For 17+ years, Michael Ewald and his team have restored, raised and extended Brisbane's character homes. Built properly from the ground up, and finished like it's our own.
A QBCC licensed builder and Master Builders Queensland member, renovating and extending Brisbane homes from Greenslopes since 2009.
When you build with M.Ewald Building, you get a direct line to Michael, a hands-on carpenter and builder, and a small team who treat your home with respect. Clear communication, a detailed quote, honest advice, and no "near enough" when it comes to the finish.
Michael has 25+ years on the tools. He worked as a carpenter, leading hand and site foreman before starting M.Ewald Building in 2009, and around 80% of his work is on Queenslanders, some more than 130 years old.
We know a renovation is a big leap of trust. That's why, before you commit to anything, we're happy to put you in touch with families we've built for, so you can hear how it went in their own words.
From full character-home renovations to termite and rot repairs, every job gets the same care and the same standard of timber work.
Full character-home renovations and seamless extensions that feel like they were always meant to be there.
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Whole-of-home internal renovations, with kitchens, bathrooms and living spaces planned and built as one project.
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Older timber homes hide damage. We find failing bearers, stumps and rot, and rebuild the structure properly.
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New timber decks, deck extensions and Queenslander verandahs, built for Brisbane's weather.
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Raise, build in underneath and extend, unlocking a whole new level of living.
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Sagging floors, failing stumps and tired framing, repaired properly from first inspection to final finish.
See structural repairs →A Queenslander is only ever as good as its bones. We fix the structure properly first, then replicate the original timber work so old and new sit together. No corners cut, no "near enough".
A renovation is a big decision. Here's exactly what happens once you get in touch.
Michael comes out, looks at your home and talks through what you'd like to do.
Sketches first, then working drawings once you've approved the design.
A detailed quote, and once you're happy with it, the contract is signed.
Council and building approvals go in, then work starts on site.
A final site clean, then an official handover of your finished home.
"We felt a connection right from the very beginning. We felt like he was someone we could trust, and the whole thing was easy."
"Michael insisted on redoing elements to meet their standard. No corners cut, no 'near enough' accepted. The crew were punctual, tidy and consultative at every stage."
"Done on time and within budget, an excellent job. I'd recommend Michael to anyone looking to renovate or build onto an existing home."
Thinking it over? Ask us, and we'll happily put you in touch with past clients before you commit.
Based in Greenslopes and working within roughly 15km, on the character homes we know best.
Start with your details, then a few quick questions about your renovation or repair. About a minute, no pressure and no jargon.
or call Michael direct on 07 3186 5445We'll only ever use this to talk about your project.
So we only ask the questions that matter for your job.
A ballpark is fine, it just helps us give you useful advice.
Optional, but the more we know the better we can help.
Would you like us to let you know if a Federal Government HomeBuilder grant becomes available in QLD for projects over $150k?
We aim to get back to every enquiry within 24 hours. For anything urgent, call Michael on 07 3186 5445.
