
Against the Grain Building & Renovating
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Contact Info:
David Spees
24/26 Megalong Street
Katoomba
Katoomba, New South Wales 2780
Australia
24/26 Megalong Street
Katoomba
Katoomba, New South Wales 2780
Australia
Typical Job Costs:
AUD $50,000 - 2,500,000
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Professional Information:As proud members since 2006 of The Housing Industry Association (HIA), Australia’s largest residential building organisation, you can be assured we offer the highest standard of workmanship and full conformity to all builder codes and standards.
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Whether you are after a builder for a new designer home, building an extension or renovating your existing home - we offer you a craftsman’s touch to every home.
Our high standards have gained us a solid reputation in the Blue Mountains for providing excellence in both the quality of our workmanship and our high levels of customer service.
"Our success is a direct result of listening to our clients and having a trusted team of our builders on each project. We take pride in our work, starting from an organised, safe, and well managed building site right through to the completion of the build. The result is a great job that the whole team can be proud of". David Spees, Director and Craftsman
Lic. Builder No. 225942C
Services Provided
Custom Homes, Energy-Efficient Homes, Garage Building, Green Building, Home Additions, Home Restoration, New Home Construction, Historic Building Conservation, Home Extensions, Home Remodeling
Areas Served
Katoomba, Leura, Wentworth Falls, Medlow Bath, Blackheath, Lawson, Winmalee, Hazelbrook, Bullaburra, Springwood, Warrimoo, Faulconbridge, Hartley, Little Hartley, Mt Wilson, Mt Tomah, Megalong Valley
11 Projects for Against the Grain Building & Renovating

Luxury New Build
28 photos

Katoomba, NSW, AU
New Build Leura
20 photos

Katoomba, NSW, AU
Stylish Extension and Renovation
14 photos

Blackheath, NSW, AU
Period Renovation & Sunroom Extension Blackheath
30 photos

Katoomba, NSW, AU
Rustic Extension Katoomba
13 photos

Katoomba, NSW, AU
8 Star Addition and Renovation
10 photos

Blackheath, NSW, AU
Completion of Build and internal works "Wonky Dell" Blackheath
11 photos

Blackheath, NSW, AU
New Build Blackheath
11 photos

Lawson, NSW, AU
Extension and Renovation Lawson
12 photos

Katoomba, NSW, AU
Stunning Second Storey Extension
10 photos

Katoomba, NSW
Mountain Cottage Extension & Renovation
28 photos
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3 Reviews for Against the Grain Building & Renovating

RAY GREENSHIELDS
Relationship
Client
Our new build was a significant challenge for Against the Grain for a number of reasons. Firstly the site was tight as the rebuild had to be within a restricted envelope due to heritage protection requirement of the existing garden. Secondly the design was a one-off with a very high level of structural engineering and unusual specifications such as rammed earth walls and steel rod roof supports as well as extensive fire rated double glazing to capture the world heritage view of the Jamison Valley. Thirdly we specified a high level of finishes especially in the joinery.
David Spees who owns and runs Against the Grain is a man of his word who took great personal interest in ensuring the job met our requirements. He was proactive in suggesting improvements to design and finishes, at times involving difficult debate with our architect, which we greatly appreciated.
David Spees has an associated joinery shop that produced the beautiful joinery finishes throughout.
Site management was exemplary under Errol Boswell who managed a complex large project with great skill, perseverance and good humour. The employed carpenters and closely associated trades worked together as a great team displaying the highest standards.
Post completion the builder has responded quickly and effectively to remedy any defects.
The home has attracted much favourable comment, including at the HIA awards in 2018 when it was a finalist, for its architecture, materials and the joinery.
We are delighted with our new home and have no hesitation recommending Against the Grain.
January 17, 2019

Susi Riedl
Relationship
Client
We used Against the Grain for a contemporary addition in Blackheath and found them to not only be a pleasure to deal with, but their finish and work ethic was of the highest quality.
September 4, 2016

Louise Knox
Relationship
Client
David Spees and his team at Against the Grain are the holy grail of builders! They were highly professional and produced a result exceeding our expectations. All the tradesmen were highly skilled, a pleasure to deal with, courteous and always left the property tidy every day. The entire team worked as if the house were their own. David made invaluable suggestions in regards to layout and fittings, and nothing was ever too much trouble. Communication was excellent throughout the process. We would highly recommend Against the Grain for anyone building or renovating who wants the very best. This is our forever home, and we could not be more pleased with the standard of work. Thank you!!!




August 16, 2016
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