Testimonials
The Barwon, Daylesford, VIC
We engaged Anchor Homes to build our new home in Daylesford. After our initial conversation with Lester Raikes, we immediately felt comfortable and confident about working with him – he was thorough, knowledgeable and listened to our brief on what we hoped to achieve.
Being flexible was certainly a bonus for us, as we had specific design ideas on the layout and fit out of our home to suit our lifestyle, and to maximise the views from our sloping block. The turnaround time was also a major factor in building a modular home.
All the staff and trades were very courteous and nothing was ever too much trouble. We are very happy with our new home and would highly recommend Anchor Homes to anyone thinking of building.
Marilyn and Nick
Custom design, Patonga Beach, NSW
Not a day goes by that someone doesn’t comment on how amazing Sunny Corner looks! It has been the most satisfying, fulfilling experience and the result is a house that’s a joy to be in and we are proud to own. Ken and Lester, the design and production team, and all the trades people have done an amazing job. The finishes are absolutely superb, faultless.
Patonga Beach is on the Central Coast, one-and-a-half hours north of Sydney on Broken Bay at the mouth of the Hawkesbury River. It is a small fishing village separated by a national park and services by a road and daily ferries from Palm Beach. The village has a colourful history and a proud heritage that is valued and preserved by the community. The property has been in our family for more than 40 years and has seen four generations enjoy it. The original home was built in the 1930s, but despite several renovations and numerous repairs it was no longer serviceable. To replace this much-loved house, we wanted to preserve the feeling of the village and had a very specific style in mind. We call it ‘beach federation’, a reflection of the Australian federation style with a lighter more casual beaches feel, with verandahs around, not unlike the Queenslander style, but not as high off the ground.
When Lester said that Anchor Homes could do this for us, I must admit I was a little sceptical. But yes, they met every one of our expectations and more.
They allowed us to put our own personality into the design and finishes. As long as we stayed within transportation limits, we could have whatever we wanted. We added ensuites, louvre windows, restyled bathrooms, made a huge open plan kitchen/living area and a large entertaining deck area. We were able to select non-standard fittings to match the federation style throughout. Bathroom fittings and door furniture from Early Settlers, lights and heritage ceiling fans from Beacon Lighting, heritage style skirting boards, architraves, internal panelling, weatherboards, heritage floor tiles, baths, toilets, showers and a stained-glass front door. One thing that I have to say is that the more time you spend in the design stage planning finishes, selecting fittings, tiles, appliances, lighting, etc., the happier you will be with the finished product.
I would recommend to anyone thinking of building a new home or holiday house to seriously consider Anchor Homes as a really viable option.
John and Jill
The Suburban, Marysville, VIC
I would just like to say thank you to the team at Anchor Homes for building my dream ‘Moondani Marysville Accommodation & Spa’. I have received such positive feedback and would highly recommend Anchor Homes to anyone wanting to build a home.
When researching the many modular building companies online, I found Anchor Homes to be affordable, have plenty of designs to choose from and offer the ability to alter the design to suit your needs. When first speaking with Lester from Anchor Homes about my plans to build an accommodation retreat at Marysville, I was impressed by his pleasant manner, can-do attitude, patience and assistance to achieve the desired design within my budget.
Another determining factor was the ease of the construction process. Anchor Homes assisted with financing the construction. I could view the stages of construction in the factory and was impressed with the guidance offered when choosing colours, fixtures and fittings.
I have nothing but praise for all the team at Anchor Homes. I was always met with friendliness. They were easy to approach and proactive in sorting out any queries or concerns. The professional workmanship of the tradesmen and quality of fittings and fixtures resulted in a home that I absolutely love. The house is light, modern, open plan and thermally efficient making for a very comfortable home.
Thank you to all the team at Anchor Homes.
Deborah
The Sorrento, Somerville, VIC
For many years I was hesitant to build because of all of the dramas I saw with other people’s projects: time delays, half built homes sitting in the weather, poor communication and service, and most of all, cost overruns.
A great piece of land came up, and we grabbed it—so it was time to bite the bullet and build.
We wanted our home to reflect us, so it was important that we were able to customise and put our own stamp on our new home. We spoke to all kinds of builders, and none seemed to ‘get’ where we were coming from, and although what we wanted wasn’t particularly ‘out there’, we got the sense that it was all too hard. So we started looking at pre-fabs and while they were a good option, there was not much flexibility in designs and finishes—not much chance to make it suit us, and our lifestyle.
Then we found Anchor Homes.
From the very start, we loved everything about Anchor Homes—the way they operate, the method in which they build, their attention to detail, and their flexibility. But most of all, the people.
We were able to totally customise our home design, and nothing was a problem. We were able to choose some great finishes, and we were also able to add a few of our own. Nothing was a problem, and the design team went out of their way to investigate some new elements to help us achieve what we wanted.
A fixed price contract meant no cost blowout, so we were able to relax and really enjoy the process. The build went super-smoothly—we were kept informed of every stage, and it was fantastic to be able to walk through during the build to get a sense of the spaces, and see it all coming together.
Even though our site was tricky to access, Anchor managed to overcome any obstacles with no fuss, and the landing team who came after to finish things off were brilliant. The whole thing was a huge relief, and every single person we dealt with was just fabulous.
We’ve been in our home for a couple of months now, and we could not be happier. Anyone who visits loves it, and cannot believe that just a few months ago our home was on a truck, making its way to us.
I have already referred a few people to Anchor, and cannot speak highly enough of their professionalism, attention to detail, and service. The house really speaks for itself—it’s all we hoped for and more, and we just love it!
Georgia and Julie
Being flexible was certainly a bonus for us, as we had specific design ideas on the layout and fit out of our home to suit our lifestyle, and to maximise the views from our sloping block. The turnaround time was also a major factor in building a modular home.
All the staff and trades were very courteous and nothing was ever too much trouble. We are very happy with our new home and would highly recommend Anchor Homes to anyone thinking of building.
Marilyn and Nick
Not a day goes by that someone doesn’t comment on how amazing Sunny Corner looks! It has been the most satisfying, fulfilling experience and the result is a house that’s a joy to be in and we are proud to own. Ken and Lester, the design and production team, and all the trades people have done an amazing job. The finishes are absolutely superb, faultless.
Patonga Beach is on the Central Coast, one-and-a-half hours north of Sydney on Broken Bay at the mouth of the Hawkesbury River. It is a small fishing village separated by a national park and services by a road and daily ferries from Palm Beach. The village has a colourful history and a proud heritage that is valued and preserved by the community. The property has been in our family for more than 40 years and has seen four generations enjoy it. The original home was built in the 1930s, but despite several renovations and numerous repairs it was no longer serviceable. To replace this much-loved house, we wanted to preserve the feeling of the village and had a very specific style in mind. We call it ‘beach federation’, a reflection of the Australian federation style with a lighter more casual beaches feel, with verandahs around, not unlike the Queenslander style, but not as high off the ground.
When Lester said that Anchor Homes could do this for us, I must admit I was a little sceptical. But yes, they met every one of our expectations and more.
They allowed us to put our own personality into the design and finishes. As long as we stayed within transportation limits, we could have whatever we wanted. We added ensuites, louvre windows, restyled bathrooms, made a huge open plan kitchen/living area and a large entertaining deck area. We were able to select non-standard fittings to match the federation style throughout. Bathroom fittings and door furniture from Early Settlers, lights and heritage ceiling fans from Beacon Lighting, heritage style skirting boards, architraves, internal panelling, weatherboards, heritage floor tiles, baths, toilets, showers and a stained-glass front door. One thing that I have to say is that the more time you spend in the design stage planning finishes, selecting fittings, tiles, appliances, lighting, etc., the happier you will be with the finished product.
I would recommend to anyone thinking of building a new home or holiday house to seriously consider Anchor Homes as a really viable option.
John and Jill
The Suburban, Marysville, VIC
I would just like to say thank you to the team at Anchor Homes for building my dream ‘Moondani Marysville Accommodation & Spa’. I have received such positive feedback and would highly recommend Anchor Homes to anyone wanting to build a home.
When researching the many modular building companies online, I found Anchor Homes to be affordable, have plenty of designs to choose from and offer the ability to alter the design to suit your needs. When first speaking with Lester from Anchor Homes about my plans to build an accommodation retreat at Marysville, I was impressed by his pleasant manner, can-do attitude, patience and assistance to achieve the desired design within my budget.
Another determining factor was the ease of the construction process. Anchor Homes assisted with financing the construction. I could view the stages of construction in the factory and was impressed with the guidance offered when choosing colours, fixtures and fittings.
I have nothing but praise for all the team at Anchor Homes. I was always met with friendliness. They were easy to approach and proactive in sorting out any queries or concerns. The professional workmanship of the tradesmen and quality of fittings and fixtures resulted in a home that I absolutely love. The house is light, modern, open plan and thermally efficient making for a very comfortable home.
Thank you to all the team at Anchor Homes.
Deborah
The Sorrento, Somerville, VIC
For many years I was hesitant to build because of all of the dramas I saw with other people’s projects: time delays, half built homes sitting in the weather, poor communication and service, and most of all, cost overruns.
A great piece of land came up, and we grabbed it—so it was time to bite the bullet and build.
We wanted our home to reflect us, so it was important that we were able to customise and put our own stamp on our new home. We spoke to all kinds of builders, and none seemed to ‘get’ where we were coming from, and although what we wanted wasn’t particularly ‘out there’, we got the sense that it was all too hard. So we started looking at pre-fabs and while they were a good option, there was not much flexibility in designs and finishes—not much chance to make it suit us, and our lifestyle.
Then we found Anchor Homes.
From the very start, we loved everything about Anchor Homes—the way they operate, the method in which they build, their attention to detail, and their flexibility. But most of all, the people.
We were able to totally customise our home design, and nothing was a problem. We were able to choose some great finishes, and we were also able to add a few of our own. Nothing was a problem, and the design team went out of their way to investigate some new elements to help us achieve what we wanted.
A fixed price contract meant no cost blowout, so we were able to relax and really enjoy the process. The build went super-smoothly—we were kept informed of every stage, and it was fantastic to be able to walk through during the build to get a sense of the spaces, and see it all coming together.
Even though our site was tricky to access, Anchor managed to overcome any obstacles with no fuss, and the landing team who came after to finish things off were brilliant. The whole thing was a huge relief, and every single person we dealt with was just fabulous.
We’ve been in our home for a couple of months now, and we could not be happier. Anyone who visits loves it, and cannot believe that just a few months ago our home was on a truck, making its way to us.
I have already referred a few people to Anchor, and cannot speak highly enough of their professionalism, attention to detail, and service. The house really speaks for itself—it’s all we hoped for and more, and we just love it!
Georgia and Julie
When researching the many modular building companies online, I found Anchor Homes to be affordable, have plenty of designs to choose from and offer the ability to alter the design to suit your needs. When first speaking with Lester from Anchor Homes about my plans to build an accommodation retreat at Marysville, I was impressed by his pleasant manner, can-do attitude, patience and assistance to achieve the desired design within my budget.
Another determining factor was the ease of the construction process. Anchor Homes assisted with financing the construction. I could view the stages of construction in the factory and was impressed with the guidance offered when choosing colours, fixtures and fittings.
I have nothing but praise for all the team at Anchor Homes. I was always met with friendliness. They were easy to approach and proactive in sorting out any queries or concerns. The professional workmanship of the tradesmen and quality of fittings and fixtures resulted in a home that I absolutely love. The house is light, modern, open plan and thermally efficient making for a very comfortable home.
Thank you to all the team at Anchor Homes.
Deborah
For many years I was hesitant to build because of all of the dramas I saw with other people’s projects: time delays, half built homes sitting in the weather, poor communication and service, and most of all, cost overruns.
A great piece of land came up, and we grabbed it—so it was time to bite the bullet and build.
We wanted our home to reflect us, so it was important that we were able to customise and put our own stamp on our new home. We spoke to all kinds of builders, and none seemed to ‘get’ where we were coming from, and although what we wanted wasn’t particularly ‘out there’, we got the sense that it was all too hard. So we started looking at pre-fabs and while they were a good option, there was not much flexibility in designs and finishes—not much chance to make it suit us, and our lifestyle.
Then we found Anchor Homes.
From the very start, we loved everything about Anchor Homes—the way they operate, the method in which they build, their attention to detail, and their flexibility. But most of all, the people.
We were able to totally customise our home design, and nothing was a problem. We were able to choose some great finishes, and we were also able to add a few of our own. Nothing was a problem, and the design team went out of their way to investigate some new elements to help us achieve what we wanted.
A fixed price contract meant no cost blowout, so we were able to relax and really enjoy the process. The build went super-smoothly—we were kept informed of every stage, and it was fantastic to be able to walk through during the build to get a sense of the spaces, and see it all coming together.
Even though our site was tricky to access, Anchor managed to overcome any obstacles with no fuss, and the landing team who came after to finish things off were brilliant. The whole thing was a huge relief, and every single person we dealt with was just fabulous.
We’ve been in our home for a couple of months now, and we could not be happier. Anyone who visits loves it, and cannot believe that just a few months ago our home was on a truck, making its way to us.
I have already referred a few people to Anchor, and cannot speak highly enough of their professionalism, attention to detail, and service. The house really speaks for itself—it’s all we hoped for and more, and we just love it!
Georgia and Julie
Other Testimonials
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Our family would like to thank Anchor Homes for our wonderful retreat. The finished home is better than we hoped for, functions exactly as we imagined, and in its new setting, delivers in every way. We found the entire project fantastic, and your team very understanding while providing a comprehensive service. We would recommend the Anchor team to anyone contemplating building a new home. Thank you very much. Michael and Fiona, Narbethong, VIC[/chariot] [chariot]
If you are looking to build a “house” there are many builders out there to choose from; but, if you are looking to build a “home” and want a professional builder who will listen, offer advice, provide a quality home with honesty and integrity, offers attention to detail, rectifies issues promptly and delivers what they promise; then look no further than Anchor Homes. Natalie, Leopold, VIC[/chariot] [chariot]
I would like to take this opportunity to thank you all so much for my beautiful new home.[/chariot] [chariot]
From the moment I first walked into your display at Stratford, I was impressed with not only the quality of your workmanship but also your staff, they were all so polite and helpful. I also met many “tradies” on my visits to Stratford to see my house grow, and again they were all so polite and courteous.
Every visitor I have had to my new house (including several tradies) have been extremely impressed with the design, quality and finish. One of my friends is even contemplating building with you after seeing how happy I am, as is my daughter’s boss.
Again I would just like to thank you all so much and hope that your company continues to prosper, on the back of good workmanship and excellent customer service. Wendy, Bairnsdale, VIC
Just wanted to thank you and your wonderful team for our beautiful new home. You certainly have some wonderful staff there, nothing seemed to be too much trouble for them. We would most definitely recommend Anchor Homes, this is the first new home we have ever owned, and we are just loving it. Di and Ray, Wy Yung, VIC[/chariot] [chariot]
Wow! This was the word of the day when I went through each room! I am really thrilled with everything and in some cases, the colouring turned out even better than I thought it would. So, I just want to send this short email to thank you again for all your help and advice on the two occasions I visited your colour management centre. I’m really pleased with everything and I think it’s going to be a wonderful space to live in and ENJOY! Jennine, Geelong, VIC[/chariot]