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Choosing G.J. Gardner Ballarat to build our new home was a fantastic experience from start to finish. We began with one of their display home designs and made a few adjustments to suit our needs. Brenden guided us through this process with accuracy, care, and thoughtful suggestions that made the design feel truly personalised. During the contract… Read more · 1
and planning stage, the Ballarat office staff made us feel genuinely valued. Their warm, friendly approach and clear communication made everything smooth and stress-free. Once construction began, we were impressed by the steady progress and quality of workmanship. Our build supervisor, Adrian, provided weekly updates and kept us fully informed throughout the build. The tradespeople were professional and produced excellent work, which is clearly reflected in the final result. Any minor queries we had along the way were handled patiently, respectfully, and resolved quickly. The contract and final costs were accurate, with no surprises regarding upgrades or modifications. Handover was a wonderful moment for us, and we truly felt like valued clients from beginning to end. We are thrilled with our new home and would happily recommend G.J. Gardner Ballarat to anyone.”
Building our home with G.J. Gardner homes was a wonderful experience with no nasty surprises. We went to have a look at one of their display homes and was greeted by their representative who was extremely helpful. Gardner’s did all the hard work for us and all we had to do was the fun stuff like choosing bricks, roof, floor coverings, kitchen,… Read more · 1
colours etc. The staff in the office always greeted us in a friendly and professional manner and made us feel like nothing was too much trouble. The supervisor onsite kept us up to date each week with everything. Our home was built well within the estimated time frame they gave us and the finished result was of a very high standard. We have absolutely no hesitation in recommending G.J. Gardner Homes. We actually cannot think of any reason not to build with them.
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GJ Gardner Ballarat - Exceptional I have waited 6months to write this review so that we can be absolutely certain that our 5 Star Review was not just about the excitement to get into our beautiful new home. 6 months after getting the keys we are still thrilled with the outstanding service from the GJ Team. Throughout the initial conversations… Read more · 1
and right up to getting the keys, we lived 10 hours away from our new site! Living in a different state you would expect that the build process would be stressful. The team went the extra mile to keep us informed and across everything, with weekly updates from our awesome site supervisor and the office team including photos.
It's hard to comprehend but we did not have one issue or moment where we had any concerns or delays and no stress. I know many things influence this and we have been very lucky but essentially this is all down to hard work and alignment from the GJ Team.
The entire build from initial discussions to the 3month post build review has been exceptionally easy with fabulous support and service from the extended team. The quality and attention to detail is evident in all aspects of the build. The small items that have needed attention at the 3month stage have all been actioned quickly and with no impact to us. We have been so impressed with the aftercare process and diligence.
We have told everyone how delighted we are with GJ Gardner and would be very happy to chat with anyone considering building with the team.
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**⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Absolutely Outstanding Experience with G.J. Gardner Homes Ballarat!** – We couldn’t be happier with our experience building our home in Daylesford with G.J. Gardner Homes Ballarat! From start to finish, the process was smooth, professional, and stress-free. A huge shoutout to , our builders whose attention to detail and craftsmanship were second to none. He truly went above and beyond to ensure every aspect of our… Read more · 1
home was built to perfection. And to our sales consultant who was on speed dial was fantastic—knowledgeable, patient, and helped us design our dream home before we even signed the contract. He always ready to answer our questions, making the whole journey enjoyable and seamless.
The quality of the build exceeded our expectations, and we’re absolutely in love with our new home. If you’re looking for a trustworthy, reliable, and professional team to build your dream home, we highly recommend G.J. Gardner Homes Ballarat. Thank you to the entire team for making our vision a reality!
Exceptional Builder with Outstanding Quality and Service! – We cannot recommend GJ Gardner Homes, Ballarat highly enough. After a dismal experience with another company and having to change Builders, GJ Gardner Homes, Ballarat exceeded every expectation we had. Their professionalism, attention to detail and commitment to excellence were evident at every step. From the moment we walked in those office doors… Read more · 1
at the first consultation they took time to listen to our ideas and provide valuable insights to enhance our vision. The craftsmanship they brought to the project was remarkable, every detail is executed to perfection, it's clear they take immense pride in their work and it shows in the final result. The team was always punctual, respectful and kept us informed of timelines, progress, and any necessary adjustments ensuring there were no surprises along the way. Even better they delivered earlier than initially anticipated without need to compromise on quality. If you're looking for exceptional results with a personal touch look no further than GJ Gardner Homes, Ballarat. They truly turned our vision into reality and we couldn't be happier with the experience and our dream home.
First time build super happy – Thanks, Rob, for working a design for our block, terrific weekly communications from the office staff and Matt site coordinator and post support from Trevor. A great first build experience. Show details · 1
Our 1st home build stress-Free experience with GJ Gardner Ballarat – We had the best experience building our 1st home with GJ Gardner Ballarat. From the moment we checked their reviews, we knew we could trust them. Our home was built to high standards and we were thrilled to move in earlier than expected. We would like to thank Nathan from the sales team, Nat from the color selection team, all the ladies from… Read more · 1
the Admin team, who were always nice and welcoming, and everyone else who was involved in building our home. A special thanks goes to Matt who communicated with us regularly and showed genuine interest in exceeding our expectations. We would highly recommend GJ Gardener without hesitation to build your forever new home.
Christophe and Claudia.
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We are winners in choosing GJ. Gardner to build our new family home – Choosing G.J. Gardner to build our new home started with Brenden in the display home. One could not ask for more accuracy in quoting and planning and the creative care and time taken to design everything involved in the new build. As we progressed onto the contract and planning phase we were greeted by the Ballarat office staff, talk about being… Read more · 1
made feel special , the friendly and genuine help and care shown to us made the process really enjoyable. Once the build started we we amazed at the progress and speed of construction. Our build supervisor Adrian was in contact with us on a weekly basis and kept us completely up to date . The various trades were great as well and overall the workmanship was really good. . G.J. Gardner choose quality trades and the finished house shows this. Even though the build went exceptionally well, when I did raise a couple of minor queries they were handled in the most patient and respectful manner, and addressed at lightning speed. We were impressed with the accuracy of the contract and completed cost, we had no issues with anything to do with upgrade and modifications costs. Our new home was handed over in a way which made my wife and I feel like we were special customers. The end product was excellent and no one could recommend G.J Gardner of Ballarat more than we can.
Dream acreage home built by G.J Gardner Ballarat – When we were looking to purchase our 5-acre property outside of Ballarat we began to research builders who would travel to our area. G.J. Gardner Ballarat had the only floor plan we loved. From the moment we first contacted the Ballarat office everything ran so efficiently and effectively. We couldn’t believe how friendly, knowledgeable and… Read more · 1
accommodating every single employee was, from our initial call with David the New home consultant, to always being greeted by name by all office staff when coming into the office for a meeting to even the directors, Rob and Wayne, always stopping to say hi and have a quick chat when they walked past. We were always kept up to date, and nothing was too much trouble for the office staff, who were always more than happy to answer my many emails. Our colour selection with Nat ran so smoothly. We had a pretty good idea about the colours and styles we wanted, but her design knowledge really helped us narrow down and choose really important elements such as flooring and paint colours to create such a cohesive home. Both construction supervisors for our build, Paul and Matt, were exceptional. I would receive weekly Friday updates about everything that had occurred that week and what was planned for the coming weeks. We also had many meetings throughout the build, allowing us to see all the different stages and our home coming to life. The overall build took less than 7 Months and the quality and workmanship is outstanding. Along our journey, we got to meet a few of the incredible local trades they use and it was clear to see how G.J. Garnder Ballarat have such a fantastic reputation and are still going strong in the current building climate. From the moment we received our keys at handover our new build felt like just like home to us. We are so grateful to have been on this journey with the team at G.J. Gardner Ballarat and we would recommend them to anyone looking to build in the Ballarat and surrounding region.
G J Gardner Ballarat off grid new build – We cant thank the team at GJ Gardner enough for supporting us through our recent off grid build. From the outset we felt supported, heard and valued. Having completed a full renovation previously, we had some idea of what we were stepping into however the professionalism from everyone at Ballarat GJ Gardner made our build relatively easy. We had… Read more · 1
no issues with adjusting plans to meet our needs in the initial stages. Our quote was all inclusive and considering the quality of the finish very fair. There was no surprises with the financials with the only variances coming from our added extras.
Despite some delays with council (completely out of GJ Gardner hands) once building commence it went quickly and smoothly. Communication was standout from weekly update emails, regular onsite meetings and phone calls were returned the same day !
Our build team was so friendly and always willing to answer any questions or concerns. The after service has also been brilliant with any concerns addressed quickly and competently.
Everyone who has seen our new home are taken back by the quality of the finish and we have nothing but great things to say about our experience.
10 out of 10 – We had a fantastic experience building with G.J Gardner Ballarat , all the staff have been amazing along the way , they were so patient with planning around our lives for appointments, nothing was ever too much trouble for them. You can see ,and feel the quality the minute you walk through the door with their knowledge professionalism and… Read more · 1
organizational skills, this made it very easy for us to make our decisions when choosing designs, layouts and our Colours. We were kept up to date with every step and stage of the building journey. We could not be happier with the end product, our new home is so beautiful and the quality of workmanship is fantastic 10 out 10. Our Building Journey with GJ Gardner has been seamless stress free, finished on time and we wouldn't go anywhere else.
GJ GARDNER BALLARAT – GJ Gardner Ballarat- We are so happy with the decision to build our beautiful home with GJ Gardner Ballarat. From the day we walked in to their display home, to the day our keys (and lots of goodies), were handed to us, they were nothing but professional. Nothing was ever too much hassle and everything dealt with instantly. All staff, from our salesman, admin girls, directors and especially our supervisors were amazing. Thankyou to all! Show details · 1
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Ballarat GJ Gardener - if you want excellence – We had a bad experience with another builder where we went through a lot of the process past the point of colour selection and this took more than 18 months. We tried selling our land because we were so disillusioned by the whole building process. We had never built before and for this to be our first experience we just didn't understand how… Read more · 1
people did it. Our land wasn't selling, so we thought we would just bang a house on it and get rid of it be done with the whole heart ache. We marched into every builder in a display home village and didn't even bother with niceties. Our question was do you build on sloping blocks (which our block was). Some said yes, but not to the extent of our block. They all said try GJ Gardner Ballarat. We went straight home and contacted them. We had an appointment the next day with Brendan at the GJ Gardners display home and we were terrified of going through the whole building process again. He was thorough in making sure they could build on our block and we were clear about the fact we just wanted a house on our land so we could get rid of it. Once Brendan understood we were going to have to live in it for a year before selling he suggested making it more what we would enjoy living in. By about the third meeting with him we were feeling a lot more optimistic. The communication and pace at which they were getting back to us was amazing compared to our other experience. Fast track to us having faith that we were going to be taken care of and heard, we decided on a plan we would be happy to live in for a long time, not just a year. We made some changes to the first plan, and the responses were very quick. Brendan and the team had it drawn up and positioned on the block with such consideration we started to understand why people build. In a flash, it seemed, we had the site cut and progress payments were being made. There was obviously a lot we didnt undertand about the whole process, but all i had to do was call the office staff. Lisa, Leah and Kelly were amazing. They never did that sigh were you know you are asking questions they have been asked a thousand times. They talked me through confusions, concerns and even issues with the bank. The house seemed to pop up like magic. Every stage was communicated by email and a phone call where Adrian our site manager explained what had happened and what was going to happen the following week. He was always spot on with what he said was going to happen. There was maybe one time where there was a bit of a delay, but Adrian and the team seemed to work their magic and get it back on track. From the moment we spoke to GJ Gardners sales person, Brendan, to the moment we received our keys, was truly amazing. Yes, building is scary especially when you don't know what to expect, but the whole team eased any fears and were able to not only talk the talk, but proved their superior service through their work and product. I have and do tell anyone who will listen how amazing this team is. The whole process, from the moment we went to their display home to receiving the keys to our beautiful new home was less than a year. The price we were quoted prior to sign off was the price we paid, there was no last minute changes because they couldn't get the trades to do the work, no changes in materials. No hiden changes in anyway.
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We Love our G.J Gardner Ballarat Home! – From the moment we met with the Sales team to discuss our ideas, all the way through to Handover of our beautiful custom home, G.J Gardner Ballarat have been nothing short of exceptional! The whole team were great at communicating with us every step of the way, and we always felt like our build was not only important to them, but a priority.… Read more · 1
Special mentions to Nathan, who worked with us to create the perfect plan, and to our awesome supervisor Adrian, who ran the build seamlessly and without issue. The quality of our home is beyond anything we could have dreamed of, and although this is our first GJ Gardner build, our experience along the way has guaranteed it won’t be the last!
Great first build experience – We were so happy with our GJ Gardner Ballarat build, from the moment we stepped into the display home right up to moving into our beautiful dream home we have felt comfortable and confident that we made the right choice by picking to build with GJ Gardner Ballarat. The team in Ballarat were friendly, informative and supportive for us first time… Read more · 1
builders. We were given weekly updates by our site manager and always kept informed of the process from the amazing office staff. Every person from GJ Gardner involved in our building have done an exceptional job, we couldn't be happier and have been recommending GJ Gardner Ballarat to anyone looking at building
Made the best choice to build with GJ for our family! – Building with GJ was the most relaxed experience we have ever had. The team at GJ (especially the girls in the office) were so effective with their communication letting us know updates every week and always replied within the day of emailing questions/queries about our build. We enjoyed the photos through out each stage and being felt like our… Read more · 1
house was a priority. The team at GJ Ballarat were great at ensuring we could be in before Christmas just making it with 4 days to spare! We wouldn’t recommend anyone else to build through as we have not had one bad experience with our first build. We thank everyone at GJ Gardner Ballarat
We made the right choice - G. J. Gardner Ballarat – We are so happy we decided to go with G.J. Gardner Ballarat to build our large family home. They have been nothing but professional, prompt and helpful the entire process. All our questions and queries via phone or email were answered quickly and nothing was ever too much hassle for the admin team to follow up on. Our site supervisor was also… Read more · 1
extremely contactable and happy to answer queries and concerns throughout the entire build process. Our home is of a high standard, but the after care maintenance program has also been excellent and thorough. Our private building inspector was also impressed with the quality of the workmanship throughout the build and had high praise for the building team. We are so happy with our home and really enjoyed the building process, due to the team at G.J. Gardner. We would recommend to anyone considering building to use G.J. Gardner as we really cannot fault any part of the process or team.
So, so, close – To start with, let me be clear - we did not build with GJ Gardner Ballarat That being said, I feel compeld to write this review regardless, as our experience with GJ Gardner Ballarat and Darren our Sales Agent was awesome. He got our vision from the get go. He went above and beyond adding all relevant information in general convos so we were well… Read more · 1
informed. We ended up going with a local builder who was personally recommended to us and who's work was on par with GJ.
But, if you're looking at GJ Gardner Ballarat, you cant go wrong. This franchise is exceptional.
Easy to work with – GJ Gardner were very easy to work with, never a problem or hassle with anything. Kept up to date every week with all stages of the build. Workmanship was spot on. Would highly recommend them. Show details · 1
Smooth building experience. Excellent whole team, customer focused approach – This was our first build after completing many of our own renovations. The whole team customer focused approach was evident right from sales to post construction. We have been endlessly impressed with our site supervisor Lloyd, who actively communicated with us throughout our entire build process. Our home was a mix of two plans and… Read more · 1
customised to suite our growing family needs. We absolutely love the quality of work and craftsmanship that has gone into our home.
Who ever said building was scary - hasn't built with the GJ Gardner Ballarat team!
GJ Gardner Ballarat - the best building experience – Before joining with GJ Gardner I was actually signed on with another builder (whose name I won't mention). It was my first time building a home and having had no experience, I trusted the previous builder blindly. I later found out that I was serenely being misguided, provided exorbitant quotes for things when eventually I broke the contract with… Read more · 1
them, losing the initial deposit of $2500.
I was so confused about what to do until a friend recommended GJ Gardner. From my first experience at the display homes, interacting with Gina I found them to be very helpful. They weren't pushy with getting a customer, they were respectful and polite. The entire experience has been very smooth, I got weekly updates when the construction was happening, the admin team were so wonderful in answering all of my small and big questions. It was a long process because I had to wait approximately 2 years for the land to be titled. Regardless, the entire team was incredibly patient and kept me in the loop with everything that was happening.
A special shoutout to Mitch, my build supervisor who was amazing at sending those weekly photos and text updates. As recently has 3 days ago, he came down himself to sort a few minor issues which he didn't have to do. The minor issues that I had came from GJ Gardner working full steam ahead to meet my request of the handover date (a few days earlier than what was initially agreed to), which meant that the house was 99.999999% done. I wasn't fussed about this because I trusted GJ Gardner, and knew they would rectify any issues that I found!
Overall, I would highly recommend this builder!
Thank you for our Home! – We are so glad we chose GJGardiner Ballarat to build our home. Each step of the way we felt more confident that we had made the right choice. Our home was built to a high standard and we were regularly informed about our home’s progress. We were very thankful that we had experienced quality supervisors overseeing our build as the finished result… Read more · 1
is the comfortable home we now enjoy. Along with initial planning stage, then onto construction and having each build team on site, it was so good to have friendly office staff who always made us feel welcome. They gave us regular weekly updates on our home’s progress and answered any questions with a smile, whether by phone or email! Our queries were listened to and always followed up in a very short period of time. Regarding building timelines, our build came to within a few days of the project finish date given by our supervisor right at the start. Impressive! Costs were also on budget which was great. We have built a few homes over the years, and GJ Gardiner Ballarat stand out as one of the best we have had the pleasure to build with. A really nice finale was when the whole GJ. Gardiner team gathered to welcome us into our new home and hand over the keys! Thank you! We are confident that we will enjoy our home for many years to come and it is really pleasing to say that we finished our build with a building group we would happily recommend to others.
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LOVE GJ GARDNER BALLARAT – GJ Gardner Ballarat were fantastic from start to finish. From Dave in sales to everyone in the office to our site foreperson Matt - they were all incredible and so helpful. They were always in communication and we have weekly updates on where the build was at. The build quality was superb and was completed in a timely manner which was very… Read more · 1
pleasing. There was of course a couple of hick-ups along the way which is standard when building (this was my 3rd build), most were supply issues and they were handled quickly and efficiently and were kept informed all the time.
G.j. Gardner Ballarat - outstanding after the 3 months home review – I was already happy with my house delivered by G.J.Gardner Ballarat and the after completion 3 months review was perfect. They have the most qualified construction supervisor in the market: Adrian Meyer! Every minor things were addressed quickly and stress free. Thank you again!! Show details · 1
Couldn’t find a better team of people! – We’ve now built with GJ Gardner Ballarat twice, and their team of workers are second to none. So organised, efficient and good at what they do. Our new house is as beautiful as our last and the quality has been outstanding. We recommend them to many people as they are honest and deliver a product that is long lasting and great quality. There are… Read more · 1
no hidden costs, and for the reasonable price we paid, we feel we got more than our moneys worth.
A big thanks to the team for our stunning house!
Amazing house and amazing staff – From meeting sales representative David to our completed build with Lloyd, the whole experience has been an enjoyable build. All the office staff are lovely and fun to deal with. Every trade we met was very professional a.d keen to give us the best home possible. I couldn't reccomend gj gardner Ballarat enough. Our home is beautiful and… Read more · 1
finished off amazingly. If you're not sure who to build with, I highly reccomend the amazing team at gj gardner Ballarat. Thank you for our beautiful home
Second beautiful home built by GJ Gardner – This was our second time building with Gardners after a faultless first family home. Our family moved from the country into town and we knew we had to have an amazing home to raise our family which is why we chose gardners for a second time. A perfect family home is exactly what we got. Every single member of the team is very friendly,… Read more · 1
approachable and professional, nothing was ever too difficult. Tradies were tricky to book in at times understandably but our supervisor kept us up-to date every single week and knew exactly who and what was on site every day of the week. If there was delays with one trade they went ahead with other things that could be done eg; bricks couldn’t get done for awhile but plastering etc went ahead to be able to continue construction. It was very easy to contact the office ladies or our supervisor when required. Final cost was exactly the same as estimated costs there was no surprise costs at all. Would definitely recommend building with GJ Gardners!
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Fantastic communication and quality – We are extremely happy with our build and experience. Our new house is everything we wanted. The experience from start to finish has been extremely easy and stress free thanks to the guys down at GJ Gardiner in Ballarat. Most of the builders wouldn’t touch our block due to the slope, GJ Gardiner didn’t hesitate and let us do a split level home and… Read more · 1
make whatever changes we wanted to our floor plan. Our site supervisor Matt has been fantastic and gave us updates weekly. If we even had any concerns Matt would action straight away and the guys were great with letting us make changes at any stage. Couldn’t be happier with the build and the process, we have heard some shocking experiences about other builders, I almost feel guilty that our build was so easy!!
Perfect and professional – We found GJ Gardner excellent to deal with. From beginning to the end. Fantastic communication, service and care. Top quality finish on our beautiful new home. Can not fault any part of our journey. Show details · 1
GJ Gardner Ballarat amazing build experience – From the moment we walked into the Ballarat display home through to the moment we were handed our keys the team at GJ Gardner Ballarat were so professional and accommodating. The customer service was fabulous and any issues were immediately dealt with. From design, build, handover and follow up every member of the team listened and were helpful… Read more · 1
making the process efficient and easy, timelines were met with no hold ups and the workmanship on the house is amazing. We had the best experience and highly recommend GJ Gardner Ballarat for anyone looking to build, we can’t thank them enough for delivering our custom dream home.
Fantastic value for money – From start to finish, GJ Gardner never disappoints. Professional, from office staff, accounts to all trades associated with my build, everyone was up to date and all over the details associated with my project. The finished product was so great, I would have no hesitation in recommending GJGardner Ballarat. The handover was so lovely, the… Read more · 1
project manager Lloyd was wonderful to deal with at every stage. The Ballarat branch must be a great place to work, as all the staff turned up to the handover, so they could see the end result of everyone’s hard work. Great job and I love your work.
extremly satisfying – From day one to handover we never doubted our choice to build with Ballarat GJ Gardner Homes. We felt comfortable with them from the very start. Their customer service from the sales team to the reception to the colour consultant and finally our building manager was excellent. All our queries were meet with quick response and resolved. Nothing was… Read more · 1
too hard. Our regular meetings with our building manager on site gave us the reassurance everything was going to plan. It was very satisfying going through the house with our building supervisor at the different stages of the build. The trades they use are all local trades with loads of experience and expertise. Their workmanship and quality of their build was excellent. Changing things at the last minute was never a problem they were very obliging. we highly recommend GJ Gardner. We had a stress free enjoyable experience. Our build took approximately 18 months to complete from day one to handover They did their very best to fit into our schedule and time frame.Thanks again Rick and Karen
Extremely satisfied homeowner – The team at GJ Gardner Ballarat were fantastic to deal with from start to finish. My partner and I are extremely satisfied with the quality & design of our new home. Special thanks to Jordan and his team for the amazing communication and upmost professionalism in what was a seamless and stress-free process. I would strongly recommend GJ Gardner to anyone looking for a trusted builder with human-touch, integrity and quality. Show details · 1
Happy home owner – The team at Gardners Ballarat where great to deal with throughout the entire build process, keeping me informed of any issues that arose during the build and any issues that I had after completion the team has been able to assist in a professional manner. Overall, I am thrilled with my new home and cannot thank the entire team enough for their… Read more · 1
hard work and dedication. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a high-quality build that is professionally managed and executed.
Exceptional service and stress free build in Ballarat – We were more than happy with our house built by GJ Gardner Ballarat. Their team are so professional and the systems they have in place make for a smooth process from start to finish. Our build was finished before completion date at a time when we expected there would be delays. Great communication including weekly progress reports and updates… Read more · 1
from our site supervisor. Always quick to respond to any queries and were able to accommodate some minor changes we made during construction. All in all a great outcome and we have no hesitation in recommending GJ Gardner Ballarat to build your home.
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