What areas does Black Star Built service?

We work across Melbourne’s Inner West and Inner North, including suburbs like Yarraville, Seddon, Footscray, Newport, Kensington, Williamstown and Altona. Our focus is on small, high-quality carpentry projects that improve comfort and functionality within a carpenter’s licensed scope of work.

What kind of carpentry work do you specialise in?

We take on small-scale, detail-driven projects under $10,000 — such as weatherboard repairs, decks, verandahs and timber restorations. Every project is completed to a high standard of workmanship, using durable materials that suit Melbourne’s local climate and architecture.

What is high-performance carpentry?

High-performance carpentry focuses on building homes that exceed standard construction practices for durability, comfort and efficiency. It uses advanced detailing, quality materials and careful workmanship to create well-insulated, airtight structures that manage moisture effectively and reduce energy use. The result is a home that feels stable year-round, with improved thermal comfort, healthier indoor air quality and longer-lasting performance.

Are your services suitable for investment or rental properties?

Yes — we often complete practical upgrades and durable carpentry solutions for investment homes and rentals.

Do you work on heritage homes?

Yes. Many of our projects involve the restoration of period timber details such as trims, weatherboards, fascia and verandahs. We use like-for-like profiles and traditional methods to maintain the home’s original character while improving its weather resistance and durability.

Do I need a permit for small renovations or decks?

Some small decks, verandahs or structural repairs may require a permit depending on their size, height or distance from boundaries. We don’t handle permit applications directly, but once approvals are in place, we can carry out all carpentry work safely and in compliance with local building standards.

How do you ensure quality and longevity in your carpentry work?

We approach every project with the same level of detail you’d expect in high-performance construction. From accurate timber framing and precise WRB (weather-resistant barrier) installation to careful window fitting and flashing, each step is carried out to protect the structure from moisture and movement. By combining correct building methods with quality materials, we ensure every element — inside or out — performs reliably for years to come.

Black Star Built is a Newport-based carpentry business working across Melbourne's inner west and inner north. Smaller scale, detail-driven residential carpentry. Heritage homes, outdoor structures and performance-focused upgrades. Scoped properly, built for durability, finished to a standard that lasts.

Portfolio

Our Services

Melbourne's inner west and inner north are full of Victorian, Edwardian and interwar homes with timber details worth preserving. We work on these homes with an understanding of how they were built and how to match existing detail without it looking wrong. Weatherboards, fascias, porch timbers and trims repaired or replaced with respect for the original work.
Older homes lose heat, let in moisture and deteriorate in ways that aren't always obvious. We offer practical upgrades that improve how your home performs. Draught sealing, weather resistant barriers, moisture management, high performance window and door replacements and insulation fitting. Technical work, done carefully.
We build decks, pergolas, screens and custom outdoor seating designed to suit Melbourne's conditions and the way you actually use your space. Every project is tailored to the site and finished with the same care and attention we bring to everything we do.
We provide small-scale renovation carpentry within existing homes, focused on non-structural upgrades and improvement works. This includes internal alterations, minor layout changes and carpentry tasks that support renovation projects without requiring structural modification or full building oversight.
Our work is best suited to projects with a clearly defined scope, staged improvements, or targeted upgrades where attention to detail and coordination with existing finishes are essential.

Areas We Service

Black Star Built is based in Newport. We spend most of our time working across Melbourne's inner west, the western suburbs and inner north. Good housing stock, good people investing in it. If you are in this part of the city and looking for a reliable carpenter who takes a thoughtful and considered approach, reach out. We would love to hear from you.

FAQs

We work on heritage homes, outdoor living structures and performance-focused upgrades across Melbourne's inner west and inner north. Craft-led residential carpentry for homeowners who want the work done thoughtfully and properly.
All work sits within a qualified carpenter's scope. Detail-driven projects under $10,000, no structural alterations, no full renovation management. As the business grows that scope will expand. If you are not sure whether your job fits, get in touch and we will tell you honestly.
We are based in Newport and work across Melbourne's inner west, western suburbs and inner north. If you are in that part of the city, get in touch and we will let you know if your job is a good fit.
Carpentry work focused on how your home feels to live in day to day. Addressing heat loss, moisture and deterioration at the fabric level. Simple and considered improvements that make an older home healthier, more comfortable and more durable over time.
Get in touch through the contact page and Chinaka will get back to you personally. A few questions about the project, a site visit to make sure we are the right fit for each other, then a written quote with a clear breakdown of works. Simple as that.
Yes. Public liability insurance is in place on every job.
Black Star Built takes on a limited number of carpentry projects at a time. The sooner you reach out the better, particularly if you have something coming up in the next few months.

Our Services

Heritage Carpentry

High Performance Carpentry Upgrades

Outdoor Living Upgrades

Small-Scale Renovation

Areas We Service

FAQs

Is Black Star Built the right carpenter for my job?

What suburbs do you work in?

What is a performance-focused upgrade?

How does the process work?

Are you insured?

How far in advance should I get in touch?