"We've worked with Pete on eleven projects since 2014. New homes, renovations, the Doonan equestrian property. He understands architectural intent, asks the right questions early, and delivers a finish that respects the design. He's the only builder on our Sunshine Coast preferred list."
via Google · Sunshine Coast, 2024
Marlow Built · Sunshine Coast custom builder
Custom homes built properly, on the Sunshine Coast since 2003.
We're a six-person team. Five to seven custom homes a year, two or three significant renovations. Architect-led work. We have never finished a project late.
Pete Marlow on site, Sunrise Beach new build, week fourteen. Colorbond roof on, cladding next.
22 yrs
On the Sunshine Coast
130+
Completed homes
0
Projects ever finished late
QBCC 1184663
Licensed & $20M insured
Who we are
A six-person crew. Five to seven homes a year. Built to still be standing in fifty years.
We're not a volume builder. We don't take on more work than we can deliver properly. Pete Marlow has been building custom homes on the Sunshine Coast since 2003 — the same approach, the same crew structure, and the same commitment to finishing on the date we said.
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Years on the Sunshine Coast
Pete started Marlow Built in 2003. The same suburb, the same materials suppliers, the same referral network — built over two decades.
130+
Completed projects
Custom new homes, heritage Queenslander restorations, major renovations, and outdoor pavilions. Every one finished on time.
0
Projects ever finished late
In 22 years and 130+ builds. It's not a guarantee — it's a record. The contract date is the build date.
02What we build
Custom builds and considered renovations, from Noosa to Caloundra.
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Custom new home build
Full architect collaboration from slab to handover. Typically 14–22 months. We build five to seven a year — only what we can do properly.
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Major renovation
Extensions, full interior rebuilds, structural rework. Two or three per year. Same timeline discipline as a new home. No allowance-heavy estimates.
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Heritage Queenslander restoration
Pressed-tin ceilings, verandah rebuilds, stump replacement, Bauwerk limewash. We've restored homes back to 1908 that are still standing properly.
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Outdoor pavilion & pool surround
Custom design, custom materials. Not a kit. Recycled hardwood, Colorbond, or a mix. 12–16 weeks. Built to last a long time on the Coast.
From $180,000Discuss your project →
03How we work
Clear communication. No surprises. A fixed price you can hold us to.
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Site visit & honest conversation
Pete visits the site — or reviews your architect's drawings — before pricing anything. He surfaces the cost drivers early so nothing surprises you in the contract. This costs you nothing.
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Fixed-price contract, full specifications
Sam coordinates the detailed specification with your architect. We price against a full spec — not an allowance-heavy estimate. The contract price is what you pay. 130+ homes, same approach every time.
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Build, handover & twelve months after
We build to the timeline. Handover is when every defect is resolved — not before. Pete answers the phone for twelve months after handover. That's the commitment.
The Marlow Built commitment
"The honest answer is we're not the cheapest builder on the Coast and we don't want to be. What we do is finish on the date we promised, with the build quality we showed you in the contract, and we answer the phone for twelve months after handover."Pete Marlow · Founder & builder on the tools since 2003 Request a quote from Pete
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Fixed-price contracts
The number in the contract is the number you pay. No variations hidden in allowances.
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On-time delivery. Every time.
Zero late projects in 22 years and 130+ builds. The date in the contract is the handover date.
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12-month aftercare
Pete answers the phone personally for twelve months after handover. Not a call centre. Pete.
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QBCC licensed & $20M insured
Licence 1184663. Master Builders QLD member. $20M public liability, $20M home warranty, $5M CAR.
We're members of and we work with
02What we build
Custom builds and considered renovations, from Noosa to Caloundra.
We work in James Hardie weatherboard, Colorbond on roofs, and recycled timber from the Cooroy yard. Most of our clients come through architects we've worked with for over a decade.
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14-22 month build · architect-led
Custom new home build
Full architect collaboration from slab to handover. Typically 14 to 22 months. We build five to seven a year — and only what we can do properly.
From $1,200,000
Discuss your project -
6-9 month build · two to three a year
Major renovation
We take on two or three significant renovations each year. Extensions, full interior rebuilds, structural rework. Same timeline discipline as a new home.
From $320,000
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Site visit + structural report first
Heritage Queenslander restoration
Pressed-tin ceilings, verandah rebuilds, stump replacement, Bauwerk limewash interiors. We've restored homes that go back to 1908 and are still standing properly.
From $480,000
Discuss your project -
12-16 week build · custom design
Outdoor pavilion + pool surround
Custom design, custom materials. Not a kit. Typically 12 to 16 weeks. Recycled hardwood, Colorbond, or a mix. Built to last a long time on the Coast.
From $180,000
Discuss your project
We also offer paid project consultations ($1,200) if you want Pete's eye on a site or set of plans before you commit.
Book a consultation03How we work
A process built on clear communication and no surprises.
We work with a small number of clients at a time. That means Pete is reachable, our project coordinator Sam keeps you updated every week, and we're never stretched across more sites than we can manage properly.
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First site visit — understanding the structure, the site, and what you actually want. 01Site visit and honest conversation
We visit the site — or review your architect's drawings — before we price anything. Pete asks the questions that surface the cost drivers early so there are no surprises in the contract. This costs nothing.
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Fixed-price contract, full specifications
Sam coordinates the detailed specification with your architect. We price against a full specification, not an allowance-heavy estimate. The contract price is what you pay. We've built 130+ homes this way.
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The build. On the date we said. With the finish in the contract. 03Build, handover, and twelve months after
We build to the timeline. Handover is when everything on the defects list is resolved — not before. And Pete answers the phone for twelve months after handover. That's the commitment.
01Who we are
Marlow Built has been on the Sunshine Coast for 22 years.
We're a six-person team. Myself, two leading hands, two carpenters, and our project coordinator Sam. We build five to seven custom homes a year and take on two or three significant renovations. Most of our clients come through architects we've worked with for over a decade.
We don't do specs, project homes, or knock-down rebuilds in master-planned estates. We work in James Hardie weatherboard, Colorbond on roofs, and a lot of recycled timber from the Cooroy yard. QBCC licensed, Master Builders Queensland members since 2003. We've never finished a project late.
— Pete Marlow
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22
Years on the
Sunshine Coast - 130+ Custom homes & renovations completed
- 0 Projects ever finished late
The honest answer is we're not the cheapest builder on the Coast and we don't want to be. What we do is finish on the date we promised, with the build quality we showed you in the contract, and we answer the phone for twelve months after handover. That's the whole pitch.
Pete Marlow · Founder and builder, on the tools since 2003
Project in progress · Doonan equestrian property
A home built for a twenty-year equestrian life.
Designed by Tract Architects. Four-bedroom main residence plus stables, tack room, and a covered arena pavilion. Recycled hardwood throughout the main residence. Colorbond across all structures. Pete has worked with Tract on eleven projects since 2014 — this is the most complex.
Enquire about a similar projectDoonan equestrian property, week thirty-one, April 2026. Roof on, cladding 40% complete.
04Recent projects
A handful of completed projects, in their own words.
Eumundi · 2025–2026
1908 Queenslander restoration, Eumundi
"Marlow Built restored our 1908 Queenslander over nine months. Pete's team rebuilt the verandahs, restored the pressed-tin ceilings, replaced the rotten stumps, and did the whole interior repaint in a Bauwerk limewash. The house has another 100 years in it. We're back in our family home." — Margaret, Eumundi
Sunrise Beach · 2023–2024
Custom new home build, Sunrise Beach
"Pete and his team built our home over 16 months. Our architect introduced us to Marlow Built after a project they'd done in Sunrise Beach. The build was on time, on budget, and the workmanship is genuinely better than the homes we'd seen before signing. Our second project with Pete starts next year." — Sarah and David, Noosa Heads
Materials we trust
The same materials in every Marlow Built home.
We've worked with the same suppliers for years. Not because it's cheaper, but because we know exactly how each material performs on the Coast — in heat, humidity, and sea air.
James Hardie weatherboard
Approved installer since 2008. We use HardieFlexTM and HardieplanktradeTM on nearly every new home. Performs in the Coast's humidity. Warrants well. We know every profile.
Colorbond roofing
Steel from BlueScope. We use it on every roof we build and most of the pavilions. Copes with the Coast better than terracotta. Comes in profiles that work with contemporary and heritage homes alike.
Bauwerk limewash & recycled timber
Bauwerk for interior feature walls — heritage and contemporary work. Recycled hardwood from the Cooroy yard for structural and decorative timber. No two pieces the same. Clients who have it don't want anything else.
05In their words
What people say about working with Pete.
View all on Google →"Pete and his team built our home over 16 months. Our architect introduced us to Marlow Built after a project they'd done in Sunrise Beach. The build was on time, on budget, and the workmanship is genuinely better than the homes we'd seen before signing. Our second project with Pete starts next year."
via Google · Noosa Heads, 2024Margaret from Eumundi also reviewed Marlow Built after a nine-month heritage Queenslander restoration: "The house has another 100 years in it. We're back in our family home." Read that review and the rest on Google.
06Request a quote
Send to Pete. He reads every enquiry himself.
If your project fits what we do, Pete will reply the same day on weekdays. If it doesn't, he'll say so clearly and point you toward someone who can help.
- phone07 5455 8120
- email[email protected]
- studioCooroy, Sunshine Coast hinterland, QLD
- hoursMon–Thu 07:00–16:00, Fri 07:00–15:00
- service areaNoosa Heads, Noosaville, Sunshine Beach, Coolum Beach, Peregian Beach, Cooroy, Eumundi, Doonan, Maroochydore, Buderim, Caloundra and surrounds
Thanks.
Pete will review your brief and reply within the same business day on weekdays.
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