Testimonials

When we decided to build our dream, forever home, there was only one builder on our list, Chris Diamantis of Genworth Homes. There is no one else in Adelaide with a truer understanding of classical homes and the attention to detail required to produce homes whose designs stand the test of time and have the authenticity that one looks for in a classic home. For Chris, building homes is clearly not just a business, it is a personal passion and a calling and that was clear to us from our first meeting with him all the way through to completion.

Chris has great vision and creativity and was able to make suggestions that we couldn’t have thought of and include details in our home that we didn’t even know we needed. With Genworth Homes there is no such thing as a basic standard. Each Genworth Home has a level of detailing unseen in most homes and this has been commented on by many people who have visited our home. If something was not perfect, Genworth would redo it without us even needing to ask (or even having noticed it was needed in the first place!). If something our house needed didn’t exist yet, Chris would design it and have it made. Chris and the team at Genworth were very accommodating of all our demands and made sure our every need was met.

Everyone has heard the horror stories from people who have gone through the building process and most people swear they would never build again. Nothing could be further from the truth when building with Genworth Homes. With Genworth Homes our vision was respected and honoured, we were listened to throughout the build and encouraged to be involved at every stage through progress meetings and regular site visits. Our dedicated Site Manager, was friendly, efficient, well respected by all the trades and was always available to answer any question we had and to reassure us that “it will all be perfect”, and so it was!

Many people we know who have built a new home say they never want to see or speak to their builder again, but at Genworth Homes you become part of the family. We consider Chris and Mary Diamantis to be dear friends now and we will forever be grateful to them for producing such a beautiful, dream home for us that we feel blessed every day to live in.

"I am pleased to recommend Chris Diamantis and his firm Genworth as builders. Fifteen years ago Chris built a town house for my wife and I in Walkerville and time has proved the merits of the construction as apart from exterior painting of wood-work, no other maintenance has been required.

During the building he employed excellent tradesmen, managed the project efficiently and adhered to the approximate completion date he initially gave us. His after sales service was excellent. If we required minor changes they were attended to promptly.

I can’t speak too highly of his honesty and integrity. It was a pleasure to work with him with the initial plans and subsequent building. I have no hesitation in stating that if you employ Chris Diamantis as your builder, you will indeed be fortunate."

"We have lived in one of the Genworth homes for nearly three years and without question it has the look and feel of a brand new home. We made the decision to downsize from a very substantial property with teenage children in tow so it was very important that we not feel we were living in each other’s pockets. Chris and his team are meticulous with proportions and this aspect is certainly well featured in every room of our home. They worked brilliantly in ensuring each living space and bedroom was spacious and avoided the trap of over capitalising on the master bedroom at the expense of remaining bedrooms. Our home is one that works just as well on either a small/average size block or big block.

But much more than just proportions and brilliance, Genworth know all there is to know about taste, quality, the client’s individual needs and after sales service."

"As our new home has been completed we wanted to thank you and your team for building us such a beautiful home. Glenn and I are very happy with the finished product.

In particular we were pleased with the thorough and prompt manner in which you and your staff addressed various issues as they arose. Both Tim and Paul have been a pleasure to work with and their commitment to quality and their high level of professionalism are to be commended.

Genworth has a reputation for quality and your team has produced a building of substance and quality. All the best for the future and thanking you once again."

"Dear Chris We would like to express our thanks to you and your team for designing and building us our magnificent new home. The entire process from initial planning to completion has been a fantastic journey and well handled by you and your professional team. From architect, draftsman, supervisor and tradespeople – all have performed to a very high standard.

Your input in helping us create our overall vision cannot be underestimated. This is due in large part to your personal passion for excellence and attention to detail resulting in an outstanding final product. Many thanks again"

"I first met Chris Diamantis in 1999 when we bought our North Adelaide house off the plan.

As the building works progressed I was incredibly impressed with his attention to detail and his desire for quality.

Our house is light filled and serene and it gives me pleasure to ring Chis every year or two, just to thank him for the beautiful house he built for us.

It must be a rare experience for a customer to become a friend of their builder, but that was our good luck and I can easily recommend Chris Diamantis to anyone who seeks a designer and builder who is a cut above the rest."

"If quality and excellence is important to you, then Genworth is the right company to build your new home.

From our first phone call to the day we received the keys we were treated with respect and understanding.

Building a new home can be very stressful, but Genworth took that stress away. Attention to detail and the quality of the finish is second to none.

Genworth builds homes that are of a high standard and a cut above the rest. It was a pleasure to have them build our new home."

"A labour of love...

Genworth were committed to designing and building the best possible home for us – they listened to what we wanted and explored all options along the way – the small details as well as the grand ideas.

A heart felt thank you to Chris, Damien, Tim, Billy and of course our man on the ground Paul, for creating a unique family home which we truly love."

"We have been living in our Genworth built house for 7 years now.

The collaboration with Genworth was truly conception to completion. From sourcing the block to the initial design, tweaked (never an issue) until it was exactly what we wanted, through to completion and handover, the process was trouble free.

All the Genworth staff and contractors were excellent to deal with and nothing was ever too much trouble. Genworth were also wonderful to brainstorm interior design thoughts and ideas with.

We set Genworth quite a task with nine months (including a Christmas break) allocated for completion. They made the deadline.

Most importantly, whilst we have a beautiful house, Genworth has helped us make the house our home."

"Jane & I purchased our home, situated in North Adelaide, off the plans.

We knew the position was great, but having watched our house take shape, we knew we had a gem.

Chris Diamantis and the team at Genworth Group were fantastic.

Jane and I are still in residence after more than thirteen years."

"Dear Chris

This is going to be one of the easiest letters I have ever written and it comes from my heart.

Thank you for our most beautiful new home, both Fog and I are really thrilled with it and everything about it.

Your ideas and input into this perfect home have nothing less than admirability and we both very much appreciate all your understanding and effort that has gone towards making our little pocket handkerchief our dream home.

Thank you Chris for everything."

"I met Chris on a building site in lower North Adelaide where he was a quarter of the way through building three double storey town houses which were very modern and very out there. Chris talked me through the plan on site and I signed on the dotted line that very day.

His team were great to work with and their taste in design, fittings, spatial concepts were outstanding, I didn’t need to change a thing and everything that his team had chosen was of the highest quality and standard.

I was so impressed with the whole experience, no sleepless nights, no hidden costs, just a very positive experience.

I can highly recommend the Genworth Group to anyone who wants to achieve a high level of building, but most importantly, it will be a home that is practical, functional and liveable and a very happy and peaceful space for all those who are lucky enough to live in it or to visit.

Chris will always be a friend of mine, and I think that says it all."

"Dear Chris

Just a short note to thank you for building me such a lovely house which I adore, and to say how much I appreciated your kindness and generosity throughout. You are a dear man of whom I have a great deal of respect and fondness.

My best love to your family and again sincere thanks."

"There was only one building company I was dreaming about, to build my home and that of course was Chris Diamantis of the Genworth Group.

I had seen a fair amount of Chris’s previous work and I was most impressed with his style and quality. Chris and his team are a wonderful group of people to work with. From the architect, builders, kitchen designers they were of the highest standards and all were extremely professional, good listeners and even fussier than I was, right down to the final and most minuscule of details.

Chris and I were on the same page straight away, he listened and had a wonderful team of experienced people behind him who were always just a phone call away.

My building experience was wonderful and my home had everything that I had ever hoped for and even more. The quality, finishes and design have all stood the test of time.

I still keep in touch with Chris and he will always remain a true friend."

"To Chris, Mary and the Genworth team,

Many thanks for all you have done in getting Network 10 Adelaide into our new home on time!!

Kindest regards"