Best Custom Home Builders in South Australia Adelaide

A big thank you to Kirstie Babic, our construction administrator, and Peter, our builder at GJ Gardner. Their professionalism, friendly approach and… Read more

support throughout our building journey have been greatly appreciated.

Kirstie deserves special recognition for her assistance with the administration, and Peter for his dedication to our build. It’s a pleasure working with an approachable team who care about their clients.

Thank you both for your efforts. I would happily recommend Kirstie, Peter and the GJ Gardner team to anyone considering building a home.

My experience of building a home through Hotondo Bendigo was fantastic. From my very first sales contact, through design & planning, and right… Read more

throughout the build, it was a great experience. Jenny on the sales side was honest and transparent and her experience allowed me to modify their base floorplan into exactly the solution that suited what I was looking for. Her passion and love for what she does is clearly in every dealing she has with you. Damian's communication on contract matters and his attention to detail in the final inspection was great and clearly he leads a great team. Kyle, who project managed the build was always responsive and I received regular status reports on the build. As I was relocating from Melbourne, Kyle was always accommodating in terms of site visits throughout the build. His communication and coordination of trades was first class. The reviews I read before signing with Hotondo gave me great confidence, and I have to say, my actual experience surpassed those expectations. Damian, Kyle, Jenny and the great trades they engage have delivered me a home that is everything I wanted. Obviously, I have no hesitation in recommending them!

After meeting with the team at Stroud I was confident they would do a fantastic job with minimal fuss and they did just that. Starting with Joel and… Read more

his prompt on point pricing, ensuring to get the ball rolling ASAP. Chloe in the office demonstrated her experience by always having logistics organised well ahead of time not missing a beat. The design team showed their obvious experience and knowledge proving itself in the end result. Building Supervisor Cameron, with his calm approach and obvious building knowledge made the entire experience a pleasure to be a part of. Matt and his team doing an A1 job of the concrete providing a perfect canvas from start to finish. Sam, the hands on carpentry and construction side of STROUD did a class job from start to finish, as expected. Not to mention the trades unseen. All finishing trades delivering a fantastic result. On completion of our build I found it to be basically faultless. I am happy to say, we are already planning our next build with STROUD.

Planning our home with this team has been an exceptional experience from start to finish. The staff were incredibly supportive, guiding us through… Read more

every phase of the project and keeping communication clear and consistent throughout. Their attention to detail and dedication made the whole process smooth and stress-free.

I recently built my dream home with AusDream Built, and after going through the entire journey—from the initial design discussions and planning… Read more

through construction, selections, finishing and handover—I can confidently say that choosing AusDream was one of the best decisions I made for our home.

From the beginning, what impressed me most was their willingness to listen to what I actually wanted rather than simply trying to fit my ideas into a standard project-home design. I had a very particular vision for the house. I wanted something modern, spacious and premium, but at the same time practical for our family and designed around the way we live. There were many custom elements, details and changes along the way, and the AusDream team worked closely with me to turn those ideas into a finished home.

Quality of construction

For me, the most important consideration when choosing a builder was quality. A beautiful design means very little if the construction and workmanship behind it aren't equally good.

Throughout the build, I was impressed by the attention given to the structure, workmanship and finishing. AusDream didn't make me feel that I had to accept something simply because it was "within tolerance" or "good enough". Whenever I raised a question or wanted something looked at, the team was prepared to discuss it and find a practical solution.

The finished home has the solid, premium feel I was looking for. From the overall construction through to the internal finishes, cabinetry, tiling, electrical work, lighting and detailing, there is a noticeable level of care throughout the house.

A genuinely customised home

One of AusDream's biggest strengths is their flexibility.

This wasn't a situation where I selected a standard floor plan, changed a few colours and called it a custom home. I was personally very involved in the design and wanted to incorporate a number of ideas that were important to me and my family.

There were plenty of discussions along the way—some ideas were straightforward, while others required more thought and problem-solving. I appreciated that the team didn't immediately say "no" when something was outside the ordinary. Instead, we would discuss what I was trying to achieve and work through how it could realistically be incorporated.

That collaborative approach made a huge difference. The result feels like our home, rather than simply another house built from a catalogue.

Communication and dealing with issues

Anyone who has built a house knows that a construction project of this size will have challenges and decisions along the way. I don't believe a realistic review should pretend otherwise.

What matters is how the builder responds when something needs attention.

This is an area where I had a positive experience with AusDream. I was a very involved client and probably asked more questions than the average homeowner. When I wasn't satisfied with something, I said so. When I wanted clarification, I asked for it. The team remained approachable and worked with me to resolve matters rather than becoming defensive or disappearing once construction was underway.

That accountability was extremely important to me.

Value for money

When building a premium home, it is easy for costs to escalate quickly. My focus wasn't simply on finding the cheapest builder; I wanted to achieve the right balance between design, construction quality, inclusions and overall value.

Looking at the finished result, I believe AusDream delivered excellent value for the level of home we created.

More importantly, I never felt that the objective was simply to build the house as quickly as possible and move on to the next project. There was genuine pride in delivering a home that both the builder and homeowner could be proud of.

Local builder with a personal approach

Another thing I appreciated was dealing with a builder where the relationship still felt personal.

With a home of this scale, you are trusting a company with a significant investment and something your family may live in for many years. Being able to have real conversations, discuss ideas and speak openly when something needed attention gave me much more confidence throughout the process.

AusDream has also been a long-term supporter of our local community, including supporting the Macarthur Region Nepalese Community and its Teej celebrations for several years. As someone actively involved in our community, I value businesses that don't simply operate locally but also contribute back to the communities that support them.

The final result

The best compliment I can give AusDream is that the finished house reflects the vision I had when we started the journey.

There is a huge difference between looking at drawings and selections on paper and eventually walking through the completed home. Seeing all those individual decisions come together into one finished house was incredibly satisfying.

Friends, family and visitors regularly comment on the design, space and overall finish of the home, and I'm genuinely proud of what we created together.

Building a home is a major financial and emotional commitment, and choosing the right builder is probably the most important decision in that process.

Based on my own experience, I would happily recommend AusDream Built to anyone looking for a builder who can deliver a high-quality, customised home and who is prepared to work collaboratively with the homeowner rather than treating them as just another project number.

Thank you to the entire AusDream Built team for your patience, flexibility and hard work throughout our journey.

We didn't just build a house—we built the home we had imagined for our family.

Highly recommended. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

— Akhanda

We were so impressed with the Wattle Court after sales service for our now 8 year old house. We had a water leak occur due to material failure in… Read more

the ceiling. Wattle Court followed up and organised all of the trades to coordinate with our availability and ensure that not only the leak was fixed but the paint and flooring damage was rectified. Having invested so much with a builder, we couldn't be happier with the service.

If you are thinking of building a new home along the Limestone Coast, make sure you give the team at Integrity New Homes a call! As a realestate… Read more

agent I get to go through many homes and would say I have an eye for detail and have been accused of being to fussy. Felicity will keep you well updated along the way, makes sure you are well organised so there are no hold ups and is always happy to give her professional opinion on colours, tiles, etc. Deano is the most easy going builder to talk too. If you have an idea he will do his best to make it work for you. He is also willing to add in some suggestions that may save you some money or to create the look you want. They have a great bunch of builders with whom you can have a laugh, but they are highly professional on the job. Finally a great build can only come from having great subcontractors and the guys Integrity work with have been amazing. We are so grateful in the end result what you have created for our family. We look forward to having a beer or two with you on the front deck!

We recently started working with IMSU after previously going with a small boutique architectural builder. Unfortunately, our previous builder… Read more

presented us with a significant price increase that wasn’t clearly justified, which made us quite cautious about the process.

Our experience with Dominic at IMSU has been very different. He has been extremely pleasant and easy to deal with, the pricing has been transparent, and he has provided plenty of practical feedback and guidance throughout the process. We’ve really appreciated the willingness to explain things clearly and work through the details with us.

We’re very happy with the process so far and feel much more confident about our build as a result. We would definitely recommend speaking with Dominic and the IMSU team if you’re considering building a home.

At first our experience was positive and we felt that we had chosen a reliable and quality builder. The build process began and things seemed to get… Read more

off to a good start. A couple of months into the build and things started to slow down. Items were delivered to the site and they just sat there for months on end. Communication from the builder was virtually non existent throughout the construction process. Month after month there were delays and hardly any progress on the construction. Six months after our initial set completion date we got our keys although we had two goes at handover. On our first handover date we were presented with a house with no appliances installed, no gas hot water connection, and a range of issues not dealt with in readiness for handover. We had a second handover date set and we were mostly satisfied with things enough to accept the keys. During our first few weeks living in the house we discovered a number of items that were clearly not satisfactory and needed repair or replacement. Fortunately we were able to get some windows and doors replaced as these had been damaged during construction. We were also able to get the painters to return to complete a number of tasks as well and we had a major electrical issue that had to be dealt with as well. After 2 or 3 months in the home we were still trying to get other issues addressed but our calls were never returned and our emails were completely ignored. Almost 2 years have passed since moving in and there has never been a returned call, email or any kind of follow up from the company. We were completely ghosted and ignored. In our view this is a company that is poor at communicating with its customers and it is very poor with its after sales service. The company’s use of trades and services is average at best with particular regard to second and final fittings. Overall we had an average experience and would not recommend them to anyone.

Singel story- Hazelwood park Building our first home was a huge milestone for us and we were quite nervous about the process. However, our experience… Read more

with Medallion was smooth, stress-free and genuinely enjoyable from start to finish. A special thank you to Craig, our supervisor. He is professional and knowledgeable. We always felt supported and looked after throughout the build. The quality of the finishes and materials was excellent, and we are so happy with our new home. The entire Medallion team made the process easy and enjoyable, and at times it felt more like building with family than working with a builder. We would happily recommend them to anyone looking for a premium home and a smooth building experience.

Format Homes - a dream home delivered – I cannot speak highly enough of Format Homes. From the very beginning, their team was a pleasure to work with. Their transparency regarding pricing… Read more

and inclusions was refreshing, and there were no hidden surprises throughout the entire building process. The workmanship on my new home is exceptional. Every detail was executed flawlessly, and the finished product is beyond my expectations. The house was built exactly as planned, with no unforeseen issues or delays. I wholeheartedly recommend Format Homes to anyone looking to build their dream home in South Australia. Their commitment to quality, honesty, and customer satisfaction is unparalleled. Thank you, Format Homes, for building us such a wonderful place to live!

I recently built with Rendition Homes with a property at Tonsley handed over this June 2025. The site manager was wonderful ([Name Removed]) as he… Read more

was doing his best getting the property ready, keeping us up to date on the progress, particularly on the last few weeks before hand over. When we found issues during the hand over inspection, he was very helpful to get them resolved immediately. Fast forward 3 months, as part of the 3 months warranty period, I am experiencing difficulty with Rendition Homes in having repair/incorrect items resolved. My experience with their maintenance customer service was poor. Even through I have been proactive in raising my issues, I felt that their customer service was bias to denying a repair request rather helping a customer resolve the issue raised.

Specifically, my issue was regarding an outlet behind the fridge that was installed low being behind the fridge causing the fridge to be placed further out of its spot and showing more in the hallway. I even provided a picture to show the fridge was showing too much from the fridge area. She denied this repair item in her initial reply, saying that "Our installers have installed the outlet at standard height. No further action to be taken as this is completed as required." I challenged this and requested that it be checked and determined if it installed correctly or not as the fridge is sticking out and looks unprofessional. She then replied, she cannot see it in my plans so she wanted to confirm if it was really part of the build. -- How can she say it was installed correctly (in the first reply) if now she is saying she cannot even see it from her end in the plans? But I let it go. I replied to her question - it was part of the build because it was there in the hand over, and I even discussed it with the site manager during hand over. She then came back saying, "Given this information, if it was in the wrong location, the site manager would have relocated the item. Our maintenance team are unable to assist with this unfortunately." Is this for real? We are not expected to find all the faults in that 3 floor property during that hand over inspection - that is why there is this 3 months warranty period so we can still raise items. -- I had to point that out to her as she denied it again.

I requested to speak to someone else to escalate the matter as I do not feel that she was being helpful. She ignored this request and requested another photo, now of the specific outlet. I replied to her saying, 'I described the issue clearly and given a photo of the fridge sticking out. Now she wanted to have a photo of the outlet, when there is already a fridge there. Next you will ask for me to measure the height of the outlet from the floor'. And she did, saying 'a measurement will be helpful as I could pass this onto the electrician to reply that it is at an acceptable height'. -- look at that reply...so biased on not helping. She wanted me to measure but she has made up her mind already that she will have her electrician reply that it was in an acceptable height.

It would have been better if the customer service should have said in the first instance that OK, we will have this checked if installed correctly before we can determine if it needs fixing.

It was only after 10 email exchanges that I had her to finally agree to have the issue checked out by someone who is not an electrician. It was a difficult experience. Such poor customer service. I have no confidence that she will approve the item to be rectified.

All of this is documented in our email correspondence.

I really wish someone can help me get this fixed. Having a standard fridge protruding because of incorrectly installed outlet at the back, is making the fridge is a trip hazard, especially when there are little toddlers.

Our experience with Lexmo Homes has been fantastic. We’re now at the construction stage, and the team has been friendly, helpful, and easy to work with. Excited to see our dream home come to life. Highly recommended. Show details

A $1 Million Business Lesson I Didn’t Ask For I’m sharing this experience to protect others and promote accountability in business. In 2023, I… Read more

engaged Eastern Building Group for a major project, investing over $1 million AUD based on their promises of premium quality and service. What followed was a deeply disappointing experience: • The product delivered was substandard and failed to meet basic expectations. • The service was evasive, unprofessional, and consistently dismissive. • Repeated attempts to resolve the issues were met with delays and empty assurances. Despite giving them every opportunity to make things right, they failed to deliver. I’ve documented everything and am now exploring legal options. This post isn’t about revenge—it’s about responsibility. If you’re considering working with Eastern Building Group, I urge you to ask tough questions, demand transparency, and protect yourself. Silence only empowers bad actors. I’m choosing to speak up. Id love to hear from anyone who has had a similar experience

Exceptional Service and a Beautiful Home Built on a Challenging Block – We approached Claridge with a design from another architect and a challenging block of land that many builders weren’t willing to consider. From the… Read more

start, we knew it would be a tough project, considering the constraints of budget, selections, and our specific preferences.

The team at Claridge worked closely with us, pragmatically refining and finalising the design to create a home that is both beautiful and practical while staying within our budget.

Once construction began, our site manager, Kurtis, exceeded all expectations. He managed the schedule with precision, accommodating supplier and trade delays, and offered practical, realistic solutions to any unforeseen issues. His communication was outstanding throughout the process.

The result is a unique, comfortable, and beautiful home that we plan to enjoy for many years to come.

Thank you, Claridge

What an amazing company – We absolutely loved the journey with Scott Salisbury Homes. From the support, advice received at contract all the way through the project. Our site… Read more

supervisor always responded promptly to our calls and continually updated us with progress through images and emails. These where a joy to receive. Our office project manager was simply the best. She answered our queries, questions within 24 hours every time and always seemed to have a smile when dealing with us. The Build quality is top shelf. Building can be stressful at the best of times but we are so thankful we chose SSH. The attention to detail, professional manner and overall experience was second to none.

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.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “We couldn’t be happier with the service and workmanship provided by our builder. The entire process was smooth, well-organized, and… Read more

stress-free. The team showed exceptional professionalism, kept us informed at every stage, and paid close attention to every detail. The final outcome exceeded our expectations in both quality and finish. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a reliable and skilled builder.”

Having worked in the construction industry for 17 years, I have a strong appreciation of what distinguishes an exceptional Project Manager. Tomasz… Read more

has earned my utmost respect through his professionalism, approachability, responsiveness, and ability to instil confidence that every aspect of the project is being managed with care and expertise.

While he is firm when requests cannot be accommodated due to compliance requirements, security considerations, or Lofty procedures, he consistently goes above and beyond in supporting clients. Whether responding outside normal business hours, facilitating site access, coordinating customer-focused scheduling for practical completion inspections, accommodating minor modifications such as adjusting shower heights for taller occupants, or meticulously managing defects, his commitment to customer service is outstanding.

Tomasz possesses an impressive depth of knowledge in construction methodology and has the rare ability to communicate complex technical matters clearly to people with varying levels of industry understanding. His approach to design challenges and defect issues is particularly commendable; rather than viewing them as problems, he embraces them as opportunities to learn, refine processes, and improve future builds for Lofty. He is also willing to engage with complex NCC compliance matters and does not shy away from difficult discussions when required.

It has been a genuine pleasure to share this new-build journey with Tomasz while acting on behalf of my son. Having interacted with seven members of Lofty's team throughout the process, I can confidently say that Tomasz is the standout performer and, in my opinion, one of the company's greatest assets.

Our Beautiful Home on the Lake – Gav, Nathan, Terry and the team at Sensé Homes have made our building experience so seamless and easy. Nothing was ever too much to ask for. My daily… Read more

phone calls, silly questions and constant colour changes were always met with positivity and a smile. They were always more than happy to go above and beyond to make us happy and we’re so grateful they took us on as clients. This was our 2nd build, but first time with Sensé and I can 100% say that we will definitely be using the Sensé team again in all of our future builds. Every time frame given was always on time or early, nothing was ever a hold up and there was always someone on site! We’re so thrilled with our new house and can’t fault any of it, every finish, fixture and paint job is perfect and we’re beyond stoked!

After a devastating experience with a previous builder left us with just a slab, Angus and his team took on our new home build on the lower north… Read more

shore with positivity and a proactive attitude. Their pricing was competitive and the team worked well together to find solutions to any setbacks or challenges. Progress was steady and communication was exceptional every step of the way. The quality is great and the knowledge and experience Angus, Max, Rob and Kieran bring to the table gave us so much confidence. We are thrilled with our new home and can't thank the whole Valor team enough! Above all, they are just lovely, trustworthy and ethical people who really care about the bringing your dream home to life.

Working with Lee and the team at ML Construction was a fantastic experience. The quality of the build was outstanding, with impressive craftsmanship… Read more

and attention to detail throughout. Communication was open and transparent from day one, and the whole process ran efficiently and without stress. It’s rare to find a builder who delivers both professionalism and genuine care for the final product.

STAY AWAY from [Name Removed] & [Name Removed] – AVOID and DO NOT engage with these people for anything. 0 stars. Has gone into liquidation and despite what is written. They ([Name Removed]/[Name… Read more

Removed]) are liars. They have repeatedly taken money and not produced a product nor followed through with refund. There are many many victims like me who were conned. STAY AWAY. Google [Name Removed] and watch ACA and 7.30 report for the truth

Went into External administration 03/05/2023 – Went into External administration today. Stop all your payments. This company had cash problems from last year went to external administration today.… Read more

Any body has inside information about there dealings, let ASIC know. There is no office at South Morang and point Cook. You call the number and am. Nobody replies to phone call and email. Website is still active.

So glad we got out before any construction – Requested more money as the concreter claimed to have raised their costs. We denied their request. Following this, there was excuse after excuse as… Read more

to why they couldn’t start. Said if we paid extra they’ll start asap. We still refused this as could see this going nowhere. Then both of us agreed to a refund, however we are still waiting for it. Never met a builder who offers a refund and yet refuses to reply to my emails once I’ve signed the cancellation deed. Been nearly 1 year since we requested to cancel. Took 2 months to get the deed. And now no response despite nearly 60 emails, phone calls and texts. If I could give -10 rating I would. So glad I have decided to not build with them, if we are struggling now I can only imagine how the build would go. Even pre Covid we were having issues with them. Disaster of a company.