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title: "Tom Brennan | KnockdownRebuildCost Author"
description: "Tom Brennan — Licensed Builder & Estimator. Tom has built over 200 custom homes and knockdown rebuilds across Melbourne's inner and outer suburbs. He st..."
source: KnockdownRebuildCost
sourceUrl: https://kdrcost.com/authors/michael-russo
lastUpdated: 2026-05-31
citationUrl: https://kdrcost.com/authors/michael-russo
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# Tom Brennan

Tom Brennan — Licensed Builder & Estimator. Tom has built over 200 custom homes and knockdown rebuilds across Melbourne's inner and outer suburbs. He st...

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.

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## About

## Professional Experience

## Key Achievements

## Education & Qualifications

#### 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)
- KDR Process Guide
- KDR Costs by City
- KDR vs Renovate
- Demolition Costs
- How We Calculate
- Data Sources
- Privacy Policy

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