"we were impressed with their local knowledge and the detailed, transparent quote they provided..."
"We first heard about HDMB through neighbours and friends. We were impressed with their local knowledge and the detailed, transparent quote they provided, which gave us confidence from the start.
Jay and Dave were really friendly, responsive, and approachable, which made the process smooth and less daunting. They helped with problem-solving and decision-making throughout the build, offering valuable advice when needed. The Buildertrend tool was a helpful addition – it’s user-friendly and a great way to track everything, from our budget to the project schedule, all in one place. It made managing the project much easier.
Throughout the build, they kept us informed and delivered exactly what they promised. We’re so pleased with our new family home and appreciate the high standard of work that was delivered. Thank you, HDMB!"
Claudia - Leichhardt
"...we had support all along, even in the preplanning stage..."
"I would definitely recommend HDMB to others, in fact, I already have. I would suggest... get in touch with Jay upfront with the pre-planning stage, because that really converted into the build and converted my random designs into an actual physical home."
"HDMB were recommended to us, they’re a small company, they live nearby, they just feel like part of the neighbourhood, part of the community.."
Simone and Damon — Dulwich Hill
"thanks to the expertise of HDMB, I have a renovated house which has been completed to the highest standard of workmanship."
"My architects recommended HDMB for my Stanmore renovation.
At all stages during the build, Dave, Jay and Trent's approach was characterised by their professionalism and perfectionism.
I received consistent feedback from a variety of neighbours which was always positive. HDMB was on site every day, working solidly, fastidiously and quietly. In stark contrast, other nearby sites had extended periods of inactivity and poor standards of workmanship.
HDMB excels at communication. The Buildertrend app is a useful tool which not only tracks expenditure but provides a detailed schedule of the work and deliveries planned for the entire period of the build. Dave would upload photos of the progress each Friday. Checking the app became my Friday night ritual. Dave was always quick to notify me of any issues or reply to my enquiries.
There were many challenges and unforeseen expenses but HDMB was proactive in trying to minimize the costs. Their efficient office staff also ensured that the build ran as seamlessly as possible.
Ultimately, a little act of kindness best encapsulates HDMB's attention to detail. Although the build had concluded, Trent insisted on painting my neighbour's wall, free of charge. He didn't want the dirty, stained wall to impact upon the experience of my beautiful kitchen.
Thanks to the expertise of HDMB, I have a renovated house which has been completed to the highest standard of workmanship. My worker's cottage now confidently embraces the 21st century without losing any of its heritage charm."
Deborah — Stanmore
"the professionalism and care with which HDMB deliver is just exceptional. We now have a home we love and that works for our family."
"From the early stages of planning this project to when we collected the keys, we couldn't have been happier with the support and craftsmanship from HDMB. There was always clear and frank communication and advice on how to get the best outcome within budget. The project was delivered on time and to such a high standard - the professionalism and care with which HDMB deliver is just exceptional. We now have a home we love and that works for our family. I would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Jay, Dave, Alice and Roxana - Team HDMB - for any project."
Erin — Leichhardt
“…professional, honest and a pleasure to work with.”
“We highly recommend HDMB. Jay was very accommodating and generous with his time during the initial stages; he reviewed plans, organised site visits, made great recommendations and prepared very detailed quotes. Dave was great on site. He works hard to make sure the build goes as the client expects. Every major decision was patiently explained in a clear way.
Communication was excellent. The app used to project manage is brilliant; you always have a clear picture of the schedule.
We came in very close to budget. 100-year-old houses can reveal some unforeseeable quirks during a major renovation, but luckily, we only had a few minor ones. Dave was great at presenting options to quickly navigate through any issues and always gave fair pricing on variations.
The quality of the work is great, and we've had many compliments from friends/family with their own build experiences. There's a lot of pride taken in the work done, and it shows.
It should be mentioned that this level of quality and service was provided in the middle of a pandemic; i.e. dealing with difficult staffing and procurement issues.
But even so, the whole process was pretty much stress free because these guys are professional, honest and a pleasure to work with.”
Bryan and Angela — Marrickville
“…attention to detail was brilliant…”
“We cannot speak more highly of Jay and Dave and the whole HDMB team. The attention to detail was brilliant and communication with us about every item was very appreciated. We are so pleased with the final product; everything is just as we had hoped.
We would not hesitate to recommend the team to anyone - and we already have!
Thanks for an excellent job.”
Nicole — Leichhardt
“…ensuring the build was completed on time and on budget…”
“Jay and Dave completed our renovation and first floor addition in Annandale, converting our 2-bedroom semi into a beautiful 4 bedroom home. We could not be happier with the quality of their work. They were very helpful in collaborating on ideas and improvements to the design, as well as ensuring the build was completed on time and on budget, which was impressive given a strict 6-month turnaround for a substantial renovation. We would not hesitate to recommend them to others.”
Emma — Annandale
“…extremely detailed quote and took the time to help us work out how we could complete the project within our budget.”
“We engaged HDMB to complete an extension and first floor addition to our house in the inner west of Sydney. We had originally engaged another builder however that was short lived as he had significantly underestimated some of the costs when we pushed for more detail, so we parted ways before we even began. Dave and Jay from HDMB provided us with an extremely detailed quote and took the time to help us work out how we could complete the project within our budget. They were extremely accommodating of us living on site during the build and of us undertaking some of the tasks ourselves (e.g. some painting etc) to ensure we could achieve this.
Dave was onsite every day and regularly communicated the schedule of works and any changes to the schedule, and the invoicing/billing was clear and detailed. Our project was delivered on time and on budget and both Jay and Dave are just lovely guys to work with. We are really happy with the result and the quality of the build. I know a lot of people who have had bad experiences with renovations but for us, finishing off what was a 3 year process from finding an architect/approvals and finding a builder to completing the project - we are really pleased that we went with HDMB and would have no hesitation using them again in the future or recommending them to anyone.”
Jacqueline — Dulwich Hill
“Excellent communication with their clients…”
“As the Director the of architectural firm Danny Broe Architect I am very happy to recommend Jay and Dave from HDMB. I have known Jay for 10 years now and their building work is of a very high quality. Jay and Dave are very passionate about building and their clients. They are very trustworthy and are always professional.
H Design Manage Build have completed four projects for us and were excellent to work with.
Some of their attributes include:
- Excellent communication with their clients
- High level construction ability
- Many years building experience
- Very good project management skills"
Danny Broe — Danny Broe Architect
“The online system they use was superb…”
“Dave, Jay & the whole HDMB team are fabulous! We have just moved into our renovation/ extension completed last week and even amid the chaos of moving house we are so delighted. From start to finish the guys have been easy to work with and helpful. Jay met with us and helped us mould the big picture, recommended a designer to get the CDC (we wish we'd taken his recommendation) then worked through the plan and costings - he was patient (with our inexperience) and helpful (suggesting details left out of our plans). We signed the contract the day after our baby was born and despite juggling that + 2020, Dave and the HDMB team made the whole process as smooth as possible. The online system they use was superb for seeing the plan, tracking messages between us, and reminding us of things to do / sharing documents. The project wasn't big (22 weeks) and was completed with less than a week delay (and the hold-up was our kitchen company). We hope we don't have to do a project like this again for a while but if we do would definitely use HDMB again!”
Chris — Dulwich Hill
“…our biggest learning was to have a builder than you can work with. HDMB is most definitely that!”
“Whilst our renovation was not as big as some others, it was nevertheless a bit daunting to us as first-time builders. However, Jay and Dave were brilliant throughout. They were extremely patient and happy to talk us through everything. The job was also finished to a very high quality, on time and on budget (noting that we requested variations). As we went through the job, unsurprisingly we realised that we wanted changes. For example, we decided that we wanted to upgrade the floorboards and we also changed the way that some of the lighting worked. Each time we wanted a change, Dave and Jay were happy to tell us what was possible, what was not, what it would cost and what the delay might be. Luckily all the changes we made were easily accommodated and we were able to stick to the overall schedule. Overall, we were thrilled with how everything turned out. We learned a lot throughout our build. But our biggest learning was to have a builder than you can work with. HDMB is most definitely that! We’re already planning to engage them for the next and bigger stage.”
Richard — Lilyfield
“…all our questions were answered, and the worksite was always immaculately clean.”
“We cannot speak more highly about the HDMB team and our experiences with them. Every interaction was carried out with professionalism, attention to detail and with the specifics of our build in mind. The team were on time, on budget and easy to work with. As first-time renovators, Jay and Dave went out of their way to make us completely comfortable with all aspects of the build - site visits were never a problem, all our questions were answered, and the worksite was always immaculately clean. We would and have, multiple times, recommended them to all our friends and family, and would not hesitate to build with them again. Thank you, Jay, Dave and the entire HDMB team - 5 stars!”
Will — Dulwich Hill
“They finished on time and on budget to help us create a high-quality home for our family.”
“We'd heard awful stories from friends whose renovation experiences were not great. However, we had the very opposite experience. Jay and Dave did a fantastic job despite weather and the site throwing everything at them. They finished on time and on budget to help us create a high-quality home for our family. The team were a pleasure to deal with and I would recommend them to anyone wanting to work with builders committed to a quality renovation.’
Nicole — Drummoyne