G.J. Gardner Homes - Adelaide North East

May 9th, 2023

GJ North East, notably Daniel are difficult to work alongside. They have extorted our company into paying for works they did not complete correctly the first time pinning it on an external contractor. Excellent business practise. As the reviews show, experiences may vary but its probably the best advice to line up your ducks before pulling the trigger with this mob. I hope they improve in the future
Feb 7th, 2023

So I inherited a house, old and has issues. My bank advised that certain other builders would not be supported for a loan. GJGARDINER however was one of 3 that were. Amongst the issues with other builders was footing allowances that blew out by extreme amounts AFTER signing the contract. Also a difficult shape of land. We went to GJGARDINER Holden Hill, sat down and explained our concerns. 1. Steph immediately advised us to get soil testing done. 2. Immediately after results came in (faster than expected) designs were shown that fit our budget with preferred design shape that could be best reworked for least cost. 3. After my wife decided that she wanted greater living room m2 it was found in a cost effective manner. 4. aircon specifically chosen? Done! 5. Council giving me grief? Daniel stepped in and resolved it. 6. I have an issue finding a solution to something that was not part of the building contract, however the issue stops me progressing to next stage. Daniel gave up his Sunday and fixed it. 7. A commercial builder I work with looks over the contract, points out questions I SHOULD have asked before signing. Gave me a series of follow up questions for better clarification. Within an hour I had written confirmation of the answers. With further clarification provided by the relevant suppliers. My commercial builder mate was completely impressed. 8. I have safety concerns about burglars breaking into the house through normal size windows, smaller size windows were worked out, despite being a non standard idea. 9. I have significant delays caused by everyone else who could possibly cause me issues. Daniel has kept me up to date with impacts and outcomes. Would I build in Salisbury city again? NO! Would I sign with GJGARDINER Holden Hill again? After a year later, YES. Second Edit: Daniel still answering my calls, A year later, some thoughts; 1. If going to have no carpet, all hard floors, buy a hard floor cleaner, a broom and mop just doesnt cut it. 2. Go the ceiling fans. We didnt and a year of middle temperatures are annoying as we have to open windows then close for rain/stinking hot weather rapid changes. 3. Get built in cupboards in your WIR. We thought we would save money buying from ikea as needed, yeah NO. 4. Have Daniel include a workshop in your garage, so worth the money. 5. Get the water filter to the kitchen mains. Life changing. 6. Definitely lighter colour doors/garage doors. We are so happy with ours. 7. Ask about insulation on your garage doors. 8. Heat pump HWS, just do it! It took 6 people 3 days to overwhelm ours and run out of hot water- solved by adding 2 hours daily to heating times, then switched back when they left. 9. After a year and full cycle of seasons, mid winter outside, walking around in shorts and T-shirt inside, extreme wind/rain/heat/cold? Meh, only change would be to include garage door insulation. 10. Ceramic cooktop. Just do it. My worst disaster of a dinner - 2 minutes of cleaning. Build complete. Handover was 24 December 2021. A couple of outstanding issues awaiting completion (completed within a couple months, pandemic supply issues, if it isnt in the country it isnt possible to install) due to suppliers delays. We had to spend $3000 on blinds due to unforeseen issues with privacy. Back glass sliding door was more revealing than expected, 2 bedroom windows exposed to eavesdropping from 2 story house nearby (impossible to pick up from the plan). Laundry would have been better without the glass sliding door and with bricks and timber door (facing afternoon sun is only hot room, interior door closed hides the issue) Everything else has so far been excellent. Other than laundry, house is comfortable with minimal aircon. Every suggestion Daniel made has been a valuable addition. Awaiting winter but as for summer? I had a week off during the 40 degree weather, didnt leave the house for 6 days and nearly had a heart attack on day 6 when walked outside. 2 months after paying in full and Daniel still answering phone when I call about delayed finishing touches.
Dec 26th, 2022

Cannot recommend them enough. The staff are wonderful at all levels and tremendously helpful when it comes to any queries for a bit of a beginner like we were. We didn't feel pressured at any point and felt very well treated even during Covid where difficulties preventing standard methods of working were occuring.
Feb 12th, 2022

Jan 28th, 2022