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Our Journey with GJ Gardner Hume – Building with GJ Gardner Hume has been an amazing experience. I would strongly recommend to build with GJ Gardner. It’s been a wonderful journey, starting from slap stage to completion! Show details · 1
Building our dream home – We couldn't be happier working with the team at GJ Gardner Hume. From start to finish, every detail was handled with professionalism and care. The entire team demonstrated a high level of expertise. They were attentive to our needs and preferences throughout the entire process. Our site supervisor Luke’s communication was outstanding; we were… Read more · 1
kept up to date with weekly updates, and any questions or concerns we had were promptly addressed.
We highly recommend the team at GJ Gardner Hume. They turned our dream home into a reality, and we are grateful for their dedication and hard work.
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First building experience - very pleased – One site supervisor for the entire build, start to finish. Great attention to detail, organised and easy to communicate with. Support staff through the design and planning stages were excellent. Any issues were discussed and resolved. The follow up post build has also been very helpful. Show details · 1
Turning Our Vision into Reality – I want to highlight how impressed I am with the GJ Gardner Sunbury team's ability to bring our custom home to life. We had a unique vision for our living area, and the team not only met our expectations but exceeded them in every way. The end result is nothing short of exceptional, with every detail perfectly executed to create a space that is… Read more · 1
both beautiful and functional.
I was amazed at how the team was able to take our ideas and turn them into a reality, with their expertise and attention to detail shining through in every aspect of the build. We are truly grateful for the work they have done.
I want to take a moment to once again acknowledge the exceptional work of our site supervisor, Anil. Throughout the entire build process, he consistently went above and beyond to ensure our project was a success. His expertise and guidance were invaluable, and we could not have asked for a better supervisor.
Furthermore, I am impressed with the team's commitment to post-build support, and their willingness to go the extra mile to address any minor issues that arose even after the handover. It's clear that the GJ Gardner Sunbury team takes great pride in their work, and their dedication to customer satisfaction is evident in every aspect of the process.
Well Done in Trying Times – Given all the construction issues last year the process with GJ Gardner (Hume) was very smooth. I'm very satisfied with the build and there communication to rectify any minor issues since we have moved in. Show details · 1
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Everything you want your Builder to be- Dual Occupancy Build during Covid – We started our actual build of a dual occupancy house at the back of the tenanted front property in April 2022. We were very nervous due to Covid lockdowns and potential supply issues. Kevin (Builder) and Anil (Site Manager) were very reassuring and our build was not held up once during the process. It was handed over in Dec 2022. Being a custom… Read more · 1
build, Kevin and the team worked through all the requirements for council (planning permit) and we were able to customise features and fixtures. The teams flexible attitude to our build was amazing- nothing was too much trouble for Anil, he would send weekly updates and we would hear from him in between times if there was a decision to be made. He was accomodating with our schedule and we were able to work together to move the project forward very quickly. We felt Anil treated the build like he was building his own house- we felt he was really looking after us. As for the actual home- we cannot fault it. We just love it. The quality of materials GJ Gardners Hume use, was something that attracted us to GJ Gardners to start with. Kevin was spoken of highly by the tradepeople that work for him- giving us reassurance that he also treats his subcontractors really well. Kevin has a calm demeanour, and takes the time to explain processes and reasons for things- he made himself available and promptly followed up on things . We couldn't of asked for a better experience. Our final costs were exactly as quoted, there were no hidden surprises. And any extra's we added were fully explained and detailed. The administartion staff were also great in their communication and follow up. We have already advised Kevin and Anil we will build with them again for future investment properties.
Fantastic team to build your home – We had never built a new home before, but from the moment we met the team, we knew we were in good hands. From day 1 all the way through to handover, we could not have been looked after any better. The owner Kevin really cares about his customers and was available with solutions to any issues we faced during the pandemic. Our supervisor Elvis is… Read more · 1
just amazing at what he does. He took pride in his work and was available to us whenever we needed guidance or had something to discuss. The worksite was always clean and we received many compliments from other trades about the job he did.
Both Kevin and Elvis were ably supported by Liz in the office who really helped us with our internal choices during the pandemic times.
This is a great team to work with who obviously take pride in creating customers dream homes. They are fantastic at what they do, and above all, just really great people. Even after handover they are reaching out to offer guidance or help.
You wont do any better than Building with GJ Gadner Hume
Wonderful experience with knockdown/rebuild – Built with GJ Gardner Hume in 2022. This was our first experience of building and had the added complication of being a knockdown/rebuild, but we found CG Gardner so easy to work with throughout the entire building process. Kevin, along with his team, was patient and knowledgeable - we had some modifications from the plan that we wanted, and he… Read more · 1
was able to work out how to incorporate the changes into our design, no problems. Luke (site manager) was fantastic, always contactable and gave us regular updates (and photos) on where the build was up to. The build ran to schedule at a time when many other building projects seemed to be on hold. Best of all we have had no major issues with the house since moving in. No hesitation in recommending CJ Gardner Hume.
Unicorn home – During the most difficult times we decided to build our unicorn home on the impossible block, GJ Gardner Hume Team were the only ones not to laugh at us, or try and change our minds … and so a trusting relationship began . GJ Gardner made it all happen and rolled with all my eccentric ideas and all the pandemic punches thrown at them. All… Read more · 1
interaction with the team was prompt and professional, and quality of our home build is very high. We would build with GJ Gardner again. End result: we finally have our unicorn home and we are very happy.
Fantastic experience with quality builder – From the very beginning, GJ Gardner Hume have been great in supporting and guiding us in designing and building our new home. Their attention to detail is amazing and they are extremely flexible in tailoring the house to your liking. The owner is a very knowledgeable and honest builder who was a pleasure to deal with. We could not speak more… Read more · 1
highly of our supervisor, who demonstrated great care for our home and quickly addressed any concerns we may have had.
The company uses quality tradies and you can tell that their homes are a step up in quality compared to some other volume builders.
Overall, a great experience with a highly recommended builder.
Expert Craftsmanship and Exceptional Customer Service: My Experience with Gj Gardner Hume – I recently had the pleasure of working with the team at Gj Gardner Hume for the construction of my new home. From start to finish, the customer service was outstanding. The team was responsive to all of my questions and concerns, and made the building process as smooth as possible. They truly went above and beyond to ensure that I was satisfied… Read more · 1
with every aspect of my new home.
The craftsmanship and attention to detail is evident in every aspect of the construction. The home was built to the highest standards, and I am extremely pleased with the final outcome. The team was always willing to go the extra mile to make sure that I was completely satisfied with the work that was being done. One of the things that really impressed me was the custom work that we had them do. From the custom cabinetry and built-ins to the custom electrical work, they were able to bring all of my design ideas to life. They were able to take my vision and turn it into a reality with such precision and skill.
One of the biggest challenges we faced during the construction process was the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the delays and disruptions caused by the pandemic, the team at Gj Gardner Hume was able to continue working on my home and was able to complete the project on time. They were also able to handle any issues that arose with the pandemic in a professional and efficient manner.
The team provided a "white glove" service, ensuring that all aspects of the construction process were handled with care and precision. They were always available to answer any questions or concerns I had, and they were always willing to provide additional information and support.
Overall, I had an excellent experience working with the team at Gj Gardner Hume. They are truly experts in their field, and I would recommend them to anyone looking for a home builder with excellent customer service and top-notch quality. They are a company that truly goes above and beyond to exceed customer expectations and build homes that are of the highest standards, including custom work."
Great First Home – Extended team were very accommodating and helpful during the build period - Our house was handed over with a lot of compliments from family, friends and even our neighbors! Overall very happy with our experience! Show details · 1
Amazing service – super happy with our new build with GJ Gardener homes, the service was amazing even through a lock down back in 2021, although some appointments were difficult with lock down Gj gardener and there team always found a way to help us the best they could. We get so many compliments of our home as soon as someone walks through the front door. Even… Read more · 1
though we have noticed a few things after hand over, (nothing major) Gj gardener have been back as soon as possible to fix the issue overall extremely happy and would build again !
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Very happy with my home and Amazing service – I signed with GJ Gardner - Hume, July 2020 and although it was hard to pick bricks and external colourings, on line only, during lockdown I'm very happy with the results. The admin team were always there to help, (big thanks). Build started April 2021 and the build was managed perfectly. I was constantly informed of the progress and always… Read more · 1
consulted on queries. I was fortunate with no hold ups (even during covid) and handover was just prior to Xmas 2021. (great Project management, thank you). I've had a few minor things to correct but there has been no issue in resolving these. I have even had Tradies comment to me. "GJ are great to deal with and their homes are of great quality". Lastly, big huge overall thanks to all, they are very patient and reassuring. Being on a sub division I had issues with Utility access and connections. They went above and beyond to help me resolve the problems. Thank you GJ Gardner homes - Hume. I am extremely happy.
Amazing service from start to finish – I signed my building contract in December 2020 and the build commenced in June 2021. The developer of my estate was a little particular which caused some delays with commencing but GJ Gardner were very helpful throughout the entire process. It was my first build and I am a single purchaser. My build was completed in February 2022. GJ Gardner… Read more · 1
Hume were very helpful with answering any questions or queries I had with regard to the build and were very accommodating once we reached lock up stage and allowed access when available so I could view the progress. They were very good at providing progress updates with photos without me chasing them up.
I've been in my property for a few weeks now and had a couple of minor plumbing issues with the main bathroom. When notifying my supervisor about the issue they had a plumber attend the same day to fix the issue. Excellent support after the build was completed. I know of others with issues after handover with different builders and trying to get these items rectified is such a hassle. I'm greatful the team at GJ Gardner Hume has been so helpful and transparent throughout the entire process.
We love our beautiful custom built GJ Gardner home! – We have been in our beautiful custom built home for 3 months now. GJ Gardner made the process very easy, from initial consultation, design stage, pre-start meeting, construction, to handover AND they ensured we were kept well informed during every step of the build. We spent time researching builders including GJ Gardner and end up choosing… Read more · 1
GJ’s as their knowledge, ideas and solutions to possible ‘issues’ was extensive and inclusive. Along with knowing this translated to a well built home, it also meant we felt ‘in control’ of the building costs all the way through.
As with any build, there were a couple of issues but each issue was discussed and solved together with us. Big shout out to our site supervisor and the admin team who were so prompt with answering our calls/emails and always went above and beyond to find solutions to meet our requests.
We have such peace knowing that our home has been well built with quality fittings. 3 months on and we are still saying ‘I love my home’. Thanks so much to the whole GJ Gardner Hume team. We would (and do) strongly recommend your team to anyone looking to build a home.
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BEAUTIFUL CONTEMPORARY CUSTOM DESIGNED HOME - BUILT BY GJ GARDNER HUME – SUMMARY I would highly recommend GJ GARDNER HUME team to build a beautiful and well-finished home. The team remained professional and engaging throughout the design and building process and I am very happy with my custom design home. OVERVIEW & DESCRIPTION We moved into my contemporary new home in July 2020, so we have been living in the home for… Read more · 2
just over a year now. I designed the house as an energy-efficient home, with a north-south orientation to maximise the solar efficiency for heating and lighting. The home received a 7.7-star rating and on average consumes approximately 8 kWh a day (24 hrs).
The house is approximately 30 sq in size, with 3 bedrooms all this WIW, 3 bathrooms, home theatre, kitchen, butlers pantry, large family/ dining area, drying room off the laundry, and double garage. The house is made from Hebel panels, with 6 R insulation in the ceiling and 2.5 R in the walls. The house has double glazed argon-filled windows and sliding doors, a 12.5 kWh solar system, and 15,000 l of water tanks used to irrigate the gardens.
CONSULTATION & DESIGN I designed the house over several years prior to approaching a number of builders. I found that most builders were not interested in quoting or working with me to refine and build my custom home within my budget. However, GJ GARDNER HUME was not just interested in building my home, but willing to listen and work with me. I was also permitted to utilise a number of my specialist trades during the build, including air conditioning installer, alarm & data specialist, and fireplace installer.
I am not an architect, builder, or draftsperson, just someone who has gained knowledge over time and had a strong vision of what my contemporary home would look like. GJ GARDNER HUME was happy to build a custom home and worked with me to include most of my desired requirements and features. I included a few curveballs in the design, such as a unique stone island bench, foundation modification to support future 2.5m long fish tank and grand sliding doors that double as a beautiful feature wall and conceals the TV unit/ study nook.
CONSTRUCTION Construction commenced with the installation of a 24m long and up to 2m high retaining wall, engineered by GJ GARDNER team and built by a contractor I commissioned. The house construction process went relatively smoothly with GJ GARDNER keeping me regularly informed throughout the process. As you expect a few bumps occurred along the way, however, we were able to work through all issues that arose.
AFTERCARE SERVICE Given we moved into the house just before stage four lockdown in Victoria 2020, I didn’t engage GJ GARDNER HUME for the defect rectification for approximately 6 – 7 months. Even though late, the team honored the rectification of a number of minor defects. GJ GARDNER HUME engaged a subcontractor, WEHL SERVICES to complete the work. I found WEHL SERVICES to be engaging and polite. They worked around my schedule to complete the work and ticked off the minor defects.
OVERALL Overall my experience with GJ GARDNER HUME was excellent. There would not be too many people out there that could say they design and built a complete custom home and enjoyed the experience. The GJ GARDNER HUME team always treated me respectfully and professionally, they engaged me throughout the entire process and enabled me to build my unique and beautiful contemporary home. I would highly recommend GJ GARDNER HUME.
Fast and stress free! – Our build was completed ahead of original completion date and in budget. The supervisor was very friendly, helpful, reliable and communicated very well during the whole process. We had a few minor issues with supply, but they were handled well and quickly. The admin staff always communicated needs promptly to minimise delays. Great build overall. Show details · 1
Very Professional and Quality Builder – It was our first time to build and our experience with GJ Gardner Hume has been very professional and all service delivered in timely manner. There were few matters along the planning and actual build but Kevin and his team has been great in addressing all issues and assured us that quality is their priority. Their suppliers are top of the line… Read more · 2
and the trades they employ are well-experienced. They have continued to support us even after the defects liability period which only show their commitment to quality build.
Highly recommended – We could not be happier with the build we did with G J Gardner Hume. From contract signing to handover, the experience was a dream. The site supervisor and builder both visited regularly to ensure that it was on track and met their high standards. The builder was extremely fussy with the workmanship and kept the tradies on their toes so the end… Read more · 2
result would be perfect. As there are with any build, there were a couple of very minor repairs needed post-handover, which were monitored and repaired as quickly as they could with the Covid lockdowns.
They came in under budget and with only a 2 week delay (caused by Covid limiting tradies numbers on site) and we were still in 3 months before we thought / hoped we would be. They accommodated a couple of post-contract changes and upgrades we made with no fuss and were direct with costs and timeframes if it was outside of the scope. They went above and beyond by organising their landscaping team to do our backyard at a good price so we could have a complete home as soon as we moved in and didn't have to keep our kids and dog out of a mud pit.
We have been in our home for nearly a year now and love it so much. Thank you Kevin, Michael, Jemma and the team for helping us into this beautiful home for our family.
Excellent builder – Even during the pandemic and extensive lockdowns the team at GJ Gardner Homes (Hume) managed to deliver a quality home well ahead of the build schedule at the exact quoted cost - regular communication and photos kept us informed at all times. We wouldn't hesitate to use GJ Gardner (Hume) again! Show details · 2
My Beautiful custom Home! – Kevin was my builder at GJ gardner homes. Amazing communication and service. My house turned out exactly the way i wanted it! Kevin and Michael made this so easy for me and my partner. They really are a great team and was always there to help and answer all my never ending questions. They where extremely easy going. They used very great quality… Read more · 2
materials in my house and was all in my budget. I recommend GJ Gardner Hume 100% i will build with them again. Thank you Kevin!!
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Great builder – Very happy with the custom house G J Gardner Hume built for me! Kevin and his team have been very easy to deal with from the start, the overall quality of the house is fantastic and could not recommend them enough! I will be using them again to build my next house Show details · 2
Excellent builder – Wonderful experience building with GJ Gardner Hume. Michael is great and thoughtful. Kevin is very accommodating, we love our new home and couldn’t be happier. Easy step by step process and we were able to contact them about anything. Would strongly recommend them, if you want an excellent quality build. Show details · 1
Excellent builder, seriously consider – The whole process was managed extremely well right from the beginning to the handover. The workmanship and quality of the build and materials was excellent. Any problems we had were resolved promptly and to our satisfaction, without their experience and expertise guiding us we would have had a lot of difficulty. There were no surprise additional costs, the price we were quoted for was the price we paid. Show details · 1
Great builder, easy to work with – Excellent communication throughout all phases of the construction. I have no hesitation in recommending G.J. Gardner Homes VIC, Sunbury. Very knowledgeable, reliable and trustworthy. Was really impressed as this was the first time I have built, and Kevin and his team managed to complete ahead of schedule, which I was totally blown away. Show details · 1
Kind and Compassionate – Due to a horrendous experience with Hume City Council Planning Department my dream build won’t go ahead but I want to thank Kevin and Jemma from your Sunbury office for taking on my small but tricky project with so much compassion and kindness. Kevin is highly emotionally intelligent person who treated me with so much respect. Thanks for everything. Maree C Show details · 1
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