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title: "Tom Brennan | Duplexcost Expert Author"
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# Tom Brennan

Read the profile of Tom Brennan, Licensed Builder & Estimator at Duplexcost. View credentials and published landscaping guides.

Licensed Builder & Estimator

Provides builder-perspective expertise on construction methodology, material selection, and project estimation content.

Delivered 200+ custom homes and KDR projects. Managed $5M–$8M annual revenue with 12-person team. Specialised in inner-east Melbourne heritage overlays.

© 2026 DuplexCost. A Hustle Ventures product.

## About

## Professional Experience

## Key Achievements

## Articles by Tom Brennan

#### Guides

#### Company

## Key Points

- Delivered 200+ custom homes with average client satisfaction rating of 4.7/5 (HIA survey)
- HIA Victorian Residential Builder of the Year finalist, 2019
- Zero-defect handover record: 18 consecutive homes at Metricon (2009)
- Best Duplex & Dual Occupancy Builders in Melbourne: ResCode & Price Comparison Planning a dual occupancy in Melbourne? Compare the best dual occ builders (Metricon, Boda, SilverPoint) and understand Victorian ResCode planning rules. 2026-06-18
- Best Duplex Builders in Sydney: Top Designs & Cost Comparison Looking for the best duplex builders in Sydney? Compare top designs, base prices, and turnkey costs from Rawson, Clarendon, Nexa, and Champion Homes. 2026-06-18
- Dual Occupancy Floor Plans & Layouts: Side-by-Side vs. Front-and-Back Designs Explore the best dual occupancy floor plans. Compare side-by-side attached layouts and front-and-back detached designs to maximize your land value. 2026-06-18
- Cost to Build a Duplex
- CDC Duplex Requirements
- Best Sydney Builders
- Best Melbourne Builders

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