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Rye - Decks, kitchens, and marine-grade exteriors for the Rye coast

A blend of surf and bay beaches with a relaxed coastal vibe, attracting holidaymakers, retirees, and sea-change families.

Why Rye is popular

Rye is a coastal favourite on the Mornington Peninsula, balancing summer energy with year-round calm. Fronting both Port Phillip Bay and national parkland, its broad blocks, older housing stock, and salt-laden breezes make it an ideal zone for updates with purpose — especially decks, kitchens, and long-lasting roofing.

Many homes here date from the 60s through 90s, often built with modest materials that now show age. There’s a practical opportunity in Rye to rework these spaces with marine-tough finishes, open up outdoor connections, and rethink roofs and exteriors for comfort, value, and durability.

With a mix of full-time residents and holiday homes, it’s a suburb that rewards smart upgrades — from energy flow and outdoor shade to kitchen layout and leak prevention.

What’s a good fit here

We help Rye homeowners make meaningful, lasting improvements — often starting with decks, kitchens, and exterior elements like roofing or cladding. Our work here tends to focus on:

• Decks & loggias: For clients chasing both airflow and afternoon shade. We build for sun-smart entertaining, durability, and low maintenance near the coast.
• Kitchens & bathrooms: Function-first designs with practical material palettes that work for holiday and everyday use.
• Reroofing: Replacing tired or corroded roofing with marine-grade profiles and insulation gains.
• Outdoor living upgrades: Shading, screening, and flow between indoor and outdoor zones.
• Paint and cladding updates: Durable, breathable finishes that lift older homes without false heritage cues.

Local considerations

Rye’s coastal climate and mixed housing stock bring a few common-sense build cues:

• Salt air corrosion: We specify marine-grade fixings and profiles to manage long-term exposure.
• Sun exposure: Decks and northern openings benefit from shade strategies (loggias, overhangs, or batten screens).
• Roof forms: Many homes have low-pitch roofs that can trap heat — reroofs often include ventilation and insulation gains.
• Access & storage: For holiday homes, we often stage works around seasonal occupancy or future planning.

We build for this climate, and that means practical specs — not overengineering, but well-judged materials and finish systems that respect Rye’s conditions.

Community & lifestyle

Rye blends quiet coastal life with strong community anchors. Highlights include:

• Rye Beach & Jetty: A central drawcard for locals and visitors.
• Tootgarook Wetlands: Nearby ecological corridor for walks and wildlife.
• Rye Primary School and local kinders.
• Markets: The Rye Foreshore market operates seasonally, with a strong weekend vibe.
• Proximity: Easy access to Blairgowrie, Sorrento, and the back beaches for walking trails and surf.

Rye is ideal for laid-back living — and that’s reflected in how we design: open flow, robust exteriors, and honest materials.

Found in Rye

These are the kinds of builds that resonate locally:

• Rear deck additions with coastal batten screening
• Replacing rusted sheet roofing with marine-grade Colorbond
• Kitchen and bathroom upgrades for flexible holiday use
• Deck-loggia combos that block afternoon glare but invite the breeze
• External repaints with breathable membranes for salt-prone zones

Holiday home popularity

This area remains a favourite for short-stay visitors and second-home owners — with a noticeable presence of holiday lets and weekenders. For many properties, that means greater exposure to wear and weather, and more need for durable, low-maintenance upgrades that can stand up to seasonal use.

FAQs

How long does a typical deck or reroof take in Rye?
Decks and reroofs generally run 2–4 weeks depending on size and complexity. Kitchens may stretch to 4–6 weeks if layout changes are involved.

Can we live on-site during the build?
Usually, yes — especially for external works like decks or roofs. For wet-area upgrades, we often stage or sequence works to minimise disruption.

Are marine-grade materials really necessary?
In Rye’s coastal air, they’re worth it. Stainless fixings, proper sarking, and suitable paints can add decades of resilience.

What approvals might be needed?
Most reroofs and kitchens are exempt from planning, but decks (especially over a certain height) may trigger permits. We handle all checks and drawings.

Do you handle design too?
Yes — we offer design-build services, especially for decks, kitchens, and bathrooms where flow and function matter most.

Can you help with a repaint or reclad?
Absolutely. Repaints using modern breathable membranes or partial reclads are common upgrades for ageing Rye homes.

What’s the best time of year to build here?
We work year-round but often avoid peak summer when access is trickier. Autumn and early spring are great windows for external works.

Do you do energy upgrades too?
Yes — we often bundle insulation, ventilation, and draught fixes into reroof or repaint scopes.

Is heritage a factor in Rye?
Not usually — though some foreshore areas may have overlays. Most builds here are pragmatic and free of heritage controls.

What about sustainable options?
We use FSC-certified timbers, low-VOC finishes, and can spec passive solar or greywater-ready layouts where requested.

Need to talk to an experienced builder?

Thinking about a deck, new roof, or a fresh kitchen for your Rye place?

Trevor and the TimberTegrity crew are here to help. No hype — just practical advice, long-wearing builds, and a crew that works with the coast, not against it.

Get in touch to start the conversation.