testimonials
Macarthur Renovation
Home Renovation and Extension
We recently finished renovating our entire home and the whole process was amazing. Our home was built in the early 80s and required a complete renovation; changing the lay out and completely replacing everything. The whole home was taken down to the studs and rebuilt from the studs up. Naturally we were nervous about finding the right builder to help make our dreams come true in the least stressful way possible.
Vdara, an amazing Canberra-based building team that is headed by husband-and-wife team Adam and Amanda, helped us build our dream home.
I can’t really find the words to express how grateful I am for Vdara and their amazing support, effort, and attention to detail in every area of their building, sourcing materials, and follow-up service. They provided a quote for how long building would take and then delivered our fully renovated home within this timeframe. All of our friends were astounded that our home was finished one month early, plus we didn’t encounter any difficulties along the way.
No request was too difficult or too much. Adam was amazing at saying ‘we’ll make it happen’ whenever I requested something. Vdara’s team of builders were always friendly to us whenever we were on site.
We love our house and are very proud of the level of quality throughout the house. We now have a fabulous new home, and the heart of the home is most definitely our dream kitchen. We wanted a large kitchen island where the kids could sit and do homework while we cooked dinner, or where our friends and family could congregate.
Basically, we’re thrilled with the whole process and highly recommend Vdara.
Gordon Renovation
Home Renovation
Vdara Construction completed a major renovation on our family home in late 2020.
The knowledge and expertise from Adam, Amanda and the team were second to none, making what could have been a tense period seamless and stress-free.
They were extremely professional in their approach. Through consultation and their skills, they enabled us to transform our house into the perfect home for our large family, a space that suits us and our needs.
We are blown away with the finished result and could not be happier. I would highly recommend Vdara Construction to anyone without hesitation.
Chifley Renovation
Home Renovation and Extension
Amanda and Adam are an incredibly dynamic and professional team who have a natural ability to combine creative, practical and cost effective solutions to any building project. The two of them work seamlessly as a team, backed by an array of highly skilled dedicated trades people.
The depth of knowledge Adam has in contemporary building techniques, coupled with Amanda’s natural flair in design and contract management combines perfectly with their friendly and approachable nature. Both have a rare human skill of working with their clients and providing a level of guidance that ensures the client’s wishes are protected whilst guaranteeing a quality and workable result.
We are delighted with the end result – a complete reincarnation of a house that deserved a second life.
Ainslie Renovation
Home Renovation and Extension
VDARA’s interest in our project, practical mindsets and willingness to take on the challenge was reassuring and refreshing. They had a consistent team of tradespeople who were present throughout the build, and obviously enjoyed working together, took pride in their work and kept the site immaculately clean and presentable at all times.
We were impressed by the speed and attention to detail demonstrated by the VDARA team led by Adam and ably supported by Amanda. Despite a global virus pandemic, the VDARA team managed to maintain momentum throughout, completing the construction work within a tight timeframe - driven primarily by the impending birth of our second child.
Adam’s positivity and ability to interpret our design intent into a built outcome made the process incredibly smooth. He took the time to provide regular progress updates and map out the works planned for the coming weeks. Amanda did an incredible job sourcing the specified materials, fittings and fixtures that were scarce during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic when building supplies were limited.
We love our new home and would highly recommend VDARA Construction for projects that would benefit from a cohesive and professional team of tradespeople that are knowledgeable, organised and take pride in achieving a quality outcome for their clients.
Fadden Renovation
Home Renovation and Extension
I would not hesitate to recommend VDARA to those looking for an outstanding building experience. I have been working with the team at VDARA for more than five years now. Since the first project we completed together, I have continued to be impressed with their professionalism, their enthusiasm and, most importantly, their desire to build only to the highest standard.
In addition to the numerous projects I have worked with VDARA to complete in my role as Architect, I have recently had the pleasure of them renovating my own home. Both my wife and I would happily attest to their easy communication and upfront nature, which was truly appreciated when considering all of the different aspects of renovating our family home. There were no hidden costs, and the overall experience of bringing our home to life with them was outstanding.
The happiness that their clients readily communicate when moving into their new or renovated home is a true reflection of success, and my family and I have been lucky to be a part of such a great experience.
Weetangera Renovation
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HIA ACT Southern NSW Region Kitchen of the Year 2020, Renovated Kitchen over $30,001,
Renovation / Addition $350,001 - $500,000
Home Renovation
With a house over 40 years old, it was run down and just not functioning for our large family of seven. In need of a renovation, we commenced work with VDARA. Adam and Amanda were great to talk to during the planning and construction stages. They were patient, knowledgeable and thought creatively to help make our vision a reality.
Gutting the entire house, we relocated our laundry, opened up a wall between the kitchen and dining room, redid our ensuite, main bathroom and kitchen.
Our kitchen is the hub of the home. It is now spacious, light-filled and functions exceptionally well. Our bathrooms have also been designed for easy use, keeping everything clean and simple. Our main living area is now open, giving us the space we need to enjoy together.
We are delighted with our new home and thankful every day at how much easier the renovation makes our life.
Griffith Renovation: HIA ACT Southern NSW Region Renovated Bathroom Winner 2019
Bathroom Renovation
After working with Adam and Amanda we have no hesitation in recommending Vdara. Our bathroom renovation was a 100% positive experience, with Adam's pride in his work a huge positive. Amanda’s organisation and follow up were fantastic.
The whole team of trades also deserves a huge thank you as not only were they focused on doing things right, they were tidy, respectful of our home, and they also offered many valuable suggestions as the job progressed.
Throughout the job we were confident we would end up with a quality result, and we were kept informed of progress and we are very happy with the end result.
We would recommend Vdara as a company that can provide a high quality result, on schedule and within an agreed budget.
Macquarie Renovation
Bedroom and Bathroom Renovation
Adam and Amanda of Vdara Construction are a dynamic duo! They are friendly, helpful, knowledgeable and well organised. They are always available for discussion and nothing is ever too difficult for them. They take pride in their work, and expect high quality workmanship from their team of tradesmen.
Vdara have completed several renovations for us and we couldn’t be happier with the results. In 2014 they installed all new storm water drainage system. In 2016 they completed a major outdoor area and deck renovation, including structural work, installation of a large semi-commercial double-glazed sliding door and outdoor awning windows, rendering, concreting and painting. Late 2018, we again commissioned Vdara to completely renovate both bathrooms, install double-glazed windows to all four bedrooms and update the bedrooms with new gyprock, insulation, wardrobes, electrical work, paintwork and carpet.
We have had very positive outcomes for each of our renovations. The bathroom renovations in particular were perfect – no doubt due to Adam and Amanda’s years of experience. Their team of tradesmen are polite, helpful and hard-working.
We will definitely be using the services of Vdara for future renovations and would happily recommend them to anyone who is looking for high quality work.
Macquarie Project
House Extension and Renovation
The renovation of our house had been a ‘theoretical’ option for a number of years. When the project finally became a reality, we did our own research into the industry as well as seeking opinions from friends. Vdara came highly recommended and they had also been engaged on a number of projects in our immediate neighbourhood. From engaging Amanda + Adam at the outset, we could not have been happier with the helpful insight they provided us.
The brief was to push out the entire rear length of the house to obtain maximum exposure to the northern aspect. We love entertaining and cooking for our guests so it was essential to create an open plan living and dining area, flowing into an outdoor covered pergola. As our children get older, the space also needed to be flexible. The extension resulted in a new walk-in-pantry, laundry, bedroom and a covered alfresco entertaining area. An existing bedroom was also converted into a study (containing a pull down bed).
The VDARA team is very cohesive who all communicate internally. They even let you know when the next tradie is coming so you can plan things accordingly. When we share our wonderful experience with others who have also undertaken renovations, they often struggle to believe us! Adam and Amanda have built an amazing business over the years and it is what made our project so successful and stress-free.
Lyons Project
Renovation and Extension
"We were first time renovators, so when our architect recommended Adam as our builder, we trusted her advice and we are extremely happy we did. Adam and Amanda, the husband and wife team, behind Vdara, were so professional, patient and responsive throughout the whole project. It was obvious from the beginning that they had a lot of experience in the industry so we took Adam’s advice on many things and glad we did. We felt Adam went above and beyond to get us the final finishes we wanted. His friendly approach coupled with Amanda organising everything so efficiently behind the scenes made the whole renovation experience feel like a breeze. It is still sometimes hard to believe because how our home looks and feels is exactly what we dreamed about! We wouldn't hesitate to recommend the team at Vdara."