TESTIMONIAL FOR SUNRISE BUILDING COMPANY – January 2016
We were fortunate to inherit a large property with an already existing house and flat established. Our close neighbours decided they would sub-divide their equally large block. Both properties are rated as R30 with the WAPC. To sub-divide we both intended to divide the block into a one third and two thirds ratio. We looked at the prospect of also sub-dividing in earnest.
We drew up a plan (with not so many changes!) for a two storey house with the main living areas downstairs.
In the meantime our neighbours were well ahead of us by about 12 months with their plans and sub-division and had the ball rolling with a recommended builder, Sunrise Building Company. They had decided to demolish their existing house and retain the back garden and swimming pool. They would build on two thirds of their block and sold the one third plot at the front to a close neighbour directly opposite.
We worked our block with the opposite approach, leaving the existing house and flat at the front and building on the one third portion at the rear.
Having had our plans drawn up we visited three major builders to obtain quotes and to gather information for our build. Whilst we were doing this, the building commenced next door with two houses on the go both built by Sunrise Building Company. This provided us with the great opportunity of seeing the houses constructed from the start. All the tradies coming through the build were to be commended as each did their job in a thorough and professional manner.
We obviously talked to Ioan at Sunrise Building Company on and off about our building plans. After a few more informal chats we decided to go ahead with Sunrise Building Company to build our new home.
What a journey! As we had never built before and really had no idea of what was involved – only seeing events unfold with next door’s experience and tales.
It is hard to believe it’s 2016. Day one for us was 29 January 2015 when the demolition of the garden sheds and a post-war hand made cement brick garage took place. Just shy of 2 weeks for the first birthday of our home, we have a beautiful two storey brick rendered, colour bond roof home sporting timber flooring on the ground floor and stairs, beautiful tiling throughout on the first floor, a feature brickclad front column, balcony, undercover garage and alfresco area. The driveway and concrete surrounds make it maintenance free however we have left room at the back for the veggie patch. The fences are fantastic and the retaining wall is quite something. It will never move!
We can honestly state that Ioan and his team are genuinely committed to the build, are reliable and easily approachable. We didn’t have any major issues or concerns with the build. There were many talks over a cuppa about different aspects of the project and the sub-division conditions as set by the WAPC. Ioan was most helpful and assisted us greatly with all these matters as, we have said, we were “greenhorns” and he guided us through all the implications and impacts of what would or could be. So, we are very grateful for this valued advice.
Ioan has a wonderful memory, he never writes anything down. It is amazing!
We were lucky to have been right next door when the building commenced on our neighbouring property. It was very impressive to witness how a quality house comes together. No quick fixes here, A professional job done. Ioan is a proud man and builds from his heart. Any problems were sorted straight away and rectified if he was not happy with the work completed and also we had the first hand opportunity of seeing if something was not to, his or our, satisfaction as we were residing in the existing house.
It’s funny how things can escalate. With a big build going on in the street – 3 new houses – many people stopped to notice of course. So much so, that an adjoining neighbour is contemplating a build with Sunrise at another location.
We have no hesitation in recommending Ioan at Sunrise Building Company if you are thinking about a build whether it be a new home, renovation or commercial requirement. All the contractors and sub contractors used by Sunrise Building Company are first class in their professional capacity and importantly on how they conduct themselves whilst on the property. These days this is a rarity.
Hopefully our testimonial goes someway to help you decide on your builder. It’s a huge decision, lots to think about, lots of money, lots of patience and flexibility …. but hey, well worth the effort and a well built and quality outcome.
You won’t be disappointed, we weren’t!
Lynne and Mahmood
Yokine- Western Australia