Welcome

We are a widely respected and family owned Company with an enviable 30 year reputation for Versatility and Value. Managing Director, Gary Rickard, is justifiably proud of the many homes he has built in all parts of Victoria, literally from the mountains to the sea.

We realize the importance of your project and offer that extra service to assist you in any way possible. We are extremely proud of our achievements - after all, well over 3,000 homeowners statewide cannot be wrong.

We are one of the largest, longest standing Melbourne based builders who specialize in the Metropolitan, Outer Suburban and Country areas - in fact throughout the whole of Victoria.

We realize for the majority of people, building your own home will be the most significant investment you will make. With this in mind, we build your home in a traditional manner, on your site, to the building program of your choice.

Our Range

Swenrick boasts a wide variety of house styles, from long, low substantial country homes, to cute and distinctive Attic style Cottages and cost effective holiday homes. All our homes are designed to comply with the 5 Star Energy Code (in standard conditions, subject to site).

Standard

Our most economical designs of smaller homes, ranging from 6 - 12.5 sqs for the budget conscious buyer

Designer

Huge range of various styles & designs to suit all tastes with excellent value for money. Architectural features such as high Roof Pitch, Verandahs, Dormers, Feature windows etc..all tastefully complimented with quality fittings

Cottages and Granny Flats

A D.P.U. (Commonly known as a Granny Flat) is generally regarded as a fully self-contained small house provided specifically for Dependant Person(s), and built in the backyard of an existing house. Usually putting a second house on a property requires a complex and costly Town Planning process, however because of the social desirability of housing dependant persons, a fast-track is provided. When a D.P.U. is built to be Relocatable and is specifically provided for dependant person(s), approvals are normally simple and straightforward. A Bungalow is the name given to a detached or semi-detached structure, which provides extra accommodation for an existing house. A bungalow is allowed to be a permanent structure, provided it does not include a Laundry. Approvals are usually straightforward and fast. A D.P.U. design can become a Bungalow, simply by leaving out the Laundry