Best Custom Home Builders in New South Wales Sydney, Newcastle and Wollongong
G.J. Gardner Homes 🏆 2026
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We have been working with GJ Gardner Homes Liverpool for our new home, the team has been very helpful and understanding about our requirements what… Read more
we would like to achieve, and they were able to fulfill our requirements, apart from some minor issues where we expected clarity in relation to what's included in the contract for some of the items, we are in the pre-construction phase and we are happy with the team for being committed, responsible in providing regular updates.
Hotondo Homes 🏆 2026
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Everyone in hotondo had amazing communication. Sam on site was precise and honest in everything that happened. No question or query was ever too… Read more
much. The flexibility in job site visits and photos used on the app allowed us to always been in know of what was happening with the house. Hotondos team are amazing to deal with from start to finish, Vicky is super friendly and welcoming
Perry Homes
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Building our first home with Perry Homes has been one of the best decisions we’ve made. From the very beginning, the entire process was smooth,… Read more
transparent, and professionally managed.
A special thank you to Michaela Burt, our Sales Consultant, who patiently listened to every idea and helped us customise our home to suit our dreams. She was approachable, knowledgeable, and made every meeting enjoyable.
We are equally grateful to Brandon Calder, our Building Supervisor. His communication was excellent throughout the build, he kept us updated at every stage, and the workmanship exceeded our expectations. Any questions or concerns were addressed promptly, giving us complete confidence in the process.
Our home was completed within the expected timeframe , and the quality of the construction and finishes has been outstanding. There were no hidden surprises, and the final cost aligned well with what we expected.
As first-home owners, this journey meant everything to us. Perry Homes didn’t just build a house—they helped bring our dream home to life. We are incredibly thankful to the entire team for their professionalism, honesty, attention to detail, and outstanding customer service.
We highly recommend Perry Homes to anyone looking for a quality builder that genuinely cares about its customers. Thank you for turning our dream into reality!
Stroud Homes
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We cannot thank the Stroud Homes Wollongong team enough. We found ourselves in a real pickle after being let down by our local council with a… Read more
modular build. What initially turned us off a slab build was exactly that—the slab itself and the impact it would have on the environment. However, Stroud Homes' Facebook marketing caught my attention, and their home designs felt different from everyone else's.
After reaching out, we discovered they could customise their plans to suit our needs. Following our first discussion with Travis—who is so genuine, honest, and completely open—we learned the house could be stepped down to follow the natural slope of our land. Combined with their generous inclusions package, it exceeded our hopes and dreams.
As our trusty council seemed determined to throw every possible curveball in both our and Stroud Homes' direction, it really highlighted a couple of stars on their team.
First, Sandy (Contract Administration). I'm sure she hears this all the time, but I've cried, laughed, and celebrated with her over the phone. She is absolute gold at what she does—efficient, professional, honest, and personable. Those qualities are hard to come by these days.
Then there's Cam. You only meet him a handful of times during your building journey, but every Friday between 1 pm and 3 pm, you find yourself eagerly waiting for his update. Without fail, he lets you know what has been completed, shares photos of the progress, and explains what to expect over the coming week. Those updates became something we genuinely looked forward to.
The contractors Stroud Homes work with were brilliant and reflected the family-like culture the business has created. During our colour, electrical, and selections meetings, the lovely lady helping us (I'm so sorry I can't remember her name!) was an absolute delight and incredibly knowledgeable. She gave us confidence in every decision we made, leaving very little chance of regretting any of our choices.
Our home is so perfectly suited to the area. It is welcoming, warm, and will be a haven for our family for many years to come.
While Stroud Homes may be part of a franchise, the Wollongong team feels like a genuine family. Every person we dealt with supported us, encouraged us, and guided us through what could have been a very stressful journey. For that, we cannot recommend them highly enough.
Thank you for helping us create our home. ❤️
AusDream Built
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We had a great experience working with this Aus Dream Built team, builder Sudipto, project manager DJ , supervisors Satwik & Nishanth from start to… Read more
finish. The entire process—from planning and design to construction and final walkthrough—was smooth and well organized. Communication was clear and consistent, and any questions or concerns we had were addressed promptly.
The quality of workmanship really stood out. The materials used were high quality, and attention to detail was evident throughout the home. The project stayed on schedule, and the team was professional, respectful, and easy to work with.
Overall, we’re very happy with our new home and would confidently recommend this builder to anyone looking for a reliable and skilled home builder.
Hall & Hart
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We recently completed our knockdown and rebuild, and we couldn't be happier with both the experience and our new home. From the very beginning, Hall… Read more
and Hart team was professional, responsive and genuinely easy to work with. Building a home can be stressful, but they made the entire process smooth and well organised. Communication was always clear, and we always felt supported whenever we had questions.
A big thank you to Jin for making the sales process so easy, Jeff for designing a home that perfectly suits our family, Jessica for guiding us through the interior selections (which was exciting but also a little overwhelming!), Genessa for keeping everything organised behind the scenes, and Mick for getting the build off to a great start.
A big shoutout goes to our Site Manager, Nic. He was fantastic throughout the entire build. He was always quick to respond, proactive in resolving any issues, and genuinely cared about delivering a great result. If we raised anything, he made sure it was looked after promptly and small issues were fixed quickly without any pushback. One thing that really stood out to us was the team is selective about the trades they worked with. Having done renovations before, we know how much the quality of the tradies can impact a project. It was clear they expected a high standard from everyone on site, and it showed in the workmanship. That gave us a lot of confidence throughout the build and is one of the main reasons we'd happily recommend Hall & Hart to anyone looking to build their home.
We also decided to go with their landscaping service, and we're really glad we did. It was definitely the right choice and made the whole process so much easier.
On the day the driveway concrete was being poured, Nic suggested a few small changes to the driveway design that really improved the final result. We went back and forth a little on the landscaping design, but Nic quickly coordinated everything with the landscaper and got it sorted without any hassle.
Having one team manage everything seamlessly made the experience much less stressful, and we're really happy with the end result.
Thank you again to everyone involved. We absolutely love our new home and are so grateful for all the hard work that went into making it a reality!
Tullipan Homes
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We recently built our home and are extremely happy with the overall result. The quality of the workmanship is excellent, and the finished home is… Read more
beautiful. Throughout the build, our site manager Dan D was outstanding. Communication was clear, timely, and professional, and we always felt informed about the progress of our home.
The only area where our experience could have been improved was after handover. While any issues that arose were eventually addressed, the response times for post-handover maintenance and repairs were quite slow, which was disappointing after such a positive building experience.
Overall, we are very pleased with our new home and would recommend the builder for the quality of the build and the excellent communication during construction.
Integrity New Homes

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Just wanted to share that I'm happy with how my home turned out with Integrity. Building a house is always a big process, but they managed to get the… Read more
build finished to a really solid standard. I’m pleased with the final result and the quality of the work they delivered. If you're looking for a builder to get the job done, they’ve definitely shown they can put together a quality home
Everyday Homes
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Fantastic experience with Joe in the Design Home! He made the selection choice very enjoyable. Joe's expertise and genuine commitment to helping me select the right colour studio selection made a significant difference. Many thanks, Joe! Show details
Vogue Homes
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Vishal was great to work with showing a more technical understanding of the building process than other sales consultants we spoke with, and was able… Read more
to help us navigate the difficulties of building in a flood zone. He was always happy to answer questions and talk to us at any time.
Fairmont Homes NSW
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Having moved in for a couple months now, I'm quite happy with the quality of our new home. Although the construction process had some hiccups due… Read more
to project manager turnover, the build was completed with no major defects and construction took just over a year from the slab pour. Any updates to selections were promptly communicated. The project manager or general manager responded quickly to my queries during the build and provided solutions to keep the build progressing.
There were a few small issues discovered after moving in, such as chipped paint, some missed gaps in architraves, and a missing door stop, which were fixed within a couple of weeks by the maintenance team who are very responsive.
IMSU Homes
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IMSU built an excellent home with great quality! They were very accomodating to our needs with the home and are very supportive post build with any questions we have! We highly recommend Show details
Beechwood Homes NSW
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In October 2023, I entered into an agreement with Beechwood for the construction of my home. As part of this arrangement, I paid a deposit of $11,000… Read more
with the understanding that work would commence promptly and progress would be steady. Unfortunately, this has not been the case.
Beechwood's salesman at their Box Hill office was commendable, offering reasonable pricing and flexibility in design amendments. However, the planning and design team have proven to be extremely slow and inefficient. Over the past two and a half years, we've had to consistently push them for every minor detail, as they seem unable to handle simultaneous activities or take a proactive approach.
Responses to our questions, clarifications, or requests for small design changes can take anywhere from four to five weeks, even with our frequent follow-ups. Without our persistence, these matters would likely be ignored indefinitely. The salesperson, who initially promised control over the process, appears to have no influence. Despite their promising words, actions from their staff are lacking.
Moreover, the frequent changes in staff have required us to repeatedly explain our project from the beginning, leading to numerous errors and lost data, including colour and appliance selections. This has been a frustrating and exhausting experience, leading me to consider terminating the project multiple times over the past two and a half years. However, I've refrained from doing so after taking some time to reconsider.
The remaining journey with Beechwood seems too long, and I find myself lacking the energy and time to continue. The planning process has been delayed by over two and a half years, and the estimated costs have increased several times. It feels as though Beechwood relies more on customers' deposits than on building houses, as we rarely see reviews from customers who have received completed houses. In summary I have wasted my money and two and a half years of time with Beechwood for no outcome.
Provincial Homes
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We want to share our own experience with Provincial Homes. We have a very bad experience with them. Homes. Make sure you do your due diligence and I… Read more
mean it. They have [Content Removed]. And we're making a complaint to the relevant authorities. They promised they can get an approval quick with CDC, yet here we are 10 months later and still going and they kept asking for more money each time, it is not even close. They' said that it is but they said that 3 months ago and they just keep leading us along asking us to fork out more money each time with no end in sight. They'll tell you it's in the contract, but I'm sure the contract doesn't say a company to circumvent the system so they can get money from you. We've paid a lot of money to the third parties under their instructions some of which weren't yet required and been very co-operative until the very last minute.
They said the CDC is going to be lodged within 4 weeks after signing the contract. Ummm...it was more like 6 months and 10 months later here we are with nothing but promises.
There is another development just down the road (literally) through DA that was approved within 5 months. They will say (..excuses) that every house is different. We're talking between a Duplex and a Duplex here.
We were going to use our retirement funds and didn't use the bank because we're too old to get the loan so we didn't have the bank looking after our backs and they took advantage of that! They never gave us a proper explanation with the contract. I believe they just want to get our feet through the door and get our 5% and worry about the issues later.
And there were a lot more surprise we learned during these times dealing with Provincial, a simple swap could become extremely expensive. For example when we wanted another set of bricks, the price they gave us is like if we were to buy them ourselves at retail price, when checking online, with very little or no credit given for the other set. And when we were given a fee for a job through their contractors they were 6 times more than the one we ended up using. I'll also mention they didn't like it when I used the word [Content Removed], they prefer margin. Though in the contract it says 20%.
There's more to come. But let's just say [Content Removed] to us on many things we even presented them with proof. And we feel they were using us or we're being punished, why we don't know other than not using the contractors or engineers recommended by them because the price difference are so massive.
Be very careful, be very very careful. Despite the other glowing reviews, you don't know how many people are afraid to voice their opinion probably because they don't want repercussions or I hear others blocked. This review itself was pending for a few days which never happened before even though the receipt was submitted.
Crystele Homes
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Building a new home can be an overwhelming journey, but having Crystele Homes as our builder and Matty as our building supervisor made the entire… Read more
experience smooth, enjoyable, and truly memorable. The team at Crystele Homes is incredibly exceptional. From the very beginning, John, Rebecca, Hailey, Maria, Ruth and Matty went above and beyond to ensure our dream home became a reality.
Matty was supportive of all the ideas we had and always took the time to listen, discuss options, and guide us through difficult decisions with honesty and professionalism. His knowledge, patience, and calm approach gave us confidence throughout the entire process. What stood out most was how much he cared about the project — it truly felt like he cared about our home as much as we did. He was approachable, responsive, and consistently kept us informed at every stage. Thanks to his hard work, attention to detail, and tireless efforts, our dream home has become a reality. We are incredibly grateful for everything Matty has done for us. His dedication, reliability, and exceptional support made all the difference, and we couldn’t have asked for a better supervisor. We highly recommend Crystele Homes to anyone who truly cares about bringing their vision to life.
Thank you, Matty and Crystele Homes for making our dream come true!
Hoju Homes
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Building our first home with Hoju Homes was an amazing experience. The entire journey was completely stress-free, and the house was delivered on time… Read more
without any delays—even with Christmas and New Year in between. The quality and finishes were outstanding. A special thanks to Honey Ji for always being so welcoming, patient, and guiding us every step of the way. We also truly appreciate Harry Ji for making the entire construction process smooth and hassle-free.
The best part is that we received our home before the arrival of our little one. We're grateful we could enjoy our pregnancy journey without the stress of building a house.Thank you, Hoju Homes, for making our dream home a reality. We highly recommend your team, and when it's time for us to upgrade in the future, Hoju Homes will definitely be our builder again!
Wattle Court
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Great Experience – Excellent experience, Jane our consultant worked with us tirelessly to get our design nutted out and approved. Nothing was too… Read more
much trouble and she was always available to take our calls. Colour selection with Tyler was amazing. She was super patient and gave us time to sort out our selections. It was one of the highlights if our build. We did have some delays due to weather and trade shortages but our site supervisor Mitch was very good at relaying any information he had. He always took our calls and kept us up to date. He was also really good at making changes as we went or rectifying any issues that came up during the build. We were extremely happy with Mitch as our supervisor. Finally Donna, such a positive and pleasant person to deal with. She has been looking after our post construction issues, which are few. Very prompt service and nothing is too much trouble. All in all it was a great experience dealing with the Brookvale Sydney North team and the final product is amazing. Very well built and we love our new home!!
The Makaan Builders
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II built my investment property with Makaan, and from start to finish they were amazing. I didn’t have to worry about anything. They provided weekly… Read more
updates on the progress, so there were no surprises, and they delivered exactly what they promised from day one. I’m really satisfied and highly recommend them. Sandeep was excellent.
ANSA Homes
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Overall tops – Purchased a house & land package from Ansa. We have built before with another big builder and there are always issues we understand because building… Read more
is hard and complex. overall the team at Ansa homes were so helpful, the people there are really nice and the quality of our home was great. I would highly recommend using the team at Ansa and would build with them again for sure.
Homes by ZAC
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Truly happy with the build a positive experience. Almost completed and no issues.Mark has kept us informed of every step during the build. His… Read more
customer service quality is first class. Very happy with ZAC homes overall. Thanks to Mim for the selections , Thanks to Peter and the Team for the advise and assistance and total thanks to Mark for being there looking after our interest.
Practical Homes
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This is my second time building with Practical Homes, and I'm so glad I chose them again. Having a trusted and experienced builder made the entire… Read more
process smooth, easy, and much less stressful. Their pricing is also very competitive and reasonable.
A big thank you to the company director, Emilio, for his practical advice and wealth of building knowledge. The office team Lili, Ann-Maree, and Rebecca were always friendly, professional, and incredibly responsive, replying promptly to emails and enquiries and making communication easy from start to finish.
I also want to thank the sales team, Frank and Michael, for their excellent customer service. They were professional, honest, and never pressured me into paying a large deposit. Finally, a special thanks to Greg, my site supervisor, who was always easy to contact and kept everything well organised throughout the construction process.
I truly appreciate the professionalism of the entire Practical Homes team. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a reliable and trustworthy builder. Wishing Practical Homes continued success!
Ashmont Homes
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How well managed was your build? The build was extremely well managed from start to finish. Communication was clear and consistent the whole way… Read more
through, and everything ran smoothly. Their time management was excellent—the build was actually completed earlier than initially predicted, which really exceeded our expectations.
How was the workmanship and build quality of your property? The workmanship and overall build quality were excellent. We never felt like we had to compromise, even while working within our budget. Being able to choose our own fixtures from their range also helped ensure the final result matched exactly what we were after.
If you had any issues pre, post, or during construction, how satisfied are you with how the company handled them? Any questions or minor issues that came up were handled quickly and professionally. The team was always approachable, responsive, and easy to deal with, which made the whole process stress-free and gave us confidence throughout the build.
How did your final cost compare to your estimated cost? The final cost aligned well with our estimated budget. Ashmont Homes worked closely with us to design and build within our price range, and there were no unexpected surprises, which we really appreciated.
Addbuild Additions
Recommending to all our friends! – Addbuild provided a very streamlined process from the very first call to completion. Each and every trade that came on site were respectful, reliable… Read more
and the best at their game. There were zero issues through each phase. Competitive pricing and the final outcome was more than expected. Great all round
BuildTec Homes
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We recently built our home with BuildTec Homes and, to be honest, the whole experience exceeded our expectations. What stands out most is how much… Read more
we genuinely love the finished home. The quality of the build and the attention to detail are obvious throughout, and it’s something we continue to appreciate every day. It really feels like a home that was built with care, not just put together. The entire process from start to finish was smooth and well managed. Communication was clear and consistent the whole way through, which made a big difference. Any questions we had were handled quickly, and nothing ever felt like too much trouble. That level of support made what can often be a stressful process feel straightforward and enjoyable. We were also really impressed with the professionalism of the team and how organised everything was throughout the build. Timelines were realistic and met to a standard we were happy with, which gave us a lot of confidence along the way. Even after handover, the support has been there when needed, which shows they stand behind their work — something we really value. Overall, we’re extremely happy with our BuildTec home and the experience we had building it. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to anyone looking to build.
Ferntree Homes
Very happy with Ferntree Homes – John from Ferntree Homes completed my home to an amazing standard. John was very reliable and friendly to deal with and always more than happy to… Read more
help. Communication was fantastic and in particular I found John to be very knowledgeable and committed to a high quality build.
Nanak Luxury Homes
We have seen several of their completed builds, and the level of workmanship clearly reflects their strong commitment to quality. What truly stood… Read more
out to us was their transparency and unwavering focus on delivering high standards at every stage. The entire process was smooth and well-organised, and we were kept informed with regular progress updates throughout, which gave us complete confidence and peace of mind.
Infinite Homes
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We have dealt with Elle at Infinite Homes for our knockdown and rebuild at Rooty Hill. Elle is honest and reliable .. a true asset to the Infinite… Read more
team. Nothing is an issue. All our requirements were met hasslefree and always with a smile. We would highly recommend Infinite Homes.
Pine Homes
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Pine hoPine Home Builders delivered service from start to finish. Their team was professional, reliable, and attentive to detail. The quality of… Read more
workmanship exceeded expectations, and communication was throughout the project. They completed everything on time and within budget. Highly recommended for anyone looking to build or renovate their dream home.
Leonard Homes
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Very happy with our experience building with Leonard Homes. The team was professional, communication was clear, and the build process was smooth. We are very pleased with the quality of our new home and would happily recommend them. Show details
Mellross Homes
After months of planning, designing, and decision, making, we experienced a builder over price us just before contract exchange and second builder… Read more
going into administration. We had piled our life savings into the dream of building a new home and were nearly defeated.
We then came across Mellross Homes and our whole experience changed. Mellross Homes were understanding of our low trust levels given our previous experiences, highly professional, clear and concise with information, and supportive through our entire experience even after move-in which has made the whole journey feel rewarding.
We couldn't be happier with our custom-built house by Mellross Homes and would recommend them to anyone in the Young, Yass, and now Canberra area.
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