What our clients are saying…
“When we started planning our renovations we wanted to work with a builder who would be able to project manage the entire project for us. Carl was highly recommended by a friend of ours as being great to work with and his rates were very competitive, so we decided to work with him. This was the best decision we could have made. He managed all the tradespeople, took care of all the details so we didn’t have to, communicated clearly about progress, and handled unexpected house “quirks” (such as surprise dry mould). He had the right team for the job who did excellent work. We also finished the renovations within our budget. The key point for us was that we were never worried about the project at any point as Carl knew when and how to communicate with us throughout. We are delighted with the quality of our renovations and grateful to Carl for making the process so smooth and stress-free (for us!). We will definitely be returning clients and now it’s our turn to highly recommend working with Carl.”
“Right from the start when we were recommended Carl and his team, we knew it was the right decision. We had a big project on, building two 4-bedroom houses on our section.
Carl and his team were tidy, organised, punctual and did exactly what they said they would do. Regular meetings kept us up to date at all times regarding progress and alterations and what subcontractors would be arriving on site and when. Carl expects the same high standards from his subcontractors, and we were not disappointed with this area either. We have never for one moment regretted getting Carl and his team of merry builders on the job. We could not be happier with our completed project. Carl has honoured his word and has kept in touch with any small issues that have needed attention since.”
“We engaged the team at CJ Saunders Carpentry on some remediation works on our home and what a pleasure it was to deal with a professional outfit.
Every aspect of the work was completed to a high quality standard as expected, but it’s the aspects beyond the physical works that generally goes unrecognised and I feel it’s the difference that separates a good team from a great one. These aspects included communicating regularly with us the client throughout the project, discussing building contracts, quoting and invoicing, payment schedules, having access to other services and contractors, identifying problem areas in the project and providing sound advice to promote informed decisions. These are the things that keep the client well informed and it’s what elevates a building contractor to a professional outfit. This is the standard that Carl and the team delivers. We have engaged CJ Saunders Carpentry on more than one occasion now they have a great reputation for their work”.
“We have worked with Carl and his team for over 8 years as we have gradually worked through a phased renovation process that has presented some unexpected challenges and issues along the way. At every step, Carl has been an expert, reliable, and trusted source of advice completely focussed on helping us work out the best approach to achieve our goals.
Carl has always taken the time to understand our priorities, budget and then work up a schedule, lining up the other trades needed to complete the project. He makes it effortless on our part, briefs us on any issues along the way and ensures the work is done to standard and on time. It’s really reassuring for us to have a trusted company in our home who respect our space and consistently deliver high quality, craftful work.
Whether it’s kitchens, new build, bathrooms, bespoke shelving, staircases or driveways, Carl and the team have provided it for us and we are so pleased with the results.”
“We contracted Carl and his team for two seperate renovations to our home. A conversion of a small room, beside our master bedroom into an ensuite and a rebuild and extension to a deck off our kitchen. With both projects, Carl and his team completed the work to an excellent standard and Carl was regularly working on site or checking in on progress throughout. We found Carl to be very easy to communicate with and had no issues throughout the project or after with completion of council consents, documentation, or workmanship. We would have no hesitate in recommending, or working with Carl and his team again in the future.”
“We have known Carl for approximately 5-6 years. Over that time he has carried out several building projects for us, and we have been very pleased with his work which is of an excellent standard. He is very approachable, has always been very attentive to our requests, explained clearly what is required, and always kept to his timetable.
We would not hesitate to use him again, and he comes with the highest recommendation.”
“Carl and his team were great to work with on our bathroom project. From the planning to the execution, Carl and the team communicated well, delivered an excellent renovation, and were respectful of the space and us as we were still working and living in the house throughout the changes.
Carl also provided expertise and moral support for difficult decisions. His calmness, pragmatism and excellent knowledge all helped to make the end product something that we are very happy with.”
“Right from the start when we were recommended Carl and his team, we knew it was the right decision. We had a big project on, building two 4-bedroom houses on our section.
Carl and his team were tidy, organised, punctual and did exactly what they said they would do. Regular meetings kept us up to date at all times regarding progress and alterations and what subcontractors would be arriving on site and when. Carl expects the same high standards from his subcontractors, and we were not disappointed with this area either. We have never for one moment regretted getting Carl and his team of merry builders on the job. We could not be happier with our completed project. Carl has honoured his word and has kept in touch with any small issues that have needed attention since.”
“We have been incredibly fortunate to have Carl and his team (CJ Saunders Carpentry Ltd) complete a range of jobs for us over the years. Whether the job is a small one like installing a roof ladder, or a larger one like recladding our house, we are always so impressed with the high level of professionalism and service we receive. Communication is always prompt and friendly, they are punctual, quotes are competitive and fair, and they do what they say they will. We have complete trust in their ability to do the job, and to do it well.
We would have no hesitation in recommending CJ Saunders Carpentry Ltd, and look forward to using their services again in the future.”
“Working with Carl and his team was a pleasure from the very beginning. Carl’s excellent communication, calm manner and efficient organisation made our renovation project run really smoothly. For many I think we would have seemed less than ideal customers – 50 steps up to our house, limited parking, young children needing naps and a large dog but Carl and the team were friendly and supportive throughout and Carl became a life long friend of our sometimes standoffish dog!
The renovation site was always well organised and left really tidily at the end of the day. Carl seamlessly organised the other contractors and the build was completed to a high standard. We have since had Carl back to complete a couple of other jobs and recommend them anytime we hear of someone looking for a builder.”
“Tungane and I are writing to express our sincere thanks for the high level of workmanship, attention to detail and efficient planning, CJ Saunders Carpentry LTD provided, executing our ideas and plans seamlessly.
We have a large, 4 bedroom, 1980s home and we decided to invest in double glazing, weatherboards, roof and cladding, and we had not done work like this with anyone before.
Carl project-managed the entire process on our behalf. Connected to networks that complimented his core team, and had a clear plan that was consistently communicated well, throughout the time they were here. Nothing was a problem. The team were discreet, clean and tidy and always worked with us to overcome any unforeseen concerns and current legislation. This work attracted a lot of compliments from the neighbours, resulting in further work for the team.
Carl was always accessible if we had any questions, (I had plenty of questions too!), he would make the time to arrive on site to discuss. We would not hesitate to use this team again and it was nice to trust them with the substantial investment we put into our home. They managed a large renovation project smoothly and under budget. Tungane and I highly recommend CJ Saunders Carpentry LTD.”
“Carl Saunders, the owner of CJ Saunders has completed various construction projects to our home over the years. This has involved smaller alterations where we have worked directly with him to quite significant alterations and extensions both inside and outside the home that have involved working alongside an architect.
Having worked closely with Carl on numerous construction projects, we can attest to his exceptional craftsmanship, attention to detail, and commitment to delivering outstanding results. Throughout the construction process, Carl maintains a high level of professionalism, effective communication, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
We have no hesitation in recommending his craftmanship. Should you require any further information or have any specific questions about some of the work Carl has completed on our property, we would be happy to be contacted.”
“CJ Saunders Carpentry Ltd have completed a number of building projects for our family over the last 10 years. These projects have included a range of small and larger jobs both interior and exterior.
Carl is a great communicator. His workmanship and attention to detail is impressive. He provided us with plenty of helpful advice and did a great job project managing the larger building tasks. Carl is our builder because we love his work, and we trust him.”
“Carl and the team did an exceptional job on our first townhouse development. He was reliable, efficient and overall did a great job. We then used him for a full contract build and he did all of the same, but independently managed everything without us needing to deal with anything. Overall we were very happy with the outcomes.”
“Carl came to us highly recommended, and since then, Carl and his team have completed two major renovations, plus several smaller jobs, at our home in Brooklyn.
Carl’s quality of workmanship and attention to detail are of the very highest level, and we’ve appreciated his open and honest communication at every stage. Carl is considered in his approach, solution-focused when faced with the unexpected, and at all times operates with integrity and trust.
We’ve always felt that our vision is in the safest pair of hands, and love what Carl and his team have delivered.”
“We don’t recommend CJ Saunders Carpentry because Carl is a friend of ours, we recommend them because their building is of the highest quality and attention to detail is second to none.
From kitchen, to bathroom, to bedroom, to garden there is no area they haven’t helped remodel and improve. We are happy for people to come and see for themselves.
Carl and the team are so friendly and easy to work with, so much so the kids get upset when their work is done, and they have to leave. Give them a call and find out.”