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4.8

740 reviews
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  • Customer Service
    4.8 (605)
  • Site Admin
    4.8 (332)
  • Timeliness
    4.8 (388)
  • Structural Integrity
    4.8 (235)
  • Plumbing & Waterproofing
    4.6 (208)
  • Electrical & Lighting
    4.7 (200)
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Amazing customer service

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We can’t thank McDonald Jones enough for helping us recently to make a variation to our contract to accomodate a request from our bank. Both Phil Haigh and Nathan Klein responded so quickly and did everything they could do give us a positive outcome in this situation. Customer service has always exceeded our expectations which is a breath of fresh air when dealing with some companies in the property industry. They have definitely made our build experience a positive one and we would definitely recommend McDonald Jones those wanting to build their own home.



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McDonald J.McDonald Jones Homes

Hi Claire, that's lovely to hear, Phil and Nathan were delighted to read your comments. Please keep us posted on your progress!

Prajeev Divya

Prajeev DivyaSydney, NSW

Design Consultation- Excellent

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We looked at most of the display homes around and discussed our requirements with a number of representatives. MJH Design consultant Vincent Klein and his team ( Lynda and Bianca) at Baulkam Hills Home World helped us with our requirements. We signed the initial agreement with confidence and moved to the next stage.We have been given a proficient assistant with our enquires . Communication has been wonderful with Vince and team. We look forward further help during our construction Journey.
Thanks again
Prajeev & Divya

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McDonald J.McDonald Jones Homes

Hi there, thanks so much for your feedback on your journey so far, please keep us posted on your progress!



yadavpriya2790

yadavpriya2790Sydney, NSW

  • NSW
  • Verified customer

Great Quality House

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McDonald J.McDonald Jones Homes

Hi there, thank you for providing your honest feedback about your experience, we have passed on your comments to the teams.
Congratulations on your new home!

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PRAYOG

PRAYOGSydney, NSW

  • 2 reviews

Excellent

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Fantastic level of customer service by Teresa Priestley, very helpful and kind.
Helped in following up the SYDNEY water certification promptly.
Can't thank her enough. Teresa is very genuine, professional, courteous in her approach.
Communication through phone, email has been done in the most efficient and effective way.
I wish Teresa good luck . Thank MJH to have such a friendly staff.

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McDonald J.McDonald Jones Homes

Hi there, thanks so much for the lovely feedback, Teresa was so pleased to read your comments. Keep us posted on your progress!

Philip Griffin

Philip GriffinIllawarra, NSW

A superbly build house

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James Burton, the site supervisor, was unstinting in carefully supervising all the work to ensure the highest standard was reached. He was also true to his word in keeping informed as to what was happening on a weekly basis. Karla, our point of contact in the office, was friendly and efficient, ensuring any necessary changes were managed smoothly. The result is a very well built house. Any problems that were identified at the time of the last inspection were minor in nature and fixed very promptly.
We were also impressed with the staff in the Colour Studio. We were very helpfully guided through the process of choosing what we wanted, and at all times the costs were made clear.
We couldn't be happier with our new home.

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McDonald J.McDonald Jones Homes

Hi Philip, thanks so much for taking the time to provide your feedback about your experience, we hope you enjoy many happy moments in your new home!

Kevin and Narelle Parry

Kevin and Narelle ParryHunter Region, NSW

Wonderful service from start to finish

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What a great team we had from start to finish.
From our sales consultant Ricky Perryman, to the colour studio where all the girls were extremely pleasant and very knowledgeable about products, they were very helpful in picking colours and designs for our new home.
I can’t praise our construction supervisor enough, Corey Eaton made the whole build a great experience.
Would definitely recommend MJH.

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McDonald J.McDonald Jones Homes

Hi Kevin and Narelle, thanks for the feedback the team were delighted to read your comments! We hope you make lots of happy memories in your new home!

MJH IS ONE OF THE BEST BUILDERS ...

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McDonald J.McDonald Jones Homes

Hi Alicia and Andrea, thanks so much for taking the time to provide your feedback about your experience, we can't wait to see your new home, where you can create lots of happy memories!

Daen Muddle

Daen MuddleHunter Region, NSW

So far so good

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Codie Ellicott and Sarah Broekman from the Waterford County sales office have been brilliant; they are friendly, knowledgeable and usually respond to emails within the hour.

The walkthroughs we have had for the exterior and interior selections were informative and exciting with a wide variety of inclusions it was hard to choose because there were so many amazing options.

Zero complaints from me with this experience so far.

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McDonald J.McDonald Jones Homes

Hi Dean, thanks so much for the lovely feedback, keep us posted on your progress!

Kumar

KumarSydney, NSW

Very good

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Aimee was very factual and attentive all through the process even though there was lack of communication between another variation that was issued.She was very methodical in her discussions with us and answered all our queries.There was a delay in the contract documents being provided however that was not her fault, due to a IT glitch.

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McDonald J.McDonald Jones Homes

Hi Kumar, thank you for your honest feedback about your experience so far, keep us posted on your progress!

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Disappointed00

Disappointed00Sydney

  • 2 reviews

Internal Selections

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Katherine was very knowledgeable and made some excellent suggestions to help my wife and I complete our internal selections.
Very professional process with a wide range of choices. We were able to upgrade the cooktop and oven to models that were recommended by Choice.
We feel comfortable with our decisions and look forward to starting the construction process.

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McDonald J.McDonald Jones Homes

Hi there, thanks so much for the feedback, keep us posted on your building journey progress!

J and L Skeen

J and L SkeenHunter Region, NSW

Excited To Build With McDonald Jones

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My husband John, and I have never built a new home before. We knew we made the right decision to drop the other 2 companies we were considering, and focus on McDonald Jones.

The moment we met Christine and Rick from the Anchorage display home at Medowie, we were greeted warmly. We couldn't have been looked after any better, with both Christine and Rick understanding the overwhelm of building for the first time. No question we asked was too difficult or mundane for either to answer. It was because of Christine and Rick that we signed on the dotted line.

To date, we have visited that location at least 5 times, and each time we visit to view the house, it's like we are visiting old friends.

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McDonald J.McDonald Jones Homes

Hi there, we're so excited for you to be building your first new home! Congratulations! Keep us posted on your progress and thank you for the lovely feedback!

Internal Selections

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Walking into our internal selections was pretty daunting at first. We made some decisions previously but knew there was a lot more to go. Our interior designer, Bronwyn, did an excellent job assisting us in these major decisions. She was knowledgeable, insightful and professional, and we valued her opinion highly. A very positive experience all round! We now have made all our internal choices and are very pleased. Thank you to all the girls at MyChoice studio!!

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McDonald J.McDonald Jones Homes

Hi Bex, thanks so much for the lovely feedback about the MyChoice studio - keep us updated on your progress, we can't wait to see your new home come to life!

Bonny George

Bonny GeorgeSydney, NSW

A great memorable journey with McDJHomes

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We had a great experience with our site supervisor Mark. Our house is almost done in less than 5 months. The team was quick and reliable, great workmanship, great customer service. We can’t wait for the key handover.
If I ever get another chance to build another house, three M’s I would remember, McDonald Jones, Miami Zero and Mark Docherty.

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Bonny George
Bonny George

Great place to begin your journey

McDonald Jones Homes
McDonald J.McDonald Jones Homes

Ho Bonny George, thanks for the great feedback about your journey, we would love to see photos when you get your keys!

Shagga T.

Shagga T.Sydney Surrounds, NSW

  • 2 reviews

Internal Selections with MDJH

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Rachelle was fantastic and very knowledgeable. Extremely helpful suggestions with selecting tiles, colours and assisting with our style. Rachelle definitely understood what we were after and kept us on budget with her on the spot quoting. Great advice saved us money in a few areas which allowed us to make some better upgrades which we are very happy about. Awesome!

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McDonald J.McDonald Jones Homes

Hi Shagga T, thanks for the great feedback about Rachel, how exciting! Keep us posted on your progress!

Andrew was a dream to work with!

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McDonald J.McDonald Jones Homes

Hi there Galleguilles Family, welcome to the McDonald Jones family! We can't wait to buld your dream home, keep us posted on your experiences throughout your progress!

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binu x.

binu x.Illawarra, NSW

Excellent support from McDonald Jones Homes

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McDonald J.McDonald Jones Homes

Hi Binu X. thank you for the feedback about your experience so far, please keep us posted on how your new home comes to life!

Roni

RoniSydney, NSW

  • NSW
  • Verified customer

Our dream home

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McDonald J.McDonald Jones Homes

Hi Roni,
thanks for your feedback about Tracey and Mary, please keep us posted on your progress!

Rose

Rose

  • 2 reviews

Pre-tiling Inspection

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We had a pre-tiling inspection yesterday and so far, the build has been so smooth. Our site supervisor, Bernie Refalo took us through the house and explained what had been done and what we should expect next. He was open and honest with a small quality issue we had, which he had organised to be immediately rectified. Bernie has managed the build perfectly - we are almost 6 weeks ahead of schedule and couldn't be happier with the product so far.

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McDonald J.McDonald Jones Homes

Hi Rose, thank you for the feedback about your experience so far, we can't wait to see your finished home! We would love to see photos if you have time!

402884 Jones Internal Colour Selections

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At our internal colour selection Interior designer Jodee, was very helpful in finalising our design selections and meticulously going through all details of the interior of our new home. Lee, also had some great input into the design of our butlers pantry. We very much appreciated the professionalism and great company of the staff.

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McDonald J.McDonald Jones Homes

Hi Brigitta and Graham, thank you for the feedback on your experience so far with Jodee, keep us posted on your progress!

House has started

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I had a call letting me know the slab has started and it will be done with in the week, drove pass the block today and the concrete guys told me it will be poured tomorrow, they are moving so well and the site is clean which is great.
Courtney Murphy has been so helpful also, explains everything to you, she does a great job.

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McDonald J.McDonald Jones Homes

Hi Ray and Maria, thank you for feedback about your building progress, Courtney was delighted to read your comment! Keep us posted on your progress and photos if you have time!

your welcome, have a great long weekend

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Questions & Answers

vishal m.

vishal m.asked

NSW, Thornton (Newcastle Office)

How long after the slab that mcdonald jones start steel frame. I mean usual dry out time for slab before framing?

Construction time for steel frame single story built for example san marino 16 executive.

Thanku

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Jordan T.
Jordan T.

About a week for us.

vishal m.
vishal m.

Thanku

Thomas

Thomasasked

NSW

Hi,
Am planning to build with McDonald Jones. Seeing all the post construction issues worries me. Cracked walls, poor plumbing job and so on.
Does this builder provides any contract clause to deal with these sort of issues. Like for example, if the client finds any issue we as a build takes responsibility and will be fixed within a certain time. Something like that.
The recent step up in overall review for McDonald Jones seems fabricated, if not bravoo!!
Any advise would be appreciated.

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Josie M.
Josie M.

Hi Thomas
After looking for a reputable builder myself now for a couple of months now. I fell in love with one of McDonald Jones display homes in Thornton and being the researcher I am, digging led me here. You and I are thinking the same Thomas.
Along with online research my sisters partner has a friend who is a site supervisor for McDonald Jones and I have been grilling him to no end. He has been quite up front with me which I appreciate but it has done nothing for my confidence in choosing them as my builder.
-site supervisors are not licenced builders
-site supervisors can be changed on your job without reason or notice
-tilers, plasters and painters are the cheapest they can find (cracks and poor workmanship *John P & tiling issues *Rebecca F both here in questions). Non local, non Australian, non qualified for the most part teams shipped from the nearest capital city
-the bare minimum is done to comply with regulations and often pictures are sent for sign off to their private certifier rather than the legal requirements of an on site inspection (hence the plumbing producing water 37 degrees as it’s not buried deep enough)
-compensation is offered first rather than a fix if you have defects
-he is trained to tell (bribe) clients who complain on here with he will fix it if the bad review is removed
-people in early stages are asked for reviews and staff who appear in those reviews are paid
I have seen many reviews disappear from here in the last few months and wondered why until I found my new friend

Meilka
Meilka

Took our relative 6 years to get the problems sorted with the build by MJH. 2 complaints to Fair Trading, & 2 personal registered letters to Bill McDonald and 1 on site visit by Bill McDonald who said "don't judge us on this judge us on how we fix it". Well the fix it took 6 years but am pleased to say it has now been fixed for 12 months with no further problems appearing - touch wood.

Thomas
Thomas

Thanks for the reply. I will keep this as a reference

John P

John Pasked

NSW

Hi we build our home in Medowie with McDonald Jones just over 5 years ago and have started to get quite a few cracks in the internal walls and some on the external brick work. We also have some problems with the external paint near the water tank. What is the process to get someone to have a look and see if it is covered under our building warrantry.
regards,
John

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McDonald J.McDonald Jones Homes

Hi John, Please send your contact details, address and outline your concerns and photos if you can to [email protected] or via private message on this platform and we will pass your information onto our Maintenance team in your region to assist you. Unfortunately the extremely dry weather is causing the ground and brickwork to dry considerably which can cause cracking, however our team can inspect your home and provide guidance to assist you. kind regards

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