Best Custom Home Builders in Tasmania Hobart

We’re halfway through our build with GJ Gardner Liverpool, and we’ve had a great experience with Kirstie. She’s warm, approachable, and always ready… Read more

to help — her communication has made the whole process feel much easier. Even when we faced issues with the kitchen team (INZ) and a period where the build stalled due to scheduling, Kirstie stayed proactive and supportive. She’s been a real bright spot in the journey, and we’re genuinely happy with the way she’s looked after us so far. We hope the rest of the project continues just as smoothly and that we keep working well together right through to completion.

We couldn’t be happier with our experience working with Hotondo Mid North Coast. From our very first conversation with Dean, we felt confident we’d… Read more

found the right team for the job, and that confidence was well placed throughout the build. They were consistently responsive, addressing any concerns quickly and brought a level of knowledge and craftsmanship that gave us real peace of mind. They were also happy to give us flexibility to work directly with their recommended trades, like landscaping. It felt less like hiring a builder and more like partnering with one to bring the project from concept to completion. We would absolutely recommend and build with Hotondo Mid North Coast again!

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 recently completed a knockdown rebuild with Wattle Court and are so happy with the experience. From start to finish, the process was smooth and… Read more

stress-free.

The whole team are genuine, nice people and so easy to work with. Jane, our new home consultant, was incredible — she understood exactly what we wanted right from the start.

Throughout the build, thanks to Mitch and Tyler, the communication was beyond our expectations and the quality of the finished home is exceptional. There were very few defects, and the after-handover support from Donna has been seamless in addressing them.

I highly recommend Wattle Court to anyone considering a knockdown rebuild.

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

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.

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

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.

Very poor workmanship from Yhb (wa). Do not comply with ncc and refuse to rectify unsafe work. They built my house with significant defects including… Read more

a garage that i could not drive into and refused to rectify until I went to the building commission. Everything was a fight and house took over 4 years to build.

James Hardie Stria range failed installation, Contacted James Hardie after builder (Matclair Constructions ) had attempted to repair and they refused to inspect after builder said it has been installed as per installation manual Show details