Renovation Project Management · Melbourne's Inner Suburbs

Your renovation, done properly.

Renovating is exciting — until the builder goes quiet, the timeline blows out, and the budget disappears. At Grow Well Property, we manage your renovation from brief to handover, bringing 40 years of property knowledge and hands-on project management to protect your investment and your sanity.

Kitchens & bathrooms

Full home renovations

Extensions & additions

Pre-sale makeovers

The reality of renovating

Renovations shouldn't feel like a second job.

Most homeowners underestimate how complex a renovation can be — until they’re in the middle of one. Without experienced project management, the same problems come up time and time again:

Timelines that stretch on

A renovation that was meant to take 12 weeks turns into 6 months. Trades go quiet, materials arrive late, and no one is coordinating the sequence. Your life is on hold and the end feels distant.

Budgets that blow out

Unexpected variations, scope creep, and trades who underquote and over-invoice are all too common. Without someone managing the numbers, costs can spiral well beyond what you planned.

Work that doesn't add value

Not every renovation dollar comes back to you at sale time. Without property market knowledge, it's easy to over-capitalise or focus on the wrong improvements — spending more than you'll ever recover.

"We've seen what a well-managed renovation can do to a property's value. And we've seen what a poorly managed one can do to a family's finances."

— Steven & Elishah Lusi, Directors

What we do

Your project manager, with a property expert's eye.

Renovation project management means we step in as the professional layer between you and your trades. We manage the planning, scheduling, budget, and quality control — so you don’t have to. You stay informed and in control without having to manage every phone call, tradie, or invoice yourself.

What makes us different from a typical project manager is our 40 years of property market experience. We know what adds genuine value to a home and what doesn’t. We know the inner Melbourne market well enough to know which improvements will return money at sale, and which are just personal preference.

We’ve transformed properties from the ground up — turning outdated homes into functional, beautifully finished spaces that perform strongly in the market. Our work starts with a clear vision and ends with a result you’re proud of, delivered on time and on budget.

What we manage

From small upgrades to full transformations.

Whether you’re refreshing a single room or tackling a whole-home renovation, our project management approach stays the same: clear communication, tight budgets, and work that adds real value.

Kitchen Renovations

The heart of any home. We manage the full scope — from cabinetry and benchtops through to appliances, plumbing, and electrical — coordinating every trade in the right sequence.

Bathroom Renovations

Bathrooms are where scope creep lives. We manage waterproofing, tiling, fixtures, and compliance so nothing is missed and the finish is something you'll actually enjoy.

Full Home Renovations

From concept to completion, we manage every element of a full renovation — trades, timelines, budgets, council approvals — so you can step into a finished home without the chaos.

Extensions & Additions

Adding space to your home is a significant investment. We manage the build process and oversee quality at every stage, working alongside your architect or designer throughout.

Cosmetic Upgrades

Fresh paint, new flooring, updated lighting — sometimes the biggest impact comes from targeted improvements. We identify what moves the needle and manage the work efficiently.

Pre-Sale Renovations

Renovating to sell? We focus every dollar on improvements that genuinely increase your sale price. Our property knowledge means we know exactly what buyers in your market respond to.

How it works

A clear process from first call to final walkthrough.

Every renovation project we manage follows the same structured approach — so you always know where things stand.

01

Discovery & brief

We start with a thorough conversation about your vision, your budget, and your goals — including whether this renovation is for living, for sale, or for investment. We ask the right questions upfront so nothing is missed later.

03

Trade coordination & scheduling

We manage the entire sequence of trades — builder, plumber, electrician, tiler, painter — so they arrive in the right order and on time. You won’t need to chase anyone. That’s our job.

05

Budget management

Every invoice goes through us. We track spending against the approved budget, flag any variations early, and make sure you’re not being charged for work that wasn’t agreed. Your money is managed carefully.

02

Scope & budget setting

We document a detailed project scope, get quotes from our trusted trade network, and present you with a realistic budget. No guesswork, no surprises. You approve everything before a single tool is picked up.

04

Ongoing oversight & reporting

Throughout the renovation, we’re on site regularly, monitoring quality and progress. You receive regular updates so you’re always informed — without needing to be there every day yourself.

06

Final inspection & handover

Before we call it done, we carry out a thorough defects inspection and ensure every item on the scope has been completed to standard. You receive a finished renovation — not a to-do list of outstanding items.

How we charge

Transparent fees. No surprises.

Our renovation project management fee is structured to align with your project size and complexity. We’re upfront about costs from the very first conversation.

Under $10,000

Fixed Fee

$1,500 plus GST

for cosmetic & single-room projects

Percentage of Project

10-15% plus GST

of total renovation cost

Advisory only

Consulting

From

$200 plus GST

All fees are discussed and agreed before any engagement begins. Contact us for a tailored quote based on your project.

Why work with us

Property knowledge that goes beyond project management.

We know what adds value — and what doesn't

After 40 years in inner Melbourne property, we can tell you with confidence which renovations will return money at sale and which won't. Every decision we make is informed by real market experience, not just aesthetics.

A trusted network of quality trades

We don't use random contractors. We work with a vetted network of tradespeople who we've used on multiple projects — people we trust to show up, do quality work, and charge fairly.

Clear communication throughout

One of the most common complaints about renovations is being left in the dark. We give you regular, plain-language updates — so you're always across progress without needing to chase us.

You work with Steven and Elishah directly

There's no account manager or junior staff between you and the people running your project. You deal directly with us — two experienced directors who are personally invested in your outcome.

What our clients say

★★★★★

"Elishah Lusi took over the management of my rental property in North Carlton after a disastrous few years with a different company. Under her project management, the rental property has been completely renovated and an increased rental achieved."

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Ready to talk about your renovation?

Let's talk through your project.

Whether you’re in the early planning stages or ready to get started, we’d love to hear about your renovation. We offer a free initial conversation with no obligation — just an honest discussion about what’s possible, what it might cost, and how we can help.

Free initial consultation · Inner Melbourne · Budget & scope advice included