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Client Testimonials
“We recently completed our major home renovation with Construct Melbourne and found it an all round fantastic experience. We restored our original 1920’s California bungalow retaining the original features at the front of the house and extended out the back with a modern 2 story extension.
We really enjoyed the process from start to finish with Construct Melbourne. Our build was an extremely positive experience and we would recommend Construct Melbourne to anyone looking to do a renovation or new build.
When we engaged with Rhyse, we had already had our renovation designed. From the very beginning Rhyse was very honest, upfront and easy to deal with. He was very professional, punctual and super organised. He always responded quickly and within agreed timeliness. Throughout the quoting process Rhyse was helpful and knowledgeable on various products and suppliers. These were the main reasons we chose Construct Melbourne over the 3 other builders we had also engaged with.
We were extremely lucky that we could have all of the finishes originally chosen for our build due to the organisation of Construct Melbourne. We were building in covid when there was delays on supplies and builds however we never had any issues as everything was ordered well in advance allowing for these delays.
During the build process we were so happy with the service provided by site supervisor Steve and the carpenters. They were always friendly, polite and helpful with anything we needed. Even multiple neighbours in our street commented on how friendly and respectful our builders were (there has been a lot of construction in our street recently).
Now that we have moved back into our home we absolutely love it! We have had some minor issues as with any new build, and Steve has always been super helpful sorting them out straight away. The follow up to make sure that we are happy and everything in our house is ok has been great.”
Kate & Brendan, Carnegie Project
"If we were going to build again we'd go straight back to Construct Melbourne.
It started with Rhyse providing a detailed quote and being proactive in identifying potential savings. Steve and John kept us regularly informed on the progress and were happy to accommodate the variations we made along the way as we saw our house come together. Everything we asked for could be done.
The build was substantially quicker than we anticipated which seemed due to how well they had all their trades lined up. There were no long periods of inactivity like we'd seen on so many other residential construction sites. The site always seemed to be busy and organised. There was no sacrifice in quality for the sake of speed. We were able to move in and enjoy our new house, and its fantastic build quality, sooner than expected and saved a bit in rent in the process."
VICKERY PROJECT
“Genuine, honest and very knowledgeable from day 1. We had been looking for a builder to complete our extension/renovation for over 12 months. Time and time again we were met with overblown schedules and inconsistently high quotes which did not seem to add up. We were very close to making the mistake of signing with another builder when a strike of luck had fallen our way and we received a follow up call directly from Rhyse after an online enquiry from the website.
As soon as we met with Rhyse, we knew that Construct Melbourne was definitely the builder we had to go with. On our first appointment, we gained useful and informative details on our project (which were not pointed out by other builders previously met with). This allowed us to progress further and retrieve a very accurate project proposal which was consistent to the total price of the entire project.
Our Project Site Manager, Steve, was also an absolute pleasure to deal with as he always made himself available, no matter what may have been happening in his personal life. All questions were answered very quickly and special requests (which were sometimes out of scope) were often met with a ‘yes’.
My partner and I would like to thank Rhyse, Steve and all the team and Construct Melbourne for an amazing experience and outcome to our home extension which we are now enjoying to the fullest. We love what they have done!
After reading and hearing about some of the nightmare stories associated with extensions and renovation projects in general, we have considered ourselves very lucky to have found a builder which has delivered above and beyond, finishing the entire project on-time (ahead of time), on-budget and of high-quality.
I highly recommend Construct Melbourne for any building, renovation or extension project. You will not be disappointed.
Thank you Construct Melbourne!”
WILLIAM
“The minute we met with Rhyse we knew his service model was what we were looking for. We also chose him because of his clear communication, punctuality and organisation - he is a true professional who met our very high standards in that respect.
Having heard many horror stories about cost blow outs and long delays, we thought carefully about what we needed before embarking on a knock-down rebuild (not the least because we would be giving up our home and moving temporarily for the duration of the build with two young kids). We had many conversations and met with different service providers before finding Construct Melbourne.
We first engaged Rhyse for a design contract, opting for the architect he recommended to design a custom house to meet our family’s needs and suit our existing site orientation. We asked for a modern Hamptons style house that felt like a home, with adaptable spaces to suit the changing needs for our multi-generational family over the next decade, and lots of natural light (on a south facing block!).
Uma at MUS Collective was great, she really listened and delivered to our brief. However, the key to a positive outcome for us was that Rhyse was present at every meeting - this allowed us to make decisions that kept the design intent without compromising the budget. There were countless occasions where he gently guided us away from an option that would significantly increase cost when an alternative delivered similar impact. His patience and expertise at this stage is the reason why we were able to even progress to the build stage during a tricky time in terms of market outlook and cost escalations in the industry.
Once we had the design and cost right, the build process was genuinely not painful. Rhyse was clever in ensuring materials were ordered early and trades scheduled carefully, and he has a fantastic team around him who all delivered excellent quality of work. The entire team (including sub-contractors) went above and beyond in their customer service.
Being a custom build, there are often decisions that need to be tweaked along the way. Rhyse and team were always happy to call us, email us or meet us on site to explain alternatives in simple terms so we could make decisions. Due to conflicting schedules, they would sometimes engage with my husband and I separately and run through everything twice. The sub-contractors they use are similarly patient and responsive, delivering excellent work at reasonable cost.
We are also grateful for John’s prompt responses to our many queries and how nothing was ever too much trouble. John helped us with many aspects outside the build contract such as some of the joinery and appliances which we sourced for ourselves at a later stage.
Even after completion and handover, Rhyse and John stay close and continue to take pride in their work and customer satisfaction. We could not recommend them enough and, if we were ever to build again, we would look no further than Construct Melbourne.
Also, make sure you follow them on Instagram for fun updates and behind the scenes! We lived only 5 minutes away from our site, but it was still great to see little sneak peeks of the progress of our build over the 12 months.”
MAANSI, THE MANOR
“Rhyse, Steve and John from Construct Melbourne delivered an amazing renovation and extension that transformed our property.
We were updated on progress weekly with calls and emails returned in a timely manner.
We did meet with a few companies in our discovery phase and Construct Melbourne's ability to be involved from the Architectural stage all the way through to completion helped influence our decision and throughout the project we were grateful for that choice.”
Chris & Michelle, Sandringham Project
“From the very initial conversations we had with Rhyse and John from Construct Melbourne and the MUS team (Dom and Uma), our experience has been exceptional. The team really took the time to meet with us many times to work through a set of dream plans for the home.
They came with insights and tips only an experienced building and architecture team would have and made the process so easy to go with. No detail big or small was too much for the MUS team who worked tirelessly to produce us with a spectacular set of plans for our renovation. John and Rhyse seamlessly coordinated various consultants and engineers to come through the home in order to do the necessary paperwork.
We can provide confidence to anyone who is seeking to work with Rhyse and the team that their customer service, attention to detail, and creativity is second to none. We couldn't recommend them enough. It's no wonder why the team continue to receive so many building and design awards. Thanks again!”
JASON, PRAHRAN
“The Construct Melbourne team went above and beyond and have completed the most beautiful renovation of our home. They have managed to combine period features and a modern style to create a stunning family home.
Their attention to detail, responsiveness and professionalism throughout our build was exceptional and I would highly recommend them to anyone looking to renovate or build a new home. Thanks Rhyse, Cassandra, Steve and the team at Construct Melbourne!”
— WENDY & NATHAN MALVERN EAST
“We had spoken to a lot of builders before contacting Construct Melbourne and from the very first meeting we both felt very comfortable with Rhyse due to his sincerity and honesty. He was the only person who actually listened to what we wanted, which was very important to us.
There were no surprises along the way due to clear communication, honestly and transparency. It felt like we had our best mates or family building our house. We recommend Construct Melbourne to anyone & everyone.”
— PHIL & KATRINA, BENTLEIGH EAST
“Construct Melbourne completed a major renovation on our home and we’re absolutely thrilled with the result.
Rhyse, Cass and their team were a delight to work with, their management of this project was faultless. The craftsmanship and finishes are impeccable. We would highly recommend Construct Melbourne to anyone looking to renovate or rebuild. They are A+ grade.”
— LIZ, MALVERN EAST
“After much searching we found Rhyse from Construct Melbourne. We loved his openness when explaining detail during our initial discussions. He is truly an honest person and we were to find out that we made the best choice. Construct Melbourne lived up to all expectations. We truly are very happy with the service, the outcome and the whole team. Thanks for the wonderful memories.
— MARIA OAKLEIGH SOUTH
“We were extremely happy with Rhyse and his team from the first day we met. The renovation process was quick, smooth and with minimal stress. Rhyse, Steve and all of the team were professional, efficient, friendly and extremely helpful, without exception. We are delighted with all of the suggestions and the quality of the end product. We are so pleased we chose Construct Melbourne.”
— CAROLINE & DANIEL, MALVERN EAST