Bringing it home: Inverell builders take home awards

Source: Inverell Times; Published 21/08/2009; Author: Ailsa Norman

Inverell builders were the over achievers at this year’s HIA Northern Housing Awards held in Coffs Harbour last weekend, with two local builders taking out four awards between them.

Michael and Cate Jorgensen and Dan and Kylie Wilks of Danbuilt, both won two awards each and were also named as finalists in two categories.

Michael and Cate had entered the awards before in 2005 and made it to the finals and Michael said he was happy and surprised to win two sections this year.
”I was surprised to win for the house especially, it is our home and it was good to win it,” Michael said.

The title of Northern NSW Custom Built Home under $600,000 was won for their spectacular five bedroom home in Sunnyside Place. The judges described a lower level with three living areas, kitchen, laundry, office, double garage and a covered deck area.
”A feature of this home is the exposed timber beams in the main entrance, family room and kitchen.”
Michael said he liked to use timber features in many of the custom-built homes he builds, such as exposed beams.

Michael and Cate also won the title of The Northern NSW Renovation and Addition Project under $300,000 for a house in Brae Street. Judges were impressed that the renovation involved realigning floor levels throughout and realigning the roof frame. The existing timber windows were reused and a new entry was created by realigning the fourth bedroom allowing for a federation style front verandah.

Michael said he and Cate wanted to especially thank their clients…and also their suppliers and subcontractors.

“We are very appreciative of all our staff and subcontractors and we would like to really emphasise that we use all local contractors for all our work.”