Business Details
Award-Winning Custom Home Builders in Mackay
Reef Properties is a family-run home building business with over two decades of experience serving Mackay and surrounding regions. Founded on the vision of Glenn McGrath, we have assembled Mackay's premier building contractor team, combining local expertise with a commitment to quality craftsmanship and exceptional customer service. Our in-house design consultants specialise in creating stylish, functional, and affordable homes tailored to individual lifestyles, whether through custom designs or house and land packages. We prioritise transparency through fixed-price contracts without hidden costs, ensuring clients maintain full budget control throughout the building process. With established relationships with local suppliers and contractors, we deliver superior quality homes featuring premium fittings while actively supporting the Mackay community.Our team provides hands-on guidance from initial design to final construction, offering site visits and regular progress updates to ensure a stress-free experience. Recognised through multiple industry awards from Queensland Master Builders and Housing Industry Australia, our reputation is reinforced by numerous repeat referrals and satisfied clients who praise our attention to detail and finished product excellence. As a locally operated business, we incorporate regional knowledge into every project, addressing specific requirements for smaller lots, easements, and covenant restrictions while maintaining design flexibility across our extensive portfolio of over 200 home designs.
Services
Custom Home Building
House & Land Packages
Design Consultation
Fixed Price Contracts
Investment Property Solutions
Highlights and features
- We've built over 200 homes across Mackay since 2003
- Offer fixed-price contracts with no hidden costs
- Maintain 98% client satisfaction rate through personalised service
- Hold multiple display home awards since 2004
- Provide site-specific design solutions for challenging blocks
Associations and certifications
- Master Builders Association
- Housing Industry Australia
What people say
Beautiful home
Smooth process
Quality workmanship
Personalised service
Excellent finish
Services
Custom Home Building
We create tailored residential properties designed to individual specifications. Our process begins with collaborative design consultations to understand client needs, followed by detailed planning and high-quality construction using premium materials. Each project benefits from our local expertise in Mackay's climate and regulations, ensuring homes that combine aesthetic appeal with practical functionality while maintaining strict budget controls through fixed-price contracts.
House & Land Packages
Our integrated property solutions combine land acquisition with custom home construction. We partner with leading local developers to offer packages across Mackay's prime locations, providing expert guidance on site selection and design compatibility. This service includes all necessary approvals, infrastructure connections, and construction phases, delivering fully completed homes ready for immediate occupancy while maintaining transparency through fixed-cost agreements.
Design Consultation
Our in-house design team offers comprehensive planning services for custom residences. Services include spatial planning, material selection, and colour scheme advice tailored to client preferences and site conditions. We specialise in creating functional layouts that maximise natural light and airflow while incorporating current design trends, ensuring each home meets both aesthetic aspirations and practical requirements through detailed 3D visualisations and plan modifications.
Fixed Price Contracts
We guarantee no hidden costs through binding fixed-price agreements. This service includes all specified inclusions and excludes only explicitly defined items, protecting clients from budget overruns. Our detailed contracts outline every construction phase with defined milestones, ensuring financial certainty from project commencement to completion while maintaining flexibility for client-initiated changes with clear cost implications.
Investment Property Solutions
We specialise in creating high-yield investment properties tailored to Mackay's rental market demands. Our service includes strategic design for tenant appeal, cost-effective construction methods, and compliance with investment-specific regulations. Clients can choose between construction-only packages or complete turn-key solutions, with design options optimised for low maintenance costs and maximum rental returns across various property types and locations.
Questions
What areas do you service for home building?
We operate across Mackay and surrounding regions including Kerrisdale Estate, Richmond Hills, and Plantation Palms developments.
Do you offer fixed-price building contracts?
Yes, we specialise in fixed-price agreements with no hidden costs or unexpected variations during construction.
Can you help with house and land packages?
We provide complete house and land solutions across Mackay's Northern, Southern, and Western suburbs through developer partnerships.
What design options are available?
Choose from over 200 existing plans or work with our designers to create a fully customised home tailored to your needs.
How long does the building process take?
Our efficient construction process typically completes homes within 6-8 months from foundation to final inspection.
What after-sales support do you provide?
We offer comprehensive post-construction support including maintenance advice and warranty assistance for all completed projects.
Reviews (3)
Makayla Beckham
Dec 14, 2019
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The team at Reef Properties were wonderful to work with. If we ever build another home we would definitely use them again. They were helpful, informative and detailed in their work. My partner and I are now enjoying our first beautiful home! 😁
Danielle Huston
Feb 01, 2019
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I cannot recommend these guys highly enough. They have been absolutely phenomenal from start to finish and everyone from the office ladies to the builders themselves have been nothing short of amazingly helpful, supportive and understanding throughout my entire build process all the way from drawing up plans to handing the keys over and after care.
Black Duck
Sep 17, 2017
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Black Duck Kitchens have enjoyed working with The Reef Properties for many years now. Our high quality Cabinets teamed & The Reef Properties exceptionally built homes delivers a beautiful product every time. We couldn't recommend Glen & the team enough!
