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Hotondo Homes VIC, Ararat
4.6

17 reviews

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Build Stage
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Customer Service
4.7
Site Admin ?
4.6
Timeliness
4.6
Structural Integrity
4.6
Plumbing & Waterproofing
4.5
Electrical & Lighting
4.6
Flooring
4.6
Transparency ?
4.6
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Jess
JessVIC
  Verified VIC, Ararat

I would not recommend hotondo homes in Ararat we built with them in 2018 and now have water leaking outside our shower. It comes out between the tiles on our wall outside the shower when we turn our shower on and has made our door frame bow. They do not want to come and fix it properly and aren’t taking responsibility for their faulty work. DO NOT BUILD with them as you will regret it we certainly do Show details

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Katrina S
Katrina S
  Verified VIC, Ararat

This was our first time building, and the whole Hotondo Ararat team made the experience positive, smooth, and enjoyable from start to finish. We began with the design phase, where the team quickly understood our style, offered thoughtful suggestions, and helped refine our ideas — including supporting us through a custom façade and a floor plan… Read more ·  1

that required creative thinking to fit our block perfectly. Throughout the build, the communication was excellent. We were kept updated regularly, invited to walkthroughs at each stage, and always felt listened to. Any adjustments or questions we had were handled promptly and professionally. Our build started in mid-January, and we moved into our new home by early September — earlier than planned. The workmanship, finishes, and overall quality of the home are exactly what we hoped for. Thank you to the entire Hotondo Ararat team for delivering a first-time building experience that was organised, stress-free, and genuinely enjoyable. We are thrilled with our new home and would happily recommend them to anyone looking to build.

Lynne
LynneVIC3 posts
  Verified VIC, Ararat

Fantastic Experience Hotondo Ararat – Our building experience with Russell and all the staff has been wonderful. All the staff were very accomodating to what we wanted to create and the finished product is incredible. Our home was completed ahead of schedule and the workmanship is outstanding. We would highly recommend them to anyone seeking a builder committed to excellence. Show details ·  1

Belinda D
Belinda DVIC
  Verified VIC, Ararat

Very happy with my new build – This is my first time at building a home. Every stage of the process was clearly explained, great ideas to assist in making the house plan how I wanted it with alterations in bathrooms and some cost saving suggestions with windows and glazing. Communication was terrific with all staff as is the workmanship. The contract and the cost were set and didn’t alter. I would build another house with Hotondo Ararat. Show details ·  1

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Margie H
Margie H
  Verified VIC, Ararat

Our Third Hotondo Home! – So this is our THIRD house build with Hotondo Ararat since 2017 when we built an off grid country home and also a B&B and have now gone residential again with the Monroe floorplan. The quality is always second to none and a great selling point with the real estate. We know we can trust everyone to look after us, from the office staff to the trades… Read more ·  1

and all the in betweens. We are really happy with the process and that we were in before Christmas with no frightening cost blow outs. Thanks again team! Margie & Ross

Glenn and Trish
Glenn and TrishVIC
  Verified VIC, Ararat

Yering 207 Clematis Drive – We found the team at Hotondo Ararat extremely helpful when guiding us through the planning and building of our new home in Halls Gap. We would have no hesitation in recommending Hotondo Ararat to anyone wishing to build. Show details ·  1

John
JohnVIC3 posts
  Verified VIC, Ararat

First time home builder! – Very positive experience building with the Hotondo Homes team in Ararat. They do an outstanding job of making the construction of a new home as easy as possible and delivered a high quality home! The entire team was helpful throughout the build. Thank-you Russell, Jenny and the Hotondo Homes team! Show details ·  1

Paula
Paula
  Verified VIC, Ararat

Dream Home – We were in our new home earlier than expected, workmanship second to none, all issues dealt with professionally and in a timely fashion. Happy with the awesome office staff right through to the project manager, we could not be HAPPIER with our beautiful dream home. Came in right on budget too!! Show details ·  1

Mel
MelVIC
  Verified VIC, Ararat

Hotondo Ararat are the complete package for this first time home builder – Being a first time home builder with a vacant block of land, I walked into Hotondo Ararat on a wing and a prayer. A couple of hours later and I was on journey that was stress free, engaging and enjoyable. Linda had no issues in working with me (providing some excellent suggestions along the way) to design a home that worked with my family, my… Read more ·  1

lifestyle and my imagination. Thanks Jennifer, Michelle and the office team who were able to create (and re-create) plans that conceptualised all my needs and bonus.... come in under budget. Jesse, Russell and the build team did their best to keep the ball rolling despite COVID and had me in, unpacked and settled in my beautiful new Hotondo home watching the sunsets in no time. Thank you to everyone at Ararat Hotondo, your open communication, problem solving, response times and quality of work made this experience an enjoyable one. I would recommend Ararat Hotondo in a heartbeat.

Natalie and John Coghlan
Natalie and John CoghlanVIC
  Verified VIC, Ararat

Our first experience with building was a good one – Our investment property for my mum has just been completed and we couldn't be happier with the whole building experience with the team from Ararat. From the initial dealings with Linda, then Jennifer and throughout the build from Jesse was absolutely fantastic. Nothing was too much trouble when we made a few adjustments to the original plans etc.… Read more ·  1

We would highly recommend them to anyone wanting to build a new home. Thank you Russell, Jenny and Team for a great 1st time building experience.

Erica M.
Erica M.
  Verified VIC, Ararat

In love with our Hotondo Home! – The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful from our first encounter, right through to the end. Their knowledge led us to an incredible block of land, and we were able to easily adapt our house design to meet our every need. We were kept informed throughout the building process and found communication with staff members in the office and… Read more ·  1

on-site to be excellent. Our home is both stunning and comfortable. We are so grateful to Hotondo for making our dream a reality! I have and will continue to recommend Hotondo Ararat to anyone looking to build.

Philip Roberts
Philip Roberts2 posts
  Verified VIC, Ararat

I'm delighted with my new home – I have recently moved into my new Hotondo Home in Ararat. The project was very well managed from the initial discussions through to completion. The staff were friendly, helpful and knowledgeable, dealt with any issues quickly and efficiently and I found their colour consultant most helpful. The quality of the workmanship is excellent and… Read more ·  1

importantly to me, local tradesmen were employed. Thanks to Russell & Jenny Pearse and their team at Hotondo Homes in Ararat for a job well done and I would certainly recommend them as the builders for your new home.

Colin P
Colin PVIC3 posts
  Verified VIC, Ararat

We love our Hotondo Home – The team at Hotondo Ararat were fantastic, we are truly thankful for their support the entire way through the building process. Choosing and modifying our new home options was made easy thanks to Linda and Jennifer, Russell and Jenny were always welcoming and helpful and a big thankyou to Jessie our build supervisor on his first project he… Read more ·  1

definately went above and beyond to ensure we got exactly what we wanted. Our family are very happy living in our new Hotondo home and highly recommend the Hotondo team in Ararat.

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Kirby
  Verified VIC, Ararat

Happy customer – The workmanship completed on our home was second to none. Everything has been finished beautifully and we are so happy with our Hotondo home. The building process for us was effortless when building our home as the Hotondo home took care of everything or any little request we had. The team at Hotondo really care about the quality of their homes and continue to keep in contact with us to make sure everything is spot on. Thanks Hotondo.  Show details ·  1

Raglan Retreat
Raglan Retreat
  Verified VIC, Ararat

Cannot fault them! – Our decision to build with Hotondo Homes Ararat turned out to be the best decision we could make with the whole team becoming like family working along side us to achieve the off-grid dream home we had been planning for months prior. They helped to get our scribbled sketches into a floorplan we were thrilled with. Every step of the build was… Read more ·  1

explained, with constant and open communication we were never left wondering if we would get what we ordered, the team were eager to impress us and there were virtually no hiccups along the way considering we went an with off-grid electrical system. The quality of work from all the tradesmen was high class. Choosing colours, cabinetry, tiles, paint and accessories etc, was made easy and fun, so much that we have decided to have Hotondo Homes Ararat build our second dwelling, an accommodation retreat at the back of our property. Excellent customer service and end result!! Very happy :)

shwalk
shwalkVictoria2 posts
  VIC, Ararat

Hotondo go the extra mile! – Literally! The stunningly beautiful house they have built for me is more than one hour’s drive from their office. The building experience with R & J Pearse Hotondo has been excellent. From customising building designs to post-handover follow up, they always listen and provide friendly and helpful advice. What sets Hotondo apart from other… Read more ·  1

builders was a sense of honesty and a willingness to seek out alternative options when things didn’t go to plan (of which there were very few). The house is pleasant to live in and is admired by townsfolk. Hotondo also build wine cellars! Be quick to grab one of the remaining 1 hectare blocks next to my house in Victoria’s most beautiful country town! Honest, friendly, good advice, energy efficient, inexpensive yet high quality. Choice of hot water unit.

Jesse B
Jesse B
  VIC, Ararat

Custom design, excellent service – I've been living in my house for a couple of years now. I went into Hotondo with a pretty good idea of the specifics that I needed, particular cabling, certain sized rooms, etc. But there were so many other options to consider that it seemed overwhelming at first. But the Ararat team helped me with everything the whole way through. My block of… Read more ·  1

land was an odd shape, so [name removed] spun up a custom design which suited the block and would give good energy efficiency. I'm also colour-blind, so a lot of the aesthetic choices were a bit tough for me, but Jenny helped me every step of the way to make sure I didn't choose anything which looked ridiculous.

The end result is a great looking, unique, spacious house built exactly for my purposes, which barely needs any heating or cooling outside of opening/closing windows and blinds. Friendly staff, excellent design.

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