Modern residential home built by Farr Constructions Brisbane

Brisbane Builder — Renovations, Extensions & Custom New Homes

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High-end home renovations, house extensions and custom new homes across Brisbane — personally managed by Tomas Farr from the first site visit to the final walk-through. QBCC licensed builder #15176713.

★ 5.0 Google Rating
17+ Years Experience
QBCC Licensed Builder
MBA Master Builders QLD

A Home That Works For The Way You Live

Most houses weren't designed for the life you're living now. Whether you need more room for a growing family or you're finally ready to modernize your kitchen, the process can feel overwhelming.

We believe building doesn't have to be a headache. We bridge the gap between technical construction and the practical needs of your family, ensuring your home is as functional as it is well-built.

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Modern bathroom with brass fixtures and timber vanity Bright modern kitchen with island and rattan stools

Explore Our Services.

RENOVATIONS

Kitchens, bathrooms, living areas and bedrooms — making the home you have work the way your life does now.

HOUSE EXTENSIONS

Single storey additions, second storeys, and granny flats — adding more space without moving.

CUSTOM NEW HOMES

Custom homes designed around your site and your family. Fixed price, personally managed from first site visit to keys.

ALFRESCO LIVING

Pools, outdoor kitchens, decks and entertaining areas — outdoor lifestyle built to the same standard as your home.

CARPENTRY

Decks, fences, and door and window installs — smaller jobs done properly by a licensed builder who takes them seriously.

Feature timber entry door inside modern home
Tomas Farr at a construction site Tomas with a client reviewing wall framing

THE FARR DIFFERENCE

When you work with us, you deal directly with Tomas Farr—the man who quotes the job is the same man who builds it.

When you hire Farr Constructions, you get Tomas Farr. Tomas is a qualified carpenter who personally manages every project. He's the one who visits your site, provides the quote, and oversees the build.

We don't believe in "builder's jargon." We provide clear, fixed-price quotes and keep you updated at every stage so you're never left in the dark.

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Getting Started Is Simple

01

Send a Mud Map or Photos

Email a quick sketch, mud map or real estate photos and a short brief. Doesn't need to be drawings — a rough idea is enough to get started.

02

Ballpark Figure & Phone Brief

Tomas calls you back with a ballpark figure off the mud map. Confirming the budget over the phone first — before either of us spend half a day on a site visit.

03

Site Visit & Fixed-Price Quote

Once the ballpark stacks up, Tomas visits your home, scopes the job in detail, and provides a clear written quote with no hidden costs.

04

We Build. You Move On With Your Life.

Tomas manages the full build from first day to final walk-through. You'll know what's happening on site and when — every step of the way.

FEEDBACK FROM OUR CLIENTS

Google Reviews
★★★★★

"Engaged Tomas as our builder to put in a series of casement windows to close up an old QLD'er porch (converted study area) and match other existing windows in the house. Tomas is super punctual with communications, and when putting in the windows, his team were professional, arrived on time, and very efficient. Would definitely recommend Tomas for your next reno!"

Dave Wong · Local Guide · 137 reviews
★★★★★

"Tom and his team are very knowledgeable and pleasant to work with and they do great building work. I would definitely recommend him to all my clients needing renovation done. Thanks again."

Emmanuel Konyeshi · Local Guide · 9 reviews
★★★★★

"As site foreman and designer of a tricky development, I was looking for a builder that could build my carport and bike storage shed quickly and accurately. I'm so glad that I selected Tom Farr Constructions — professional, precise, and delivered exactly what was promised."

Bradley Robbins · 3 reviews
★★★★★

"From my first enquiry to the last job completion and payment, I was extremely happy with Tomas Farr and his communications, workmen and overall organisation and work standard. Would thoroughly recommend."

Bobbie Edes · 2 reviews
★★★★★

"Tom and crew have done multiple jobs at the house and I highly recommend them. Attention to detail is amazing and very hard workers."

Amanda Wegert · 4 reviews

Common Questions

As a guide:

  • Bathroom renovation — $25,000+GST to $40,000+GST
  • Kitchen renovation — $50,000+GST to $100,000+GST (the upper end of this range allows for load-bearing wall removals)
  • House extension — starts at $130,000+GST and runs to $400,000+GST and beyond, depending on size and complexity

Tomas provides a ballpark figure off a mud map or phone discussion first, then a fixed-price quote after the site visit — no surprises mid-build.

A single-room renovation usually takes 3–6 weeks. Whole-of-house renovations run 3–5 months. House extensions, depending on size and council approvals, are typically 4–8 months from contract signing to handover. Tomas gives you a detailed timeline at quote stage and keeps you updated throughout.

Yes. Farr Constructions holds a current QBCC (Queensland Building and Construction Commission) builder's licence and is a member of Master Builders Queensland. Full public liability and contract works insurance is carried on every project.

Yes — for extensions and new builds we manage the full development application and building permit process, including liaising with Brisbane City Council and engaging certifiers. We handle the paperwork so you don't have to.

We work across Brisbane's inner city, inner north, inner south, and middle-ring suburbs — including Paddington, Bardon, Ashgrove, Red Hill, New Farm, West End, Toowong, Indooroopilly, Fig Tree Pocket, Kenmore, The Gap, and surrounds. Not sure if we cover your area? Call Tomas directly on 0433 252 112.

All structural work is covered by Queensland's mandatory statutory warranty — 6 years and 6 months for structural defects, 12 months for non-structural defects. Beyond that, Tomas stands behind his work personally. If something's not right, he'll come back and fix it.

Ready To Start Your Next Project?

Speak directly with Tomas today to discuss your vision and get an honest, fixed-price quote.