, they stay with us, and that means your project keeps moving instead of waiting on someone new. It’s a big part of how we keep multi-dwelling sites on track.
03
Fixed scope, fixed delivery
All our contracts are Master Builders Victoria contracts. Scope is clearly documented before signing, so the number in your feasibility is the number you build to, and you know exactly what you’re getting from day one.
04
One builder, start to finish
One builder from feasibility to handover. You are not coordinating a demolisher, a concreter, a surveyor and a landscaper yourself, and you are not the one chasing council. You always know who is running the job.
05
Twelve years, still here
Trading since 2014, through a decade that was not kind to residential builders. Registered Domestic Builder, Unlimited. That matters more than it used to when you are picking who to carry your site.
06
Local knowledge
We work the same councils, the same referral authorities and the same agents week in, week out across Melbourne's east and the Yarra Valley. It shortens the approvals path and it sharpens the advice you get before you commit.
Feasibility to handover
How the job runs.
Initial consultation.
Tell us about your site and your project. We’ll get to know what you’re planning and walk you through how we work, so you can move forward with confidence.
Documentation and permits.
We can assist with council permit submissions, town planning, and liaising with subdivision officers and surveyors.
Contract.
Scope confirmed and MBAV contract signed, so everything is clear and agreed before we start.
Demolition and site works.
Where the site needs clearing, that is ours to arrange, along with drainage and service authority approvals.
Construction commences.
Site set up, slab down, frame up, lock‑up. Our in‑house team and loyal trades, supervised on site, with regular progress updates along the way.
Selections.
Finishes, fixtures and colours worked through with us, against the allowances already written into your contract so the price does not drift.
Onsite walkthroughs.
You walk the site with us at the stages that matter, while things are still open and easy to change rather than after they have been covered up.
Final touches and handover.
Landscaping, driveways and the last details finished, then certificates and keys together. The site is ready to sell or lease the day you get them.
Turnkey package
Complete, from the ground up.
A slab and a shell is not a saleable product. Our full developer package covers everything between the empty site and a dwelling someone can move into.
Demolition of existing structures where required
Council permit submissions
Liaising with subdivision officers and surveyors
Drainage works
Service authority negotiations and connections
Driveway construction and site access
Landscaping
Certificates and occupancy approvals
Doncaster · driveways and landscaping doneCourtyards turfed and fencedMont Albert · rear courtyardRear garden, finished
Reviews
What developers say.
★★★★★
I spoke to several builders, and Impressive Homes was the one that seemed most genuine and honest to me. … 12 months later, I got the keys to my brand new townhouses, all done beautifully and delivered on time as promised, and the workmanship was outstanding. … I’m planning my second development project now, and will be working with this team again.
Leong LeeMulti‑townhouse development
★★★★★
From start to finish, the entire team at Impressive Homes made the entire process smooth and stress‑free. … Everything was completed on time and within budget — remarkably, in just 5 months, even with the Christmas holidays in between.
Karina & Gagan SinghTownhouse · Croydon
★★★★★
We were well informed at every step. Special thanks to the builder manager, Josh Barret! Whenever any question came up, he always responded promptly and dealt with the problem quickly and skillfully!
Give us the address, the scheme if you have one, and where you are up to. You will get a build cost and an honest read on the program. If the numbers do not work, we will tell you that too, which is cheaper for you to hear now than in six months.
From boutique custom homes to multi-unit developments across Melbourne’s east. Take a look through our completed projects and see the quality and attention to detail that goes into every build.
The projects below are ours, photographed on completion. Each one is a home or a site we
built, not a showroom and not a render. The written case studies — the brief, the site,
what had to be solved — are being added over the coming weeks.
A single-level home on acreage at the foot of the ranges: a resort pool with a water slide, a half court, a theatre room, a bar and a wine cellar, with the ranges behind. Our largest custom build to date.
The written case study for this project — the brief, the site, what had to be solved and how it turned out — is being compiled.
A gabled home on a large landscaped block: a full-height glazed entry gable, a stone chimney, a pergola in the garden and lawn on every side. Photographed from the ground and the air.
The written case study for this project — the brief, the site, what had to be solved and how it turned out — is being compiled.
A country home on acreage in Wonga Park. Raked ceilings, a sage-green shaker kitchen with brass tapware, green-tiled bathrooms, a stone fireplace and a wide covered deck at the rear.
The written case study for this project — the brief, the site, what had to be solved and how it turned out — is being compiled.
A two-storey weatherboard home in the Hamptons manner: stone-based porch columns, a gabled entry, a navy island kitchen with a stone-clad fireplace beside it, and a covered deck off the living room.
The written case study for this project — the brief, the site, what had to be solved and how it turned out — is being compiled.
A two-storey home with a stone feature front and a pool, on a sloping block with views over the valley. Herringbone timber floors, brass fittings and marble-look bathrooms inside.
The written case study for this project — the brief, the site, what had to be solved and how it turned out — is being compiled.
A black-clad gable home with timber accents on a treed block. Skylit raked ceilings, a floating timber stair and a rear deck that opens the living room to the garden.
The written case study for this project — the brief, the site, what had to be solved and how it turned out — is being compiled.
A new home on an established Ringwood East street, photographed from the air on completion. Raked ceilings with skylights, a black steel-framed pantry door and a pale timber floor throughout.
The written case study for this project — the brief, the site, what had to be solved and how it turned out — is being compiled.
A two-storey rendered home with a stone entry and stone feature wall, photographed at practical completion. Black joinery, oak floors and a fireplace in the living room.
The written case study for this project — the brief, the site, what had to be solved and how it turned out — is being compiled.
A single-storey home on a bush block in Warranwood: raked ceilings, a long open kitchen and living room, and a pool terrace stepping down the slope at the rear.
The written case study for this project — the brief, the site, what had to be solved and how it turned out — is being compiled.
Showcase video
Location
Warranwood
Recognition
Winner, Best Custom Home, 2021 Master Builders Victoria Excellence in Housing Awards
A two-storey home on a sloping block, photographed at practical completion before landscaping. Dark joinery against white, and a deck that runs the length of the living room.
The written case study for this project — the brief, the site, what had to be solved and how it turned out — is being compiled.
Location
Lilydale
Recognition
Winner, Best Custom Home, 2020 Master Builders Victoria Excellence in Housing Awards
A two-storey home in render and brick with a timber entry. A stone-topped island kitchen with a butler's pantry behind it, herringbone tile, black tapware throughout, and a floating timber stair to the upper floor.
The written case study for this project — the brief, the site, what had to be solved and how it turned out — is being compiled.
A two-storey home clad in vertical timber over dark brick. Inside, timber batten feature walls, a chandelier hung over the stairwell, a stone island kitchen and marble-look bathrooms.
The written case study for this project — the brief, the site, what had to be solved and how it turned out — is being compiled.
A rendered two-storey home with a balcony over the entry. Formal living under a chandelier, a butler's pantry in timber, marble bathrooms, and a covered alfresco opening to lawn.
The written case study for this project — the brief, the site, what had to be solved and how it turned out — is being compiled.
Two-storey townhouses on a Doncaster street, each with its own garage, courtyard and covered deck. Photographed from the ground and the air on completion.
The written case study for this project — the brief, the site, what had to be solved and how it turned out — is being compiled.
A multi-unit development in face brick and render. Ground-floor living opening to a paved courtyard, bedrooms upstairs, and a double garage to each unit.
The written case study for this project — the brief, the site, what had to be solved and how it turned out — is being compiled.
Two-storey dwellings in brick and render with a timber-lined entry. Open-plan living opening to a deck and lawn, and a stone island kitchen to each home.
The written case study for this project — the brief, the site, what had to be solved and how it turned out — is being compiled.
A single-level home in face brick with a hipped roof and a double garage. A stone island kitchen with a brick and tile splashback, black tapware throughout, and stone bathrooms.
The written case study for this project — the brief, the site, what had to be solved and how it turned out — is being compiled.
Two-storey townhouses on a Lilydale street. Dark brick and render with glazed balustrades, black joinery kitchens with stone benchtops, and a balcony to each dwelling.
The written case study for this project — the brief, the site, what had to be solved and how it turned out — is being compiled.
Double-storey townhouses in brick and render. A bright white kitchen with an island bench and subway tile splashback, timber floors through the living areas, and sliding doors opening to a timber deck and private garden.
The written case study for this project — the brief, the site, what had to be solved and how it turned out — is being compiled.
Double-storey townhouses in charcoal brick and crisp render. Light-filled living and dining with wide oak floors, a white kitchen with a waterfall island and marble-look splashback, and wide sliding doors opening onto a timber deck and lawn. Upstairs, generous carpeted bedrooms and tiled bathrooms with black tapware.
The written case study for this project — the brief, the site, what had to be solved and how it turned out — is being compiled.
Double-storey townhouses in dark brick and render. Bright open-plan living with wide oak floors, a white kitchen with a waterfall island and marble-look splashback, and sliding doors opening to a private courtyard and lawn. Upstairs, the main bedroom has a walk-in robe and ensuite.
The written case study for this project — the brief, the site, what had to be solved and how it turned out — is being compiled.
Building a custom home is a long commitment with a lot of money attached.
The hard part is rarely the house. It is not knowing what happens next, or who is
responsible. This is how a project runs with us, from the first call to the keys.
Stage by stage
Every stage, in order
The first conversation
Call or email with what you have. That might be a block you already own, one you are
still considering, or a set of plans from an architect. We will talk it through with
you, get to know what you are hoping to build, and help you work out the next steps.
Bring: the address, anything that has been drawn already, and a
budget range you are comfortable saying out loud.
Site assessment and feasibility
We walk the block with you, and work alongside the relevant specialists who look at
slope, truck and concrete access, planning overlays, bushfire rating, sewer or wastewater,
and where the house should sit to catch the north. Understanding the site early helps
shape a home that suits the block and the way you want to live.
You may need: a copy of title, a feature and level survey and a
soil report. We work with the surveyors and engineers who prepare them, and can arrange
them for you.
Plans and design
We build; we do not design. Most clients arrive with plans already underway. We work with your architect or
building designer, or introduce you to one who suits the site, and cost the drawings
as they develop so the design stays inside budget instead of being cut back after the
fact. You see how each decision moves the number.
You decide: how you actually want to live in the house, and how
long you intend to stay in it.
Estimate and contract
We go through the estimate with you line by line, across inclusions, allowances and
exclusions, so you know what the price actually covers. Allowances are named in dollars
rather than left vague. Our contracts are Master Builders Victoria contracts, and you
have the time to read everything properly before anything is signed.
Bring: everyone who is part of the decision, and ask us about any
line you are unsure of.
Permits and approvals
Once the contract is signed, we take care of the paperwork for you. That includes the
building permit, any planning conditions on the land, and the service approvals for
power, water and drainage. If your block has an overlay or a bushfire rating, we work
with the relevant authorities and consultants to get those through too. We keep you
updated along the way, so you always know where things are at.
Construction
A named operations person runs your build day to day, with our in‑house team and loyal
trades on site. You get written updates as it progresses: what was done, what is next, and
anything that needs a decision from you.
Selections
Tiles, tapware, benchtops, flooring, cabinetry, colours, handles. These are the choices
that make the house feel like yours, and for most people it is the most enjoyable part
of the whole build.
You make them in our in‑house showroom and selections centre, where you can see and
touch the real materials side by side instead of choosing off a screen. Our team works
through each choice with you and shows you how it sits against the allowances in your
contract, so you can choose with confidence.
You decide: your selections by the agreed dates. Locking them in on
time is one of the best ways to keep your build moving smoothly.
Final touches
As the build wraps up, we turn to the details that bring it all together. Landscaping
is completed, and our in‑house team and loyal trades work through the touch ups, from
paint to fittings, so everything is finished to the standard we set. We then do final
walkthroughs with you, so you can see the finished home and point out anything you would
like looked at before handover.
Handover
Anything raised at the final walkthrough is completed before you get the keys, not after.
On handover day you receive the occupancy permit, certificates and appliance manuals
together, and the keys to your new home.
One build, start to finish
Kilsyth, from slab to lights on.
Slab downFrame upRoof on, pool shell inFinished
Start here
Tell us about the block
Ten minutes on the phone is usually enough for both of us to know whether this is worth
taking further. No charge, and no obligation at the end of it.
Across Melbourne’s eastern suburbs and the Yarra Valley.
The company
A local builder, on purpose
Impressive Homes has been building since 2014, from our office in Kilsyth on the edge
of the ranges. We are owned and run by Daniel Uslar, and for twelve years we have chosen
to stay in this part of Victoria, close to the people and places we know best.
Working close to home means strong, long‑standing relationships with our in‑house
team and loyal trades, along with the local councils, surveyors and consultants we work
alongside on every job. Those relationships are a big part of how we look after our
clients and their homes.
We build custom new homes and multi‑unit developments, and we keep the number of homes
we take on at any one time to what our team can give its full attention.
Recognition
Judged by people who build
Our work has been recognised at the Master Builders
Awards. These awards are
judged by other builders walking through the finished house, which makes them a fair proxy
for the things a client cannot easily inspect. We also write our contracts on Master Builders
Victoria documents rather than our own paperwork.
Meet the team
The people behind your build
From your first call through to handover, you will
get to know the people looking after your home. Here are some of the friendly faces you will
be dealing with along the way.
M
Sales
Michael
Usually your first point of contact. Michael gets to know your block and what you are
hoping to build, and looks after you through to contract.
C
Project administrator
Chelsea
Keeps everything organised behind your build and makes sure you always know what is
coming up next.
J
Project manager
Josh
Runs your build day to day with our in‑house team and loyal trades, and keeps you
updated as your home takes shape.
A
Administration
Our admin team
The friendly voices on the phone and in your inbox, helping every build run smoothly
from start to finish.
Kilsyth, Mooroolbark, Chirnside Park, Montrose, Lilydale, Coldstream, Yarra Glen,
Wandin, Seville, Silvan, Woori Yallock, Healesville, Mount Evelyn, Monbulk.
Manningham
Wonga Park, Warrandyte, Park Orchards, Doncaster, Donvale, Templestowe.
Whitehorse, Boroondara and Monash
Mitcham, Vermont, Mont Albert, Glen Waverley, Mount Waverley.
RingwoodMooroolbarkKilsythChirnside Park
Reviews
In their words.
★★★★★
The entire Impressive Homes team were absolutely “impressive” from day one at our initial meeting and throughout to the completion of our stunning new family home. Professional, reliable, personable, invested, flexible, efficient, excellent communication and outstanding project management.
Rachel ElsonCustom new home
★★★★★
The whole team were reliable, friendly, professional and were considerate to my tenant in the other house on the property. They would help her to her house when it was muddy and went above and beyond to make sure she was looked after.
Christine WheelerTwo townhouses · repeat client
★★★★★
From the first conversation with Dan, we knew that he was someone we could work through a project with from start to finish. Being first time home owners, the prospective of building a family home on a steep slope was a daunting one. But with Dan, no question is too small and no problem too large.
Soph & Beau RobertsonFamily home on a steep slope
★★★★★
I’ve been working with the Impressive Homes team for the last 4+ years … and have been through 50+ townhouses / custom homes per year. The team is professional, reliable & friendly. The attention to detail on each project is second to none!
The best first conversation is a short one about the land. Tell us where it
is, what you are hoping to build on it, and roughly where your budget sits. We will come back to you
with an honest first look at what is possible.
None of this is required to get in touch. It just makes the first conversation a
far more useful one.
Concept plans or drawings, if a designer or architect is already involved.
A feature and level survey of the block.
The contract of sale, or the title and plan of subdivision.
A soil report, or any planning overlays that apply to the land.
Anything the council or the estate has told you about what can be built.
If you have none of it yet, that is completely normal. Plenty of people talk to us
before they buy, which is often the better time.
What happens next
No sales process. Just a conversation.
We come back to you
A real person from the office reads your enquiry and replies within 48 hours. If your timing is a long way off, say so, and we will
pick it up when it suits you instead.
The first conversation
A short call, or a sit-down at the Kilsyth office. We talk about the land, the home
you have in mind, your budget range and your timing. If anything about the site needs
looking at before you go further, we will tell you then rather than later.
If it is a fit
We walk the block with you and set out what a realistic build looks like on it. You
are under no obligation at that point, and there is nothing to sign.
Enquiry received
Thanks — we have your enquiry.
It has gone through to the office in Kilsyth. A real person reads every one,
and you will hear back within 48 hours.
While you wait
If you already have concept plans, a feature and level survey, or the contract of sale
for the block, send them through to enquiries@impressive-homes.com.au. None of it is
required, but it makes the first conversation a far more useful one.
