About us

25 years of building homes. All held to the same high standard

We do things the right way. Our process is built around certainty and transparency, so clients always know where they stand. Every home we build speaks for itself, delivered with the same level of care, each and every time.

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History

DJ Homes started as a local ACT and NSW builder with a straightforward approach: be transparent, deliver high quality builds, treat people well, and stand behind the work. A quarter of a century later, that hasn't changed. We are still the same team, guided by the same values, building homes we are proud to put our name on.

Why us

We price transparently, communicate openly, deliver on what we promise, and stand behind every home we build. As a trusted Canberra home builder, our process is designed around certainty so there are no surprises along the way, just a home built to the standard we agreed on, from the very first conversation.

The consultation and planning process

We invest significant time upfront in the consultation process to get everything right before you commit, from design and selections through to pricing and site requirements. By the time you sign your contract, there are no unknowns.

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Price transparency

The price you see at the start of your build is the price you pay at the end. We calculate realistic costs upfront, include what others treat as extras, and hold our pricing to within 1% variance. No lowball quotes, no surprise variations.

The DJ Difference

The DJ Difference is a 10-point commitment to doing things the right way, from the way we price and plan, to the inclusions we deliver as standard. It's the foundation every DJ Homes build is managed against, without exception.

Our promise is the strongest outcome across build quality, inclusions, certainty, and experience.

We work through your selections in detail before contract signing, so every choice is accounted for and priced before you commit.

Site requirements are assessed early and factored into your price. Sandstone retaining walls are a standard inclusion, not a surprise add-on.

Required engineering reports are completed before contract, so there are no post-signing surprises hidden in the fine print.

Your joinery is designed and priced as part of our detailed costing process, not estimated with a loose allowance that shifts later.

We calculate realistic costs upfront and include them in the price. No nominal allowances that turn into variations later.

We use standard HIA contracts. Special conditions are only added when requested by you and agreed by both parties.

Window furnishings, floor coverings, driveways, items many builders treat as extras are included as standard, so you can compare on a true like-for-like basis.

We engage third-party inspectors at no cost to you, providing independent oversight and documented items to address throughout the build.

From consultation through to completion, our systems and processes are designed to protect your budget at every stage.

Our Team

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Leadership Team

Grant Jones

Grant Jones

Managing Director

Grant has led DJ Homes since 2013, continuing the company’s commitment to quality, transparency and disciplined delivery. A qualified carpenter and licensed builder, Grant brings practical building knowledge to every stage of the process. His primary focus is guiding projects through the preliminary stages — ensuring design, pricing and selections are carefully considered before construction begins. Grant is typically the first person you will meet when starting your journey with DJ Homes. He works closely with clients from initial consultation through to contract signing, ensuring clarity, alignment and confidence before your build moves to site.

Billy Chalker

Billy Chalker

Construction Manager

Billy joined DJ Homes in 2018 as a carpenter and has progressed through the business to lead our construction team. As Construction Manager, Billy is responsible for the on-site delivery of every project. He oversees programming, quality control and trade coordination, ensuring homes are built efficiently and to the standards our clients expect. Billy places strong value on the relationships we maintain with our in-house carpentry team and long-standing subcontractors. These relationships are a key reason our projects are delivered with consistency and care.

James Roberts

James Roberts

Project Manager

James combines a Bachelor of Building and Construction Management with hands-on site experience to provide structured and reliable project coordination throughout the construction phase. As Project Manager, James is the primary link between our clients and the construction team. He ensures communication remains clear, decisions are managed efficiently, and the build progresses in line with the expectations established during the preliminary stages. James’ approach is organised, methodical and client- focused — helping to make the construction process both smooth and well-supported.

Blogs & News

Engineering and Energy Reports

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Renovate and extend or knockdown rebuild

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