As a young family, we always dreamed of owning our perfect home. We found a property on top of a hill in Seven Hills that fit our budget, offering very good panoramic views. However, it was an older house, and while it required a significant investment, we saw its potential. As our children grew, we knew we needed more space, so we began exploring the idea of adding a second floor.

I researched multiple builders and had several initial discussions, but we had specific criteria in mind: approachability, understanding, aesthetics, commitment, and affordability. When I received a call from Smith & Sons, Hussein, I knew right away that he was the right choice. He was a great listener, quickly understood our vision, and explained each stage of the process in detail. He even provided a rough pricing estimate early on, which helped us plan.

Throughout the process, Hussein was incredibly supportive. At one point, when we faced affordability challenges, he suggested a staged approach, which turned out to be a much better decision than waiting. He seamlessly facilitated all the necessary prep work, and despite multiple rounds of planning, he remained patient and accommodating.

Our renovation was extensive over $700K and we debated whether to knock down and rebuild. However, that wasn't financially feasible for us, so we proceeded with the renovation and second-floor addition. Our main requirement was that the final result should look like a brand-new home, not a renovation. Hussein and his team delivered beyond our expectations.

He was well-organized, adhered to the schedule, and any variations were always justifiable. His tradesmen were skilled, reliable, and committed to high-quality workmanship. He was also very accommodating with our last-minute changes and even arranged for his team to work over the Christmas break, allowing us to move in 1.5 months earlier than expected!

Now, two weeks into living in our transformed home, we couldn’t be happier. Choosing Hussein as our builder was the best decision we made—he played a crucial role in making our dream a reality, and honestly, it turned out even better than we had imagined.

Highly recommend Hussein from Smith & Sons Five Dock and his team!