The McDowell Difference

Why Choose Us?

McDowell Homes is recognised as the leader in luxury custom home design throughout Newcastle and Port Stephens.

We pride ourselves on our commitment to quality design and construction with the highest attention to detail. Our clients appreciate our professionalism, skill and integrity, which allows them to relax and enjoy the process, knowing that they are working with a builder they can trust.

Here are six of the top reasons our clients love working with us, which set us apart from others in the industry and make us the right choice for your home.

1. Award-winning

McDowell Homes are specialists in the construction of beautiful homes and have been recognised for it by industry associations such as HIA and MBA. You can rest assured that your dream home is being built by skilled professionals.

2. Client focused

Your building investment is important to us, and we take the time to work with you to create your dream home. From start to finish, we will ensure we understand your needs. Our team takes pride in being well organised and being able to exceed our clients’ expectations.

3. Client involvement

We encourage your input and ideas, and ensure that you will be involved throughout the entire project as much or as little as you desire, from the initial design process to the final handover. We also have a wide range of testimonials to support our portfolio.

4. Experience

McDowell Homes has been building beautiful homes since 1993. We believe that continual education and on-site training is extremely important for all of our staff and continually seek to be the best in the industry.

5. Boutique firm

Your home will be as unique as you are. We cater for discerning owners, like yourself, interested in building a custom designed home to suit your lifestyle. We limit the amount of projects we undertake at any one time to ensure we deliver impeccable service, every time, for every client.

6. Trust & expertise

We are fully licensed and insured, as are all of our sub-contractors. Our hand-picked team of specialist tradesmen are not only reliable, but they are the best in their area of expertise and have the experience to apply themselves to a wide range of projects.

Our partners

McDowell Homes is proud to work with the best trade partners in the construction industry.

Awards

Check out some of our accomplishments below

2015 MBA Excellence in Building Awards

Winner – Medium Density, Dual Occupancy

2009 MBA Excellence in Building Awards

Finalist – Best Custom Home Over $600,000

2009 Port Stephens Annual Business Awards

Finalist – Most Outstanding Builder

2008 HIA - CSR Hunter Housing Awards

Finalist – Renovations & Additions over $300,000

2008 MBA Excellence in Building Awards

Finalist – Alterations, Additions, Renovations & Restorations over $500,000

2008 Port Stephens Annual Business Awards

Finalist – Most Outstanding Builder (Homes)

2007 Port Stephens Annual Business Awards

Finalist – Most Outstanding Builder (Homes)

2006 Port Stephens Annual Business Awards

Finalist – Most Outstanding Builder (Homes)

2005 Port Stephens Annual Business Awards

Winner – Most Outstanding Builder (Homes)

2005 MBA Excellence in Building Awards

Finalist – Best Custom Home $200,000-$500,000

2005 MBA Excellence in Building Awards

Finalist – Best Custom Home over $500,000

2004 Port Stephens Annual Business Awards

Finalist – Most Outstanding Builder (Homes)

2003 Port Stephens Annual Business Awards

Winner – Most Outstanding Builder (Homes)

2003 MBA Excellence in Building Awards

Finalist – Best Custom Home Under $500,000

2002 MBA Excellence in Building Awards

Winner – Judge’s Merit: Best Custom Home Under $300,000

2002 Port Stephens Annual Business Awards

Finalist – Most Outstanding Builder (Homes)

2002 MBA Excellence in Building Awards

Finalist – Construction of a Detailed or Innovative Project

2001 MBA Excellence in Building Awards

Finalist – Best Custom Home Under $300,000

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