Rise Above Homes

The best compliment a client can give you isn’t a five star review. It’s a phone call saying “we want you back.”

Kym and Steve came to us for an upper storey addition. We made the process clear, seamless, and stress free and they loved the result.

Then they called us again.

That second project means more to us than any review. It means we earned their trust. That’s what we aim to build every single time.

There’s a lot of uncertainty around building right now, and understandably so. There is noise in the media about rising costs and people are wondering whether they should build now or wait.

The reality is, good projects are rarely the result of rushed decisions. They come from spending the time upfront in preconstruction, aligning the design to budget, resolving selections early, understanding the true scope of works, and pricing the project properly before construction begins.

A detailed proposal isn’t just a number, it’s time spent reducing risk, creating clarity, and helping clients make informed decisions in a changing market.

Whether you build now or later, the right process matters more than ever.

Frame stage, where tailored design becomes reality.

No cookie cutter plans here. Every home we build is individually designed to suit the block, maximising aspect, natural light, privacy, and how you actually live day to day.

The result is a home that feels considered, connected to its site, and uniquely yours.

If you’re thinking about building a custom home, let’s start with the right design.

The open plan kitchen, dining and living area at Tierra Oscura has been carefully oriented to the north, maximising solar gain in winter and shading in summer.
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High performance, thermally broken double glazed windows and bifolds maintain consistent internal comfort while offering direct visual and physical connection to the pool and alfresco area.
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Combined with polished concrete floors and raked ceilings, this space embodies Rise Above Homes’ focus on sustainability, craftsmanship and architectural detail.

We are Hiring!

Are you a 2nd or 3rd year apprentice carpenter?
Maybe you’re working in a large crew and don’t feel like you’re learning the skills you should.
Do you want to progress and really make a career out of your trade?
Come and join a small but growing team and learn all aspects of carpentry and residential building.

We require someone who:

- has a willingness to learn and has a good attitude ✅
- takes great pride in their work ✅
- has an interest in the entire build process ✅

We are a start to finish residential building company focusing on architectural new builds, renovations and extensions. We have a strong pipeline of projects in the works, so come have a chat with us today!

Call 0411759300 or email your resume to: [email protected]

We’re proud and excited to share that our Karabar renovation/extension has been named a finalist in the HIA Awards

Shortlisted in the Renovation/Addition $500,000–$800,000 category, this project celebrates design and craftsmanship, but also our commitment to sustainability, making use of recycled materials and building with a lighter footprint

It’s extra special as this is our very first time making the HIA finals, and we couldn’t be prouder of our team and the journey so far

Tierra Oscura: coming soon…

Defined by its dark modern barn exterior, and softened by a calm, earthy, Japandi inspired interior.
Dark Earth, a name that speaks to balance.
Strong lines. Natural textures. Soft light.

Designed to capture the northern sun and with sustainability in mind.
Thoughtfully built by Rise Above Homes.

Sleek and sustainable.
Behold the wine room at our Karabar project
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The walls are lined with Durra Panel — a compressed straw panel that’s not only fire-resistant, impact-resistant and acoustic-rated, but also made from recycled wheat straw. It brings a warm, natural texture to the space while being an eco-conscious choice.⁠
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Smart, sustainable and made for the good things in life.⁠

We are hiring!

We have some quality projects in the pipeline and are looking to expand our team, We are looking for a leading hand carpenter.

We require someone who:

✅ Takes great pride and care in their work, has attention to detail and willingness to deliver 100%

✅ Is a team leader and has qualities and capabilities of mentoring apprentices

✅ Uses initiative and can liaise and organise sub contractors

✅ Has a good attitude and wants to be a part of small team based culture

If this sounds like you, please give Jethro a call on 0411759300 for a chat or send your resume to [email protected]