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Distinctive Homes

2.8 (71 reviews)

Richmond, SA

About this business

Distinctive Homes is a residential home builder in South Australia offering new homes, display homes and house-and-land packages. They emphasise craftsmanship and high-quality materials, working in partnership with clients from initial consultation to handover and focusing on attention to detail throughout the build.

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Visit websiteCall (08) 8238 0000

Service areas

Servicing Richmond and surrounding locations.

  • Richmond

See what local homeowners are saying

  • SMSebastian M10 Nov 2025

    We are almost 1 month down being in our new house and we are very happy! We recently finished building with distinctive homes in the Adelaide hills with a custom plan single storey. I was extremely ca...

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    We are almost 1 month down being in our new house and we are very happy! We recently finished building with distinctive homes in the Adelaide hills with a custom plan single storey. I was extremely cautious with them from the get go as there reviews weren’t great and I didn’t know anyone who had build with them perviously so I questioned absolutely everything that didn’t seem right as there was no trust there yet. Once our slab went down and it got handed over to our supervisor Peter Hahn it was smooth sailing. Awesome communication and always called me back if I left a message. Our slab went down 20/3/25 and we had keys almost exactly 7 months later. 7 months for a 310m2 home was quick in my books! (Flooring done after hand over) For a volume builder I’m happy enough with the end result! Cheers peter

  • CNConor N22 Sept 2025

    I've worked with Rumman Taimur on our initial plans for our build and can say he offers a very high level of service. He worked with us on wishlist while making sure it still fit within our budget and...

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    I've worked with Rumman Taimur on our initial plans for our build and can say he offers a very high level of service. He worked with us on wishlist while making sure it still fit within our budget and timeline. I would definitely work with Rumman again!

  • CTChelsea T9 Jan 2024

    This is our 2nd Build with Distinctive Homes and we couldn’t be more happy with the end product. The first build was 8 years ago close to the beach and this one was our dream family home in the Hills....

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    This is our 2nd Build with Distinctive Homes and we couldn’t be more happy with the end product. The first build was 8 years ago close to the beach and this one was our dream family home in the Hills. We found the whole process great … from the first stages of sitting with the team and bringing our ideas to life on our plans. Selections at each organisation was easy and well mapped out step by step. Our site supervisor was great at taking our calls and keeping us in the loop on each step. Our slab went down in Feb and we moved in early October. We had council delays, but worked through them. Final product - AMAZING!! We couldn’t be happier in our brand new home. I would definitely recommend Distinctive Homes to build your home. There will always be hiccups along the way when you’re building a home, but when you have a team like Distinctive Homes behind you … navigating these challenges is made so much easier!

  • DVDusko V23 Mar 2025

    I am very happy with the quality of subcontractors throughout the construction of our home.Mario painter did a great job.The office team Lucas and Gina: Lucas was professional, efficient, and always w...

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    I am very happy with the quality of subcontractors throughout the construction of our home.Mario painter did a great job.The office team Lucas and Gina: Lucas was professional, efficient, and always willing to help 24/7 .In the end, Gina is very energetic, and she solves all problems in 10 minutes . I'm particularly impressed with the quality of work and time of start and finish.My house is finished in 6 months.I would highly recommend Distinctive Homes to others.

  • GJgeethu J12 May 2024

    Updated review after handover Hunaina was our consultant ( recommended by someone to us) and I highly recommend her. She listens to all your ideas and responds promptly and also comes up with apt desi...

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    Updated review after handover Hunaina was our consultant ( recommended by someone to us) and I highly recommend her. She listens to all your ideas and responds promptly and also comes up with apt designs for your needs. I am very happy with the plan that we were able to work out together. Peter Hahn was our site supervisor. It was an absolute pleasure to work along with Peter. He has updated us with each process, provided valuable guidance and is very approachable. He has abundance knowledge in what he is doing and a very pleasant personality. We also conducted external building inspections as we read some bad reviews about Distinctive homes online. The inspector commented in most of the inspections that the building quality is above the current standards we see around. Overall we are very happy in building with Distinctive homes. I have to mention about an issue we faced as well.We had some delays in council approval. It was neither our fault not Distinctive homes. In the contract a price increase fee is mentioned if there are delays in commencing building works. Since our process was getting delayed , we kept on asking about the fee. More that one officials from the office re-assured that it wont be charged since the delay is not purposeful. But as soon as the council approved the plan ,we had to pay a negotiated price increase fee . We would like to thank Distinctive homes especially Hunaina and Peter in helping us build our beautiful home.

  • MJMalcolm J30 Aug 2025

    Rumman Taimur, the Sales Consultant at Seaford was very helpful. He was not pushy and insistent. He showed patiencnkne in doing modifications and changes to the plan and inclusions. I am waiting for t...

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    Rumman Taimur, the Sales Consultant at Seaford was very helpful. He was not pushy and insistent. He showed patiencnkne in doing modifications and changes to the plan and inclusions. I am waiting for the work to go on site but so far I am quite happy with the service that I got from them.

Frequently asked questions

How much do builders typically charge?
Builder costs vary widely depending on the job type and complexity. Minor repairs are generally much less than extensions, small builds or structural alterations that need foundations, framing or specialist input. Most quotes include a call‑out fee plus labour and materials, and the page shows live pricing to help you compare options.
Do builders charge call-out fees?
Call‑out fees are common and typically cover travel and an initial inspection or assessment. This fee is usually separate from hourly labour and materials, and after‑hours or weekend attendance often attracts higher rates. Ask whether a call‑out or minimum charge applies when requesting quotes.
Do builders need a licence in Australia?
Yes. Building work generally needs to be carried out by a licensed builder in every state and territory, and NSW builders are regulated by NSW Fair Trading. Builders should be able to provide their state builder/contractor licence number and show appropriate insurances and ABN/GST registration. In Victoria, domestic building insurance is required above a state threshold for certain contracts.
How do I get a quote from Distinctive Homes?
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What areas does Distinctive Homes service?
Distinctive Homes services Richmond and surrounds. Contact them to confirm service areas.
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