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BREAKING NEWS – Just in…

We recently finished a back yard makeover in Parkdale and our lovely client Maggie contacted the architect with these kind words…

‘Brendan and the boys were amazing . Nothing has been a problem , they are so approachable and affable . Having had difficult experiences with trades people in the past , I can’t speak too highly about this team.’ 

This got me thinking a lot about what we do each day, what we do well and could do better, why the team are motivated more on some jobs rather than others.

More often than not the happiest customers after completion, and our most remembered and talked about jobs are the ones where the client themselves appreciate the hard work, time and effort we put in each day. If during construction the client is chatty, happy, shows appreciation, gives positive feedback to the boys, offers a coffee etc it really lifts the team. I guess it’s just a positive reinforcement thing but it really makes a difference. Morale, tardiness, banter and pride in your work all improve when you are working for a client that is appreciative. Honestly it doesn’t change the result that I expect from them but it makes it a lot easier to achieve.

So what is the moral of this story? It’s pretty simple, be the best client you can be and it’s more likely you will have a positive experience!   😉

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Bec from Cheltenham

Another great review from a satisfied customer. Thanks so much Bec!

“We recently had both our front and backyards completely landscaped by Greenside after building a new home. It was a large project but from the first point of contact and until the last day of works, the entire process was fantastic. Brendan was easy going but very clear and professional in his communication and quoting. We had a basic plan on what we wanted to achieve and he helped us to refine it into what has become our dream home. Not only was the quality of the job completed to a very high standard, but he and his team delivered exactly to the timeline projected before we started and was on-site at the same time every single day of the project. Having them around the house whilst we were home for an extended period of time was never a problem and they were always kind and patient with my very curious 3 year old!. We would highly recommend Greenside for any landscaping needs.”

Our Clients Come First…

Jai was one of our recent clients in Parkdale. We did all the hard and heavy work and left Jai and his wife to add their personal touch with the planting. We are always happy to let our clients be a part of the work and this can often save some money. Of course we will leave the appropriate tools and offer any advice to make sure you get it done efficiently and safely.

Hi Brendan,

Thank you and your team for the fantastic landscaping works you’ve done at my place.

I am most appreciative of your professionalism, quality and speed of work right from when I first contacted you. I will most gladly seek out your services again should the need arise. Thank you also for supplying the screening fence temporarily.

Regards Jai

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Old But New…

This One Was A Little Different

The objective of Stage 1 for this project was to transform a new double car garage in Inner Bayside Melbourne into something that looked old and weathered in order to work with this heritage listed house on the outskirts of Inner Melbourne. The clients had a very clear picture of the desired result…”make it look like it was slapped together by Turkish farmers hundreds of years ago with…something that resembles a Turkish out house that had been built and had fallen down over time”.

This result was achieved with…

  • A traditional sand cement render
  • A broken down stone wall using a mixture of Castlemaine Slate & Mt Angus Sandstone
  • Some 19th Century European doors and windows supplied by our client

The left corner of the garage will have a stone pillar extending all the way to the top with planting to climb the render and hang over the stone in sections. We will also add some calcification through a salt and acid wash. This will definitely be one to photograph again in a year.

 

 

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