Initially they were invited to tender on the back of social media advertisement they made maybe a couple of years early. After that I just noticed the sign occasionally, I wouldn’t say I had any actual connection to the builder. However after meeting Tom onsite and bouncing questions back and forth I could immediately tell he understood every aspect of the project at this early tendering stage. Additionally, his ability to quickly articulate answers with sound footing showed an in-depth industry knowledge, something which takes decades to learn, or perhaps growing up in a construction family?

It’s absolutely our living area, full height glass windows span across two facades showcasing the 180 degree views from Scarborough beach all the way down New Brighton Pier, with the southern alps in the background. It also connects the seaside deck to the rear patio area seamlessly.

Professionalism, trust, advice, alternative suggestions, outstanding subcontractors, consistency, family operated business which is hands on. For example their impeccable completion of practical completion defects. I’ve completed over 50 projects and never seen a contractor close out a project as quickly and consistently as this, within a week the entire snagging list was resolved, I couldn’t believe it.

Construction is a complex process that mixes aesthetics with physics making it impossible to fully design and quality control your way to a risk free project. No matter what, every project throws a curve ball and it’s important to have that master builder’s security that if something very serious unexpected occurs, it won’t go unresolved and keep you awake at night.