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Shane OKeefeSouthwest, VIC
- VIC, Lara
- Verified customer
Beautiful Custom Built Home by Build2Grow
Very Happy with the Quality of the House Build & the timeline less than 6 months including Xmas Break.Build2Grow were very Professional to deal with . No major dramas including little changes along the way were accommodated . Price was accurate to quote other than initial soil tests which were higher than first expected. But the test results, foundation costs were explained.
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Thank you from Mark Delapaz the Salesman through to Michael all the team were a pleasure to deal with & made the build period stress free.
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Mark and HeatherGippsland, VIC
- VIC, Cowes
- Verified customer
Love our New Hotondo home
Our build was managed very well.
Overall the quality of the build is great. Only let down a little by the cabinet maker work which had to be fixed a couple of times over, and took a very long time to complete. This was a frustration to our building supervisor as much as it was to us. Some of the internal paintwork is a little average.
As we built with Hotondo who do fixed price contracts we had no surprise costs added anywhere in the build which we were very happy with and also one of the reasons that we chose to use Hotondo.
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Hugo B.Hotondo Homes
Hi Mark and Heather,
Thanks for taking the time to review Hotondo Homes. It’s great you were happy with your building experience with Dwayne, the Phillip Island team really pride themselves on their f... Read more
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Chris P.Southwest, VIC
- VIC, Lara
- Verified customer
The best i've dealt with - cant go past Lara Hotondo for quality & professionalism
I have on,y been in my newly completed home for less than a week and i am loving it.
The entire process could have been quite rocky with issues - but everything that arose was dealt with in a professional and courteous manner, no question or request was too difficult and I was never made to feel as though it was a problem. The sign of a top notch company is not how they are when things are smooth but rather how they act when there are issues - and Michael and his team are the consummate professionals. The trades they use (notably the tiler And...Read more
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Hugo B.Hotondo Homes
Hi Chris P,
Thanks for taking the time to review Hotondo Homes. We’re thrilled to hear Michael, James and the team from Lara were able to make your building journey better than you ever imagined. It'... Read more
s wonderful to hear you were kept well-informed throughout the entire process. Thank you for your recommendation, we hope to work with you again in the future. Kind regards, Hotondo Homes
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nevsoSouthwest, VIC
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- VIC, Torquay
- Verified customer
Could not fault Hotondo Homes Torquay on their desire to accomodate all of our desires and needs within a budget.
Design and overall heating and cooling options were fully considered before construction. Construction was timely with consultation on every step of the process. The trades people, from electricians, plumbers, carpenters, tilers and painters, to site managers, were efficient professional and prompt in their service.
Costs were maintained to acceptable levels and now after some time in the house, so many of their suggestions regarding windows and climate control proved to be correct.
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Hugo B.Hotondo Homes
Hi Nevso,
Thanks for taking the time to review Hotondo Homes. We’re so glad you had such a great experience with Peter, Kerri and the team at Torquay, and we’re thrilled to hear your home was deliver... Read more
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- VIC, Torquay
- Verified customer
Great build on a difficult block
We built a double storey investment property on a small 230sq block. From the initial planning through the hand over the process was enjoyable and easy. We worked with the team to come up with a design that maximized use of the block and still allowed for a comfortable house. Our house was completed on budget and on time. We are currently going through the process of building our second, forever home with them. We would highly recommend using the team at Torquay Hotondo Homes.
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Hugo B.Hotondo Homes
Hi Luke and Sarah,
Thanks for taking the time to leave such a great review for Hotondo Homes. We’re thrilled to hear Peter, Kerri and the team at Torquay were able to make your second building journey... Read more
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SezbivSouthwest, VIC
- 2 reviews
- VIC, Lara
- Verified customer
Quality across the board
Michael and his team built our custom designed house. they were extremely patient through the nearly 3 year process! the finished product is simply love, the quality they have produced is 2nd to none. Michael and his team are all friendly and professional. I would build with Hotondo Homes Lara again.
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Hugo B.Hotondo Homes
Hi Sezbiv,
Thanks for taking the time to review Hotondo Homes. It's fantastic to hear that Michael and the team from Lara were able to not only build you your dream home, but provide you with an exce... Read more
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Alen GajicSouthwest, VIC
- VIC, Lara
- Verified customer
Great experience building with Hotondo (B2G)
We recently completed handover of our new "custom'' home build. The entire process was professional, top quality & nothing was too much trouble for Michael & James & the Lara Hotondo team.
Could not recommend them highly enough & will utilise them again for any investment or further build projects we undertake.
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Hugo B.Hotondo Homes
Hi Alen,
Thanks for taking the time to review Hotondo Homes. We're so happy to hear you had such a great experience with Michael and the team from Lara. Michael has been awarded for his fantastic cus... Read more
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- VIC, Lara
- Verified customer
Highly recommend Michael and his team
Michael and his staff were very efficient at managing our building.. We felt at ease going through the journey. It has been about 6 months and we love our new home. Michael was very understanding and handled our questions with a smile as we had few changes. The workmanship and quality was very good, our friends and relatives have made comments to that effect. We are now nearly finished with our landscaping and the outside is also looking good, thanks to Michael for his help and input. We are very satisfied with the company and would not hesitate to recommend them.
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Hugo B.Hotondo Homes
Hi Lena,
Thanks for taking the time to review Hotondo Homes. We're so happy to hear about your fantastic experience with Michael and the team from Lara. Michael really prides himself on his great cus... Read more
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Rebecca NardiSouthwest, VIC
- VIC, Lara
- Verified customer
Amazing Job, I LOVE my home.
Thanks to Michael, James and Adam who were all very exceptional, efficient and professional operators. I wouldn't hesitate in highly recommending them to others and would be my first contacts in any future builds.
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Hugo B.Hotondo Homes
Hi Rebecca,
Thanks for taking the time to review Hotondo Homes. We're so happy to hear you had such a great experience with Michael and the team from Lara. Thank you for your great recommendation. We... Read more
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Kiro PopovskiSouthwest, VIC
- VIC, Lara
- Verified customer
Up to my expectations.. and better
Good procedures in place and quality products used. Always have being informed on time about where we are with the process of the project. I am pleased with the end result and will recommend to my friends to build thee houses with Hotondo Homes.
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Hugo B.Hotondo Homes
Hi Kiro.
Thanks for taking the time to review Hotondo Homes. We're so thrilled to hear you had such a great experience with the team from Lara and have a home that is better than you ever imagined, W... Read more
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BruceWallan
- VIC, Wallan
- Verified customer
Hidden Gem
We would gratefully like to express our enjoyment and how happy we are in our new home.
Thank you to Waydon Builders Pty Ltd Hotondo Wallan.
When we purchased our land in Hidden Valley with fantastic views we knew that this will be our final dream home. HIDDEN GEM
We looked for a local builder with knowledge and experience who has built in the area.
This is why we chose Wayne and Dona Marc of Hotondo Homes to custom build our new home .
Our initial contact with Melissa to start with was pleasant and made us feel comfortable and then on mee...Read more
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Hugo B.Hotondo Homes
Hi Bruce,
Thanks for taking the time to review Hotondo Homes. It sounds like you had an incredible experience with the Wallan team, which is fantastic to see. Wayne, Donna and the team really pride t... Read more
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Nick and AllirraMelbourne
- VIC, South Morang
- Verified customer
Choose this builder, you won't be sorry!
We just wanted to say a huge thank you to Hotondo Sth Morang and their amazing team for everything they’ve done for us so far.
Our knockdown-rebuild was a daunting project for us as we had never done anything like it before. We didn’t know where to start but knew that we needed to choose someone reputable, easy to deal with and that we could trust.
Enter Hotondo South Morang and their amazing team.
By the time our project had been scoped and we had discussed what was possible, we had confidence that we were in the best hands.
Thr...Read more
oughout the planning, selection and initial phases of the build, the team has guided and kept us informed. So much so that we genuinely felt as though ours was the only project they have been managing this year!1 comment
Hugo B.Hotondo Homes
Hi Nick and Allirra,
Thanks for taking the time to review Hotondo Homes. We're absolutely thrilled to hear you have had such a wonderful experience with Darren and the team from South Morang. We comp... Read more
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- VIC, Wallan
- Verified customer
Simply the best.
I could not speak more highly of our build process with Hotondo Homes Wallan! From the initial consultation to handover we were taken care of and kept in the loop every step of the way. The whole team were extremely knowledgeable, patient, and accommodating (even though I was extremely indecisive and changed my mind a million times before construction had even begun!) The finished product was everything I envisioned and more. Spending the first night in our new house it already felt like home, and for that I could not be more thankful. If you are building don’t even consider anyone else, Hotondo Homes Wallan are simply the best.
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Hugo B.Hotondo Homes
Hi EJR,
Thanks for taking the time to review Hotondo Homes. We're so glad to hear you had such a wonderful experience with our Wallan team. Most people say the first night in their new home is always... Read more
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- VIC, Inverloch
- Verified customer
Hotondo Inverloch are fabulous
Building with Hotondo Inverloch was fabulous. From the start to the finish Trent and Caroline were honest, open and extremely helpful. They did exactly what they said they would do, when they said they would do it. There were no unexpected extras at all and not even one disagreement. Caroline and Trent were very flexible with our meeting times and Caroline was fantastic with colour selections. During the build Trent allowed us to look over the house regularly and the tradesman we met were always friendly. We have been in our house now for over 2 months and there is not a single defect. We can't recommend Hotondo Inverloch highly enough - top quality. Our final cost was exactly what we were quoted at the start. Phil and Sue Whiteman
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Hugo B.Hotondo Homes
Hi Phil and Sue,
Thanks for taking the time to review Hotondo Homes. We're so happy to hear you had such a great experience with Trent, Caroline and the team. It is wonderful to hear you were well-in... Read more
We are completely over the moon with our new house built by Hotondo Homes and cannot praise Trent and Caroline and the whole team enough. Everything is absolutely perfect (and I can be a little fussy)... Read more
, we have nothing that needs following up at the 13 week check post moving in. These guys know how to build a house and do it very well and always with a smile. We can not thank them enough. Kind Regards, Sue & Phil WhitemanSimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
- VIC, Wallan
- Verified customer
Couldn’t ask for a better builder
Throughout my entire build I knew exactly where everything was up to, when trades where coming in and what to expect in the coming weeks
The finishes are to an amazing quality and the guys really treated like there own, if they weren’t happy they made sure it was taken care of
We hit a hurdle with the flooring which was not there fault but the team could not of been more helpful to rectify the situation
I was well aware of the costs and came in under budget which I was pleasantly surprised
Could not recommend the team highly enough
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Hugo B.Hotondo Homes
Hi Tmac,
Thank you for taking the time to review Hotondo Homes. We're so glad to hear you had a great experience with our team in Wallan and they made you feel like family. We know things don't alway... Read more
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PaulineKilmore
- VIC, Wallan
- Verified customer
Hotondo Homes Wallan - 5 star excellent builders = super happy home owners!
From the moment I met the first point of contact of Hotondo Wallan, Melissa, I knew I didn't want to build with anyone else. I didn't even get quotes from other builders!
Melissa is the nicest person I have ever met, super professional, enthusiastic, knowledgeable, personable and most importantly genuine. I got the best vibe from her instantly and from start to finish the whole process was a pleasure. I was a little sad once I finished the initial stage of choosing a house etc. with Melissa, as catching up with her was great!
I loved that H...Read more
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Hugo B.Hotondo Homes
Hi Pauline,
Thanks for taking the time to review Hotondo Homes! We're so glad to hear your experience with Wallan was so amazing. It's wonderful to hear you instantly felt comfortable with Melissa an... Read more
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McDonaldWallan
- VIC, Wallan
- Verified customer
Can't recommend Hotondo Wallan highly enough!
Right from the beginning planning stages to the completion of out house build, Hotondo Wallan and their staff were friendly, helpful, informative, approachable, contactable, efficient and hassle free. No problem was too big or small and delt with quickly and efficiently. We are very happy with the quality of our build and the friendly service we received. Thank you Hotondo Wallan!
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Hugo B.Hotondo Homes
Hi McDonald,
Thanks for taking the time to review Hotondo Homes. We're so happy to hear you were so pleased with the Wallan team. It's wonderful to see you had such a great experience! Thank you for ... Read more
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judy cinverloch
- VIC, Inverloch
- Verified customer
Hotondo=Happiness!
From the start to the finish nothing was too much trouble for our wonderful team from Hotondo! Trent and Caroline from Hotondo Inverloch went out of their way to assist us as we made a very big move into our retirement sea change house. Living nearly 3 hours from our new location they kept us updated and involved with our build. The project was finished on schedule and to an exceptional standard. This was our third build and the most stress free! We would highly recommend the team from Hotondo Inverloch.
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Hugo B.Hotondo Homes
Hi Judy,
Thanks for taking the time to review Hotondo Homes. We're happy to hear you had such a wonderful experience with Trent, Caroline and their team. Having been through the experience before alr... Read more
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- VIC, Wallan
- Verified customer
Great home and a great experience !
From the start of our journey with Hotondo to the moment we received our keys, was a very exciting and enjoyable experience. It became apparent in the early planning stages that we were not just a number but a valued customer. We had a vision of the home we wanted, and the Hotondo team, accommodated us during both the planning and the construction of our home.
During the build, the team was very flexible and approachable. No change from our original selections or plans was too big or small to address. What was most important to Hotondo Wallan...Read more
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Hugo B.Hotondo Homes
Hi Rachel,
Thanks for taking the time to review Hotondo Homes and for your fantastic recommendation. We're so happy to hear how valued you felt throughout your building journey and we're glad to hear... Read more
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Tara marshallKilmore
- VIC, Wallan
- Verified customer
Amazing new home
I cannot speak highly enough about Hotondo homes Wallan. All trades were amazing and the management and organisation of the build I cannot fault. Timeframe of build was extremely accurate. Quality of products used was 100%. My vision from the initial selections meeting has completely come to life and I couldn’t be happier. Thanks to Keegan and Kalen Marc from hotondo homes Wallan for doing a magnificent job.
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Hugo B.Hotondo Homes
Hi Tara,
Thanks for taking the time to review Hotondo Homes. We're very happy to hear the Marcs and their team have turned your dream into a reality! We hope you enjoy your new Hotondo Home for many years to come.
Kind regards,
Hotondo Homes
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Questions & Answers
Andrew M.asked
Once deposit is paid how long till contracts are ready for the banks?
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In my experience Hotondo contracts were ready straight away and we had to wait for bank! Our build was complete from deposit to move in ahead of the twelve month time frame they gave us
Once all the colours and finishes etc are finalised the Contracts are ready for signing quite quickly.
Once signed they can go to the bank.
Hugo B.Hotondo Homes
Hi Andrew,
This can vary depending on each situation as a lot of factors can contribute to contracts being finalised including land being titled, colour selections etc. It's best to speak directly to your builder about time frames as they'll have the background knowledge on where everything is at.
Hope that helps.
Thanks - Rose
umesh r.asked
Anyone built with Hotondo near Werribee, Melbourne? and how is the experience? where can i find the standard inclusions? Do they offer custom builds?
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Hugo B.Hotondo Homes
Hi Umesh,
You can find our standard inclusions by visiting www.hotondo.com.au. We have three ranges of home designs which each have their own set of standard inclusions - Forever Retreat, Forever Sanctuary and Forever Oasis. Our builders also offer flexible floor plans meaning they can work with your to tailor our designs in order to suit your needs. Hope that helps.
Thanks,
Rose
Hi Umesh, Run from Hotondo mate, we are 13 months into our 4 month build - terrible experience
kk a.asked
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I have a sloping land in Doreen, just wondering if you have any suitable home designs or do you undertake split level construction.
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Hugo B.Hotondo Homes
Hi kk a,
We definitely do undertake split level construction and have a range of home designs to suit sloping blocks depending on the fall of the land. We can also tailor our standard home designs to suit sloping blocks but again this will depend on the fall of the block. You can take a look at our split level home designs here https://hotondo.com.au/new-home-designs/?split=1 but it is best to discuss your options directly with the South Morang team who is the local builder for the area. The team would be happy to come out and visit the site to give you a better understanding of how it may work. You can find all the information about the South Morang team by visiting https://hotondo.com.au/home-builders/south-morang/.
Hope that helps!
Thanks - Rose
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Hugo B.Hotondo Homes
Hi Shane,
able to build your dream home and we're sure you will love living in it for many years to come. Kind regards, Hotondo HomesThanks for taking the time to review Hotondo Homes. We're so happy to hear you had such an exceptional experience with Michael and his team. It's wonderful to see how quickly the team were ... Read more