MJD Projects works with Highgate homeowners on heritage renovations, extensions behind character facades, internal reconfigurations, and architectural drafting. Renovation builders for Federation and interwar homes, with over 20 years of experience across Highgate and the City of Vincent.
Highgate is an inner suburb directly north of Perth CBD. It has one of the densest concentrations of Federation and interwar character homes in the metropolitan area. Most of the suburb sits within heritage precincts managed by the City of Vincent, and renovation work here carries a different set of requirements to a standard residential suburb.
Planning and Heritage in Highgate
Most structural renovations in Highgate require development approval. Heritage-listed and heritage precinct properties have specific requirements covering facade alterations, materials, and how the home presents to the street. Getting an application right requires familiarity with how the City of Vincent approaches heritage, not just a copy of the planning scheme.
Marcus has renovated character and heritage homes across Highgate and the inner northern suburbs for over 20 years. He understands what City of Vincent planners look for, how to structure an application, and what design choices will and will not get approved.
What Sets MJD Apart in Highgate
Heritage renovation work involves more moving parts than a standard extension. There is the design brief, the heritage assessment, drafting for approval, the planning application, and then the construction itself. When those functions sit with separate firms, things get missed, costs shift, and timelines stretch.
MJD manages the full process in-house: design, heritage drafting, development approval, and construction. One team, one point of contact, and a builder who knows the City of Vincent planning environment before a single drawing is produced.
Meet On-Site to Discuss Your Project in Highgate
If you have a clear sense of what you want to achieve and a budget in mind, Marcus can visit your Highgate home, assess the property, and set a clear direction.
For discerning professionals who value lasting quality, MJD Projects provides a complete renovation journey—delivering timeless design, flawless execution, and spaces built to endure.
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"Great family run business with great specialised customer service. Mjd's team of tradesman are very respectful and treat your home like its a top priority whilst they renovate it."
"MJD Projects was a pleasure to have as a builder. Communication with Marcus was never a hassle. All tradesman were polite and very friendly to be around. The team works to a high standard while proving no task is too hard to handle. Marcus is a trustworthy and reliable builder that delivers on price and product and all within a realistic timeline. I highly recommend anyone to use MJD projects no matter how big or small the job may be."
"The quality of craftsmanship is of high standard . MJD team have been so wonderful to work and collaborate with. Highly recommend"
"I had such a great experience with MJD Projects and would highly recommend them to anyone looking to renovate their home. Our renovations turned out better than i could have ever envisioned. They were really friendly, professional and easy to work with turning our visions into a reality with their knowledge and experience. I found them easy to communicate my ideas with and all the work that was done has definitely added great value to our home."
"MJD Projects completed a full restructure of our property. From start to finish they made it simple and pain free. From the selection process all the way through I felt involved and Marcus was always very transparent. If you want great service and a quality outcome, I'd recommend Marcus over and over again."
"After months of searching for the right builder for our home, we were thrilled with the level of care, detail and transparency that Marcus provided us. His attention to detail and expertise in the field of construction and project management is hard to find these days. I highly recommend Marcus and his team. Very happy to work with him again on our next project. 100% would return. Thank you!"
"Being a tradie I pride myself on the quality of work and attention to detail. I was extremely happy with the renovations done to my patio area. Marcus and his team were a great bunch to deal with and I am extremely happy with the outcome and highly recommend them."
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