A unique and trusted partnership, with long-standing qualifications in building, traditional carpentry and boat-building.

Howard Hughes & Andrew James combine over 40 years of trade expertise to deliver quality constructed homes across Greater Geelong, the Bellarine Peninsula and Torquay’s Surf Coast. With an appreciation for mastery and attention to detail in our modern world, they offer a calm, honest and professional service for their clients.

Working with local architects, draftspersons, designers and trades alike, Hughes & James Building prioritise their relationships to deliver clients an exemplary service for their greatest investment, their home.

Howard Hughes / Andrew James

Servicing the Bellarine Peninsula, Greater Geelong & Surf Coast

Follow our journey

/ Timber walkway complete, settling in for the autumn. ___ @hughesandjames #geelongbuilder #bellarinebuilder #surfcoastbuilder
/ It’s been a pleasure working on this one. Wrapping up and saying congratulations to our client, Ross, and a big thanks to all our local trades. If you’re thinking about renovating or building new please get in touch! We feel lucky to
/ Enjoying the way the square tiles juxtapose against the curves in the mirror, tapware and basin through the bathroom. These are the 150x150 satin squares by @walkers_tiles & the Milli Exo range of tapware by @reecebathrooms. (‘Anthracit
/ The lap pool is ready for summer. Not a bad-looking shed either! Great job to the teams @fairdinkumbuilds @colorbondsteel @gordonavepoolsandspas and our carpenters on the decking. ___ @hughesandjames #lappool #outdoorpool #geelongbuilder #bellarin
/ Not a bad spot to enjoy a cuppa.đź‘ŚThe Merbau deck is softening off nicely with the darker stain. ____ @hughesandjames #pergola #merbaudecking #outdoorspaces #geelongbuilder #bellarinepeninsulabuilder #pointlonsdalebuilder #oceangrovebuilder #barw
/ Heart of the home complete with: • 32mm Blackbutt solid timber benchtops • 18mm Black-lined birch ply on the cabinetry • @miele_com appliances and • Australian-designed architectural lighting by @massonforlight ____ @hughesandj
/ The soft close barn-slider separates the kitchen/living from the rest of the house perfectly; a great touch. @detailarchitecturalsolutions ____ @hughesandjames #barnslider #geelongbuilder #bellarinepeninsulabuilder #pointlonsdalebuilder #surfcoa

Contact / Enquiries

Residential Builds & Renovations

Howard Hughes & Andrew James

0400 282 301

37 Sinclair Street

Ocean Grove VIC 3226