Nest Residential Design

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10 years in business

Nest Residential Design is a leading residential design firm based in Nowra, on the South Coast. Our distinctive, yet practical home and renovation designs have enhanced the way our clients live, work and play. We provide a full design, drafting and architectural documentation service for all residential projects large and small. Specialising in dynamic energy efficient, environmentally sustainable design we ensure that your building project will travel with us from the early design stages through to council development application and approval without costly delays and amendments. With extensive expertise for residential home design, renovations, extensions and alterations, we have the know-how for working with site constraints and council specifications, without compromising quality, appearance or functionality. We also have an in-house interior designer who can work with your vision and interests to create both an external and internal space that flows and reflects you. From exterior colours and materials, internal finishes, furniture layout and selections to soft furnishings. From large to small projects, we are here to assist.

Services Provided

Building Design, Energy-Efficient Homes, Floor Plans, Home Additions, House Plans, Pool House Design & Construction, Site Planning, Sustainable Design, Custom Homes

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Nowra, Illawarra, South Coast

Awards

2019 Winner Illawarra South Coast Business Awards 2012 Shoalhaven Building Design Awards

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John & Lorraine weymouth

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A very professional team our dealings where with a gentleman named Sam he could not be more helpful from design to heights even explained everything we where asking questions about, we would highly recommend Nest Residential DesignRead Full Review

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40 Reviews for Nest Residential Design

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4.6

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4.6

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4.6

Dougal Kennedy

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Glen, and Mtthew and all the nest team were terrific. They helped us put our ideas onto paper and prepared documents that could go to council. The information and ideas that they had were very helpful for us - particularly as it was for us recovering after a bushfire loss. i have and would be happy to recommend nest to anyone. Jane & Dougal

November 16, 2020

Comment from Nest Residential Design:

Hi Jane & Dougal,
It has been wonderful to work with you both on your Design and planning.
Thankyou for such wonderful feedback, we would love to stay in contact and see the end result when your ready.
We wish all the very best with the next stage of your construction process.
Glenn, Matt & Team Nest.

Denis Suleiman

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I have had a very positive experience with Nest Residential, especially when dealing with council with the frustrations of council. I gladly recommend them to anyone that requires designs and plans drawn, as well as working with council to get them approved.

November 9, 2020

Comment from Nest Residential Design:

Thank you Dennis for such positive feedback. We wish you all the very best with the next stage of your construction process.
Glenn & team Nest

Michael P

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We'd had a few attempts trying to get the right design for renovations at our house. In contrast to the previous designers we'd engaged, the team at Nest Residential Design listened to what we wanted and developed a design that matched our requirements. The lodgement of the modification was easy and the revised plans approved without a hitch. Highly recommended.

September 22, 2020

Comment from Nest Residential Design:

Thankyou for such wonderful feedback Michael.
It has been our pleasure working with you to achieve such a positive outcome.
We wish you all the best with your future development.
Team Nest RD

Jenny Ward

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I was very happy with the very professional attention to detail and the excellent communication between myself and the whole team at Nest Residential. I was kept up to date on progress and found the office visits were positive and enjoyable.

August 11, 2020

Comment from Nest Residential Design:

Thank you Jenny for such a great review.
It has been our pleasure so glad that your experience with Nest was so positive and we will be sure to pass this onto our team.
We look forward to seeing the end results.
Team Nest RD.

Peter Russell

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Great team, great work, timely, and keep you updated. Very reasonably priced and listen to what their clients want. What more can I say.

April 1, 2020

Comment from Nest Residential Design:

Appreciate the positive feedback Peter, thanks for being great clients. Look forward to working with you in the future..

John & Lorraine weymouth

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November 19, 2019

Comment from Nest Residential Design:

Hi John & Lorraine,
That is wonderful feedback, we will be sure to pass it onto Sam.
Thank you again its been a pleasure to work with you, be sure to keep in touch with your progress, we would love to see your home come to life.
Team Nest

Walt Styke

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I found NEST to be a thoroughly professional organisation. Not only was their service expeditious but friendly and accommodating. Nothing was a bother to them I would commend NEST to any potential client who want a hassle free experience in having their plans drafted.

October 29, 2019

Comment from Nest Residential Design:

Hi Walt, thank you for such amazing feedback.
It has been a pleasure to work with you also, we look forward to seeing the end results.
Be sure to send us some photos when the time is right.
Glenn, Sue & team Nest!

Darren Komene

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Nest residential design drew up a current set of plans for the property & added the project structure & acted as my agent when the DA was submitted to council. They were very helpful every step of the way & would recommend them for any home addition.

October 3, 2019

Comment from Nest Residential Design:

Hi Darren, thank you for such a positive review. It has been a pleasure to work you and achieve such a great outcome. We wish you all the very best with the next stage of your development.
Glenn & team Nest

Pave

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I recently used Nest for a ammended development application. Glenn and the team are thoroughly professional and they adapted plans quickly and the whole process was absolutely hassle free. I recommend they do the full application as the experience they have is invaluable. A super experience.

October 1, 2019

Comment from Nest Residential Design:

Wonderful news, so glad team Nest could assist in making the application process hassle free.
It was wonderful to work with you also, good luck with the next stage of Construction and keep us updated with the progress.
Glenn & Team Nest.

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From the initial concept meeting , to all the way through the often gruelling process of submitting medium density projects to council . Nest exceeded all my expectations and went above beyond . I could not recommend the company any more highly .

September 25, 2019

Comment from Nest Residential Design:

Wonderful, thank you for such a positive review. So glad the team have made this a hassle free experience.
We will be sure to pass this feedback onto our amazing Team!

Luke Macdonald

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To say Nest Residential Design has been helpful and understanding in a long drawn out process of dealing with developers and council is an understatement. Nothing was ever a problem for Glenn and his team. They were more than willing to assist us every time we hit a hurdle, and there where a lot of hurdles!. My wife and I have no hesitations in recommending Nest to our family and friends. Thanks Nest Residential Design. Luke & Amie Macdonald

September 5, 2019

Comment from Nest Residential Design:

Thankyou Luke & Aimee for such a positive review. We did have some hurdles some higher than others. We are just so glad we could assist you both to get over the line with your DA approval. we look forward to seeing the end result.
Glenn & Team Nest.

Warren Parry

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Great service, very helpful, and attentive to details which makes all the difference in a complex project in a rural environment.

July 14, 2019

Comment from Nest Residential Design:

Thank you Warren for such positive feedback, so glad we could assist in getting your DA approved.
We wish you all the best with your project.
Glenn & Team Nest

Brett Baldwin

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The whole team at Nest have done a brilliant job, namely Glenn and Sue Dhu and Todd Slaughter to get our garage design over the line with Council. This is the second time we have used nest and it won't be the last. They are happy to work with your ideas and develop a building design that will meet all regulative requirements and will even submit the Development Application documents and drawings on your behalf. I can't recommend them highly enough. Brett Baldwin from Shoalhaven Heads.

July 12, 2019

Comment from Nest Residential Design:

Thank you for such wonderful feedback Brett. It has been a pleasure to work with you also. The before and after pictures are amazing, thank you for sharing them.
We wish you all the very best and look forward to working with you on future project.
Glenn, Sue and all the team at Nest.

Chris & Judith Luget

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Review We wanted a real ‘beach’ house - not just a house by the beach. Todd Slaughter and the crew at NestRes totally understood this and were key to turning our ideas into reality. From initial brief, providing design options, patiently coping with changes of mind, working hard to keep us within budget, right through to efficiently dealing with council and then not the easiest of builders - they delivered! And all in good time! We now have a terrific beach house that we are really proud of and itself continues to amaze all who visit. Cannot thank Todd and NetsRes enough. Chris & Judith www.southpacific-culburra.com.au

March 31, 2019

Comment from Nest Residential Design:

Thankyou Chris & Judith for such a positive review.
It was a pleasure to see you both and see the end result to such amazing "Beach" home, the entry truly is unique.
We wish you both all the best, Team Nest.

Carmen Rudd

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Nest Residential Designs are excellent to work with, the whole team are so professional and efficient in providing such good service in what they do.

March 29, 2019

Comment from Nest Residential Design:

So gald you have been happy with our service Carmen, we look forward to working with you in the future. Glenn & Team Nest

Matt Davies

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Was hired on recommendation from our Shed Builder

Excellent Service. Understood our requirements and worked with us to ensure that a few extra bits and pieces were included. Highly recommended

March 28, 2019

Comment from Nest Residential Design:

Thankyou for the positive feedback Matt, Glad we could get your DA approved and wish you all the best for the next stage of your build. Glenn & Team Nest.

HU-242145264

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We have found Nest extremely helpful and patient with my inexperience !!! I would recommend them and use them in any future works.

March 5, 2019

mark newey

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The team at Nest were terrific. Mine is an environmentally sensitive site and Glenn was across all the council requirements. He also coordinated and arranged supporting consultants. The design was functional and pleasing. Nest always answered my questions promptly and were very supportive through out the DA process. We achieved together a great outcome. High praise for an outstanding team.

February 4, 2019Last modified:February 4, 2019

Comment from Nest Residential Design:

Thankyou for such wonderful feedback Mark, it was a pleasure working with you also.
We are looking forward to the design coming to together and wish you all the very best.
Glenn and all the team at Nest Residential Design.

John Weil

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Nest Residential Design undertook the design of our duplex in a structured, collaborative and professional manner. Communication and timeliness was of the highest standard.

November 11, 2018

Comment from Nest Residential Design:

Thank you John for the positive feedback. Hope all is going well with your project? Would love for you to keep us updated with progress photos.
Glenn & Team Nest.

Michael Peters

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My Wife and I engaged the Team at Nest Residential Design to design our new dream home and to manage all aspects of the DA Lodgement. Design and DA application and approval can be a very stressful process. I must say that dealing with Nest was such a seamless and professional experience. Nothing was ever to difficult and we did have to go through many changes to design and requirements. Refreshing was there availability, prompt response to phone calls, design requests and changes. A very quick turn around for our DA approval which is quite unusual in dealing with Council and so this attention to all detail, from the first face to face consult through to changes in design, engaging Council has allowed us to commence our build on schedule. Further to this the additional information they provided us with in regards to there network of Builders, tradespeople and other has assisted us greatly in this daunting task of design and new build. We cannot recommend the Team at Nest Residential Design highly enough. Our special thanks to Glenn, Todd and Sue, just part of the larger team for a wonderful experience. Michael & Jo P

October 28, 2018

Comment from Nest Residential Design:

Thank you for such wonderful feedback Michael, it has been a pleasure to work with Jo & yourself. We would love to be kept updated throughout the next stage of your building process and watch your Design come together. Once again thank you from Team Nest.

Carissa Dawson

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Nest was highly recommended to me by a friend and I am so happy we went with them as Glenn and the team have been nothing but amazing! They designed our dream home and made the whole process easy. If their was any questions I had, Glenn would always take the time and speak with me straight away. Keep up the great work guys!!

July 27, 2018

Comment from Nest Residential Design:

Thank you Carissa for such amazing feedback, we are so pleased you have been happy with Nest and the service we provide. It has been a pleasure working with you and love to see the end the end result..
Glenn and the team at Nest.

Caroline Bloomfield

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Nest Residential Design was recommended by my builder to design our new barn. We are very happy with the results and the whole process. An easy process!

July 26, 2018

Comment from Nest Residential Design:

Thank you Caroline, it was a pleasure to work with you. Glad we could make the process easy for you.
Glenn & team Nest.

Kathy Rose

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I would recommend this company for their professional service and thank them for their great help in guiding my plans and DA through some slightly tricky waters. They were readily available to answer my queries and provide prompt assistance when required which was much appreciated.

July 25, 2018

Comment from Nest Residential Design:

Thank you Kathy, we are so pleased you have been happy with our service. We wish you all the very best with the next stage of your building process.
Glenn and the team at Nest.

Gerard Fagan

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We have just completed the design and approval process for our beachside home on NSW South Coast. From first consultative meeting with Glenn through to final approvals and documents from Susan the whole process has been efficient, professional and above all else they have been extremely helpful in terms of design advice and overall workability of the design. Thoroughly Recommend Nest Design.

June 26, 2018

Comment from Nest Residential Design:

Thank you Gerard, it has been a pleasure working with you, the final plans look amazing, we look forward to seeing the end results.
We wish you all the very best for the next stage of your building process.
Glenn & the team at Nest.

Heather Darlington

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Nest Residential Design were recommended to me by my builder and I am so pleased I used them. Matter has been handled seamlessly, from design through to approval of the construction. They listened to what we wanted in the design and we are so pleased with the result. I would not hesitate to recommend them.

June 5, 2018

Comment from Nest Residential Design:

Thank you for your feedback Heather, we are so glad your experience has been so positive.
We wish you all the best for the stage of your building process and look forward to seeing the end results.

Ron Dennis

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Nice one NEST. Exceptional service by a team of professionals. Their advice, design & communication made my alterations & additions DA process a smooth & successful experience.

May 26, 2018

Comment from Nest Residential Design:

Hi Ron,
It is wonderful to hear that the experience you have had with Nest Residential design was a positive one.
It was a pleasure working with you.

Team Nest.

Gavin Pickering

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Great company to work with, glen and his team gave me the design I was looking for at a good price .

May 2, 2018

Su Middleton

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Nest Residential Design not only designed our absolute dream home but made the whole process a very positive and enjoyable one. After purchasing our block of land we had a lot of delays dealing with other architects and designers who were really just not listening to us. When we finally discovered Nest it took only two meetings to finalise our perfect home At this stage we had a long specific wish list. The Team worked with us to put our ideas into practice. We wanted to create our final home that took into account our future needs, our love of beautiful design, a strict budget and very stringent Council requirements. The team achieved all of that and more. Since construction commenced we have received so many positive comments from the local community and visitors alike. Weekends in the garden are often interrupted by people stopping us to say how much they love our house. More importantly with the help of the Team at Nest we feel we have created a home that does the beautiful surroundings justice and one that is just such a joy to live in

April 29, 2018

Comment from Nest Residential Design:

We are so pleased that the process of Designing with NEST has been so positive Su.
Your home is absolutely stunning, the end result is such a credit to you. Thank you for Allowing us to see the results for ourselves.
From all the team at Nest.

Jamie Shaw Building

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I have used nest residential on several occasions and have found them easy to deal with and good at what they do. Being a builder myself it is nice to know I can leave it with them and know that they’ll get the job done right. I have no hesitation in recommending nest to any of my clients for and design needs they may have.

November 30, 2017

Comment from Nest Residential Design:

Thankyou Jamie, it is pleasure to be associted with you and your Company, we look forward to working with you.

Rhonda Errington

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I was wanting to build a second dwelling on my small property and was advised to speak to Glenn at Nest Residential Design. I rang Glenn and arranged to meet at my home to discuss my concept, my needs and wants. Glenn took on board my requirements and designed a plan for my new 2 bedroom Granny Flat and carport. Glen and his team were excellent to work with, we tweaked the plans with Glenn's input and advise, I could not be happier with the experience and the results. My plans have now been approved and we are moving to the building stage. I can not thank you and your wonderful team enough. I would not hesitate to recommend Glenn and his team at Nest Residential Design for your next project.

May 24, 2017

Comment from Nest Residential Design:

Thank you for the great review Rhonda.We are so pleased you are happy with our service and wish you all the very best with the next step of your Building process.
We look forward to seeing the final Construction photos.
Glenn and the Team at Nest.

Martin Yule

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Todd and Heather did a great job in designing our extension. They communicate well which was important given we were doing this from offshore. A seamless process, and both were a pleasure to deal with. Great job.

November 29, 2016

dxuereb01

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I found the staff at nest residential design to very helpful with my project and would highly recommended them. Should I have a New project in the future I would definitely hire this company again.

October 26, 2016

Comment from Nest Residential Design:

Thankyou for your review David. We are pleased to hear you were happy with our service.

mcphiesandy

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After deciding we didn't need an architect for the extensions we wanted to make to our cottage in Kangaroo Valley, we hired Nest Residential Design to draw up plans, prepare and submit our DA to Shoalhaven Council. Todd and Kia guided us through the process, handled everything smoothly and were extremely patient when we dithered. They responded to all our queries quickly. We received DA approval from council after about 14 weeks and with only a small additional cost over the agreed fee, due to council wanting additional details. I recommend Nest to anyone doing a DA who wants assistance but not a huge amount of design input.

September 28, 2016

Comment from Nest Residential Design:

Thanks for the review Sandy. We aim to provide all of our clients with a service to meet their requirements - be it from drafting up an owners sketch or providing a full design service.

Carly Prebble

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We hired Nest Residential Design in 2014 after we purchased our block of land in Thirroul. Todd was able to design our beautiful home to not only suit our specific needs but more importantly suit the unusual shape of the block. Throughout our build we were met with many hurdles however Todd and the team at Nest continued to work closely with us to have our home approved with council. We appreciate the effort Todd put into our project and would be more than happy to recommend him to anyone in our position.

August 7, 2016

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The team at Nest Residential Design have been working with Hotondo South Coast for 3 years now. Todd, Sam & Heather have the ability to provide high-end, progressive architectural solutions without compromising the clients brief, and budget. The team are approachable and their inclusive attitudes makes the process pleasurable & enjoyable.. Our team feels very fortunate and privilege to work with Nest Residential.

June 21, 2016

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Fantastic service provided by NEST with a quick turnaround ! We use them personally and on a professional basis we highly recommend and refer NEST to clients.

June 21, 2016

Comment from Nest Residential Design:

Thank you for your review. We are honoured that you continue to use our services and look forward to continuing to provide you with the same great service in the future.

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Todd and the team at Nest did an excellent job with our architectural plans and council approval for our non-conventional tiny house project. From our initial meeting and right through the process Todd was receptive and able to work together on our ideas to turn them into reality. Todd was able to help us achieve a minor setback variance which made a huge positive difference to our overall plan. I would highly recommend Nest to others and would use their services again without hesitation.

June 14, 2016

Comment from Nest Residential Design:

Thankyou for your review. We look forward to seeing the design come to life and wish you many years of enjoyment in your home.

Richard Benedict

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Working with Nest to design an addition to our house in south coast NSW was an enjoyable and totally successful process. Todd Slaughter (don't let the name throw you, he is a complete gentleman) and his team did design, documentation and shepherded the DA through council (stress free and on time). They were responsive, fast and very cost effective. I couldn't recommend them more highly!

May 23, 2016

Comment from Nest Residential Design:

Thanks for your review Richard. It was a pleasure working with both of you. We wish you both many years of enjoyment and relaxing days in your home by the sea.

richardweeks2020

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I came to nest residential a few years back to design a secondary dwelling for a client of mine , since then I have used Nest's services several times for multi dwelling developments. In that time Todd and his team have always been punctual, courteous and professional in each endeavour, from simple alterations to plans to complete re evaluations of entire scope of works in order to maximise our profit potential on a deal, they have always delivered and in a timely manner, I wouldn't hesitate in recommending the team at Nest to any of my clients, friends or family and I certainly wouldn't go back many times over if I wasn't more than happy with the service and professionalism I receive. Richard Weeks Renomasters Australia

May 19, 2016

Comment from Nest Residential Design:

It has been a pleasure working with you over the years. We look forward to continuing to provide you with the same great service for future projects.

mayah_leach

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Todd Slaughter of Nest Residential Design has always provided a service to myself or one of my clients of a high standard. A broad understanding of what is required to meet deadlines on any given project. Todd has a professional however friendly approach to providing a service that is helpful in many ways. His experience allows him to provide you with a great outcome.

May 14, 2016

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