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29/08/2026

TWO-TONE TIP 🐶

If you’re thinking about surprising the kids with a little bundle of joy, here’s a tip…

Tell them she already has a name.

Don’t do what we did and give the kids complete naming rights.

Because now I’m going to spend the next 10 years walking around building sites yelling…

“Honey!”

“Where’s Honey?”

“Has anyone seen Honey?”

“HONEY! COME HERE!”

…while this little Frenchie is probably off somewhere completely ignoring me.

So, learn from my mistake.

You pick the dog.

You pick the name.

Then you tell the kids.

That’s your Two-Tone Tip. 😂

28/08/2026

BUCKLEY STREET | SEDDON

Another project kicked off last week and it’s full steam ahead at Buckley Street.

Demolition is now complete, which means it’s time to get stuck into the structural elements and start putting this home back together.

As we move through the existing house, a big focus is on improving comfort and energy efficiency — insulating beneath the subfloor and introducing hydronic heating throughout the habitable rooms.

But the biggest piece of the puzzle is out the back.

Over time, this section of the home has experienced quite a bit of subsidence to one side, so a major part of this renovation is making sure we get the structure right before everything else follows.

We’ll be using the Surefoot footing system — something we’ve used successfully on a previous project — which helps disperse the loads and gives us a great solution for what we’re dealing with here.

We’re really excited to bring this one together and create a home that works properly for this growing family — structurally sound, more comfortable, more energy efficient and better suited to the way they want to live.

Demo done. Now the fun starts. 🔨

26/08/2026

Sometimes your best marketing isn’t marketing at all — it’s your clients telling their story.

Hearing Tanya speak with Amelia from Undercover Architect about why she and Paul chose Two-Tone was pretty special. What stood out was that it wasn’t about price, a sales pitch or some big promise. It was about a conversation.

Their daughter loved a section of the original floorboards in the home, and Tanya mentioned wanting to keep that connection as part of the renovation. We started discussing ways to reuse them — perhaps as a picture frame or something completely different — but something meaningful that stayed with the house.

That conversation helped Tanya and Paul realise we were the right builder for them.

Hearing Tanya talk about how much they enjoyed the build, our communication and delivering the project within the timeframe makes us incredibly proud.

Our pre-construction process also played a major role. Tanya and Paul came through our PAC (Paid As Consultant) process before construction began, allowing us to understand the project, resolve details, set expectations and make decisions before trades arrived on site.

Combined with the knowledge they gained through Amelia and the Undercover Architect team, everyone was pulling in the same direction well before construction started.

That’s what good pre-construction can do. It creates a better build and a more enjoyable experience.

We can’t speak highly enough of Tanya and Paul, or Amelia and the Undercover Architect team for helping homeowners prepare before they get to site.

If you’ve got design plans or a dream to renovate your home in Melbourne’s inner west, reach out to us. Our PAC process can help turn your ideas into a properly considered project — and make the experience far less stressful.

WELCOME BACK!!!Last night was a pretty special handover.Building for our neighbours just two doors down has been somethi...
22/08/2026

WELCOME BACK!!!

Last night was a pretty special handover.

Building for our neighbours just two doors down has been something completely different — and while it was incredible handing over their finished home, the best part is simply having our neighbours back.

From a building science point of view, this has probably been the most enjoyable build we’ve ever done. HRV system, Pro Clima wrap throughout, thermally broken windows, old meeting new, and plenty of details that tested us, challenged us and ultimately made us better builders.

The boys and I absolutely love this stuff. The more we can learn, the more we can push ourselves, and the more energy-efficient and comfortable we can make these beautiful old homes, the better.

And this definitely wasn’t your standard handover.

After hours on a Friday night, their whole family, my whole family, plenty of excitement and finally handing the keys back.

Because this one wasn’t just about handing a house back to our clients.

It was about welcoming our neighbours home. ❤️

Welcome back, welcome back, welcome back.

21/08/2026

Meet our newest project — Hobbs Street, Seddon.

This beautiful 1850s bluestone cottage has already had some love out the back — now it’s time to bring the original front of the home back up to scratch.

We’ll be levelling the existing subfloors, installing new subfloor where required, adding new insulation underneath, laying new floorboards, installing skylights, creating a new ensuite, and generally giving this old girl the attention she deserves.

There’s something pretty special about working on a home that’s been standing for more than 170 years. The goal isn’t to turn it into something it’s not — it’s to respect what’s already here, improve what needs improving, and bring this old girl back to life for the next chapter.

Can’t wait to show you how this one comes together.

06/07/2026

Before ➡️ After | Elizabeth Street
There’s something pretty special about breathing new life into a beautiful old Victorian home. Taking a home that had served its family well for decades and carefully bringing it into the modern era, while still respecting everything that made it unique, is exactly why we love what we do.
A huge thank you to every single trade, supplier and consultant who played a part in this project. Great builds are never the work of one person—they’re the result of a team of people who genuinely care about the outcome, and this project was no exception.
The photos really do speak for themselves, and we couldn’t be prouder of what was achieved together.
Another incredible project, another amazing family, and one we’re incredibly grateful to have been part of

People often ask what makes Two Tone Construction different.It’s not our finishes.It’s not our systems.It’s not me.It’s ...
30/06/2026

People often ask what makes Two Tone Construction different.

It’s not our finishes.
It’s not our systems.
It’s not me.

It’s the people.

Every person in this photo has helped shape what Two Tone Construction stands for today. A team that genuinely cares. A team that takes pride in every detail. A team that treats every client’s home as if it were their own.

That isn’t something you can fake.

It’s built through trust, accountability, and a shared belief that “good enough” never is.

I know every one of you has your own family, your own commitments, and your own challenges outside of work. Yet somehow, every day, you show up, back each other, solve problems, have a laugh, and keep pushing to deliver something we’re all proud to put our name to.

To our clients—you see the finished home.

I get to see everything that happens before that. The extra hour. The difficult conversations. The attention to detail when no one is watching. The willingness to go back and make something right simply because that’s our standard.

That’s what makes this team special.

So boys, thank you.

Thank you for believing in what we’re building. Thank you for protecting the reputation of our business as if it were your own. And thank you for helping create a workplace that people genuinely want to be part of.

Two Tone Construction isn’t built on bricks and timber.

It’s built on people.

And I couldn’t be prouder to stand beside this crew.

There’s a point in every build where it all starts to become real… and Project Elizabeth has officially hit that stage.W...
20/05/2026

There’s a point in every build where it all starts to become real… and Project Elizabeth has officially hit that stage.

With cabinetry being installed and benchtops now going in, the personality of this home is finally coming to life — and safe to say, we’re pretty obsessed with how it’s turning out.

What was once framing, plaster and plans on paper is now transforming into a warm, considered family home filled with character, texture and detail.

We pour a lot into our projects behind the scenes — the conversations, the problem solving, the care, the standards — because we know we’re not just building houses. We’re building the backdrop to people’s lives.

And this one is going to be something special.

We can’t wait to share the finished product with you all. 👌

08/05/2026

Two-Tone Tips | Engineered Flooring

Engineered flooring might look beautiful on handover day…
but the real test is how it performs years later.

One thing we always do?
We let our flooring acclimatise on-site for at least a week before installation.

As homes become more airtight and energy efficient, temperature and moisture fluctuations are far more controlled than they used to be — but proper acclimatisation is still critical to reducing movement in the boards over time.

A few other non-negotiables for us:
• Full moisture barrier to concrete slabs
• No humps or valleys greater than 3mm over 3m
• Proper prep before a single board goes down

Because the best builds aren’t just about how they look on day one —
they’re about how they perform years later.

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