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7 Reasons People Recommend Shelton Homes To Their Friends And Family

For more than 20 years Shelton Homes have been building beautiful Queenslander homes in the Toowoomba and Darling Downs areas. During this time, we have seen the home building industry in Australia change, sadly not for the better.

Nowadays, the home building industry is predominantly run by larger construction companies that actually pay very little attention their client's needs. You can see this by researching any major home construction company online.


Trust, unfortunately, is slowly becoming a thing of the past.


But here at Shelton Homes, we believe that your home building experience should be a personal and highly rewarding experience. Nothing should be much trouble or too difficult, and you should be able to go to bed at night dreaming of your new home, not lying awake doubting any decisions.


That is why we have put this little article together, 7 reasons why our clients recommend Shelton Homes to their friends and family.

1. Our Team Are More Than Qualified

Building qualifications are a given, so is ongoing training for us. Passion, however, is what we believe separates good builders, from outstanding builders.


As a family owned and run business, Jane and Scott Shelton only hire people who share their belief that every client should be beyond delighted with their new Queenslander homes. We only work with a handful of clients each year too, so you can be sure that most important home we are building, is yours.

2. A Fixed-Price Building Contract, Guaranteed

Building a new home is a big financial commitment for most people, so you need to be sure that the team you work with, understand what your dream home really means, and the financial commitment you are making.


When you sign a Master Builders Queensland Agreement with Shelton Homes and your land and construction has been approved, the quote we provide is the only costs you will pay. Clear, transparent and easy to understand terms, guaranteed.

3. Our Queenslander Homes Are Made For Living

A beautiful home is one thing, a beautiful home that is made for living in is another. With over 20 years of home design knowledge and feedback from hundreds of clients, you can be sure that your new Queenslander home will have the perfect mix of form and function.


We listen, we care, and we build your home for you. 

4. We Understand Investment

Even if you never plan to sell or move away from the Toowoomba and Darling Downs regions, it is still good to know that your home is a solid investment now, and for the future.


Our investment knowledge comes from years in the local community and building industry, knowing Toowoomba and the Darling Downs regions like the back of our hands. We live here too.


If you are looking to build an investment property, please just contact our friendly team for a chat on 0417 961 667 or contact us for a chat.

5. Strict Quality Control Procedures

Shelton Homes have developed a 12-Step design and construction process that's derived from years of Queenslander Home building experience.


This is why we fully guarantee that your new home will be delivered on time, on budget and completed to a superior quality standard.

6. We Live In Toowoomba and Darling Downs Too

Unlike the bigger construction companies that advertise in the Toowoomba and Darling Downs regions, then send workers from Brisbane, we are proud to say that we work where we live. Right here.


As such, our entire livelihoods depend on our reputation and local community ties. Perhaps this point should have been the first, as it explains exactly why we go above and beyond to build the most loved Queenslander homes you will find anywhere in the area.

7. We Are Here After Your Home Is Built

Like the previous point, we are here after your home is complete too, not back in Brisbane or elsewhere working on another project and too busy to help.

For these reasons, you can rest easy at night knowing that should you need help with any warranty needs, repairs or replacement, we will be there.

Looking For A Highly Trusted Queenslander Home Builder?

If you want to build a new Queenslander home in Toowoomba or the Darling Downs regions, please feel free to get in touch. We have over 20 years experience building stunning Queenslander homes, and we would love to build yours too.

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