Stroud Homes VIC, Ballarat

“Stroud Homes Ballarat, thank you for building our dream country home. This wasn’t just another project for us—it's the place where our family will grow, make memories, and breathe a little easier. From day one, your team listened, cared, and guided us through every decision with patience and honesty. You brought our vision to life with… Read more ·  1

craftsmanship and heart, and we couldn’t be more grateful. Walking through our new home feels like a dream come true, and that’s because of you.”

We love this home and after initially consulting with another builder we felt it was right when we met Brad.

The entire process was fantastic...you always hear people say they would never build again.

Both Darren and I would not hesitate to build with Stroud Homes Ballarat in the future.

Awesome service. Build was managed right down to the finest details. The quality of the work was exceptional. Staff were helpful and friendly and communicated well. I would thoroughly recommend Stroud ballarat. Show details ·  1

Brad and his team built our custom designed home in Maryborough and we could not be happier with it. They were very patient working through all the details prior to signing the contract and helping us work out where to spend money and where to economise. This took extra time because we built our own design and we were not rushed or pressured to… Read more ·  1

signup before we were ready.

The construction process was efficient and well managed, and went very smoothly. The high quality of Stroud's contractors was obvious from the standard of their work, general cleanliness of the building site at all times, and the positive attitudes of everyone we encountered when visiting during construction.

We were always kept in the loop and consulted if queries arose, and received regular progress updates. We were delighted that our home was delivered on time as promised and the construction quality is extremely high.

Brad and his team genuinely take pride in building beautiful high quality homes and we recommend them unreservedly.

I could not be happier. As a disabled person Stroud helped me modify a design to suit my needs and were extremely helpful throughout the pre-build process. The build went very smoothly and we are very happy with the house. The finishes are superb, all of the work completed to a very high standard. I recommend Stroud Ballarat as very professional and helpful builders. Show details ·  1

An absolutely brilliant building experience! – I wanted to take some time to write this review but as it's been the holiday period it took me longer than I expected. My family and received our completed home from Stroud Ballarat back in December 2024 and I wanted to share just the extremely positive experience that our family has had with Stroud homes. We began our home journey some years ago… Read more ·  1

where we found a block of land in a rural area outside of Ballarat that we dreamed of one day building a home and moving into as our first home. As many first home buyers/builders there are naturally many anxieties that can be experienced about what to expect as we often hear so many horror stories about the journey of building a home and all the challenges that can bring up.

We found Stroud Ballarat after looking at a few builders in the area and after initial consultations we made the choice to go with Stroud to build our home.

Now the experience with Stroud Ballarat has been nothing short than amazing. Their communication, engagement, and support throughout the whole process was 2nd to none. They demonstrated their experience, and knowledge in tailoring our home to our specific site and made us feel supported and informed throughout the whole process.

As first home builders fulfilling our dream of living our on our rural block I can say confidently that the team at Stroud Home Ballarat allowed us to fulfil that dream and did so with quality in mind, coupled with a strong focus on customer experience.

So I wanted to thank the team Simon, Brad, Shaun, and everyone in the Stroud Ballarat office who at every step of the way worked with us to deliver on an amazing home for our whole family.

I wanted to also callout that not only are we impressed as customers but anyone we told about our experience were also impressed, even friends working in the building industry. I would highly recommended Stroud Homes Ballarat to anyone building in the Ballarat area.

From shack to mountain views – From the time we first met The Stroud Homes Ballarat team, we were made to feel very welcome. Simon and the team listened to what we were looking to achieve. From the moment we set foot in the showroom we knew that this was the company that would build our home. The Stroud team communicated with us frequently throughout the whole process, there… Read more ·  1

were never any surprises. We definitely miss the banter from the whole team! The quality of materials and finish are absolutely amazing. We are so happy with our home and would highly recommend Stroud Homes Ballarat to build your home. Thanks for our amazing home that allows us to enjoy amazing mountain views and time with our families after spending the previous three years in a one room shack.

New Stroud home – We had the pleasure of working with Simon, Brad and the amazing Stroud Homes Ballarat team to build our dream home, and we couldn't be happier with the experience! From the very beginning, they were incredibly accommodating, always ready to listen to our ideas and make adjustments as needed. We had an idea in mind, and after looking at some of… Read more ·  1

Stroud’s original floor plans, we completely manipulated one with the features we were after to suit our wants and needs. One of the standout aspects of this build was their commitment to using local trades. Every single one of them did an outstanding job. Not only were they skilled, but they were also friendly and professional, making the entire process enjoyable. The attention to detail and quality of workmanship truly brought our home to life, and the quality of the materials and fittings used are exceptional. Communication was great throughout the build as I received a phone call from Brad at least once every week and a heap of pictures to keep us updated on the progress. We’re so grateful to the team at Stroud Ballarat for making this journey a positive and memorable one. If you're looking to build your dream home, we highly recommend them!

Excellent customer service and outstanding build quality – We engaged the Stroud Homes Ballarat team for our knock-down rebuild project that involved subdividing our land into three blocks and constructing three new homes. The project was quite complicated, and we were not experienced property developers. Simon, Brad and the whole Stroud Homes Ballarat team were incredibly supportive and helpful… Read more ·  1

throughout the whole process. They gave us advice and information that enabled us to make decisions with confidence at every stage of the project. They were able to work with our non-technical ideas and vision for our homes to deliver end results that are even better than we had hoped for. We particularly appreciated their clear communication, and the patience and good humour with which they explained everything. They have also attracted a great network of specialist subcontractors who share their attention to detail, commitment to quality, and friendly attitude. We took possession of our homes just over 18 months ago, and have had no major defects in any of the properties. We love living in our own Stroud home, and can't recommend Stroud Homes Ballarat highly enough. We have heard a few horror stories about other builders over the years, but the Stroud Homes Ballarat team truly delighted us. They genuinely cared about our needs, preferences and goals, and proactively solved a number of potential problems and challenges before they even arose.

Stroud Ballarat provided an impeccable building process – An impeccable build by the team of Stroud Ballarat. Working on a 55 acreage we were able to achieve a perfect home within 8 months in spite of the fact that we needed to get water and power connected as well as deal with terribly cold and wet weather in Little Hampton. There was excellent communication with the team and any hiccups or decisions… Read more ·  1

were made quickly and with minimal fuss. The outcome is a solid and well built home that has been completed to a high standard. We were able to customise certain things include adding size and a bathroom to the design which was done with a positive and encouraging view to how it would meet our needs. The site was always kept clean and tidy during the build to the highest standard. Highly recommended.

New Home – It is now 12weeks in our new home. I am very happy with everything we have chosen in the build. Simon, Brad Sam and their team made it so easy for us, plus made constructive suggestions to us when needed. Their guidance through this journey was appreciated as this was the first home build we have done. The quality of the work was amazing and Brad… Read more ·  2

left no stone unturned, top job. We were able to pop in at anytime to have a look at the build as it took place if we had concerns they were addressed no issues. I would have no hesitation in recommending Strouds Ballarat Simon. Brad and their team to anyone who needs a home built.

Incredible off-grid acreage home – We built an off-grid home in Ballan with Stroud Homes Ballarat and couldn't be happier. There were a few things that drew me to Stroud- their standard inclusions are great and I loved their acreage designs. I sent an online enquiry to Stroud and a few other builders, and Simon from Stroud Ballarat called me the next day. Some other companies took… Read more ·  1

weeks to respond and others never did!

The team at Stroud Ballarat were great at every step of the way. Being off-grid and zoned farming, there were some hoops to jump through for Council and Simon had local contacts for planners, solar technicians, etc who were able to help quickly and efficiently. Meeting with an interior designer to pick finishes was a big help.

We were kept updated throughout the whole build with weekly phone calls and lots of photos. They were very transparent and happy to answer any questions. The build quality is fantastic and we are so happy with our new home.

We've been moved in for about 2 months now, and as always happens, there have been a few small issues that we only noticed once we moved in. The Stroud team responds straight away to get them fixed up.

It's a nerve-wracking time to build a new home, but the Stroud Ballarat team was incredible and we love our new home! Thanks Simon, Shaun, Sam, and Brad!

Trouble free building – Stroud Ballarat gave us a feeling of confidence from the moment we walked into their office. Sam was great at helping us find an excellent plan & made some terrific suggestions that improved it even further. The build was quickly underway & the weekly updates from Brad were a highlight (such a personal touch). Construction progressed at a very… Read more ·  1

rapid rate, a few issues popped up, but they were dealt with quickly & efficiently via email/phone discussions with Simon & Brad - nothing was a major problem. The end result was more than we expected - fast & efficient we were in our new home 4 months from build start, 8 months after we signed! The house was completed at the cost we agreed on & earlier than expected, with very good quality fit & finish. Every tradesman on site was happy to talk to us as owners & performed their work professionally and with a great eye for detail. Many mentioned that they loved working for Stroud Homes. Can't ask for more. Been living here for 3 weeks & loving it. We felt "at home" from the very first day.

New home build with Stroud Homes ballarat – We have just built our second home with Stroud Homes Ballarat. The whole process ran smoothly, with a couple of hiccups along the way. The team were very quick to resolve these issues, to go above and beyond to ensure we were informed and happy with the outcome. The build itself was very fast, their various contractors and workers were always on… Read more ·  1

site during the week. The build was meticulously well managed, with our supervisor always being available for a chat or giving us an update (mostly weekly) within our group online platform, with multiple videos and photos taken. As soon as we opened out front door, the excitement and reality of our build really sank in. The workmanship was second to none - high quality finishes and touches. Thank you team Stroud for our beautiful home and being fantastic builders to work with. To Simon, Brad, Sam and Shaun we will be forever grateful. 1000% recommended.

Best building experience by the best builders! – We are coming up to 12 months in our home and couldn't be happier. I wanted to be able to write a review not only based on the building experience, but the after-care once completed as this is just as important as the build process. We can honestly say, you will be hard pushed to find a better builder than Stroud Homes Ballarat. Prior to meeting… Read more ·  1

the Stroud team we had chosen to build with another "volume" builder. But after being disappointed time and time again, before we even signed a contract, we decided we deserved better. Given this was our dream home and final time building (we had built 4 times before) we needed to find a builder that cared and didn't just treat us like a number. From our first phone call, to handover day, the Stroud team never disappointed us. They were honest, reasonable and considerate every step of the build. Their communication was admirable especially during lockdowns when we were unable to see the progress in person. Our home is everything we have dreamt of and more and the quality has exceeded our expectations. Every trade we've hired has asked who built our house as they are so impressed with the quality. Stroud also didn't disappoint with the after-care. Although we've had minimal issues, they've been rectified quickly. We can't thank the team at Stroud Homes Ballarat enough, for the wonderful experience, the friendship we developed and most importantly, our amazing home!

Dream home made by dream team – We recently built our dream family home with Stroud Ballarat and couldn’t be happier with the final result. It was a couple of years in the making from the start of the design process to the completion of our beautiful home but the Stroud team never made us feel like anything was a hassle or too hard to achieve. We felt like they genuinely wanted… Read more ·  1

to make all our dreams come true. The total build time took longer than expected, extending beyond our contracted completion date however the builders still kept in touch and kept us up to date with progress and what we could look forward to at each stage. We especially loved Brad’s walk through updates and photos. The workmanship and build quality was great. It was also nice to hear that all trades that worked for the Stroud team spoke so highly of them, according to our man on the inside. Due to being on site frequently, we did encounter one issue with a tradie potentially smoking inside our home which was brought up with the team and promptly addressed. We never had any further issues which was amazing! Our estimated cost was the same as our final cost, in fact they took off the cost of a mailbox because we ended up purchasing our own. If you’re looking for a high quality built home and builders who listen, take pride and use locals, Stroud are worth the money!

Outstanding quality and fantastic company to deal with. AAAAA+++++ – From the moment we walked into the showroom and was greated, we were excited to hear and see what Stroud Homes Ballarat had to offer. From their all included upgraded items as standard and the flexibility of us designing our custom dream family home exactly the way we wanted it. Nothing seemed to hard or out of reach , all our ideas and dreams… Read more ·  1

were listened to carefully and explained in detail what could be achieved. We didnt need to look any further, we had finally found a builder that listened, freedom of design and flexibility and best of all , could work in with us, with all our requests and time frames. After we signed up we had the pleasure of meeting the rest of the team. All of the office staff helped so much with their wealth of knowledge, the replies were very promptly replied to with little fuss. Right down to the very finer details too. Once the building started , the team was onto it and it seemed to happen quickly, we loved seeing the slab getting poured and watching our new home grow and grow. Every step of the way Stroud was there explaining things along the way. Stroud even go the extra mile, with full video updates throughout the build that we absolutely loved and waited each week to recieve these . A very nice personal touch. All of the sub trades and materials are sourced locally and only use the best and have a great team to support them. The building process was fantastic, even over difficult times with covid and others having supply delays. Nothing at all was held up, in fact our handover date was earlier than original planned , we can't thank the entire team at Stroud Homes Ballarat for achieving this huge goal. Nothing was compromised and the quality of the workmanship is second to none. With a few modifications along the way the origal price only increased a small amount for these changes that we made a couple of finishing touches at the end. Thank you so much to the entire team at Stroud Homes Ballarat , we love our new home and can thank each and every one of you. If your in the market for a beautiful, high quality builder for your new family home , be sure to have Stroud Homes Ballarat at the top of your list , you will be glad you did.

Great team, great build! – Our second build with the Stroud team, went as smoothly as the first one. Brad's attention to detail is phenomenal. A quality build that again went smoothly in times when it was not always easy to source materials. Simon and Sam communicated costs and variations well in advance, which is always a good thing. The weekly videos and photo check ins… Read more ·  1

from Brad was always something to look forward too!

Thank you team Stroud, looking forward to build number 3 with you in the future!

We love our beautiful new home! – Our build was an easy process from beginning to end. We really enjoyed working with the same team for the whole build. The communication was great. The workmanship and quality is exceptional. We enjoyed being involved in the build process. We appreciated always being kept up to date with what was happening week to week. We are so happy with our… Read more ·  1

beautiful new home. Can’t thank the Stroud Ballarat team enough. They delivered what they said they would. Thank you!

Dream house built with amazing locals – From the day we walked into the front door at Stroud and that first site visit, the Ballarat team were amazing and have made our dream house a and shed a reality. They have an amazing list of local contacts and produced quality work. The communication from them was amazing, given the challenges of COVID and the weather. I would definitely be recommending them to anyone who is considering building. Show details ·  1

Great Quality, Friendly Builders, Perfect Family Home – We built in difficult times.. face to face meetings were far and few between, long lead times and uncertainties plagued the industry. But Stroud home completed our custom dream home on an odd shaped lot with great quality and workmanship and on time! The whole Stroud team were up front from the start and all the way through if something looked… Read more ·  1

like it may run a muck and throw something out. They managed to manipulate schedules, make up time and get the job done with no impact to the quality of the end product.

Stroud stood up to the challenge of no/limited abilities for us to walk through providing regular video updates on progression.

There is nothing these guys can't and won't do.

Love our new home – The build was very good no problems at all. Workmanship was excellent and quality of the home is very impressive, no issues at all during the build all went smoothly and build was managed very proffesional. Our cost blew out a little due to some extra things we wanted done ,but we were prepared for this. Very Happy with the entire build with just… Read more ·  2

a few small issues!! with painting and gaps needing to be fixed up outside, and its all to do with new builds and property settling and weather changes which is all normal. Love our home we are very happy and impressed with the quality workmanship.

New Stroud home – Stroud homes Ballarat where great to deal with through out the total build [Name Removed] and [Name Removed]’s attention to detail and professionalism made it an easy decision to build our home through stroud. They have a great team behind the scenes and everything ran smoothly. I’d highly recommend them to family and friends to build with and if… Read more ·  1

was I was to build again I’d go with Stroud again. There final finishes on our new home where second to none and we are very happy with our new Stroud home. Thanks guys.

Beautiful Home – We have been in our new Stroud home now for around three months following its timely completion during difficult times, and we are completely satisfied. We were pleased with the way we were able to substantially change the standard Stroud plan to suit our site and specific requirements. We were also pleased that wherever possible, local suppliers… Read more ·  1

and trades are used for Stroud builds This benefits the local community and also enabled us to easily go and check out products and services with them ( eg joinery, windows, tiles etc.). The quality of the workmanship,(and particularly the finish ) achieved by all trades is excellent. We enjoyed very good communication with the team at all times, receiving regular updates and inspections of the work. Since handover, Stroud staff have maintained contact, and ensured minor issues were attended to promptly. We are happy to recommend Stroud Ballarat as quality home builders.

Great quality build – As first time builders we were very green to the whole process but the team at Stroud supported us fabulously through each stage. We loved the ability to easily customise our design. Their commitment to using local trades is something we really liked and the quality of the work is stunning. Brad as our site manager gave us weekly update calls and… Read more ·  1

video walk throughs and was there to happily answer any random question that we had and meet us on site if we wanted to have a look at anything. Building during COVID meant there was the extra difficulty of ever changing restrictions and guidelines but Brad didn’t skip a best and moved things around to always ensure the house was progressing in some way which we appreciated. We definitely enjoyed a smooth first build experience thanks to the team at Stroud.

Our dream family home – We have now been in our Stroud home for 8 weeks. We love it!!! The initial decision to jump in and build can be somewhat daunting. However, these apprehensions soon dissolved after our first meeting with Simon, Brad and their team. What stood out for us was straight up honesty in costs and build possibilities and a general feel of personalised… Read more ·  1

service rather than being another volume build number. In the planning process we were able to re-design a Stroud plan, changing many of the internal structures. Simon was always up front and accurate with costs. Another bonus was being able to plan with the team’s interior designer. She was such a great help, never pushing her own agenda, instead using our ideas to create a beautiful home. During the actual build we were very impressed with the availability to inspect the house. Unlike other companies where you may get 2 inspections, Simon and Brad invited us out numerous times to look over and explain where they were at. In their own words, “we have nothing to hide”. This was very evident over the course of the build. No build runs along perfectly, but both Simon and Brad were constantly updating us of changes to timelines. Both were always diligent in getting back to our questions. We are extremely happy with the quality of the build. Stroud’s inclusions are of a higher quality than a regular franchise. Our house has been fitted out with quality fixtures and fittings and many of our friends have commented on this. We cannot thank Simon and Brad’s Stroud team enough. We had a very personalised build process, honesty, no hidden costs and open and regular contact. We have a beautiful home that will be a fantastic place for our two young children to grow up in. If you are in the process of choosing a builder, we cannot recommend Stroud Homes Ballarat highly enough.

Stroud Ballarat builders you can trust – We can not speak more highly of Stroud Homes Ballarat. From our initial meeting with Simon we knew that building our forever house would finally come to fruition after a very scary and heart breaking start with another builder. Simon and Brad are honest, genuine and take pride in their work and when dealing with your family’s future that is… Read more ·  1

exactly what you need. They have supported us through every step and even though our house build threw up challenges which was out of their control they made sure everything stayed on track. Simon and Brad promised my kids that they would get them in their own house by Christmas because they had been waiting so long and they kept their word without compromising on any quality. On handover my son said “it feels better than Christmas”, powerful words from a 9 year old! We are truely forever grateful to Brad, Simon and the entire Stroud Ballarat team.

Stroud Ballarat are simply the best! – When we decided to build in Ballarat, we researched builders and plans and settled on 4 building company's in Ballarat. Simon at Stroud was the fourth phone call we made and the only one to return our call. From that phone conversation we knew instantly that he was interested in our situation and committed to meet our requirements. At the time we… Read more ·  1

were living in regional NSW and building in regional Victoria - we signed our contacts approximately 3 weeks prior to the COVID pandemic and associated lockdowns. All the way through Simon and Brad kept us informed. Communication was excellent with both Simon and Brad, we received videos and photos from onsite on a weekly basis. Due to COVID, we only had one visit to the building site, yet at no time did we feel anxious or uncertain about the building of our home. The rapport between us and the builders was one of complete confidence. Handover of our lovely new home was exceptional, given the COVID situation and again Simon and Brad went the extra mile. Our new home is everything I hoped it would be, the quality of the build and the care taken to provide that personal touch has been amazing. I highly recommend Stroud Homes to anyone considering building in Ballarat and the surrounding area. If I could give 5+ stars I would.