Customer Stories

We were downsizers who wanted a home with a small footprint that still felt spacious. We bought a 12-year-old house with a footprint we could work with, but it felt stark and had too many rooms. Tremul Construction had builds in our area, larger scale jobs than our reno. We had a tight budget, a clear vision, and no experience of being under contract. We thought they might not be interested.

David and Leann made us feel at ease. They have been building homes for a long time and still have patience left. The brief was to open the living areas by removing the fourth bedroom. Create a larger walk-in robe by absorbing an adjacent office. Redoing and enlarging the butler’s pantry and redoing kitchen, bathrooms, laundry and WC. Create a large skylight in the living area. Replace all the aluminum doors, windows, and sliders with double-glazed timber. Remove all recessed lighting. Install an HVAC system. To customize every inch of a serviceable yet plain property, put some soul into it, and warm it up.

Dave, with his team of talented tradesmen, did an incredible job. We threw them the occasional curveball and they handled it. None more gracious than Matt the tiler. We never met a tile we didn’t want to adhere to a wall and now we get to enjoy his artistry every day. Dave and Surfcoast Cabinets deciphered my ‘sketches’ and the cabinets are stunning. Mark the sparky attempted conversion therapy with my pathological hatred of recessed lights – but everyone has the hill they’re willing to die on — so he replaced all of them with custom and vintage alternatives and I think he’s pleased with the results.

It’s easy to get carried away during the process and my downfall was bathroom fixtures…and tiles. Leann ran a tight ship; kept us on track with budget updates and alerted us to overages. We always knew where we stood. We had great communication and avoided scheduling delays by having alternatives to our selections when they became unavailable. Every first-choice compromise resulted in a better outcome. Dave clearly explained when the scope of the job changed so there were no surprises at the end. Dave was firm when he thought some of our ideas would cost more than they were worth. We’re grateful for his no-nonsense guidance.

We love living in our Tremul home. The team took a house with all the charm of a Utah roadhouse and turned her into a light-filled, spacious, gorgeous home imbibed with our story. We could not be happier.

We recently appointed Tremul to build our beach house in Pt Lonsdale which was the first time we had used an architect to design a house, making this a bit of an unknown.

Our home is in Melbourne and we have young kids so finding the time to be involved in the project was really difficult.

With all of that in mind, the process could not have been more seamless, and we were amazed at the job the Tremul team were able to do without very much help from us whatsoever.

They delivered what they said they would, ahead of time and within budget. Could not recommend them more highly, the communication as was the service, was first class.

From the moment we met David Tremul, we had a good feeling!

That’s how my wife Shae and I felt after our initial meeting. We ended up interviewing 4 x “Niche Coastal builders” and it came down to 2.

In front of us we had two distinct builders we were choosing from however just prior to making our choice, we got a call out of the blue from David Tremul telling us an idea he had for our renovation.

We knew at that time we had a builder who really cared about our project and with that we awarded Tremul Constructions our dream renovation. What a great decision that was. David and Leann were an absolute delight to work with throughout the renovation.

Their communication was first class and I can’t remember a time where we had to chase them up for information. It was evident to us, the approach David has is all about quality and this showed during our project with great tradesmen on the project, really taking pride in what they were doing.

To deliver our project when it was scheduled, taking into account a global pandemic was a fantastic effort from the Tremul team and as a result, Shane and I will always follow our gut feelings from now on is it served us well on 152 Bonnyvale Rd, Ocean Grove.

Dave Tremul & Constructions have completed the renovation and extension of our little 12 square investment property into a stunning coastal home here in Barwon Heads.

When we tendered out this project Dave stood out from the start with his manner, ability to listen not only to the building requirements, but also to our vision and dreams.
He is polite, patient, even tempered, has good attention to detail, is a good problem solver, thinks ahead to what has to be done next, has a great group of guys working for him and genuinely wants to do his best.

We now live in a beautiful home, that is comfortable, flows with lots of natural light and visitors are always impressed.

We would recommend Dave to anyone (which we have done) and will get him back to do any further work in the future.

David Tremul and his team worked closely to our architect’s designs to create two quality homes for us. Apart from delays due to unseasonably wet weather, every effort was made to bring the project in on time. David worked closely to budget.

The trades people working with David were at all times easy to talk to and the site was kept neat and clean throughout the build. Their workmanship on our houses has been praised by many people in the construction industry. We are extremely comfortable in our new homes.

We were extremely happy with David’s work. Several independent tradesmen commented on the high quality of his construction work. David was also a fantastic project manager. He kept the whole project running smoothly and kept us informed throughout the renovation.

We are thrilled with our renovation completed by Tremul Constructions; there is not one thing that we’d change. We completed a significant renovation to the kitchen, dining area, two living areas, and an office.

In the initial quote Dave included a couple of things that other builders did not mention. He really assisted us to stay living in our home while the renovation was completed, even arranging a new TV connection. He was also very amenable to making a couple of changes along the way.

Tremul Constructions’ immediate team of carpenters was exceptional and always happy to go the extra mile. All of the other trades people who worked on the project were also outstanding and a pleasure to have in our home. Behind the scenes is always a good woman and Leann was no exception! She always kept us up to date with the financial aspects of the project as it progressed and answered any queries promptly.

Thanks to the whole team at Tremul Constructions for our beautiful home!

We looked around at other builders, but the decision was easy once we met with Leann and Dave.

We added an extension onto the back of our house but did not have to worry about any of it, we just left it in Dave’s very capable hands. He got in touch whenever needed and his team were nothing but great and we love the finished product.

We would not hesitate in recommending Tremul Constructions to anyone.

I have collaborated with Tremul Constructions over the last couple of years on a few residential projects involving a certain degree of architectural detail and structural complexity that required an experienced builder with an understanding of end stage detailing. Dave Tremul is particularly approachable, professional and personable to deal with, and I very much enjoyed the recent time working together with him.

I would highly recommend Dave as a builder for many reasons, including his relaxed and practical approach, extensive experience and capacity to deliver architectural detailing at very reasonable cost.

Good communication between relevant parties is critical throughout the construction process and it was great to work with Dave as a builder who specifically invested time into discussing details of the project ahead of time to ensure accurate and smooth execution of particular components, or appropriate coordination of accordingly

We at Element Design, have worked with David and his company Tremul Constructions on numerous projects over a 5 -6 year period, all of which had successful outcomes and happy clients.

We have found David to be of honest, genuine character who communicates well with us and his clients who in turn reflect on the successful small business he has run for numerous years.

We would be happy to recommend David to anyone who might require the services of a quality builder.

My experience with Dave Tremul and his team was nothing short of outstanding. Given the experience of some of my friends with other builders, I was genuinely shocked how straight forward the process was and how great Dave was to work with.

Dave stuck to the budget, made terrific suggestions based on what is obviously a wealth of experience in the industry, and the project was delivered on time. The quality of work is incredible and over 6 months down the track from completion, we absolutely love our new house and the attention to detail that Dave’s team put in to every aspect of the build. I cannot recommend Tremul Construction highly enough.

My experience with Dave Tremul and his team was nothing short of outstanding. Given the experience of some of my friends with other builders, I was genuinely shocked how straight forward the process was and how great Dave was to work with.

Dave stuck to the budget, made terrific suggestions based on what is obviously a wealth of experience in the industry, and the project was delivered on time. The quality of work is incredible and over 6 months down the track from completion, we absolutely love our new house and the attention to detail that Dave’s team put in to every aspect of the build. I cannot recommend Tremul Construction highly enough.

My wife and I have recently completed an extensive renovation of our 1960’s home with Tremul constructions.

We were delighted by both the process and the final result.

Dave and Leann Tremul were extremely easy to work with and kept the project moving forward, on budget and stress free.

Dave is an excellent, practical builder who excelled in problem solving and always looked at the positive side of our build. Any unexpected issues were managed quickly and with quality finish in mind.

Our site manager, Stuart was exceptional as well. His practical nature and expertise really helped our build. All members of the on site team were positive and expert in their crafts.

The trades were of very high quality and always realistic with both timing and quotations. Dave has obviously developed an excellent network of essential tradespeople for the outsourced components of the building.

Leann provides exceptional management of the overall project, keeping us informed at every stage. No problem was treated as minor and always resolved by end of the day.

The quotation process and payment schedule was thorough and we felt extremely well informed and confident we were getting both quality and value.

We would (and have) highly recommend Tremul constructions for any building project. They are professional, efficient and very easy to deal with.

Every stage of the process was handled with good humour and a desire for an exceptional final result.

Thank you Tremul Constructions

We had the pleasure of working with Tremul Builders to add an extension to a heritage-overlaid house and build a separate new garage and studio. Dave Tremul was not only knowledgeable in the construction industry but also approachable. His expertise and willingness to answer any questions or concerns made the process smooth and as stress-free as is possible in this context. In the office, Leann brought a fantastic level of organisation and communication to the project. Her attention to detail and the ability to keep everything on track (despite the inevitable ongoing impacts of COVID) was invaluable. Leann’s clear communication kept me in the loop at all times, and we always felt well-informed about the progress of our project.

In summary, Tremul Builders, with Dave’s knowledge and Leann’s organisation, is a great team to work with. They deliver on their promises, and we are very happy with the end result.

Tremul Constructions undertook an extensive renovation and extension of our property. Dave and his team’s approach was professional and engaging at all times. Dave Tremul was always available to discuss matters and met regularly to keep us informed and outline progress.

The workmanship is first rate, including addressing unforeseen matters as they arose. The finished product met all our expectations and was completed on time to the agreed price. We couldn’t recommend Tremul Construction more highly.

I wanted knock down and rebuild my house. I saw an architect and had plans drawn up. Then I spoke to several builders and got quotes from 3 of them. The quotes were similar in price but one stood out from the rest with the professional presentation which swayed me to Tremul Constructions.

A move I was glad I took.

Once we signed the contract it wasn’t very long until the build was under way. Dave Tremul was very easy to deal with. He offered a lot of professional advice and was very accommodating with any changes I made.

His attention to every minor detail was impeccable. He gave me frequent progress updates and communicated with me regularly. His tradespeople were outstanding. Their quality of workmanship was second to none and they did an amazing job. The construction progressed at a steady rate and was completed in a timely fashion.

I am extremely pleased and happy with the finished house. Dave took my plans and turned them into my dream home. If I ever build another house Dave Tremul will be the first person I speak to. I couldn’t recommend a better builder and wouldn’t hesitate to use Tremul Construction in the future.

We used Tremul Constructions on a recent renovation on our kitchen, bathrooms and laundry areas and were incredibly impressed by Dave and Leann’s can do attitude, communication and friendliness.

The seamless management of trades and schedule allowed us to continue to stay in the house as the work was done, without considerable impact on our day-to-day living.

Tremul Constructions staff and chosen craftsmen were top-notch, engaged, friendly and very respectful of our family and home. We have no hesitation in recommending Tremul Constructions to any of family and friends.