Recommended Granny Flat builder/package in Sydney?

Discussion in 'Granny Flats' started by David Shih, 20th Sep, 2015.

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  1. Glorion

    Glorion Well-Known Member

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    Hi Andrew, if you don't mind asking, with all those things taken into consideration, what was the final build cost?
     
  2. andrew_t

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    200k

    This includes an attached single garage and roofline out over a 3m deck

    Had the house valued pre and post build and has increased by the same amount
     
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  3. AAsqueroso

    AAsqueroso New Member

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    I wish I had found this forum before I paid the deposits to Rescon.
    Please tell me why this company is so terrible. I have heard similar dissatisfied comments from others as well.....after I paid money to them.
     
  4. MissP

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    @AAsqueroso
    Have you completed your granny flat with Rescon? Any feedback.
    Thanks
     
  5. Property Twins

    Property Twins Mortgage Brokers & Buyers Agents Business Member

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    @David Shih - look up Masterton, they are doing granny flats. Heard way too many horror stories with granny flat builders so I'd pay a little more potentially and go with a reputable builder

    Edit: I'm guessing you've already done the build!
     
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  6. mickyyyy

    mickyyyy Well-Known Member

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    Hi David, Wanted to see how you have progressed. I'm looking at doing one now too in Wsyd.
     
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    Property Twins Mortgage Brokers & Buyers Agents Business Member

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  9. David Shih

    David Shih Mortgage Broker Business Member

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    Sorry mate this has not eventuated due to dad has other priorities to get on with first. The post above by TadhgMor and other people on this thread should hopefully be able to assist :)
     
  10. Zeestar

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    Hi. Just wondering how long it took from start to finish? We are building with them too and our situation is very similar to yours. Our initial enquiry was in June, now in September we are still stuck in Approvals. Can't see an end to this right now!!!!! Thanks
     
  11. Lucky

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    Can I know why don't choose Rescon Builder. Thank
     
  12. Lucky

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    Hi Everyone... Can I have review if anyone ever use Rescon Builder.
     
  13. Lucky

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    @ AAsqueroso, Have Reson Builder completed your granny flat? Please let me know if any issue. Thank
     
  14. AAsqueroso

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    Hi Lucky,

    My recommendation for Rescon is "Don't use them".

    I was misrepresented from Day One.
    One of the main reasons I signed for this project was that I was told (not led to believe) that Rescon was a builder that has all their building staff "IN HOUSE". I expected ALL their builders to be employed by RESCON and thus was not expecting the use of Sub-Contractors belonging to outside companies to hold up the build. WRONG, WRONG, WRONG.
    The only employee that turned up to site as a tradie was the guy that removed part of the rubbish, other than that all were Sub- Contactors from all over the Sydney metropolitan area from as far a Emu Plains in the West to Ingleburn in the south and places close to Newcastle in the North.
    the build took nearly 12 months to complete from the date of order, citing that the company went on holidays in January to the rain days....(which from the physical observation, was not excessive). I witnessed a very poor and less than ordinary Project Management.
    The Build was not a good product with terrible finishes and incorrect materials used and badly constructed. Like I said . "RECOMMENDED NOT TO BE USED". At this point they are refusing to respond to my emails for a warranty claim.
     
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