Anyone there have feedback about GJ Gardner Homes Whangerei

Hi there, We intended to build with them until we started the process but didn’t sign the contract as the sales person is the only point of contact you are allowed to speak to.She knew nothing about building. They took 3k to get a quote and told us that it would be for conceptual drawing and if we didn’t go with then that the balance would be refunded. Try getting any back!!! Very disappointing and anyone intending to build with GJs Whangarei, Beware. The devil is in the detail. Went with A1 homes.Totally different experience. You can speak to anyone in the company and these people ARE real builders.

That seems odd. Just finished a build with GJ. We had a very good sales person, knew her stuff, some useful suggestions and a great sounding board. The contract signing saw the sales person back out and the slab PM take over. At this point estimations of total build plan are provided, but it is a completion date , not a sharing of the plan. A mistake push them for this. Secondly make sure you gave independent advice around drainage and rain water collection design. We had a near miss here. Once the slab is down, there will be a change in PM to the build completion. Insist on weekly meetings , insist on the ability to inspect before accepting stage payment claims. If it doesn’t look right, sound right don’t be frightened to ask questions. We are pleased with the finished result. They are an honest supplier but you owe it to yourself to manage progress closely.

Thats really odd. Seems in contradiction to what you posted 28 Feb 2016. Just an observation. 🙂

Sorry Jan 28 🙂