Holt Developments Construction recently completed project for us, converting a garage into a home office/study. Fergus coordinated and delivered the project and the results exceeded expectations. He took the time to understand what we were looking for, and was communicative throughout to make sure everything stayed on track. Electrical work was also arranged via a contact of Fergus' - their work was also of a high standard and completed with minimal fuss. I recommend Fergus and Holt Developments as a builder and project manager.

Fergus:

Now that the dust is settling, figuratively speaking, I want to thank you for your time and effort in the reconstruction of our Victorian-era terrace-house balcony. What had for decades been an unsafe place due to severe structural issues, is now an additional space for relaxation, especially in the late afternoons with the sun behind the trees.

In these days when experiences with trades people can be less than satisfactory, it was refreshing to work with you over the weeks while you first dismantled and then carefully rebuilt the structure — a task made more difficult given the overall damage and the heritage requirements of the task. Being your “offsider” for the duration not only kept cost down, but actually taught this old handyman a bunch of new tricks. In your affable way, you were very generous with your considerable knowledge and experience. Your excellent problem-solving skills were well appreciated given the dilapidated condition of the balcony.

You kept me informed at every stage of the process and explained what needed doing, and the outcome I should expect. Where more specialised trades people were needed, you organised them to complete their work in a timely manner and without delays to the overall project. Where I needed a week’s “time out”, you rescheduled your work load seamlessly.

Although you could not quote an fixed cost for the project, you guided me through the process, both in terms of your own agreed fees and the cost of materials which I acquired under your guidance and advice. You identified problems as they became evident and allowed time for potential solutions to be assessed.

This was no small project, but in the end I feel that I certainly got good value for the cost. Being an old house, there are heaps of maintenance and repair jobs that need to be done — none of them on the scale of the balcony, but many requiring your patience, eye for detail and analytical approach.

When I’ve finished the remaining DIY and non-essential bits and pieces, I look forward to getting you over so I can share with you the finished project … without the sound of hammers and saws ringing in our ears.