Building advice and consulting
“I’m here to help you create your dream lifestyle in a tiny, modular or energy efficient home, on the Mornington Peninsula or anywhere in Victoria. ”
Your VICTORIAN building consultant for tiny, modular and energy-efficient homes
With less red tape to wade through, there’s never been a better time to build a second dwelling in Victoria.
Paul Wainwright has been building on the Peninsula and across Melbourne for 35 years. He knows what makes a small build work – the planning, the permits, the site quirks, the contractor coordination.
These days, Paul provides advisory services and also takes on small builds for second dwellings, tiny homes and modular homes – helping people make the most of the land they already own.
Start with a free consultation. From there, Paul can walk you through your options, assess your site and develop a clear project plan. Then, he can manage your project or build for you himself.
Tiny homes, modular homes and granny flats
We specialise in tiny and modular homes, second dwellings and granny flats, offering independent advice on design, feasibility, site selection and approvals.
If you’re considering building a second dwelling, tiny or modular home, or want tailored building advice, we’ll help you understand what’s possible on your site and how to move forward with confidence.
When it’s the right fit, our experience as builders also allows us to manage construction and renovation projects, giving you continuity from planning through to completion.
Sustainable and energy-efficient building expertise
We are known for our environmentally conscious approach and our work as energy-efficient builders, helping clients create homes that are comfortable, durable and connected to their natural surroundings. Our advice focuses on long-term performance, smart material choices and designs that support a sustainable lifestyle.
Whether you’re planning a tiny house, a granny flat, a modular house, or a renovation that improves energy efficiency, we offer honest guidance backed by real-world building experience.
supporting you at every step
Get in-depth, practical guidance with a phone or Zoom consultation of up to two hours with Paul. This session is ideal if you want to explore your project in detail and make informed decisions before moving forward.
Paul will work through your site, your goals, your constraints and your questions — drawing on more than 35 years of building experience to help you weigh up your options without an agenda.
You’ll leave the session with your own tailored project plan: a working document that captures your property details, goals and budget, site considerations, the approvals you’ll need, your build roadmap and key contacts. It’s yours to take to architects, designers, builders and council — a clear, considered foundation for everything that follows.
Start your project with clarity and confidence. Book a free 15-minute conversation with Paul Wainwright, an experienced building consultant on the Mornington Peninsula, to talk through where you’re up to and what your options might be.
This is a friendly, no-pressure chat designed to help you understand your next steps before you commit to anything further. If a paid service would be useful, Paul will let you know — and if it wouldn’t, he’ll tell you that too.
For practical, location-specific guidance, book a consultation with site visit. Paul will come to your property to assess how your land, orientation, access and surroundings will shape what’s possible — the kind of insight that’s hard to gain from photos and plans alone.
On site, Paul will walk the block with you, talk through the opportunities and constraints, and answer the questions that have been keeping you stuck. As an independent advisor, he’s there to help you see your project clearly, not to sell you a build.
After the visit, you’ll receive your tailored project plan — a working document covering your site considerations, approvals pathway, build roadmap and key contacts, informed by what Paul has seen on the ground. A 50 km travel radius applies.
Navigate the planning and permit process with confidence. With more than 35 years in the industry and decades of working with councils across Melbourne and the Mornington Peninsula, Paul understands the complexities of overlays, zoning, planning permits and building permits — and how to keep a project moving when things get tangled.
This service is for people who want a knowledgeable independent advisor in their corner: someone to help interpret council requirements, identify potential obstacles early, and guide you through the approvals you’ll need for your specific site.
Your tailored project plan is part of this service — a working document that maps your approvals pathway alongside the rest of your project, so nothing slips between the cracks.
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Ready to embark on your next home project? Schedule an appointment with our friendly team today and let's bring your vision to life together!
about us
Wainwright Constructions has been building homes across the Mornington Peninsula and Victoria since 1987. Through Seed Business Consulting – the consulting arm of the business – Paul Wainwright offers clear, practical building advice for tiny houses, modular homes, granny flats and energy-efficient homes, with trusted construction expertise available when the time is right.
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