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Amelia

Hi there, We are looking to build in Tauranga and are after recommendations for a building company there please. This will be our first time, so are keen for any advice on what to ask, and what makes one company better than another. Versatile is standing out so far. Looking forward to your thoughts! Thank you!
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John Cosby

Classic, Generation, Golden, A1 Are the standouts in the Bay. All very efficiently operated!
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Moyrah Ryan Lewis

Daly construction are wonderful and I would highly recommend them
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Transparent to the Max

The only builder there that is not a franchise is Classic. All the others are dependent on the individual franchise in that area and he may be crap but others around the country may be good operators. Don’t tar them all with the same brush.
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Karen Smith

Hi May I please know why GJ Gardner was not mentioned in your standouts lists in the Bay? Just wondering as we are also looking at building in Tauranga. Thanks
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Kevin Nicholson

Is that golden homes we are building with them in the bay.
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Susan

It may be too late but please don’t use Versatile. I am building my first home with them. One bedroom unit on flat ground already 9 months overdue and mistake after mistake. Deeply regret choosing them.
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Mark

Hi Susan Rather than just slagging off Versatile, can you please specify which franchise it was and what the issues were? There’s no good in slamming the rest of the Versatile franchisees because of one bad apple.
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