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Engelhart Homes
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We're in love with our new Home
I wish to offer my unreserved endorsement of the outstanding craftsmanship and personal service provided by the Englehart team in building our outstanding home.
From concept development to hand over your service and advise has been exemplary with attention to detail and regular communication the hallmark of the way you do your business.
The home is both stylish and substantial with great integrity invested in the detail. A great example of this, which we love, is that the expansive kitchen, with its butler’s pantry, alongside the dining and l...Read more
iving areas which is effectively doubled in size by the adjoining loggia, seamlessly integrating the indoor and outdoor space. We find the house visually striking and functional and consistent with our belief in excellence and quality. We have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Englehart homes to our family and friends.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
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Lance CGreater Melbourne (Metropolitan), VIC
- 2 reviews
- Verified customer
Overall happy with my new house
After 21 months of construction of my house by Englehart. We finally get what we want, Thanks you. Even we have to wait few months extra, I still think it worthwhile for waiting until they finish the project properly. During that period, we are working closely with our supervisor Laurie, he is always helpful and working together with us to resolve issues. Overall we are happy with Englehart
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Nothing but thanks
Upon deciding to build a new home we made enquiries with a number of people within the real estate industry and others. The Englehart name was always highly recommended for their quality of workmanship and home designs.
Having visited the Englehart La Provence display home we were impressed with the quality of materials, attention to detail and workmanship which acted as a starting point for briefing the Englehart architect on our requirements.
From the initial sketch plan through to the hand-over of our completed home the Englehart team wer...Read more
e always professional in meeting their commitments and satisfying our expectations. We will have no hesitation in recommending Englehart Homes to friends or anyone wanting to build a high quality home with a builder that meets their commitments.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
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Great Builder
First time building a new home and am very happy with the whole process and the result. Workmanship is top quality. Communication was excellent throughout the construction and suggestions along the way made it even better. Professional help with colour and finishes was always available. The whole process was very easy and hassle free. I would recommend Englehart to anyone wanting a quality product.
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SharmaMelbourne
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Final product with a great finish!
After closely working with Englehart for two years, we moved into our beautiful contemporary style home last year. We are so glad that we went with Englehart, the overall experience has been very pleasant.
EXPERTISE
Early in the process, we sat with Englehart's architect to design the home that meets our requirements. We were fascinated with the way all of our requirements were met and the usage of spaces are optimised.
The management team advised us with the design choices and options that are suitable for the overall style of the home ...Read more
while considering our budget requirements. The building industry experience that the management team brings to the table is exceptional and provided a solution for every challenge. The selections consultant helped us with choosing appropriate fittings and colour scheme at various stages of construction. Englehart is very flexible and allows variations to contract. SERVICESimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Bucks05
- 7 reviews
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Simply A Beautiful Home.
We purchased our sloping block over 10 years ago and found most builders were reluctant to take on the challenge. However, we looked into Englehart Homes, who have a sound reputation for building on sloping blocks and thankfully, they were more than happy to take on the project. Our house was an architecturally designed, “turn-key” project, with some of the interior design based on Englehart’s “City House” display home. We loved the airy, contemporary design that the team at Englehart Homes came up with. Our project team was extremely knowled...Read more
geable and very accessible throughout the process. In particular, we were so pleased to have Jim & Dave Cooper working on our build. Ron Englehart was also happy to personally take our calls to discuss any queries or matters that arose. Once building began, we were constantly updated regarding its progress, and when any difficulties were encountered (as was to be expected with a sloping block), we were immediately notified and the issue resolved with minimal fuss. Eight years later, we still love the house as much now, as we did when we first moved in. The quality of the work carried out is absolute top shelf. From the huge retaining walls, to the swimming pool, the landscaping, and to the interior design and internal finishes....everything is amazing. We’ve lost count of the number of times visitors, or various tradesmen have walked in for the first time and said; “wow...beautiful house”. Even though it’s been eight years, we still remain in close contact with Ron and his team (notably Dave & Craig) at Englehart Homes. They are always on hand to consult on maintenance issues & recommend trades should problems arise. It's very apparent that Ron takes great pride in every home that has the Englehart name attached to it. We confidently recommend Englehart Homes to anyone considering building a house, because for us; not only did they build a beautiful house...they built a beautiful home.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
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Just what the doctor ordered
We chose Englehart home builders because we has seen a number of their homes when driving around our area. We inspected the Saville in North Balwyn and it had the detail, quality and size that we were looking for.
We came to the meeting with the architect with a few ideas and an open mind. The initial drawings gave us a good starting point but over the next 12 months we adjusted and honed them into the home that we wanted. We were greatly helped by the Englehart team throughout this process.
Once the build began we were projected managed by M...Read more
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To share our experience
I'd like to share my experience of working with Lucas Morris Homes in building our family house in Melbourne for people looking for a good builder. Lucas Morris is best known for quality but working with any builder over 12-14 months is a long journey and better prepared people can expect the right outcome. First, Lucas Morris is part of the Englehart Group, a high quality boutique builder in the eastern Melbourne area. Its reputation is built over the years and is a symbol of trust. This gives some comfort and insurance for people like me who ...Read more
have never built a house before. If people make a difference, I'd like to confirm in this case that the Lucas Morris Homes people meet their commitments. Ron Englehart is the owner of the company and he is always willing to meet you and discuss how he can help you. Ron's lovely wife is an interior designer whom we also sought advice on colours, type of material, even furniture. For instance, tile selection is something critical for the home as once decided it will be there for many years. We brought marble samples for her advice and we are very happy with the choice. Jim is the operations head, a shrewd and decisive leader who helps to address difficult situations. He is reliable and pragmatic. Warren and Lyall are the construction and project focal point and they have been friendly while working with us throughout the project and meeting on a weekly basis. Very good people to work with. Second, Quality. The builder has a collection of carefully selected contractors who have worked for years with Englehart resulting in standout quality and detailing that met my expectations. Costs is another important topic. Cost does not come cheap. My only advice is to invest on the key items. Way of working. When the home was finished I could reflect on things that I may approach differently which is only normal. So it is helpful to talk to people who have built houses before. Finally, a piece of information and advice for overseas/Chinese speaking families who are mostly successful businessmen in China. The way they operate is 70% familiar and 30% new or different from what we used to. Ask enough questions so you understand how to achieve the best result. Ron has hired a couple of Chinese speaking technical staff to support their Chinese clients which is of great assistance. They have operated this way for many years and has been successful, their business is booming... Bottomline is, moving into my new home 3 weeks ago, I think all the hard work and money is worth it. With this experience and knowledge, I am happy to share with those who are starting a new home and have no hesitation in recommending Lucas Morris Homes to you.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
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No Regrets.
TO ENGLEHART OFFICE: Please do not remove any NAMES or SECTIONS of our review.
Would we build with Englehart again? Were there problems? Did it take longer than expected? Was it expensive? Was it worth it?
The one word answer to all the questions above is ‘DEFINITELY’. It has been just over 12 months since we’ve moved into our newly built home, and we are absolutely loving the finished product. We are so glad we went with Englehart as the whole process for us was considered to be relatively stressed free (and we’re considered by our frie...Read more
nds to be stressed out people!). Don’t get us wrong though, there were things that went wrong! CHOOSING A BUILDER Our block of land is on a slope that is more than 2 metres hence we had to find a customised builder. After meeting with a few builders, we settled on Englehart as they were the only ones who asked specific questions about our design/house requirements. Never once did they asked what we do as a living to estimate what we can afford. We are very private people hence never liked questions that were not related to the build. DESIGNSimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
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Margaret and RedmondVictoria
- 2 reviews
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Exceeded our expectations
After our extensive research and visiting other luxury custom display homes, family and friends strongly recommended Ron Englehart and his company. When we walked through the Saville display home in North Balwyn we saw the quality and design format of our dream home. No pressure, good honest advice, Englehart Homes was the clear stand out!
The sales team knew their product having building and interior design backgrounds which helped us through what could have been a very daunting process. The Operations Manager with his personable manner, e...Read more
xtensive experience and broad knowledge listened carefully to our ideas. With his technical knowledge he guided us appropriately incorporating our concept to create our high quality custom built home. Our Project Manager could not be faulted, communicating honestly and happy to take our calls or returning them promptly. They have highly skilled tradesmen which was reflected in the finished product. The well organised administration staff were a pleasure to deal with and always courteous. A united team focused on producing the best product for their clients. They guided us through to the end result, explaining the process and allaying any anxiety. We have absolutely no reservations in recommending Englehart Homes. They made us feel like we were their only customers! This was our first building project. People say, “you have to have built 3 times before you get it right." That wasn’t our experience, we have no regrets because with their guidance Englehart Homes built our perfect dream home. Project completed late 2015. Margaret and RedmondSimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
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We made a good choice.
Bill and Romona
We were already living in Balwyn North and decided to replace our old house for a new more functional home that would be age friendly into our retirement years. In 2011 we started looking at the many builders and their display homes on Belmore Road. One home that stood out for us was the Englehart Saville display home. It was evident that quality, practicality and attention to detail were a feature of the Saville.
We approached a number of people who had homes built by Englehart, the main comments were: Englehart, a good...Read more
local builder with their main office in Kew East, known for quality builds, and most importantly, good after sales service. On that basis we decided on Englehart as our builder. The Saville model had to be adapted to work in with the slope of our land; it became a double story front and single story back of the house, with a triple car port and granny flat under the house and driveway up the side to the back of the house. Due to the changes required to accommodate the sloping land and our specific age friendly design changes, there were many meetings during the planning stage with the architect, sales staff and contract administration, all went well with no problems. Ron Englehart sat in on some of the meetings, providing his advice and expertise which was thoughtful based on the needs we had expressed for our particular build. Much of his advice was adopted and proved worthwhile. For us, Ron’s personal interest in our project gave us confidence and reassurance that our expectations of a trouble free build would be met. That certainly proved to be the case. It’s been two and one half years since moving into our new home, and we have not been disappointed. Indeed, the Englehart reputation must be getting known, as presently there are two Englehart houses being built in our street. Suffice to say, after the excitement of moving in, and the shininess of it all wears off, the true test of a superior build is in how it looks today, two and a half years on. Good quality workmanship and quality materials have proven their worth as the property still looks as good as the day we moved in, and bodes well for the years ahead. In the few instances where we needed some after sales assistance, true to form, this was duly met no fuss or bother. We now have a comfortable, functional and beautiful home that will last and suit us for years to come, and we thank the team at Englehart for making this happen.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Mike FisherMelbourne
Highly Recommended for Quality, Professionalism and Integrity
Following the completion of two custom built homes in Camberwell, Englehart Homes have my highest commendation, praise and recommendation. The finished product is so much more than what we expected or hoped for, and was delivered on time.
Having interviewed a number of builders over a lengthy period of time and not feeling entirely comfortable or at peace with those interviewed, it was recommended that we see Englehart Homes, noting that our objective was dealing with a builder who is honest, professional and reliable to produce a premium pr...Read more
oduct without taking shortcuts. From the outset, the sales manager was honest and transparent. I asked several questions which was answered with clarity and if he didn’t feel an issue could be addressed to my satisfaction immediately, he would say so, and work to find a solution, including liaising and working with council and town planners. There were also several meetings prior to signing the contract, where my wife and I would meet with the operations team to discuss details surrounding any potential construction – he would always attend these meetings. He would pick up his phone when I called, or if he was unavailable, he would get back to me within the same day…note, this also included AFTER the contract was signed and deposit paid. Prior to construction commencing, Ron Englehart (together with the sales manager) met with us personally, to provide his assurance that a premium product will be delivered on time. Ron dealt with any final questions we had and provided us with his personal contact details to call at any time if there were any issues. This meeting prior to construction commencing, provided us with that final, additional reassurance that we had indeed chosen a group who valued their clients, and placed a strong emphasis on professionalism and delivering a quality product on time. Throughout construction, the project manager ensured he would meet with us on site on a weekly to fortnightly basis to ensure that we were comfortable with progress, and discuss items worthy for discussion. These were the formal scheduled meetings yet, as with the sales manager, the project manager would pick up his phone when called, or call back within a timely manner if he wasn’t available. I would also speak with the engineering/ operations manager regularly. Together, these guys were brilliant. They always found solutions to any issues which presented along the way and demonstrated patience and composure, with a superb level of expertise. This expertise is why the project was delivered on time.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Paul & SoniaMelbourne
Highly recommend Englehart Homes
We have now been living in our new Englehart Home for 10 months and thought it would now be appropriate to comment on our experience from the initial consultation to after care service since handover. Our first interaction with Englehart homes was at their 'Saville' display home in Belmore road, North Balwyn. After inspecting several other display homes in the area, we were immediately impressed with the quality of workmanship and attention to detail. We engaged Englehart homes as we wanted a quality built home.
The design process commence...Read more
d and we were impressed with our interactions with the Englehart team. They considered all of our needs and encouraged us to provide them with as many design details as we could about what we considered to be important to us. Admittedly, the whole design process took quite a long time but in the end it was worth it because there were minimal design alterations and variations hence saving us some money. In the end, Englehart produced a design within our budget and that met our design brief. The building process was generally very smooth. Apart from some initial unforeseen site costs due to a very challenging block, the build was completed on time and on budget. The tradesmen employed were professionals and experienced. It was clearly evident that Englehart homes has access to quality trades and don't cut corners by employing persons that cannot met their quality assurance processes. The site supervisor was pleasant to deal with and kept us informed of the progress of the build, inviting our feedback as required. The supervisor always answered any questions or concerns that we had and encouraged several on site meeting with various trades including tilers, electricians and cabinet makers to discuss various options available. Two weeks prior to handover, I met with the construction manager and supervisor to inspect the home. As we walked through the home, I was impressed at the tiny details that the construction manager was picking up on including minor paint imperfections and surface scratches. Every detail and item identified was documented and rectified prior to handover. Credits were provided for works that came in under budget and only a couple of items incurred a variation cost even though we ended up with about 150 (which I am rod is quite low). Upon moving into our home, we have had a couple of minor issues. All of these were addressed immediately, with no fuss and no charge. The construction manager was outstanding in his service and attitude. I would have absolutely have no hesitation in recommending Englehart Homes to my family and friends. Quality finishes, excellent trades, open and transparent interactions, attention to detail. Excellent after care service.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
lhoaongMelbourne
We love our new home!
We built a custom home with Englehart Homes and we are delighted with the results. The process from design to build was relatively hassle-free. Englehart addressed any issues that did arise in a prompt and professional manner.
Any changes we requested throughout the build were accommodated and contract revisions were issued to ensure clarity. There were no additional or hidden costs that took us by surprise, and in fact we were given a number of credits if they had over estimated the cost of particular jobs
We have been living in our n...Read more
ew Englehart home for nearly three months. We do have a few minor things that need to be fixed and we have complete confidence that they will be addressed when we notify them. Our overall impression of Englehart Homes is they are client focused, taking pride in their product and reputation. They are a luxury homebuilder therefore they are not cheap but you get what you pay for. The construction quality of our house is excellent. We would recommend Englehart Homes to anyone looking at building.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
KIAEltham
Our Englehart Home
In April 2001 our new home was handed over to us by Mr. Ron Englehart.
Our project was handed over very professionally by Ron and his team and we found at all times there was Staff available to assist with our questions and variations etc.
We have now lived in our home for 13 years and have never required maintenance of any kind due to faulty workmanship or poor quality materials.
We sincerely thank Englehart Team for our beautiful home.
Clarrie & Pam Pryor
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Frank PavanMelbourne
Quality New Home Construction
We employed Englehart Homes to assist us in the design, selection of materials and provide all the necessary construction of our new family home located in Doncaster.
We found Englehart Homes particularly diligent and exceptional in the production of a high quality home with exceptional finishes.
We can certify that Englehart Homes only uses high quality materials and exceptionally qualified, experienced and highly skilled tradespeople. We believe that the trades used by Englehart Homes are of such a high standard that we believe they ...Read more
are more like artisans in their field of expertise. We found their management to be highly skilled and experienced. In all our dealings, they provided sound and prudent advice at all times, were approachable, courteous and always eager to assist. We commend Englehart Homes to any prospective person contemplating the construction of a truly high quality home with exceptional finishes.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Tammy TanMelbourne
- 3 reviews
Confident and so far so good
Having recently relocated from China to Melbourne and purchased a block of land in Balwyn we investigated the various options for our new home. We finally selected Englehart Homes as their design and build services met the needs of our Family’s new home requirements.
Our research found that Englehart Homes reputation for building luxury individually designed homes and meeting commitments gave us the confidence to employ them. The Architect design concept, continual updating of cost outcomes and considering every detail carefully was very p...Read more
rofessional. Based on the dealings with the Sales Staff, Architect, Contract Administration staff and Ron Englehart’s involvement at critical stages resulted in being very confident that our expectations will be met at handover. We look forward to the construction stage where we have the confidence of being assured that the quality and attention to detail displayed in their La Provence Display Home will be the guaranteed outcome at handover. Well-organized, meticulous, attention to detailsSimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
document1Melbourne
A long but very worthwhile process
We built a home with Englehart homes and have been quite pleased overall with their service, attention to detail and the final product. It was a long journey but we felt supported by Englehart throughout the process, especially the long planning process.
We were especially happy with our project manager [name removed] whose attention to detail was exceptional. He was well organised and always communicated with us. It also meant we could go about our daily business without having to be on site everyday as we had confidence in the project manag...Read more
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Charlie and ConnieGreenvale
A well built Home with attention to detail
We engaged Englehart homes to design and build for us a substantially sized house on a sloped block. We had several meetings with Englehart technical representatives during the design period whilst we moulded the house design to suit our preferences. During this period Englehart staff were very helpful in providing lots of ideas, detailed costings, and amended drawings. Once the building contract was signed, Englehart were quickly on our site to commence building excavations. As the house building progressed there were those unforseen amendme...Read more
nts that needed to be done, and again we had the support of the Englehart team to make these changes happen without a lot of fuss. We found Englehart to be cooperative, and highly professional in their attitude and dealing with us, and if we had a problem we were always able to get onto the building supervisor, or someone higher up to get a quick satisfactory resolution. The house is now completed and we are the proud owners of a house which stands out due to its high standard of finish and appearance. We would certainly recommend Englehart homes to anyone wanting a reliable builder, who provides value for your house dollar. They delivered on their promises.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Rodney and NarelleMELBOURNE
Could not have been happier....
Dealing with the Englehart people in the planning, construction and post construction phases has been a thoroughly enjoyable experience. They were able to convert our vision into a high quality house which perfectly accommodates our needs and at the same time minimized the inherent problems and maximized the inherent advantages of a steeply sloping site. The workmanship and finishes are first class and we could not be happier with the result. The tradesmen used were excellent.
Attention to detail and preparedness to have us involved closely in ...Read more
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Questions & Answers
Samwasked
I really wanted to have my house built by englehart. I wanted to built a three bedroom house of top quality. But over the last few years I approached englehart three times. Each time I was shown no interest to my business. I was told it was going to cost a lot of money. I was also told to go to porta Davis. They build your kind of houses. I ended up being taken for s ride by a port Melbourne architect. My house at present is haphardly being built by a volume builder.
My question is what is the minimal cost of a house before you would take it on. Over 2 millions?
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Rachelasked
Hi I have a land in Clyde North, Melbourne measuring 620sqmt and looking to custom build a home of 40 squares with good quality finishes. First time home builder. what would be an approx cost for this to build with Englehart?
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Sergio Melbourneasked
Hi,
I have a land in Point Cook VIC and my own plan of the house. Is it possible to build the house in your company from steel frames?
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Lance C
Post-Handover
need to more improvment, he always sorted out for us straight way. Now I believe Ron is a real gentlemen that always pursuit prefection and 100% customer satisfaction. Regarding the bit delay, he has had good discussion with us that we have had lots of variations added on existing contract and this is the main reason for causing minor delay. After examed all the documents, I totally agree with him. He really apprieciated my understanding. By the way, Ron even offered some further enhancement which is not in the contract. Thanks Ron. This time I will give you five stars. I do believe we will enjoy our new house in coming years.After the house handed over on 13th Feb. Ron Englehart, the director of Englehart Home has constantanly touched base with us if we have any concerns for the new house, whatever we feel ... Read more