Sustainable Design Services in Hawthorn, Victoria

“Our 146m² home is part of what was once a factory. It was converted into townhouses about 20 years ago and when we bought it, it was due for a complete refurbishment. We spent 12 months thinking about the changes we wanted to make and gaining building approval. Then, we started to look for a construction company that could provide a well-organised construction process, with high quality workmanship, for the right price. After we had had several unsatisfactory meetings with other potential builders, one of our daughter’s friends recommended we meet with Gareth Owens. Gareth is a builder and had just gone into partnership with architect, Elena Cazacu. Together, they have created Evissa, a company that focuses on design and construct projects. We were impressed with them from our first meeting onwards and even more so after talking with some of their previous clients. People consistently spoke of their professionalism, enthusiasm and reliability. Watching the project begin and develop towards completion was a very happy experience. Communication was easy and honest. Elena and Gareth were always approachable, provided us with regular and detailed progress reports and dealt with any issues or concerns in a timely and professional manner. The Evissa design and construct model was ideal for what the refurbishment we planned – two new bathrooms, a new kitchen, new flooring, windows and doors plus some reconfiguration of the internal space. Significantly, as building work evolved and revealed previously hidden possibilities, the Evissa team was quick to bring these to our attention and show us how these could contribute to our underlying goal of bringing more light into what had been a rather dark ground floor area. These changes to the design along the way added considerable value to our property and a vastly improved outcome. There was a good continuity of trades so the project kept moving. The work site was orderly, clean and, importantly, happy. The renovation was completed on time, within budget and to a high standard. Evissa provided the team and expertise that you always hope to find for a building project. We are pleased to have this opportunity to recommend them. Maureen and John Sidoti Brunswick”

“The Garden Studio Company built a free-standing pavilion in our back yard. It consists of two large rooms which serve as an art studio and a study/library. There is also a bathroom. It has been faced externally with cedar. The company undertook all the planning and necessary permits and permissions, and then provided a complete building and fit-out service. We found the company very competent and experienced. The project was completed on time and on budget. Communication was always very good. We are very happy with the result.”

“Engaged Destin constructions on 3 separate occasions over last 10 years to complete renovations on kitchen, adding lounge room and interior/exterior finish within our home. All workmanship was done to spec and of a high standard. The tradesmen were professional and arrived on time and the project came in on budget with minimal disruption to our private lives.”

“Andre is dedicated, creative, highly engaged and extremely positive to work with. He had some great ideas for our building project. He is also very reliable and has excellent contacts within the building profession.”

“We have worked with Mike on several residential projects and would highly recommend his company to potential clients looking for a quality builder. His team are friendly, cost-effective, years of experience and meticulous in every detail of your home.”

“Highly recommended builder. After a long journey trying to find a reputable, knowledgeable, and trustworthy builder. His friendly, informed and relaxed approach gave us the confidence that it wasn't just a sell. Even better, we had some deadlines to achieve, so Michael and his team started within 2 weeks from inspection, and delivered two renovated bathrooms on time and without any cost variation.”

“I needed a small cabin for my photography studio and chose Classic Cabins for a number of reasons. The style of their cabins fit perfectly with my brand and what I was hoping to achieve and they were the only company that offered the space I needed along with an attic level that was within our budget without compromising the quality of the build. The tradies were polite and friendly and were great with my kids who were very excited to see them every morning and I cannot speak highly enough of Greg, our project manager, who went above and beyond and never made us feel like our requests were unreasonable. I am absolutely thrilled with the results and have had nothing but compliments from my clients. Highly recommend.”

“We worked with Little Constructions on a substantial renovation to a weatherboard cottage in Rippleside. Our collaboration started during the production of our construction documentation, during which time we met with Mark and his team to streamline our drawings. This turned out to be a great start to a very successful project. Working with Mark and Jeff was a pleasure - from start to finish they were forward-thinking, attentive to detail and communicative. The quality of the work speaks for itself though, they’ve really done a wonderful job. Both we and our clients are over the moon with the outcome. I’d happily work with Little Constructions again.”

“I have known Leanne Irvine for over 10 years, and worked as a consultant building designer with her for the past six years. She has always been committed to providing the best she can for her clients, and does the utmost to assist them in getting the right people in place to build the home they are hoping for.”

“I have worked with the team at Context Design and Build on a number of occasions. They are a professional, calm and co-operative business who will work hard to deliver your project as intended. They are approachable, easy to deal with and endeavour to deliver seamlessly. I would recommend them to anyone considering their next build.”