Best Project Home Builders

[Name Removed] was exception, listens to our idea and vision of our home as help us refine the idea letting us own the home as we should. very informative and patient Show details

Our experience with GJ Gardner Homes Pakenham from start to finish was absolutely fantastic. The entire building process was smooth, well-organised,… Read more

and far less stressful than we expected. Adam was incredibly hands-on throughout the whole journey. He was always available to answer our questions, kept us informed every step of the way, and made us feel confident throughout the build. Jess made choosing our colours and finishes such an easy and enjoyable experience. Her guidance and expertise took the stress out of the selection process, and we couldn't be happier with the final result. We couldn't recommend the team at GJ Gardner Homes Pakenham more highly. Thank you for making our dream home a reality!

We are very happy with our experience building with Metricon for the second time. Our supervisor, Alex , has been exceptional throughout the… Read more

construction process. He has always been approachable, responsive, and efficient in addressing any questions or concerns we had, which made the entire journey much less stressful.

Overall, choosing Metricon again was definitely the right decision, and we have no regrets. We truly appreciate how the team accommodated us from the pre-site stage right through to the completion of our home. Thank you to Alex and the entire Metricon team for making this a positive and enjoyable building experience.

Nick Paiman is a top-tier consultant! He helped us create a brilliant home plan, replied to our queries very promptly, and was highly efficient. A truly nice guy to work with. Show details

We are building a new home with McDonald Jones. Our exterior and interior appointments were with MyChoice in Norwest. We had Danielle Figures as our… Read more

interior designer. We 1000% recommend her! Danielle is SO lovely. She made the process fun with lots of laughs. She has an amazing eye for detail and understood our vision for our home. We knew what we liked in general but struggled with the specifics. She listened to what we liked and didn't like and made beautiful choices that suited our style and budget. We can't wait to see our home once built. We know we will love it because of Danielle. We can't fully articulate how amazing Danielle is. WE LOVE HER!

Paula has been a fabulous Project Coordinator! She is on the ball and efficient. Easy to contact and very approachable. We would happily work with her again if we built another house. Show details

“I was in the hands of people who truly cared” - Building my first home felt like a daunting and overwhelming experience, but choosing Hotondo Homes… Read more

Toowoomba was, without a doubt, the best decision I could have made. From my very first meeting with Shay, I was welcomed with honesty, transparency, and genuine care. She took the time to explain every step of the process and shared the team's vision, leaving me with complete confidence that I was in the hands of people who truly cared—not only about building quality homes, but about looking after their clients as well. As a family-owned and operated business, Hotondo Homes Toowoomba made me feel supported from day one. Every step of the journey was clearly communicated, making what I expected to be a stressful experience completely seamless and enjoyable. The entire team consistently delivered on every promise, and in many cases, exceeded expectations by completing things ahead of schedule. The dedication, professionalism, and workmanship shown by Adam, Shay, and the entire Hotondo team was exceptional. I was absolutely amazed to receive the keys to my beautiful new home in less than five months from the day construction began. What has impressed me even more is that their support didn't end at handover. They have continued to be approachable, responsive, and genuinely invested, always reassuring me that I can reach out with any questions or concerns long after moving in. I honestly cannot speak highly enough of Hotondo Homes Toowoomba. If you're a single person, couple, or family considering building a new home, I wholeheartedly recommend this incredible local builder. They don't just build houses—they create homes while making the entire journey an enjoyable and memorable experience. - DH

We have recently signed our PWC (Preliminary Works Contract) with Boutique Homes and are now progressing through the pre-construction stage for our… Read more

first home build, having chosen the Seville 25+ design.

Our experience so far has been very positive. The team has been responsive, transparent, and always willing to answer our questions. We particularly appreciate the straightforward communication and honest advice throughout the process.

A special thank you to Shaun Howden for guiding us through the initial stages of our home-building journey.

Our overall pre-construction phase got off to a frustrating and slow start, with the initial consultant frequently delaying responses for weeks at a… Read more

time without reason.

However, everything changed completely for the better once Sue Graham took over our account. Sue has been absolutely fantastic to work with. She is incredibly responsive, always addresses our queries promptly, and has worked efficiently to get us to the construction phase.

This 5-star rating is strictly for Sue's excellent service, communication, and dedication. Thank you, Sue, for getting our journey back on track!

We had a great experience building with Homebuyers Centre. Our sales consultant Shweta is amazing for providing us quotes and advice. Our SI Trent… Read more

(preslab) and Damien were outstanding throughout the build. They were quick to rectify the issues found by our private Inspector as well as constantly communicating and updating us of the progress of the build. We will definitely recommend homebuyers centre to my friends and family for their future build.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Outstanding Warranty Service – Thank You, Masterton Warranty Service team! I would like to express my sincere appreciation to the entire… Read more

Masterton Warranty Team, especially Mary, for the exceptional customer service and support we have received.

From the very beginning, Mary has been absolutely outstanding. Every email I have sent has been responded to promptly—usually by the very next business day. She has consistently coordinated inspections and trade appointments quickly and efficiently, ensuring that every issue was followed up without delay. Her professionalism, communication, and dedication to customer satisfaction have been truly exceptional.

I was also very impressed with the warranty inspection staff. They were knowledgeable, experienced, and highly observant, identifying the reported issues almost immediately and providing practical solutions. It was reassuring to see such capable professionals representing Masterton.

We feel very fortunate to have built our home with Masterton. Before building, we had heard many stories about homeowners struggling with lengthy warranty issues with other builders. Our experience has been completely different. Whenever we have raised a warranty request, Masterton has responded promptly and professionally. The team has never failed to assist us and has always treated our concerns with respect and care.

Outstanding after-sales service is just as important as building a quality home, and Masterton has certainly delivered on both. Thank you to Mary, the Warranty Team, and all the trades involved for providing first-class customer service and making the warranty process smooth and stress-free.

We highly recommend Masterton to anyone looking for a builder that not only constructs quality homes but also genuinely stands behind their work long after handover. Keep up the fantastic work!

Breanna Awa-Wilkinson Made My First Home Journey Easy and Stress‑Free I had an amazing experience working with Breanna throughout my build with… Read more

Homebuyers Centre. From the very beginning, she was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely invested in helping me make the right decisions. Breanna always took the time to explain things clearly, kept me updated, and made the entire process feel smooth and stress‑free.

What stood out most was her consistency - every interaction felt supportive, honest, and focused on making sure I was confident in each step. She went above and beyond to ensure everything aligned with what I wanted, and I truly felt like I had someone in my corner the whole way through.

I’m incredibly grateful for her guidance and couldn’t be happier with the service she provided. I highly recommend Breanna to anyone looking to build; she made the journey enjoyable and straightforward, and I’m excited for the next stages of the build. - Dewan

Whole process was efficient and professional. My customer care co-ordinaor, Karla Egan, answered any question I had quickly and comprehensively. … Read more

She would reply to an email within 5mins, which is fantastic service you don't see much these days. Thanks Karla.

From the very beginning, we've had an amazing experience working with Regina and the Dale Alcock team. Regina has been incredibly helpful, honest,… Read more

and supportive throughout the entire design process, making what could have been a stressful experience feel easy and exciting. She went above and beyond to help us not only design our dream home but also find the right block of land. Without Regina and the Dale Alcock team, we genuinely don't think we'd be in the position to build our dream home today. We can't thank Regina and the team enough for all their hard work, guidance, and dedication. We highly recommend them to anyone looking to build their home!

Our Pre-Site Customer Service Officer was friendly, professional, and extremely helpful throughout the entire process. They clearly explained each… Read more

step, kept us informed along the way, addressed all of our concerns, and took the time to answer every question we had. We never felt rushed and always felt supported, which made the pre-site experience smooth and reassuring.

⭐ 1.5/5 – Excellent Pre-Construction Experience, Extremely Disappointing Build Process I rarely leave reviews, but after more than two years of… Read more

dealing with this process, I feel obligated to share my experience with Simonds Homes so that future builders can make an informed decision.

We signed our contract with Simonds Homes in May 2024. Our land settled in September 2024, and we were excited to get started. Unfortunately, this is where the problems began.

After land settlement, the construction team did not receive our file until the first week of November. During this period, our Customer Relationship Coordinator (CRC) repeatedly assured us that construction would begin promptly. We were told that by the Christmas shutdown we would likely have at least the slab completed, if not the frame erected.

The reality was very different.

Our slab was not poured until 24 February 2025, approximately five months after land settlement and several months after we had been led to believe construction would already be well underway.

One of the most frustrating issues occurred before construction even started. We were initially advised that our home design had been approved by the developer. Later, we were informed that we would be required to render the entire front façade to meet developer requirements. This resulted in additional costs that we had not budgeted for and significantly changed the appearance of the home we had originally chosen. It was difficult to understand how a design could supposedly be approved and then later require substantial changes.

Throughout the process, continuity was almost non-existent. We had three different CRCs and two different site supervisors before reaching the final stages of the build. Every time a new person took over, it felt like we had to explain our entire situation from the beginning. There was little sense that anyone understood the history of our file or the issues we had already experienced.

Once construction eventually commenced, progress initially appeared reasonable. However, communication remained poor. We were supposed to receive fortnightly updates from our site supervisor, but these were largely non-existent. We had informed Simonds from the beginning that we intended to engage a private building inspector and had even provided the inspector’s details. Despite repeatedly requesting inspection opportunities, construction stages often progressed before inspections could be completed, making the process unnecessarily difficult.

The most disappointing aspect has been the communication surrounding completion.

Every time we contacted Simonds, we were assured that the build was on schedule and expected to finish before the contractual completion date. However, we are now more than three weeks past the contract timeframe and the house remains incomplete.

Even more concerning is that nobody can provide a clear answer regarding when we will actually receive our home.

The house has reached the stage where numerous small defects and incomplete items remain outstanding. Individually, they may seem minor, but collectively they prevent completion. Examples include missing sections of skirting, unfinished tiling behind toilets, holes throughout the house that require patching and painting, and other incomplete finishing works. Rather than completing jobs properly the first time, multiple trades now need to return to address small outstanding items.

To make matters worse, we live very close to the site and visit regularly. At the time of writing this review, there has been virtually no visible activity for approximately two weeks. No trades, no progress, and no communication explaining the delay.

One thing I would like to address is the common perception that large volume builders are significantly cheaper. In our experience, this was not the case. The advertised base price of our home was approximately $280,000. By the time we added what I would consider basic and practical inclusions—not luxury upgrades—the contract value increased to approximately $374,000, even after receiving a $20,000 promotional discount. This price still did not include blinds, fencing, landscaping, or several other items required to make the home move-in ready.

To be fair, not everything about our experience was negative.

The pre-construction team was excellent. Our sales consultant [Name Removed] was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely helpful. He listened to our needs, answered questions thoroughly, and helped us select a home that suited our family and budget.

Our gallery appointment was another highlight. [Name Removed] provided practical advice, suggested smart upgrades that added value, and never pressured us into spending more money than necessary. The pre-construction team delivered the level of service I expected from a major builder.

Unfortunately, the experience after construction commenced was the complete opposite.

The difference between pre-construction and construction was night and day. Communication deteriorated, timelines became unreliable, accountability seemed lacking, and customer service fell well below expectations.

I understand that delays can occur in residential construction. What I cannot accept is being repeatedly told everything is on schedule when it clearly is not, being unable to obtain accurate completion dates, and watching the project sit idle while receiving little meaningful communication.

What makes this even more frustrating is that we purchased land in an estate where many friends and family members are also building with other builders. While every build has challenges, none of them have experienced the level of delays, staff turnover, communication issues, and uncertainty that we have experienced with Simonds Homes.

Based solely on my personal experience, I would not choose Simonds Homes again and would struggle to recommend them to friends or family.

The pre-construction team deserves recognition for their excellent work. Unfortunately, the construction and post-contract experience has overshadowed everything that came before it.

If you are considering building with Simonds Homes, I strongly encourage you to do extensive research, speak to recent customers currently going through construction, and not rely solely on display home presentations and sales experiences when making your decision.

I had a very positive experience with the Coral Homes team throughout the sales and pre-site process. [Name Removed], my sales consultant, was… Read more

knowledgeable, approachable and helpful from the beginning. He took the time to understand what I wanted in my home, explained the available options clearly and helped establish a strong foundation for the build.

[Name Removed] was also fantastic during the colour selection process. She provided valuable guidance, was patient with my questions and helped me bring together a cohesive design that reflects my style.

[Name Removed], my pre-site coordinator, was professional, responsive and supportive throughout the planning stage. She communicated clearly, followed up on outstanding matters and helped guide me through plans, variations, finance requirements and documentation. Her patience and willingness to clarify concerns made what can be a detailed and overwhelming process feel much more manageable.

Thank you to [Name Removed], [Name Removed] and [Name Removed] for your support, professionalism and commitment. You each played an important role in making the journey to construction a smooth and positive experience.

Joshua and Amanda are very clear and supportive during all the process…definitely the best people in the best company for building an house. I can’t be more happy to have chosen homebuyers and dale alcock Show details

Thank You Home Care team and especially Loane for great work and communication. Everything that was flagged during the Final inspection has now been… Read more

fixed. Loane has even gone as far as fixing blemishes and chips that were made by me after the handover! High quality work, Great team. Thank you!

We would like to thank everyone that we have dealt with at Orbit homes Victoria From the time we met James our salesman in Sunbury and after picking… Read more

our colours the orbit team has been very professional and easy to communicate with, always wanted to listen and accommodate our needs. The Orbit app keeps you updated every step of the way.

Ariel Porto has built us a beautiful house exactly as we envisioned, and we are so grateful to have had him as the Project Manager for our house. As… Read more

this was our first land and home project, he provided us with a lot of support throughout the entire process, especially since we were based quite far from the construction site.

Thank you, Ariel, for your amazing work and dedication. We truly appreciate everything you have done for us.

I don’t think Pre-Construction Coordinators always get the recognition they deserve, as so much of their hard work happens behind the scenes.… Read more

Kirralee Gorman has played such an important role in making our experience a positive one, and her dedication, professionalism, and genuine care for her clients certainly shouldn’t go unnoticed.

She has always been quick to respond to our questions, kept us updated every step of the way, and nothing has ever been too much trouble. We have really appreciated her patience, attention to detail, and the time she has taken to explain everything clearly. Knowing Kirralee has been looking after us has given us so much confidence throughout the pre-site process.

Thank you so much, Kirralee, for all of your support and hard work. You have made a real difference to our building journey, and we are so grateful for everything you’ve done. Wisdom Homes is very lucky to have you, and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend both Kirralee and Wisdom Homes to anyone looking to build.

We are so excited to begin the construction phase of our building journey with Domaine Homes. The process up until now has been seamless. From our… Read more

initial dealings with Michael Depalo at the display centre in Box Hill, who was extremely professional and knowledgeable, through to working with the lovely Annette Sheldrick at the Colour Studio, where she made making the many choices involved enjoyable, through to Pre-construction with Jasmine Hall, for whom no request was ever too much trouble. We have been extremely impressed with the process thus far, and are looking forward to seeing our dream come to life in the coming months.

We are currently building our new home with 8 Homes, and although the project is only at the lock-up stage, we are already very happy with our… Read more

experience.

The construction has been progressing on schedule, and the timelines have been excellent so far. A special thanks to Peter, our site supervisor, who has been outstanding throughout the build. He is always responsive, keeps us updated every week, and takes the time to explain everything clearly. We have also been impressed with how promptly and professionally he addresses the comments raised during inspections, giving us confidence that the build is being managed with great attention to detail.

We are eagerly looking forward to seeing our home completed, with an expected handover in October 2026. Based on our experience so far, we would happily recommend 8 Homes to anyone looking to build their dream home.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We have just completed our home with Eden Brae Homes, and we couldn’t be happier with the entire experience. From the beginning of the… Read more

process through to handover, the team was professional, friendly, and always willing to answer our questions. Communication was clear, and we were kept informed throughout every stage of the build.

The workmanship and overall build quality exceeded our expectations. Any minor issues identified during the process were addressed promptly and professionally. The final handover was smooth, and our new home was presented in excellent condition.

We would like to give a special thank you to everyone involved in our project for their dedication, attention to detail, and commitment to delivering a quality home. Building a house can be stressful, but the Eden Brae team made the journey much easier for us.

We highly recommend Eden Brae Homes to anyone looking for a reliable builder. Thank you for helping us build our dream home!

Michael is amazing with excellent customer service and detailed explanations. Helped Me so much to understand all the different things to building my first house. I have now moved onto Rebecca and Daniel to further the process of building my house. Show details

Every one should be aware when planning to build a dream house, there are a trusted builder like Status Residential and 101 Residential home builders… Read more

that can guide and feed all the required information to decide and to build your dream of house. With out any on advance payment. I paste the email I have gotten from B1 to make aware of every one. Because except Survey and soil tast all procedures are done with other builders with out any on advance deposit.

Hi Zeru,

Thank you for your email.

As outlined in Clause 3.1 of the Preliminary Works Agreement, the Preliminary Works Deposit is non refundable.

Your decision to cancel the Preliminary Works Agreement is based on a change in your building requirements and your intention to proceed with a double storey home through another builder. As such, no refund is payable from the $5,000 deposit.

As previously confirmed, your Preliminary Works Agreement has been cancelled and no further work will be undertaken on the project.

We wish you all the best with your future build plans.

We had a wonderful experience with Henley. This was our first time building with them and if se build again, we will go through them again. It was a smooth process. We were kept informed And now we shifted in our new house Show details

Aaron was very easy to communicate with, he treated us with respect and ensured we were kept up to date with our build. Aaron was respectful with… Read more

answering questions and went above and beyond to make sure any amendments were swiftly taken. Thanks again Aaron Julie & Shaun

I’m a single mum building my forever home with my two daughters. My experience with EasyStart Homes has been very positive so far. David Jones was… Read more

my Sales Consultant. He was professional, knowledgeable and never made me feel pressured. He helped me choose the right home design to suit my lifestyle. My pre-start experience has been seamless. Lubaina Tahir, my Pre-Construction Coordinator, has been amazing. She answered all of my questions was patient, professional, organized and incredibly helpful throughout the colour and finish selections.

The communication and service have been excellent so far, and the whole process has been seamless.

I’m really looking forward to making new memories in my new home.