Project: Butternut House

Our project was something we approached with a great deal of excitement and caution. We were investing all of our available budget, and more, into our new, high-performance home. As much as we were looking for a builder with the knowledge and experience to give us the home we wanted, we were looking for someone we could trust to deliver on his word.

Andrew and the Lou Projects team have not only met our expectations, they’ve well and truly exceeded them. Andrew and our site supervisor Remy have delivered a beautiful, comfortable and energy efficient home that we love and enjoy every single day. As well as being a home that we know is foundationally solid, with all the right retaining walls and drainage systems, every single detail is exquisitely finished, thanks largely to Remy’s master carpenter levels of skill. During the design phase of our home our architect, Luke Farrugia, told us that all of the Lou Projects team are exceptionally passionate about and proud of their work. And because Andrew holds himself and his team to such high standards, all of the sub-contractors from Peter the plumber to Tommy the painter were professionals with the highest skills and pride in their work.

Andrew and Remy responded to all of our communications on the very same day or the next day. This timely response made a huge difference to our stress levels and also our ability to get exactly the house we wanted.

If you are looking for a builder, we can’t recommend Andrew and Lou Projects highly enough. A rare find today, Andrew is a man of his word. Finding this well-placed trust is something that you will be so happy and relieved you have found, during the build and after your home is built.

BRUCE & SANDRA LEONG

Project: Lurline Street

We recently chose Lou Projects to build our dream family home and are absolutely thrilled with the experience and result. From the very start Andrew, Luke and the team understood the vision we had to integrate our old 60s brick cottage with a modern extension while maintaining its warmth and character, and worked seamlessly with us and our architect to bring the design to life. Their communication, patience and support was excellent throughout the project. They kept us informed and involved, setting realistic expectations with a no surprises approach. Their honesty and clarity greatly reduced the stress typically associated with building a home. Similarly, their time management was impeccable, and they kept to schedule without sacrificing on quality or cost. Ineka also deserves a special shout out at this point for her amazing organisational skills behind the scenes! Lou Projects’ attention to detail and quality surpassed our expectations. Every part of the build was planned in great detail and skilfully executed with a high standard of craftsmanship. They understood the needs of our growing family and helped us select materials and make choices that were both beautiful and practical for life with young kids. Likewise, they helped us incorporate sustainable and energy efficient elements that will reduce the ongoing cost of running a busy home. The house is now comfortable in all weather conditions, and we find ourselves relying on heating and cooling far less. We love how effortlessly the property transitions from old to new, and how it still feels like home. Much of this is down to how well Lou Projects executed on our architect’s design, and took initiative to reuse and incorporate elements from the original building. Our favourite example of this is the hardwood window awnings that Lou Projects handmade out of timber that was taken out of old structures to make way for the extension. Another example is the way they respected and protected established trees and plants on our property when it would have been much easier to remove or damage them in the process of construction. It was lovely to see their commitment to reducing waste and preserving the best bits of our old home. We are so thankful to Andrew, Luke, Ineka and the team for our home and highly recommend Lou Projects to anyone looking to build or renovate.

VANESSA & MATTHEW CONROW

Project: Sorrento House

We are pleased to provide this testimonial for Lou Projects. With a career in the construction industry, and many good and bad experiences with builders over the years, the choice of a builder to work with us and create our new home was crucial to us, particularly when our builder selection was occurring at a time with many price and materials supply challenges of the Covid pandemic. From the onset, Andrew was open and engaging, and the Lou Projects team worked with us in establishing the contract and a scope that was affordable, yet would achieve the vision and high-quality standards we were seeking in a high-performance energy efficient house – our forever home. Throughout the construction process, the Lou Projects’ team were exceptional, and at all stages kept us informed, worked with us to refine and confirm the smallest of details, seeking to achieve the best outcomes to deliver our home – as if was going to be their home, and wanting the best. All of the on-site team were a pleasure to work with. Ultimately, the outcome exceeded our very high expectations, and we unconditionally recommend them.

ROB & JANELLE HICKSON

Project: Charlton House

Lou Projects were recommended to us by Architect Luke Farrugia. Luke had designed the renovation, and extension, to be done on our property. Luke had worked with Andrew and his team on previous projects, and he was confident that they were capable of achieving the quality result that we were wanting. The extension required some very detailed carpentry skills, that would be the making, or the breaking, of Architect Luke Farrugia’s, and our, desired result. Our first meeting with Andrew gave us with the confidence to have him quote the cost for the build, which we accepted. Not only did all of our expectations be met, the project went smoothly, was finished on budget, and on time… Led by site supervisor, and main carpenter, Luke Millington, Andrews team excelled in their on-site capabilities, and the personal skills to make our daily interactions a pleasure. Close neighbours were also impressed by the quiet, and respectful manor, in which all trades conducted themselves on site during the build. Communication, and the resolution of any concerns that we had, were quickly resolved to our satisfaction. Our highest recommendation.

BILL & MARGARET MCLEAN

Project: Branga House

Lou Projects is a pleasure to do a building project with. In an age where a lot of building work is slapdash and performed to the lowest possible standard, their work is high quality and professional. All the employees are friendly and helpful, very responsive, and pay a lot of attention to detail, delivering a very high quality result. Our renovation was a large one, taking almost a year to complete, and we did not have a single problem with this company or any of the tradespeople who worked with them. I would use them again in a heartbeat and highly recommend them.

DEBI THORNTON

Project: Red Cedar Studio

We recently completed what can only be described as a dream studio build on our property. Andrew and his team where a dream to work with on what turned out to be a not so simple build. We were in a badly ‘flame zone’ rated BAL area which changed what and how we built. From start to finish we were guided through the process and always felt in control of what was happening whilst able to rely entirely on Lou Projects to manage everything for us. We can’t recommend them enough and will be definitely using them throughout further renovations we plan to complete over the next 24 months.

TOM & NOHA RAFFERTY

Project: Bateau Bay Renovation

Andrew and his team from Lou Projects carried out and oversaw a broad range of extensive renovations at my house on the Central Coast during the winter of 2021. Whilst their planned work executed to a very high standard and to the exact specifications that we were after, what really impressed me was their attention to detail; identifying small opportunities to further develop our renovation plans and make the finished product even better than we could have hoped for! Each member of the Lou Projects team were extremely professional, demonstrated a high skill level and were a pleasure to have at the house. Furthermore, all of the other trades that worked with and were recommended by Lou Projects conducted their work to the same standards. I strongly recommend Lou Projects and I will definitely utilise their services again.

DAVID INNES

Project: Killara House

My husband and I purchased a Lou Projects built home in December 2019. The Killara House oozed sophistication and class. No expense was spared when this house was built and this is throughout the whole residence, from the incredible front door made of the most beautiful recycled hardwood materials to the finer details like the handmade blush pink stone basins in the bathrooms. The open plan living is incredible, not to mention all the sustainability elements that this house has to offer. My husband and I had a very long list of what our first home (not property) had to have, and this house honestly ticked all those boxes and many more! It’s our dream house and we look forward to building another dream home with Andrew and his team at Lou Projects sometime in the future. You can tell this team love what they do and are extremely talented and professional at their craft.

LEISA & MARK TAYLOR

Project: Kincumber Renovation

We renovated part of our family home with Lou Projects and were blown away with the level of innovation and quality of craftsmanship. Their eco-friendly philosophy, ‘built-to-last’ mentality, and understanding of contemporary design left us immediately impressed. A high level of thoughtfulness and skill was evident in the smallest of details. The team’s accuracy, precision, and appreciation for beauty has made all the difference. In the bathroom, every tile was carefully planned in accordance to tap-ware, fixtures, and layout. Andrew made small suggestions on things like windows, exterior doors and the shower niche that improved functionality and the appearance of certain spaces. The tidied worksite after each day speaks to the level of professionalism that was displayed from start to finish. It is obvious that Andrew and his team are dedicated to their craft and love what they do! We cannot wait to get them back for our next project! Highly, highly recommend!

TYSON DUNNE

Project: Kingsview Drive

For over two years we struggled to find a builder who would help us realise our dream for our home. Many found the task too daunting and just said no, others never got back to us, but Andrew from Lou Projects was enthusiastic, organised and visionary. Importantly, he was always ready to listen to us and readjust accordingly. The quality of the build is second to none. Andrew spent many hours seeking out first class materials for the various jobs, consulting with other tradesman for ideas and best practice and obtaining all the correct paperwork for council requirements. We are both considerably grateful for all his efforts he made on our behalf. As for the build itself everything was timed to precision. The materials arrived, the team arrived, the job was done and the mess was cleaned up as they went. Who would of thought these were builders …. have you ever heard of builders of this quality? We cannot just ignore his team. Kieran our site manager was always ready to help, discuss and consult on any issues that arose. The whole team were highly professional, always polite and friendly. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and an extra ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ for just being amazing. Thanks for everything we appreciate all your efforts.

SUE & DINO IUS