Dovetail Building Company

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• CTChoon T7 July 2022

  We were looking for an architect and builder who could deliver our vision of a luxurious solar-passive, future-proofed, self-sufficient, low-maintenance 4-bed 4-bath family home featuring a clean, mod...

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  We were looking for an architect and builder who could deliver our vision of a luxurious solar-passive, future-proofed, self-sufficient, low-maintenance 4-bed 4-bath family home featuring a clean, modern Japanese industrial aesthetic, plus a practical annexe which not only produces passive income but allows us to share our little inner-city sanctuary with travellers from everywhere. We were blessed to have Joe Chindarsi come on this journey with us and turn our brief into reality. Joe took the time to listen to our wants and sometimes unusual ideas and created plans which surpassed expectations. The result was a truly liveable entertainers’ home with magnificent attention to detail and practical touches. The investment in solar panels and storage battery and bore water for irrigation helps to reduce operating cost, while the orientation ensures the home is cool in summer but warm in winter. The open concept living-dining- kitchen space creates a focal point for the home, while extra tall sliding doors open to a landscaped private courtyard and generous lap pool. Somehow, Joe managed to squeeze all this plus a 2 bed 1 bath granny flat into a 722sqm block. We still don’t know how he did it but we’re not complaining! Baileys Living delivered the project in just 14 months in the midst of a pandemic under the supervision of a great site manager whose good humour and patience should be awarded. We are so proud to transform one of the greatest eyesores on our street into a one-of-a-kind statement home from one of Perth’s most awarded architects to East Victoria Park. Thanks Joe & Bailey’s Living! Choon, East Vic Park January, 2022

• AMAndrea M12 Oct 2021

  After hearing so many terrible stories of residential builders in WA, we were very nervous about building a house, we also didn't want a house design that was just like any other house, we googled aro...

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  After hearing so many terrible stories of residential builders in WA, we were very nervous about building a house, we also didn't want a house design that was just like any other house, we googled around until we found Dovetail Building Company which seemed to place more emphasis on architectural design then other builders, after speaking with one of their sales consultants, he suggested we speak directly with Joe the director and architect, and throughout our entire process we dealt with Joe. Emails and phone calls were all responded to promptly and it felt like a partnership all the way through the build, he was invested in our house and would discuss the selection of colours and materials with us giving us his personal opinion or experience with our selection, providing as with valuable information along the way. We are happy with our uniquly designed home and and very glad we made the decision to build with Dovetail Building.

• EGElisabetta G27 July 2022

  Baileys Living built a bespoke home for me which I designed and completed it on time and within budget and to the highest of quality. Their skills, commitment and support through the entire process an...

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  Baileys Living built a bespoke home for me which I designed and completed it on time and within budget and to the highest of quality. Their skills, commitment and support through the entire process and in fixing up a small amount of defects after I moved in were outstanding (there were only a handful of minor defects that were attended to immediately). The construction process for my home encountered a number of global issues including fires over east, the first year of COVID and my own journey undertaking cancer treatment. Through all of these events, Baileys and in particular Joe and Pete were amazing both professionally and personally and in the process also looked after all of my neighbours who still now talk about how wonderful they were. Apart from all of this, one of the really important parts of Bailey’s methodology is they are very careful to ensure that they take on projects which they know they can service something that not all builders do. They are responsive and in attendance every step of the way and I couldn’t recommend them more highly.

• BPBee P30 Aug 2022

  We have just completed the design & drawings phase with Baileys Living & we have been so impressed with the personalised service we have received. Communication has been excellent & we love the concep...

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  We have just completed the design & drawings phase with Baileys Living & we have been so impressed with the personalised service we have received. Communication has been excellent & we love the concept we have achieved. Would highly recommend. This is a building company with honest & decent people at the helm that can deliver. We are very happy with our choice of builder.

• ILIrene L14 July 2022

  In the current environment where you hear so many horrific stories of builders, we feel blessed that through Joe Chindarsi as our architect we had Dovetail Building Company build our house. Joe manage...

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  In the current environment where you hear so many horrific stories of builders, we feel blessed that through Joe Chindarsi as our architect we had Dovetail Building Company build our house. Joe managed the architectural design of our house whilst Dovetail saw to the construction. Throughout the whole process, they demonstrated integrity throughout the build with clear, open, honest and transparent communication. Navigating the terrain as first-time builders, we felt overwhelmed on many occasions – from looking at designs to choosing materials to submitting copious proposals for approval from the city council – but fortunately, Joe and Dovetail helped us to steer through the rapids guiding us every step of the way. Whilst the processes were challenging, they were able to explain and simplify them in layman’s terms so that we could understand better. Joe’s communication through email and/or phone calls is exemplary and his patience and focus to ensure he met all our expectations were clearly demonstrated every step of the way. As our architect, he met our brief and more – creating not only a very well-designed home but one that is pragmatic and functional with all the spaces we requested in a small plot of land. Both Joe and Dovetail have built a reputation of honouring their word and ensuring that you end up with a beautiful home at the end with no behind the scenes hidden costs. When hearing the many horrific stories that many have encountered, we cannot but only highly recommend Dovetail Building Company as a preferred builder in this present climate. We thank them for their integrity as a building company and their excellent service with the trust that no question or idea is too small to put on the table. You truly are working as a partnership with both the architect and the building company with shared goals and shared visions! Having lived in it for almost four years, we love the space that Joe has created for us!