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For us, during the time of consultation a Family member was diagnosed with terminal illness, this meant the quote period was delayed from our… side. Hamid and his team were completely understanding and awaited our signal to continue with the consultation and quoting process.
We decided to select another builder for the work in the end due to our strict budget. How ever we would not hesitate in recommending Hamid based on our experience while dealing with him and his Team. They are experts in their field who are; friendly, professional and to the point.
Cheers Hamish
"Hamid and the team completed a large building project for me in August 2014 on my house in Takapuna specifically removal of the existing carport, build of an oversized double weatherboard garage and also a spare bedroom attached to the side of the garage. The cost in excess of $150,000 dollars.
In terms of pricing I… feel Hamid outlined all the costs upfront in the cost estimation with a clear breakdown, and we came in under 3%. One of my concerns was a builder providing a lower quote and then "adding" on items. Pleased to say no cost blowout , everything was agreed upfront and project risks explained to me.
The team worked swiftly and promptly with a high quality of workmanship. Each step was explained to me so I knew what jobs were occurring, the reason why and the costs involved ( e.g. membrane on sub ground level foundations / metal flashings above window frames ). We were able work through the technical build challenges in a positive and cost effective manner (e.g. engineering of garage roof attaching to lower level house roof).
Your Builder use building materials that are going to last the next 50 years ( e.g. no leaking building materials, Hamid recommended we change the architects choosen building material to weatherboards) and also that look stylish and will add value to my property, for example Hamid took time to source a specific. single roller oversized double garage roller door which I am very happy with as there is no post in between the two carparks.
Your Builder completed a high quality build that will last , I can see that just by the quality of the workmanship. Also some of Hamids quote were mostly lower than contractor quotes I had previously sourced myself personally ( e.g. electrician , Velux sunroof etc)
I have no hesitation recommending Your Builder for a high quality build & efficient service but also the team is committed to giving me a great looking product at the best price point, so I feel I got the very best deal I could for my hard earned dollars and will have gained back the money I spent on the capital appreciation of the house value
Kind Regards
Lindsay Keating
Txt WOW to 407 (costs 20c) fro more info
"1. He has a professional manner at all times, ready to answer questions when asked at anytime asked.
2. Simplifies technical jargon, relaxed attitude and friendly… personality.
3. Puts the client first at all times in order to get the job done according to the client’s needs.
4. Provides valuable advice to allow client to make correct decisions.
All in all, the work done was excellent.
Primary contact
Hamid Zwart
Phone number
021541392
Phone number (alternative)
094865446
Website
https://yourbuilder.co.nz/
Availability
This week/ASAP
Physical address
1b Williamson Avenue,
Belmont (Auckland),
0622
Postal address
PO box b,
1b Williamson Avenue,
Belmont (Auckland),
0622
About us
Yourbuilder is a great team of Certified & licensed builders. We specialized in medium to large renovations, additions and Alterations, We place high attention to detail and craftsmanship, we will always do our best to bring even the most specific details to life. We will always be honest about our margins, hourly rates and any changes to the project that may mean an increase in price. This way you�re not lumped with a huge bill or debate at the end of the project. We have a range of reliable tradesmen that we work with on our projects so you know you�re safe and will have a trustworthy team working on your home. We look forward to working for you.
What we do
Villa Restorations Specialist "We love and know Villa's"
Design & build new Homes
Cabinetry
Kitchens
Bathroom
Plans for Building and Resorce Consents
Project Management
Categories we service
Renovation, Luxury Homes Builders, Kitchen Remodellers, Design & Construction, Custom Homes Builders, Building Designers, Building Contractors, Builders, Bathroom Remodelers
Areas we service
Westmere, Westmere, Westfield, Western Springs, Waterview, Waitoki, Wairau Valley (North Shore), Waikowhai, Unsworth Heights, Torbay, Three Kings, Te Papapa, Taupaki, Tamaki, Takapuna, Sunnynook, St Marys Bay, St Lukes, St Johns, St Heliers, Sandringham, Royal Oak, Rothesay Bay, Rosedale (Auckland), Riverhead, Remuera, Ponsonby, Point Chevalier, Penrose, Parnell, Paremoremo, Panmure, Owairaka, Otahuhu, Orakei, Onehunga, One Tree Hill, Omaha, Northcote, North Shore City and Suburbs, Newtown, Newton, Newmarket, New Windsor, Murrays Bay, Mt Wellington, Mt Roskill, Mt Eden, Mt Albert, Mission Bay, Milford, Milford, Meadowbank, Mairangi Bay, Lynfield, Leigh, Kumeu, Kohimarama, Kingsland, Hillsborough (Taranaki), Hillsborough (Auckland), Hillcrest (North Shore), Herne Bay, Grey Lynn, Greenlane, Greenhithe, Grafton, Glenfield, Glendowie, Glen Innes, Freemans Bay, Forrest Hill, Epsom, Ellerslie, Devonport, Dairy Flat, Coatesville, Central Park, Castor Bay, Campbells Bay, Browns Bay, Blockhouse Bay, Birkenhead, Birkdale, Belmont (Auckland), Beach Haven, Bayswater, Balmoral, Avondale (Auckland), Auckland City and Suburbs, Auckland Central, Albany
I met Hamid on site where he confirmed the membrane was at end of life, but also the whole roof structure wasn’t built correctly. He also pointed out other issues such as flashings installed incorrectly & more rot in places I hadn’t noticed. The house was also due for a complete paint job as well.
We then talked through… all the options where Hamid gave an honest approximate cost for each item that needed attention & then his recommendation taking into consideration what was most economical for the customer e.g. scaffolding was needed to fix the roof where the bulk of the cost was to put the scaffolding up & pull it down, therefore utilizing this to attend to other issues & painting.
"In the end it made sense to attend to all issues & we agreed on a time & materials basis. What I really liked about this arrangement was that the weekly invoice was open & clear showing the makeup of the hours such as who did the work & when they clocked on / off, original invoices on material costs & Hamid’s agreed margin which we had a written master builders agreement on. I could also contact Hamid anytime to discuss openly any charges which he clearly explained to me.
In terms of the builders, James was my main contact. He turned up religiously each morning & always put in a solid days work which I witnessed many times when I worked from home. He was more than happy to answer any questions or concerns & I found him very communicative. I felt the apprentices also put in a solid days work & they all worked well as a team.
In terms of workmanship, which lets face it, is the customers biggest concern, I was more than happy with the job which has absolutely transformed my place. Little details like the angles on the decks, balustrade design, covered corners where the weatherboards meet, sills added under the upstairs windows etc etc.
I was so happy with the outside work & dealing with James that I asked if he could undertake replacing the toilet & vanity in the downstairs bathroom & re-tiling the floor where the existing vanity was taken out while I was away on holiday for 2 weeks. I came back to find James had completed the entire bathroom himself including the tiling & painting the whole room to an excellent standard – he is a man of many talents!!
In terms of other tradies such as the painter, plumber, membrane installer, roofer & scaffolding company, every team was great to deal with & completed everything to a high standard. Hamid mentioned when we talked through the job that he had taken the time to find good “subbies” & build a good honest relationship with them which I can clearly see at the end of the job. I certainly found dealing with one person & having the reassurance that they had all the right contacts & was dealing with them directly meant the job went well & is certainly how I was left feeling.
In summary, I would personally recommended the Your Builder team to any perspective client.
Thanks Hamid & Team!
Graham
Epsom
Communication: 90% | Quality: 100% | Reliability: 100% | Value: 90%