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Although each David Reid Home is unique, some of our clients choose to draw their inspiration for their dream home from our existing concept designs. Our suite of concept designs have been exclusively created and selected so you can see how design, aesthetics, materials and technology can make a difference in your new home. David Reid Homes is able to adapt our concepts to meet your vision and create a personalised luxury home especially for you. Just contact your nearest office.

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New Home Builders’ Checklist with David Reid Homes

New Home Builders' Checklist
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Why a New Home Builders’ Checklist?

Your dream home will be one of the biggest investments you’ll ever make, and choosing the right new home builders will mean it’s an exciting and rewarding experience. On the surface it may be hard to differentiate one builder from the next. Using our New Home Builders’ Check List will make it easy to gather information and compare offerings from builders in your area, and help you make the right choice the first time. Ask your David Reid Homes Consultant for the full comprehensive checklist to ensure the specifications of your home are everything you want.  

Here’s what you should cover:

  1. Is the builder supported by a quality national brand that has been around for over 10 years?
  2. Are your new home builders among Australia’s most awarded group?
  3. Is your builder a local builder with local knowledge?
  4. Will the builder offer a complimentary building site visit during the planning of your home?
  5. Is the builder a Housing Industry Australia member or Master Builder Association member?
  6. Do your new home builders use market-leading Australian based manufacturers and suppliers?
  7. Does the builder use quality local subcontractors?
  8. Will the builder provide you with a fixed price contract, with any provisional sums sufficient for the quality you expect?
  9. Does the builder have a process to keep you fully informed through the building experience?
  10. Can your home builder help you from initial design to a complete turnkey solution?
  11. Does your builder allow you to make changes to standard plans?
  12. Will you be the main focus of your builder?
  outdoors custom home builders Brisbane S.E. - David Reid Homes AustralasiaConsider the difference these points make. Check out this testimonial from Sam & Carla Brewer:
We chose to build with David Reid Homes because of their competitive price and quality fixtures that were included. We were able to build a home to suit our young family and our love for entertaining. We were given more than enough choices so that our home could reflect our personality and differ from others. We found Ben to be very professional, approachable and knowledgeable when it came to our house plan and what inclusions would work for our home. We are definitely pleased with the finished product and would have no hesitation in recommending Ben or any other or in the future building another home with David Reid Homes. Thank you

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Building a House -Ten Step Building Process

building a house logoTen Step Building a House Process

If you’re wondering what happens through each stage of the building a house process, here are the basic steps to completing your new home.

1          DISPLAY HOME

Come and visit us at one of our stunning display homes in your local area.

2          INITIAL DESIGN AND PROCESS MEETING

We visit your land with our Building Consultant to discuss and document your ideas, needs, house plans and budgets. We help you understand building a house.

building a house plans3          CONCEPT AND DESIGN OF YOUR NEW HOME

Design and briefing meetings are held with the architectural designer. From these meetings your concept design and cost estimate is prepared, presented and amended it necessary.

4          DECISION TO ACCEPT ESTIMATE AND PLAN PREPARATION

On acceptance of the estimate, your house plans will be prepared. Your selections are documented in the addendum to specification and your working drawings are prepared, presented and finalised.

5          CONTRACT DOCUMENTS AND COUNCIL BUILDING APPROVAL

A Fixed Price Contract is prepared and presented to you for approval. Once you are satisfied, the contract documents, including the building contract, working drawings, addendum to specification and guarantee documentation are signed. We will prepare and lodge with Council the building consent application. We may also need to apply for resource consent for your build. building a house bedroom

6          COLOUR SELECTION/FINISHES

Whilst your plans are in Council, you select the colours and finishes for your new home. Kitchen designers, landscape designers and colour consultants are available to assist you with your specific requirements.

7          CONSTRUCTION AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Construction of your new home will commence soon after Council consented plans are received; at which stage a build start date is determined and an indicative time line presented. This is an essential part of building a houe. Progress payments will be required as per the contract. We will hold regular site meetings with you and take two weekly progress photos.

8          QUALITY CONTROL

Once construction is completed, we will undertake final inspections and full quality control checks.

building a house ascot house plan facade9          HANDOVER – COMPLETION

On completion, we will clean your home and arrange for the final council inspection. You will be invited to come and inspect your new home with the Construction Manager. Once the home meets your approval. A David Reid Homes representative will meet you at your home to present you with the keys along with an information pack about the house and product warranties.

10        MOVING IN

You can now move in and enjoy your new home. A David Reid representative will explain the maintenance period and the conditions of your guarantee. As part of the follow up service, we will ask you to complete a client satisfaction survey. We’re pretty social. Why not visit us on Facebook? building a house Facebook link

Custom Home Builders Brisbane S.E. – David Reid Homes Australasia Franchisee of the Year 2016

Interview with Custom Home Builders Brisbane S.E.

We’re pleased to introduce our 2016 David Reid Homes Franchisee of the Year Award winners, Kelly and Brent Vincent, David Reid Homes, custom home builders Brisbane South East, Queensland.   Kelly Vincent custom home builders Brisbane S.E. - David Reid Homes AustralasiaWe interviewed Kelly to find out what makes their business so successful and popular with their clients:   Question. Kelly, the building industry is highly competitive and David Reid Homes stands out as a prestige brand. What was it that you think makes the difference with David Reid Homes? Answer. Definitely the personalised service.  The customers are able to deal directly with a local franchise builder receiving personal service but they gain the benefit in terms of design, flexibility, quality and value of dealing with a national brand.     Question. As a specialist luxury home builder, experience counts. What stands out in your mind as to the most important thing you have learned about satisfying and exceeding your customers’ expectations? Answer. Once again it comes back to the personalised service.   Communication is also key. When dealing with us, customers are always impressed that they get to deal directly with Brent and myself as the owners.  So the person who sells and advises is the same person that builds your home. We have a philosophy that if it can be done we will find a way to make it work for the customer.   Question. columns custom home builders Brisbane S.E. - David Reid Homes Australasia You’ve built a commendable and enviable reputation in the Brisbane South East region as the David Reid Homes business. What is it about the David Reid Homes systems and resources that gives you an edge? Answer. Being able to provide the customer with well-known brand, top quality products from reputable suppliers.   Having great relationships with our suppliers also allows us to keep on top of any new and innovative products that keep our homes up to date with the latest trends in the market. So our customers have access to the cutting edge of design, style, materials and techniques.   Question. Is there a particular type of customer that you find your business suits more than any other? I mean, first home buyers, retirees, young families? Answer. We find that our affordable luxury homes really suit families.  Again, this is the advantage of a combination of national buying power and systems, coupled with having your own personal local builders.   Question. outdoors custom home builders Brisbane S.E. - David Reid Homes AustralasiaDavid Reid Homes are unique in so many ways. People want to build homes to turn their dream into reality using your expertise. With so many unique design combinations tailored to people’s dreams, how do you guide your customers through the experience to make it all fit together in a successful project? Answer. The first step is finding out what spaces the customer actually needs.  We find that every family lives differently, so the key is getting to know our customers so we can see what works for them.   As Custom Home Builders Brisbane SE, we are always on hand for our customers to assist with selections and make recommendations of things we have seen work really well and also not so well. Customers gain from experience of many years in the construction industry   Question. What is the most important advice that you would give to someone considering building their luxury dream home? Answer. Communicate with you builder.  Make sure that you have a connection with your builder and keep the lines of communication open throughout the project.  Enjoy the experience.  It is such an exciting time in your life and in the end, you want to be living in this house for many years to come with memories that are all good.  

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Custom Home Builders South Coast – David Reid Homes Australasia Franchisee of the Year 2015

Flash Back to the 2015 David Reid Homes Franchisee of the Year Winners

Owners of a David Reid Homesfacade custom home builders south coast - David Reid Homes Australasia custom home builders south coast NSW, David and Jo Reid were the winners of the David Reid Homes Franchisee of the Year award for 2015.

About David

The Reid Family has been an integral part of the building industry in Shoalhaven and its surrounding areas since 1958. With the retirement of his father, Dave and his wife Jo took over the family business in 1996, with the motto of ‘We don’t just build homes, We build your dreams’. They have both lived in Shoalhaven their whole lives and are raising their 3 children, Dale, Cherelle, and Luke in the area. When not building quality homes, Dave enjoys spending time with his family and friends, fishing, and going to the beach. Dave also has a hobby of playing around with, modifying, and building old cars. In every aspect of his life Dave gives 100%, he is positive, focused, and enjoys life to the fullest. In joining forces with David Reid Homes, Dave is filling a void he has recognised for a long time in the local building market, for unique, architecturally designed and quality built luxury homes. Landscaping Custom Home Builders South Coast - David Reid Homes AustralasiaDave’s reputation as a builder with extremely high standards is evident in his clients returning again and again and with clients from as far as Sydney and beyond seeking out his services. In choosing Dave to build your new home, you can rest assured that you are in the best of hands. Dave is very hands-on, and you will be dealing with him from the first moment until the job is complete. He takes his reputation very seriously and will ensure you are completely satisfied with all aspects of your new home. Dave prides himself on being flexible and approachable. Communication is a high priority with Dave and he will be in regular contact and ensuring you are kept up to date and informed. Being the premier custom home builders south coast NSW is an important responsibility for David and his team. alfresco Custom Home Builders South Coast - David Reid Homes AustralasiaDave’s commitment to quality workmanship is reflected in him being awarded the following awards at the Master Builders Association Excellence in Regional Building Awards. The awards recognise the design excellence, attention to detail, and exceptional quality that Dave builds into every home.

Awards already to their credit include:

  • Winner – Best Renovation and Addition $300,001 – $500,000 2011 Master Builders Association – Excellence in Regional Building Awards.
  • Winner – Best Renovation and Addition $200,001 – $300,000 2011 Master Builders Association – Excellence in Regional Building Awards.
  • Merit – Best Use of Timber 2011 Master Builders Association – Excellence in Regional Building Awards

Congratulations to David and Jo Reid, winners of the 2015 David Reid Homes Australasia Franchisee of the Year Award.

New Display Home | David Reid Homes Tamworth Region

Custom Home Builders Tamworth

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Ken Beissel Managing Director David          Reid Homes Australasia
David Reid Homes Tamworth Region celebrated the opening of their new display home last Saturday! The team from David Reid Homes head office, including managing director, Ken Beissel, attended. There was an exciting turnout of visitors with over 150 people in total who came to see this beautiful, luxury home. It’s always great to have locals and non-locals get together on an occasion like this to celebrate. After building a custom-built home such as this gorgeous dwelling, it’s especially rewarding for the custom home builders Tamworth team. It was a fun day for all ages and there was something for everybody, including a sausage sizzle and prizes! The David Reid Homes team were pleased to be able to look through plans that people had brought with them. That’s what Kieron and Phillip from David Reid Homes Tamworth do. You bring your ideas, dreams, and designs to us and we will transform them into your dream home. Full of the luxury features that are always to be found in the most prestigious homes.
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custom home builders tamworth David Reid Homes Australia
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There were people with sloping blocks and narrow blocks, retired folk, empty nesters, small families, young families, and some not so young families. Of course, each person has their own needs and that’s what being a custom home builder in Tamworth is all about. It’s the whole concept of “Raising the Standard”, which is the mainstay of the entire David Reid Homes Australasia franchise.

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custom home builders tamworth David Reid Homes Australia
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David Reid Homes are custom and luxury home builders, continuously striving to improve on what we have already achieved. That’s what benefits and pleases our customers. It also pleases our builders because they get to build unique designs, incorporating the artistry that being custom home builder brings. Not only for desirable and modern exteriors, but the highest quality of interior design, fixtures and fittings. Included here are some photos, taken by Peter O’Connor of David Reid Homes Australasia to share. Next week we will bring you some more photos, showcasing the home itself (providing we can get some beautiful weather!)
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Franchisee of the Year 2014 | David Reid Homes New England

David Reid Homes Business Franchise Success

David Reid Homes Australasia Franchisee of the Year 2014

What makes a successful David Reid Homes building franchise owner? Dan Wilks, director of David Reid Homes New England has a passion for building and can truly say he loves his job! Among his excellent building skills and experience, he has constructed and repaired roofs of factories, terraces, churches, and many houses. Dan and Kylie have been highly successful in delivering the highest levels of both service and quality to the New England area. They have always focused on custom, high end residential new homes, and extensive renovations where “custom is detail”! With custom design and building, anything is possible and they work with you to produce a home that suits you and your lifestyle. This is the Wynella Oakwood home Inverell key to operating a highly successful Australian business franchise. Dan, Kylie, and their team have built a number of extensive homes in the New England area and are always looking for a challenge. They are able to achieve outstanding results on large, intricate renovations and new homes. By completing the HIA GreenSmart Professional Accreditation course, Dan has great knowledge of energy-efficient building. He also has exceptional project management skills and has built up great relationships with his team of local quality tradespeople and sub-contractors. “We are proud of the high-quality sub-contractors that work alongside our team” – Dan. David Reid Homes New England offers a service that guides you through the entire decision-making process and helps make the choices that can seem daunting when you build or renovate. As a premium building business franchise owner, we aim for satisfied and happy clients every time.

“From the initial portfolio and quotation, to the construction of the final piece of the jigsaw. Their expertise and attention to detail were exemplary…”

Kylie has tackled the operation of the building company with both hands. She enjoys it and being the daughter of a builder is thankful for the basic knowledge she has of a “building site and what goes on”. Having owned a picture framing business, Kylie has gained a flair for being creative and assists in the custom design side of David Reid Homes New England. Her colour knowledge, and interest in design and decorating has Kylie poring over the latest magazines and ideas keeping them both up to date with the latest products. Dan and Kylie support local businesses where ever they can, and with their three children Georgie, Dustin, and Jasmine live a very active life enjoying cycling, pilates, camping, water skiing, and spending time with family and friends. The powerhouse team already have a number of awards to their credit including but not limited to: Multi-award winners and finalists at the regional and state level in the HIA Housing Awards mud room David Reid Homes

Home of the Year Award

HIA Northern NSW Home of the Year 2011 HIA Northwest/New England Home of the Year 2008 HIA Northwest/New England Home of the Year 2003  

HIA Northern NSW Renovation & Addition of the Year

HIA Northern NSW Renovation & Addition of the Year 2010 HIA Northern NSW Renovation & Addition of the Year 2009  

Custom Built Home of the Year Award

HIA Northern NSW Custom Built Home of the Year 2011 HIA Northwest/New England Custom Built Home of the Year 2006 HIA Northern NSW Custom Built Home Project in Category 2011  

To see the full list of their awards and achievements CLICK HERE

Congratulations to Dan and Kylie, winners of the 2014 David Reid Homes Australasia Franchisee of the Year.

Learn more about Dan and Kylie Wilks

Home Builders’ All Inclusive Pricing | David Reid Homes GVSR

Certainty in Pricing From David Reid Homes

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Custom Home Builders, David Reid Homes Goulburn Valley and southern Riverina

So many home builders… BUT… Are you getting caught up in the price war ?? Do you actually know what has been left out or put in ?? Our list price includes:
  • Smeg Appliances
  • dishwasher
  • reverse cycle heat n cool
  • light fittings
  • NO EXTRA to build in NSW
  • no $10,000 for site costs
  • flyscreens
  • more than a top-shelf in robes
  • sliding doors on robes
  • termite treated timber frames and trusses

Steel Frames?

WE DO STEEL FRAMES too, Colourbond roof, remotes, and auto motor for your roller door. 20mm Caesar stone benchtops, ceiling battens laser leveled and clipped, (not direct screwed plaster to trusses) toilet roll holders, towel rails, the list goes on.  

But What About the “Hidden” Costs?

IT’S ALL INCLUDED in our standard inclusions, in our list price. So get past the “so-called price”. We actually let you customise your inclusion list to suit you. You can change any plan or get your own drawn. That’s why we are custom home builders. Do the Custom build experience, it’s not more expensive, it’s just all included in the first place. Check out our new Display Home at 78 Sanctuary drive Kialla lakes or our new Cobram Display centre at 1/16 Broadway court. David Reid Homes luxury home builders are always “raising the standard”. Our professional team of designers, custom home builders and interior decorators are passionate about luxury homes and will help you to design and build your dream luxury home on time and within budget. With offices throughout Australia, you can be assured of receiving a consistent level of superior service no matter where you choose to build your luxury home. At David Reid Homes we do things differently, and it is our people that make the difference.

We don’t do price wars, we do value wars.

From David Reid Homes, Goulburn Valley, and Southern Riverina.

Discover Our Custom Home Builders | David Reid Homes

David Reid Homes – Custom Home Builders

2015 David Reid homes Conference Dinner
2015 David Reid Homes Conference Dinner
David Reid Homes is a custom home builder company, specialising in building unique designs with quality craftsmanship for luxury homes. With offices throughout Australia, you can rest assured you are receiving a consistent level of superior service no matter where you choose to build your dream home. At David Reid Homes, we like to do things differently. It’s our people that make the difference. Our professional team of designers, custom home builders, and interior decorators are passionate about luxury custom homes. They will help you to design and build your dream home on time and within budget.

We Raise the Standard

Our motto “Raising the Standard”, award-winning Display Homes, and many satisfied clients are a testament to our proven ability to deliver every time! It takes skill, vision, and determination to see a building project from beginning to end. For the team at David Reid Homes, these attributes have seen the company expand nationally. David Reid Homes are custom home builders dedicated to creating beautiful homes for clients all over the country. The company’s philosophy, “To continually raise the standard of design, innovation, quality, service, and value to levels which others can only attempt to aspire to.” Resonates throughout every department. In certain situations, clients prefer to draw inspiration from existing designs. David Reid Homes has an extensive portfolio of concept designs to help homeowners envisage and understand how our builders can turn their dream home to reality. Our range of concept designs have been expertly created so that you can see how our innovation, custom designs, materials, and technology can make a unique custom-built, luxury home. From ideas to architecture, our close-knit team of builders work tirelessly to create the perfect home for every client. This dedication to its art has seen the company receive many awards throughout Australia.

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Custom Home Builders Central West | David Reid Homes

David Reid Homes Central West

both family and community-focused and concentrate on creating custom-built homes for local folk, working alongside local tradespeople and suppliers. Lounge room design David Reid Homes Central West is owned and operated by a local mum and dad team, Cobey and Kasey Byrne in Orange NSW. They are They’re not just custom home builders in Orange of course. David Reid Homes Central West covers the area including Bathurst, Cowra, Forbes, Mudgee, Orange and Parkes, and everywhere in between!

About Cobey and Kasey

Cobey has lived in Orange his whole life and served out his apprenticeship with a large local building company. He then started his own building company ‘Byrne Built’ in 2009, building residential homes in the area. Kasey, Cobey’s partner of 11 years is also a local. Kasey grew up around the building industry and has always been involved in Cobey’s ventures! She is currently teaching in a local high school but also plays an integral role in David Reid Homes Central West. Cobey and Kasey are both very family and community orientated and use local trades and suppliers of the region as much as possible, supporting local sporting associations and are keen fundraisers for local causes.

Why David Reid Homes?

David Reid Homes’ motto is ‘Raising The Standard’. This is why Cobey joined the group. He knew that David Reid Homes Custom Home Builders would assist him in raising the standard of his homes to a new level.

Being members of the David Reid Homes team gives David Reid Homes Central West access to the professional team of designers, home builders and interior decorators who all share a passion for custom-built luxury homes.

Together they will help design and build your dream luxury home within your time and financial budgets!

They are your custom home builders and luxury home builders for the Central West area of New South Wales.

Custom Home Builders | David Reid Homes

David Reid Homes is a national building company specialising in unique custom designs. David Reid Homes are custom home builders of luxury homes. With offices throughout Australia, you can be assured of receiving a consistent level of superior service no matter where you choose to build your luxury home. At David Reid Homes we do things differently and it is our people that make the difference. Our professional team of designers, custom home builders and interior decorators are passionate about luxury homes and will help you to design and build your dream luxury home on time and within budget. Our motto is Raising the Standard and our award winning display Homes and numerous satisfied clients are testament to our proven ability to deliver time and time again. In certain situations, clients prefer to draw inspiration from existing designs; David Reid Homes has an extensive portfolio of concept custom home designs to help homeowners make the right decision. “Our suite of concept designs has been exclusively created so you can see how design, aesthetics, materials and technology can make a difference in your new home,” We would love the opportunity to meet with you and with the help of our expert luxury home builders, create your dream luxury home. – Managing Director, David Reid Homes Ken Beissel. David Reid Homes custom home builders