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sarafrench1
sarafrench1
10 August 2021

Our first build: "Bridgewater" by Gj's Shoalhaven

Our first build: "Bridgewater" by Gj's Shoalhaven
NSW
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My first move-in experience was fantastic. we moved from Sydney to the Gold Coast, and hired some [url=My first move-in experience was fantastic. we moved from Sydney to…

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sarafrench1
Aug 10, 2021 10:51 pm
sarafrench1
marz1983
marz1983
18 May 2021

GJ Gardner Mountain Views 310

GJ Gardner Mountain Views 310
NSW
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Hi yep been in 2yrs now, and yes we have the monument garage door. I don’t think it’s too dark but we do have the shake grey roof. Don’t have any photos on my…

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marz1983
May 18, 2021 2:33 pm
Venkata
Venkata
11 May 2021

GJ Gardner- Blue Water Design

GJ Gardner- Blue Water Design
NSW

Hi Ross2020., Thanks Do you mind telling me which franchisee of G.J.Gardener you had approached.

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Venkata
May 11, 2021 7:12 pm
Buildingaheadache
Buildingaheadache
11 February 2021

Building with GJGARDNER

Building with GJGARDNER
VIC
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Also if you ended up building one as well?

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Buildingaheadache
Feb 11, 2021 11:05 pm
Lot212
Lot212
10 November 2020

GJ Gardner Melb Inner East

GJ Gardner Melb Inner East
VIC

We're building with them. Complete and utter regret. Never again. The biggest issue - they could not do what was agreed in the contract. Blamed their own draftsman. We…

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Lot212
Nov 10, 2020 1:51 pm
bundydi
bundydi
2 July 2020

GJ Gardner - Mandalay 298 - QLD

GJ Gardner - Mandalay 298 - QLD
QLD
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Hi Hazza Not sure if you are still on here but I have just found your post. I am building in Bundaberg and the Mandalay 298 has been suggested to me. My must haves are 4…

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bundydi
Jul 02, 2020 5:05 pm
Petefloyd
Petefloyd
18 April 2020

GJ Gardner Mandalay 282 - Bundanoon

GJ Gardner Mandalay 282 - Bundanoon
NSW
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Thought it about time I started my journey with GJs although a bit scary after reading some of the horror stories on here, fingers crossed it goes fairly smoothly! We…

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Petefloyd
Apr 18, 2020 11:50 am
Peggy12
Peggy12
24 February 2020

GJ Gardner Montville - has anyone built?

GJ Gardner Montville - has anyone built?
NSW

Hi Eirrac We are from Toowoomba and would love to see the montville 462 built. Would you be open to allowing this or advise if you know of any other built? Thank you

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Peggy12
Feb 24, 2020 2:17 pm
Harweeeee
Harweeeee
6 November 2019

First Build - GJ Gardner - Modified StillWater

First Build - GJ Gardner - Modified StillWater
NSW
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Springfield is a lovely place. We'll be building about half an hour away. Your build is so nice!!

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Harweeeee
Nov 06, 2019 5:50 pm
Harweeeee
aferraro
aferraro
2 September 2019

G J Gardner head office steps up after franchise goes bust

G J Gardner head office steps up after franchise goes bust
ACT

These GJ Gardner franchisees have gone bust. GJ Gardiner Homes Bathurst https://www.westernadvocate.com.au/stor ... -collapse/ Hunter Valley

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aferraro
Sep 02, 2019 10:04 pm
Bebbsy
Bebbsy
16 June 2019

First Build - GJ Gardners Custom Rural 255 - Totally Off-Gri

First Build - GJ Gardners Custom Rural 255 - Totally Off-Gri
NSW

That you are in your early 20s and have built this beautiful house in a lovely rural setting, that is a huge achievement. You should be feeling very proud.

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Bebbsy
Jun 16, 2019 12:31 pm
bignewadventure
bignewadventure
1 March 2019

Charlibear's Build -Finally in!

Charlibear's Build -Finally in!
NSW
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Hi Charlibear... I've just found your thread - and rather sift through 230 pages, can you give me your overall thoughts on G J Gardner? We've just bought a block of land…

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bignewadventure
Mar 01, 2019 11:36 am
bignewadventure
blackcat20
blackcat20
18 February 2019

G.J Gardner build - Week 20 - Fitoff

G.J Gardner build - Week 20 - Fitoff
QLD
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We managed to bust our garage door a mere 3 weeks after we moved in, so I feel your pain.

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blackcat20
Feb 18, 2019 3:43 pm
blackcat20
ArnieZA
ArnieZA
18 February 2019

GJ Gardner Montville- First home build- QLD

GJ Gardner Montville- First home build- QLD
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Hi We're keen on building a Montville type home, but live in South Africa - so can't use GJ Gardener....is there anyone who can share the either photos or drawings of the…

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ArnieZA
Feb 18, 2019 2:26 pm
Lksinnott
Lksinnott
21 January 2019

GJ Gardner Mountain Views 310

GJ Gardner Mountain Views 310
NSW

I’d love to follow your thread as we are keen on this design/floorplan also. You mentioned you’d put the link in but I can’t seem to find it anywhere??

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Lksinnott
Jan 21, 2019 10:55 pm
TakesTime
TakesTime
9 November 2018

Anyone built with GJ Gardner Coffs Harbour recently?

Anyone built with GJ Gardner Coffs Harbour recently?
NSW

Hi Joey 1434, did you build with these guys?

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TakesTime
Nov 09, 2018 11:26 am
kajidzz
kajidzz
4 November 2018

GJ Gardner Logan went busted - house finally finished.

GJ Gardner Logan went busted - house finally finished.
QLD
1, 2

Sry for the late reply. I didnt get any insurance for the site - I took the risk and glad nothing happened. I had to rent a skip bin to put some rubbish in as city…

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kajidzz
Nov 04, 2018 10:16 pm
JMT2603
JMT2603
12 October 2018

First home build with GJ Gardner

First home build with GJ Gardner
VIC

We are building with GJ Gardner Mildura and would be interested to hear from anyone else who has built through them. It's difficult to know what to expect. Our experience…

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JMT2603
Oct 12, 2018 3:33 pm
Chantilly
Chantilly
23 September 2018

GJ Gardner Bundanoon 282 - WE HAVE KEYS

GJ Gardner Bundanoon 282 - WE HAVE KEYS
NSW

Congratulations

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Chantilly
Sep 23, 2018 11:22 am
SBG14
SBG14
15 September 2018

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NSW

Looks good seechange !! For us, we have our colour consult coming up, waiting on building permits, and then we are hopefully on our way and watch it all happen. How did…

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SBG14
Sep 15, 2018 10:30 am
SBG14
Dily
Dily
13 August 2018

GJ Gardner Springfield - Seeking Reviews

GJ Gardner Springfield - Seeking Reviews
QLD

Hi everyone, I have secured a lot in Springfield Rise at Spring Mountain- Highlands stage 2, and now been doing some research on builders, finding it very exciting but…

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Dily
Aug 13, 2018 10:09 pm

I've missed a few updates along the way - life's been busy with house and impending baby stuff, so get ready for a big photographic leap. We completed our defects…

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GoodeOne
Aug 11, 2018 3:50 pm
GoodeOne
dillongl
dillongl
29 May 2018

[Post Deleted]

[Post Deleted]
NSW
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Drove out to see if I could sneak a peak at our internal walls. Was pleasantly surprised to see the guys working on a Saturday. But not so happy to see some of our roof…

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dillongl
May 29, 2018 9:24 am
dillongl

Sooo much happened in three days !!!

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galleriamad
May 23, 2018 7:37 pm
Chantilly
Chantilly
10 May 2018

New to building

New to building
NSW

Has anyone used G J Gardner in Batemans Bay

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Chantilly
May 10, 2018 2:07 pm
dillongl
dillongl
30 April 2018

GJ Gardner Mandalay 282 Bundanoon

GJ Gardner Mandalay 282 Bundanoon
NSW

Yaaaaaaayyyyy. PCI booked for Wednesday 2nd May, can’t wait 😊 https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic. ... 5#p1707925

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dillongl
Apr 30, 2018 2:26 pm
dillongl
dillongl
dillongl
21 April 2018

GJ Gardner Bundanoon

GJ Gardner Bundanoon
NSW

Just picked up our painting from the framers - to go in the hallway - been rolled up under the bed for 5 years waiting for its new home! Hopefully keys by 10th May…

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dillongl
Apr 21, 2018 11:17 am
dillongl
dillongl
dillongl
20 April 2018

GJ Gardner - Bundanoon

GJ Gardner - Bundanoon
NSW

Latest update Painters booked 26 & 27/04 Builders clean booked 30/04 Flyscreen and aluminium booked 01/05 Estimated client walk through (pre handover) 02/05 Keeping…

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dillongl
Apr 20, 2018 10:14 am
dillongl
BrentandAllison
BrentandAllison
17 April 2018

GJ Gardner Bundanoon

GJ Gardner Bundanoon
NSW

Your SS better stick to his day job! He aint gunna make it as a photographer!

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BrentandAllison
Apr 17, 2018 11:22 am
BrentandAllison
allblaqk
allblaqk
3 April 2018

GJ Gardner - Week 17 - Completed

GJ Gardner - Week 17 - Completed
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Wow that is dumb. No ours did a layer of soil i'm pretty sure maybe it wasn't thick enough though

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allblaqk
Apr 03, 2018 10:05 pm
allblaqk

Tiling in main area started, pleased with how it looks......still a few weeks off PCI…

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dillongl
Mar 10, 2018 4:49 pm
dillongl
PVBuild
PVBuild
7 March 2018

How long did your build take, and what time did they quote?

How long did your build take, and what time did they quote?
QLD
1, 2

I feel everyone's pain here. - contract stipulated 9 month build time (38 weeks) - builder unofficially said 5 months - single storey off the plan with modifications -…

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PVBuild
Mar 07, 2018 10:56 am
dillongl
dillongl
3 March 2018

GJ Gardner Mandalay 282 - Bundanoon

GJ Gardner Mandalay 282 - Bundanoon
NSW

internal paint colours 1. Drifting Cloud - all internal walls 2. Cotton ball - all skirting/woodwork 3. Ink Well - all internal doors 4. Dior Grey - main bedroom…

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dillongl
Mar 03, 2018 7:14 pm
dillongl

Painting still in progress, some doors on, shower screens in and aircon in.....still a fair bit to be done and no PCI date yet …

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dillongl
Feb 18, 2018 9:09 pm
dillongl
dillongl
dillongl
8 February 2018

Mandalay 282 Bundanoon

Mandalay 282 Bundanoon
NSW

It says 3 coat in the contract. Looking forward to seeing the doors on - have gone for inkwell which is a very dark grey, fed up with white doors that show up every mark!

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dillongl
Feb 08, 2018 8:49 am
dillongl
allblaqk
allblaqk
3 February 2018

Katrina's 2nd home build - Gympie

Katrina's 2nd home build - Gympie
QLD
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Haha yeah I have some of those boxes from 5 years ago. I might get around to it this time! Glad to see you are all settled in. Love the fridge. It looks like a perfect fit

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allblaqk
Feb 03, 2018 12:10 am
allblaqk
neb880
neb880
19 January 2018

Who to build in Melb and experience with GJ? KDRB with slope

Who to build in Melb and experience with GJ? KDRB with slope
VIC

saw this late, you may well have chosen a builder already our site is also 3.6m in slope, but we managed to not go down the split level path but rather a 500mm stepdown…

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neb880
Jan 19, 2018 9:20 pm
neb880
netteb
netteb
19 December 2017

GJ Gardner Mandalay 338

GJ Gardner Mandalay 338
QLD
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How much was the mandalay house design? I love that layout! Congratulations on your beautiful home btw 😍

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netteb
Dec 19, 2017 3:16 am
JAMBY
JAMBY
28 November 2017

GJ Gardner - Element Prestige

GJ Gardner - Element Prestige
VIC

Oh, bummer! Plan looks amazing though, perhaps you will be the first

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JAMBY
Nov 28, 2017 1:33 am
JAMBY
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
19 November 2017

Stained framing panels ??? A problem ... GJ Gardner build

Stained framing panels ??? A problem ... GJ Gardner build

Galleriamad Thanks for posting the photos Please check your engineering Plans/Notes under Wind loading category , Timber framing for Shear walls & Bracing May I also…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Nov 19, 2017 9:58 am
StructuralBIMGuy
dillongl
dillongl
3 November 2017

GJ Gardner Mandalay 282 Bundanoon

GJ Gardner Mandalay 282 Bundanoon
NSW

Coming along, meeting electrician Monday and gyprock planned for 13th, can’t wait to see the walls in place! Yes all windows from A&L, we have a mix of double hung,…

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dillongl
Nov 03, 2017 6:22 pm
dillongl
nafiz82
nafiz82
9 October 2017

GJ Gardner Homes Bacchus Marsh

GJ Gardner Homes Bacchus Marsh
VIC

Is there anyone in this forum who has built or currently building with…

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nafiz82
Oct 09, 2017 3:49 pm
Nico
Nico
2 October 2017

Should my plumbing look like this?

Should my plumbing look like this?
QLD

If what your worried about is the pipe not running dead straight then be assured that most Flexi pipe is installed like that with curves and sweeping bends. To me, yours…

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Nico
Oct 02, 2017 12:12 pm
Nico
gummz
gummz
5 September 2017

GJ Gardner Mandalay 282 Bundanoon

GJ Gardner Mandalay 282 Bundanoon
NSW

It's looking good!

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gummz
Sep 05, 2017 7:55 pm
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gummz
Aug 15, 2017 11:42 pm
HENRY
HENRY
17 July 2017

GJ Gardner - Rosewood 225 Modified - Riverstone Crossing

GJ Gardner - Rosewood 225 Modified - Riverstone Crossing
QLD
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It's always nice sharing your new home with loved ones. And that feeling of using the new cooktop, oven etc. in a brand new kitchen!

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HENRY
Jul 17, 2017 8:46 pm
Michelle
Michelle
16 July 2017

Mandalay 282 Bundanoon

Mandalay 282 Bundanoon
NSW

Up over the mountain from me, good luck with your build, beautiful place!

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Michelle
Jul 16, 2017 7:55 pm
Michelle
dillongl
dillongl
7 July 2017

G J Gardner Mandalay 282 Bundanoon

G J Gardner Mandalay 282 Bundanoon
NSW

I've emailed and asked for the date, won't hear back until Monday now....my son is going to take some aerial pics over the weekend before they start and hopefully once…

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dillongl
Jul 07, 2017 8:02 pm
dillongl
gummz
gummz
4 July 2017

GJ Gardner Mandalay 320 - Southern Highlands - [planning]

GJ Gardner Mandalay 320 - Southern Highlands - [planning]
NSW

We should have probably taken baby steps but we just went for it.. bang... deposit on land... we'll figure out the rest.... hehe we'll see how it goes. There's a facebook…

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gummz
Jul 04, 2017 7:16 pm

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