Architectural homes, built with uncompromising craft
Family owned since 2011, Saltvu Builders brings architect designed coastal homes to life with director led management, master craftsmanship and transparent pricing from first quote to final handover.
- Est. 2011
- Family owned
- Director on every build
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Passionate about architecture and design
Saltvu Builders is a family owned and operated building company with a focus on architectural construction, predominantly on the beautiful Mornington Peninsula.
Director Leigh Neal comes from a carpentry background starting in 2002. He personally oversees every project from start to completion, along with his highly skilled team, ensuring a very high level of finish and attention to detail on every home.
Working in collaboration with leading architects and designers, we tailor home designs to suit your budget and keep your project affordable without compromising on quality.
Considered homes for coastal living
From architect designed new builds to sensitive renovations, every Saltvu project is managed personally by our director and delivered by a trusted team of trades.
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Architectural New Homes
Bespoke residences built precisely to your architect's vision, with exacting detail in every junction and finish.
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Coastal and Holiday Homes
Durable, low maintenance beach houses designed to embrace the light, views and landscape of the Peninsula.
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Design and Budget Collaboration
We work alongside your architect or designer early, tailoring the design to your budget before a single footing is poured.
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Renovations and Extensions
Thoughtful extensions and renovations that respect established gardens, neighbours and the character of your home.
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A clear, personal process from first call to handover
No layers of account managers. You deal with Leigh directly, so decisions are quick and nothing is lost in translation.
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Consultation
We meet on site or in our office to understand your block, brief, timeline and budget.
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Design and Quote
We collaborate with your architect and provide a transparent, itemised quote with practical value options.
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Construction
Leigh manages every stage on site with a skilled, coordinated team and regular progress updates.
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Handover and Beyond
An immaculate handover, followed by responsive after care long after you have moved in.
Made with passion, built to last
A selection of recent architectural homes we have delivered across the Mornington Peninsula.
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The Dune House
A spacious 300 square metre holiday home perched high on the sand dunes above St Andrews Beach, with the Mornington Peninsula National Park as its backyard.
Merricks Beach
A timeless, energy efficient 190 square metre single storey holiday home designed by Mount Martha Design + Drafting and clad in James Hardie AXON.
McCrae Designer
A striking extension combining timber and steel, with a silvertop ash cantilevered frame set against dark Scyon Axon cladding.
St Andrews Beach House
A Zeni Baker designed three bedroom holiday home nestled among the Moonahs, small in size and big on detail.
The difference is in the detail
Clients choose Saltvu for the calm, transparent way we build and the quality that remains long after handover.
- Director led, start to finishLeigh personally manages every build, so you always know who is responsible.
- Architect trusted craftsmanshipLeading architects and designers trust us to deliver their most detailed work.
- Budget focused solutionsWe tailor designs to fit your budget and offer practical options at every stage.
- Service beyond handoverResponsive after care that clients describe as amazing, years after completion.




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