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SA Designer Homes - Adelaide Builders

4.7 (19 reviews)

Kensington, SA

About this business

SA Designer Homes is a family-owned and operated residential construction business based in Adelaide, South Australia, specialising in custom homes, knockdown & rebuild projects and subdivision and development. They provide an end-to-end design and build service with fixed-price contracts, personalised attention by taking on a limited number of projects and close client collaboration to ensure high quality, clear communication and reliable workmanship.

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Service areas

Servicing Kensington and surrounding locations.

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  • JMJosh M14 Mar 2024

    It's hard to put into words how good our building experience was with Peter and his team. After feeling quite overwhelmed by the creepy saleperson vibes at almost every builder we met with, the transp...

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    It's hard to put into words how good our building experience was with Peter and his team. After feeling quite overwhelmed by the creepy saleperson vibes at almost every builder we met with, the transparent approach to the build and everything about it was evident from our first meeting. The communication was above and beyond what we expected and the whole team were always happy to answer our questions using many different platforms. Their mantra is, if you got a question just shoot us an email call whatever you need. Our site supervisor Jon, joined the team just as our slab was poured and he didn't miss a beat with what was happening on our lot. Really where the whole team showed their nous for customer service was when the odd problem arose. They weren't problems at all, the team treated them as an opportunity to grow the relationship with us making sure we were all happy with the new proposed outcome. Thanks Phil, for your patience on those. Safe to say we feel as though we will keep in touch, as Peter, Phil and Jon all treated us like family the whole way through. Thanks so much for making our dream home a reality. Mel and Josh :)

  • ISIrene S18 Jan 2020

    We recently built our first multiple development with SA Designer Homes. Peter and his team made the whole process easy for us. There were no hidden surprises, thanks to the fixed price we agreed on....

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    We recently built our first multiple development with SA Designer Homes. Peter and his team made the whole process easy for us. There were no hidden surprises, thanks to the fixed price we agreed on. We found Peter and his team to be very friendly, polite, professional and their communication was of a very high standard. Peter kept us informed throughout the build and answered any questions we had, either over the phone, by email, in person or on site. We are very happy with the high quality of the homes and will not hesitate to use SA Designer Homes again. Thank you Peter and Team.

  • GTGeorgia T2 June 2019

    As a first home owner I was excited but hesistant to build - there are plenty of horror stories. I spoke to several builders at the start. One was a 'big' builder but it felt very impersonal and that...

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    As a first home owner I was excited but hesistant to build - there are plenty of horror stories. I spoke to several builders at the start. One was a 'big' builder but it felt very impersonal and that they didnt really care. When I contacted Peter from SA Designer Homes he was very approachable and understood what my partner and I wanted - it was a good feeling from the start and I'm happy to say that feeling stayed until the end. What really stood out was the communication - Peter is always available to chat or meet up and answer any queries. It really made the process so enjoyable and smooth - we always knew what was going on He went above and beyond his role as we sorted our way through all the things we didnt know as first time land and home owners (thankyou!) If there was a problem it was sorted (and explained) quickly. The end product is a high quality custom made home. It may not be the cheapest if we'd gone with the big builders who make 200+ homes a year but it was still affordable and finished to a high standard. I am so glad we chose SA Designer Homes and we will definitely build with Peter and his team again

  • BPBen P8 June 2021

    Peter and the amazing SA Designer Homes team bent over backwards to build our fantastic new family home. Juggling all the moving parts on our custom build was a huge effort, yet quality was consistent...

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    Peter and the amazing SA Designer Homes team bent over backwards to build our fantastic new family home. Juggling all the moving parts on our custom build was a huge effort, yet quality was consistently high during all stages. The team communicated regularly throughout the entire build, keeping us up to date along the way. We couldn't be happier, thanks so much for everything!

  • CSChelsey S2 Oct 2019

    We recently built our first home with Peter and couldn't be happier with the result. We did a lot of looking around and talking with other builders before we started but they didn't offer exactly what...

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    We recently built our first home with Peter and couldn't be happier with the result. We did a lot of looking around and talking with other builders before we started but they didn't offer exactly what we wanted and seemed to always have hidden costs and clauses involved that they tried to hide. Peter was up front, attentive and incredibly helpful throughout the entire build process. Dealing directly with Peter made the process so much easier than going through a big builder and he was more than happy to answer all of our silly questions along the way! It may not be the cheapest option for building a new house but the end product shows the difference between a cheap build and a quality build. Thank you Peter for our amazing house and we can't wait for our daughter to arrive and spend her first night in our new house too!

  • KPKaterina P26 Oct 2021

    Peter and the team were incredible in helping us build our first ever home. The process from design, planning, selections to building was seamless. Peter was even able to show us a similar home he had...

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    Peter and the team were incredible in helping us build our first ever home. The process from design, planning, selections to building was seamless. Peter was even able to show us a similar home he had recently built before we signed a contract to show us the quality of his work. Price was extremely fair, on par with most standard volume builders, but with even better standard inclusions and the ability to customise our plan. If you want a builder who answers every phone call/email/text (either straight away or within the day), high quality suppliers of choice (Routleys, Carerra Kitchens, Cerbis Ceramics), fair prices and flexibility, SA Designer Homes are the builder for you. I have no reservations recommending them to anyone I know.

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.
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What areas does SA Designer Homes - Adelaide Builders service?
SA Designer Homes - Adelaide Builders services Kensington and surrounds. Contact them to confirm service areas.
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