2024-05-09T09:30:03.238Z

Positive: Professionalism, Punctuality, Quality, Responsiveness We found Gaia Constructions through the Master Builders website, we were looking for a builder who could help us through the design stage as well as building. At our inital meeting we were impressed with Jeremy's offering, plus the BuilderTrend software to help track all aspects of the project. Gaia connected us with designer Dale Crowhurst who clearly understood our brief and together as a team we designed our dream home, whilst keeping our budget in mind throughout the process. Entering into a contract for a house renovation can be daunting, however all our anxieties were swiftly dispelled by the support provided by Jeremy, Sue, and our designated builder, Jake. Their communciation through the process was exceptional. Gaia Constructions' uses a software program called BuilderTrend which helps keep track of all communication and documentation, including emails, meeting minutes, variations, and plans. We absolutely loved the daily updates and photographs provided by Jake each afternoon. The final result surpassed our expectations, with completion achieved six weeks ahead of schedule, within budget and more importantly – stress-free. We can't thank Jeremy, Sue and the entire Gaia Constructions team enough for building our beautiful family home. Furthermore, we received multiple comments from our neighbours when we moved back in, they all commented on Gaia's professionalism displayed by the entire team every day. For anyone considering engaging a builder, I wholeheartedly endorse reaching out to Gaia Constructions.

2023-10-09T18:09:38.378Z

This is the second time we have renovated with Gaia. We now have a completely new, 2nd story Edwardian Elwood 4 bedroom dream home thanks to Gaia. From design, Gaia recommended Ben & Ben who were fantastic and work really well with Gaia. The build process was explained and we used an app with daily progress and photo updates to communicate, request changes and manage the budget and time line. Our 2nd story renovation finished in budget and early! Thank you to our builder Alex, all the trades, Sue and Jeremy. I never thought we could find and afford our dream home in Elwood. We didn't need to worry, because Gaia helped us build it! Forever grateful. Kristy and Steve

2023-08-08T11:08:34.221Z

We have an Edwardian style home in Brighton and a local real estate agent originally recommended Gaia to us. We are so thankful for that initial recommendation as we went on to renovate and extend our home with the Gaia team and so happy with the result! Jeremy and Sue are a family run business who treated us with so much respect, courtesy and excellent service throughout the whole process. Their professionalism got the project off on the right track and it stayed that way throughout the 11 month build. This is often unheard of in the building industry! Gaia connected us with architect/designers (Ben & Ben) whom we also loved working with and as a team we were able to design and build our dream home and work together along the way to remain within our budget and our vision. Jeremy and Sue and their entire team were so lovely to work with and throughout the design and build journey we were so appreciative of the fantastic communication. We understood clearly every step of the build and frequent site meetings meant we knew how the build was progressing and could have any questions answered. They use a great platform called Buildertrend that meant every day we had updates and photos which we loved! Gaia’s lead builder Alex who worked on our home was very talented, great at managing all the trades and putting us at ease with his calm approach. Overall our new home was built on time and exceeded expectations (with glowing compliments from the neighbours, friends and family). We absolutely love the final outcome and so happy to be home enjoying our new space with our family! Highly recommend!

2023-08-07T10:18:01.931Z

Our experience with Gaia Construction was excellent. Clear Communication with Effortless Tracking: Gaia impressed us with their clear and effective communication throughout the project. They utilised the Buildertrend portal, which allowed us to easily track progress, stay updated on decisions, and maintain a transparent line of communication. One particular feature we appreciated was the daily progress photos which allowed us to witness the transformation in real-time. Onsite Presence for Smooth Progress: Throughout the renovation, Sam, was onsite every day. His presence ensured the project moved forward seamlessly and also allowed for immediate attention to any questions or issues that arose. The team’s workmanship was first class and they were all committed to helping us achieve our best renovation outcome. Efficiency and Stress-Free Experience: Choosing Gaia was the best decision we made for our home renovation. Their efficient project management, skilled team, and clear communication eliminated unnecessary stress, allowing us to enjoy the process and anticipate the transformation of our home. They truly care about delivering exceptional results.

2023-04-28T02:45:29.942Z

Fabulous and professional service and communication throughout the build. We had an old house that we renovated. Gaia helped us navigate and find solutions to the surprises a renovation throws up. We received daily progress updates, which included photos of work done and plans for what was to come next. Gaia was pro-active in planning and ordering supplies, in order to overcome the current supply issues the building industry faces throughout Australia. We have ended up with a beautiful, quality build that we will enjoy for years to come.

2022-12-15T07:47:13.341Z

Working with Gaia Construction to extensively renovate our 1900's home in Elwood meant that we had peace of mind right from their initial proposal through to completion. Gaia worked closely with our architects to ensure that our design was in line with our budget expectations. The project was finished in line with Gaia's initial fixed price quote, other than some additions we added on along the way. Further and to everyone's surprise, the build was completed 2 months ahead of the fixed completion date. This was despite the fact that the build started at the end of 2021 and finished in 2022 during the serious supply issues that resulted from Covid. Having Sam P, our site manager on site everyday and contactable was amazing, he often went above and beyond to assist us. We chose Gaia as we really believed that Jeremy and Sue would manage our build to ensure a timely and high end finish, which they did. Follow up after completion has been amazing too, always getting back to us really quickly to assist with queries. We highly recommend Gaia and the team if you are renovating.

2022-08-20T09:51:04.780Z

Gaia renovated our home in Beaumaris. Jeremy and the team did an amazing job. Fantastic attention to detail. Extremely approachable and easy to work with. The co construct app is a game changer. We could see photos of the work completed at the end of every day during the reno. The price really didn’t change from our quote, which took so much stress out. Gaia are experts in sustainability thanks to their advice, the renovation took our house from 1 to 9 stars.

2022-07-21T06:25:36.066Z

Gaia Construction recently renovated our home in South Melbourne and we highly recommended them to manage your renovation. We chose Gaia because of their focus on sustainability, their processes and builder trend app. Also, when we met Jeremy and Sue, their friendly and honest approach to the project won us over. Our project was completed on time, as a highly efficient and organized company, supply and delay issues were nearly nonexistent- quite a feat during the height of Covid! The Buildertrend app meant we could track the project in real time and get daily photos of changes, even while we were in lock down! Their Consultative approach, honest and real care for the work, ensured they kept to their word where humanly possible. Their Site manager Jake was fantastic and their team are friendly and highly skilled, and take pride in their work. The workmanship is excellent. They want the best outcome, not just for the project and the customer, but as a matter of principle. With Jeremy at the helm, you can be confident his years of experience means your renovation will be beautiful, functional, and worth every penny spent. Our house is now a joy to come home to, it really is now a home. Gaia, you can trust they will get it done!!

2021-12-20T08:59:32.839Z

When I first met with Jeremy and Sue, I was struck by their professionalism: Gaia’s transparent systems for monitoring timelines, finances and other components of project management. As the work proceeded, I appreciated the very strong positive culture amongst their workers and their willingness to engage and discuss any issues as they arose. The commitment of Gaia to high standards of quality was clear. Jake and the other construction folk thought about what they were doing, coming up with suggestions in how to implement plans. Having moved back into my extension, I am still noticing and appreciating the quality of work, and attention to detail. A very positive experience. Thanks Gaia.

2021-07-08T05:22:31.223Z

We found Gaia on Instagram of all places. Being a seriously cautious person, I would never really take on someone for a large project, unreferred but from the outset, Jeremy and Sue just seemed a good fit. They were always honest, no jargon, full disclosure and if they thought they could not do something, they told us or gave us a better solution. I followed up on their workmanship by calling a person who had just had a project completed by Gaia and he was unreservedly positive about them. Gaia know what they are doing and understand how to make your dreams a reality in a way that meets your budget and needs. Our budget did blow out a bit because we have a very old house and there were unexpected issues but Jeremy and his on site manager always had ways to manage and solve those issues. We had factored in an extra amount for those problems anyway. Jeremy's team of tradies were also so polite and professional and gave us constant updates and photos via their portal so we always knew what was happening. There were times when Jeremy fixed things that were not part of the proposed works like he restumped the kitchen floor before he put the new kitchen in because he wanted to be sure it was well supported. They raised the roof of my laundry so I could have more storage. These were not part of the plans but were just done and included because they made sense and Gaia are very proud of their workmanship and want everything to be of a high quality. They wanted us to be happy. The project stuck to the completion time plan. The main thing is that when I come home at the end of the day, I am so glad to be home. No more mouldy bathrooms and grungy kitchen. No more green carpet and salmon pink walls. Everything is clean and organised and I feel so happy to come home.

2021-07-03T01:28:35.610Z

I selected Gaia construction as my renovation contractor whilst living in the United States. My process was complicated and difficult at times and overall taking almost 6 months. I reviewed individual company projects, financial performance and customer satisfaction. For the best candidates I also had direct communications on several occasions. In the end, the decision was simple and clear. From the very first step of the design phase, Gaia actively communicated with me. That communication was daily, via their online tool, and in person, often several times a day. Every decision, issue and change was approved and clearly documented. At the end of each day I received a photographic reference of daily work supported by a documented summary. In every way, I found the entire Gaia team to be honest, professional and extremely sensitive to my needs. Gaia managed any issues or necessary changes with an eye on my financial limitations. All changes and any discovery was followed with clear communication and solid recommendations. If I could say one thing about Gaia that should stick with anyone looking to do any renovation work, it's that the entire Gaia team are scrupulously honest, dedicated and professional in their work and managing the customer relationship. I found plenty of pretenders in the market, they were happy to talk the talk, but lacked the dedication and ownership that Gaia presented me. Ultimately, my Gaia experience from start to finish delivered so much more than I had ever expected. Despite my project being complicated, and challenging, each milestone was delivered on time, and more surprisingly on budget. The quality and workmanship was exceptional. Oh and the post contract support is just wonderful.

2021-05-26T07:13:41.328Z

Gaia Constructions has exceeded our expectation in what has been our first home build and renovations. We enjoyed the project all the way through from the initial proposal through completion. The initial proposal was extremely detailed and developed in close collaboration with the architect. Gaia helped us great improving architectural designs to create more affordable solutions without sacrificing quality or design. Once we signed the building contract, Gaia worked with a software that allowed us to monitor progress and cost day by day in real time. Project management was outstanding with a supervisor / head carpenter being on site at all times. All workmen on site where friendly, respected the neighbours and by all accounts delivered quality work. We enjoyed Gaia’s focus on creating an energy efficient home with quality craftmanship. Gaia finished the renovation on time and on budget which came as a huge relief. Gaia continued to provide great service post completion, addressing minor queries quickly and efficiently. We gladly and readily recommend Gaia to everyone and especially to people like us who had never been through a renovation before and need a trusted partner.

2020-09-29T07:12:42.381Z

Found Gaia after watching a renovation nearby and speaking to the owner who was very positive. I had been looking at builders who could provide me with a sustainable and energy efficient renovation of a 1970s unit. So pleased to go with Jeremy and Sue who were easy to work with and gave me good suggestions for my project. Despite the Covid work restrictions there was minimal delay and the quality was excellent. Having the onsite carpenter Ben was the key to good communication and supervision of the various trades. Daily updates with photos using the Co-construct app kept me informed of progress and any problems or decisions. Completion kept to budget. My home has gone from a poor 2 star to 7 stars. I am very happy with the end result and definitely recommend Gaia construction.

2020-04-23T12:15:12.022Z

2020-04-09T22:28:42.344Z

We used the Gaia Kickstart pack to get a high level design and building quote for a major home renovation that we have been dreaming about for over a decade. Gaia (Jeremy & Sue) alongside their high quality drafts-team, made it smooth, easy and great value for money. We love the proposals and have confidence (based on our experience with the Kickstart process) that the renovation will proceed as smoothly.

2019-11-13T05:13:22.850Z

We chose Gaia as the builder for our rather major home renovation for many reasons. During the quoting process they were very thorough, extremely helpful in minimising the ‘unknowns’ by really looking at the job in detail and being open and honest with us from the start. We were very keen to ensure the home was renovated as sustainably as possible and that the end result was a highly comfortable home that is cheap to run. Thanks to their professionalism, flexibility and great communication we have achieved this and love our ‘new’ home. We have gone from a terrible 1 Star Scorecard rated home to a 7 Star Scorecard rating which is fantastic and much of this is down to the quality of the build and the efficiency features installed at the time. We would certainly use them again if we ever do another reno.

2019-09-29T10:39:12.068Z

Gaia Construction recently completed a major renovation of a property in Armadale for me and they did a fantastic job. I chose Gaia Construction to be my builder because they gave me the confidence that they understood what I was after for the renovation and that I would receive a good quality product delivered on time. They committed to a fixed price and completed the works on time by having a full time supervisor/carpenter working exclusively on my project. They were resourceful, proactive in resolving issues and applied their construction experience to achieve a better design. The work quality is excellent and the communication throughout the whole process was outstanding. Building with Gaia Construction was a hassle free experience and I definitely recommend them.

2019-03-12T22:31:09.921Z

What a pleasure to have found Jeremy and Sue plus their team. Building can be most traumatic especially when working on a property that has a heritage base but with their expertise, ability to find solutions and their wonderful communication skills the exercise of renovating became seamless and the result was truly life changing for us. Please consider them for large renovations or new builds if you wish to work with people who genuinely believe in their buisiness and in the environment.