Building Designer Hobart – Custom Homes, Extensions & Renovations

Designing a home in Hobart requires a thoughtful approach—working with the slope, capturing light, protecting views, and navigating Hobart City Council requirements. At Willdesign, we help homeowners across Greater Hobart turn ideas into well-planned, fully costed and council-ready designs.

Whether you're building a new custom home in Hobart, extending a property in Sandy Bay, or renovating an older home in South Hobart, we tailor every design to your site, your budget and your lifestyle. Our focus is simple: quality design, clear communication and accurate build-cost guidance.

As a building designer, using industry software for estimating, we set ourselves apart from other designers and help clients avoid budget surprises, make confident decisions, and move through planning with clarity. From concept sketches through to full construction drawings, you’ll know exactly what you’re getting and have an educated estimate as to what it will cost to build.

Designing for Hobart’s Unique Sites

Hobart is known for sloping blocks, water views and properties with strong architectural character. We help you make the most of your site through:

orientation and energy-efficiency planning
view optimisation (Derwent River / Mount Wellington outlooks)
intelligent layouts for split-level and challenging blocks
privacy solutions for tighter urban areas
upgrades to ageing homes across Hobart's older suburbs

We design with a practical mindset—drawing on 30+ years of building experience ensuring your ideas translate smoothly from concept to construction.

Suburbs We Service Across Greater Hobart

We regularly work with homeowners in:

Sandy Bay
Battery Point
South Hobart
West Hobart
North Hobart
New Town
Mount Nelson
Tolmans Hill
Taroona
Kingston
Blackmans Bay
Hobart CBD

If you’re planning a project anywhere in Greater Hobart, we can help map out your design and build pathway with confidence.

Our Hobart Design Process

Designing a new home or renovation should feel clear and achievable — not overwhelming. Our process gives you confidence at every step:

1. Initial Consultation (On-site or Online)

We meet at your Hobart property (or via video call) to understand your block, lifestyle needs and design goals. This is where we discuss site constraints, council considerations and early budget expectations.

2. Site Measurements & Concept Design

We capture the key dimensions of your home or block, then develop an initial concept layout that reflects your brief, priorities and vision. You’ll see how your design responds to sunlight, views and your site’s natural shape.

3. Build Cost Estimate

Every design passes through our estimating software which gives us the fast and accurate real-world build costs. This means you can move forward with confidence, knowing the design aligns with the budget before you invest further.

4. Final Plans, Engineering & Approvals

Once the concept is right, we prepare complete construction drawings and coordinate with engineers and surveyors as required.
You’ll receive a full documentation package ready for council submission or builder quoting.

Navigating Hobart City Council Requirements

Greater Hobart has a wide range of planning rules depending on the location — from heritage overlays in West Hobart to bushfire requirements in Mount Nelson, slope codes in Sandy Bay and general residential guidelines across the suburbs.

We assist with:

council planning requirements
BAL (Bushfire Attack Level) reports
slope/height allowances
heritage considerations
energy-efficiency upgrades
wastewater and plumbing requirements (where applicable)

By managing the design and documentation process end-to-end, we help reduce delays and ensure your project moves through council smoothly.

Why Choose Willdesign for Your Hobart Project

Homeowners choose Willdesign because we offer a rare combination of design experience, construction knowledge and budgeting clarity:

30+ years building experience through Willbuild Homes
Award-winning residential building designer
ProCalc-certified cost estimator
Clear and honest communication at every stage
Tailored designs for complex Hobart sites
Smooth council-ready documentation

Our design work is grounded in real-world building knowledge — ensuring your plans are not just beautiful, but buildable and cost-aligned.

Ready to Start Your Hobart Home or Renovation?

Whether you're planning a new custom home, extension, renovation or subdivision, we’d love to help you take the next step.