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After the plans were drawn up, they were given a ‘fairly strong indication’ of what the total building cost would be. Every week during construction, they received a detailed report of what was going to happen the following week. “It was amazing. If they said they were going to do something, they did it,” says Jo. “They knew we had a budget and we were able to tweak things all the time to make sure we didn’t go over. They made suggestions to help us keep costs in line.” Landmark also helped them through a few unexpected challenges, including the installation of a water tank and some extra engineering to beef up the steelwork for the portico. Jo says the design team were also invaluable when it came to fineturning the more practical aspects of their home. “They pointed out things we hadn’t thought of ourselves, like that we didn’t have enough storage space. They gave us suggestions for what we could do, which of course helped make it even better.” The freedom to source their own products was also a huge bonus. Joe says they were able to save a substantial amount by sourcing their bathroomware – shower, toilet, tapware – from a contact in the industry. Joe was living onsite most of the time and was able to oversee the progress daily. Their construction manager was in close contact, and any major decisions were handled through Logan Stewart, the franchisee. “He was always able to come and chat, and he was very aware of what was happening on the site. They all took the time and effort to complete each part of the build to a high standard,” says Joe. “It was all so structured and organised.” They not only finished ahead of time, but the finish itself was “exquisite – like a work of art”, he says. “All the builders and contractors on site obviously had a very high expectation of quality for their own work.” With so many good things to say about Landmark Homes, they find it hard to believe that anyone would build with any other company. “We’ve talked to people who have built their own homes and they always say how they’ve gone over budget – but ours came in very close to the figure Landmark gave us,” says Jo. “We just didn’t have any of the hassle that most people seem to have with other building companies, because Landmark were so organised. Working in a hair salon, Jo says she often hears her clients’ ‘horror stories’ of building projects gone wrong. “I almost have to hold back because I have such a good story!” she laughs. Check out the Otaki plan LANDMARKHOMES.CO.NZ 15