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UKALOVIC design

residential drafting services

TESTIMONIALS

Niagara Park

We are just about to start the building process. Jay has been fantastic through the whole design and application process. His design concepts have been awesome and given us exactly what we needed. A pleasure the work with and extremely efficient and always keeps you informed through out the whole process.

January 2025

Forresters beach

Jay, was a pivotal part of our design process and kept the whole team united throughout the whole event timeline. We would use Jay again in a heartbeat.

December 2024

Davistown

We had the pleasure of working with Jay on our first ever home renovations recently and after a very complicated and lengthy DA approval process we gained council approval to start our project. We were so grateful to have him advocating for us throughout this process, asking all the right questions and liaising with numerous people. We would choose Jay time and time again, he was an invaluable asset to us and we appreciated his professionalism, communication and patience not to mention he nailed our design brief beautifully. Thanks again Jay!

August 2024

Umina Beach

Jay's service has been invaluable to us and we can't thank him enough for the guidance, knowledge and dedication he displayed throughout all stages of our project. Jay has taken the time to understand our wants, needs and constraints to design a beautiful and practical home. He thoughtfully guided us through multiple stages, utilising his network of services and excellent communication skills. This gave us reassurance on being able to navigate the multiple steps leading to construction. I would highly recommend Jay if you're looking to start your own project.

May 2024

Ourimbah

I honestly couldn't find better words to start with than we could not recommend Jay enough. As a first time home builder, this is such a daunting process but Jay made it so easy for us. We are so impressed with how things were so smoothly done from day 1 since we engaged Jay. His attention to detail, professionalism and ability to communicate effectively have really helped us to bring our dream house into reality.
We couldn't believe how quickly we have gone through this designing stage with Jay, of course his years of experience have had contributed so much to it to make everything not only look beautiful but practical. Jay is also very resourceful and always willing to help with recommending other amazing vendors we need to complete the project. We are beyond satisfied with the whole experience with Jay and would not look elsewhere if we ever go through house building again.

November 2023

Green Point

We can't recommend Ukalovic Design highly enough. Jay has an incredible flair for design and eye for detail; an extensive knowledge of the latest trends (what works and what doesn't); and a keen ability to work outside the square and find creative and appealling solutions for unusual or unique situations. As clients, we were very impressed not just by Jay's high level of expertise and experience, but by his excellent listening skills, his empathic understanding of our needs, and the utmost respect he consistently showed us as he brought our long-held house extension dreams and visions to life and enhanced them beyond our expectations. Communication was always easy and pleasurable, and his recommendations for other service providers were spot on. Jay delivered exactly what we wanted within an impressive timeframe, and using impressive state-of-the-art design technology. If adjustments needed to be made, nothing was impossible or too much trouble. Jay is an outstanding service provider and human being, it was a pleasure to do business with him.

April 2023

Copacabana

We can’t recommend Ukalovic design enough! Jay was fantastic, helping us with our design and advising us on what was needed to change in order to get the plan through Council. Jay has gone beyond expectation with helping us to find professionals and tradespeople to help us in every aspect of our project. His commitment to the whole process has been at a level as if it were his own home.

May 2023

Manly Vale

Our house planning has taken a very long time and quite a few iterations. Jay is amazing. He is quick. Listens well. Is happy to provide ideas whilst respecting that it’s your home and about bringing your ideas to reality. Despite working through this for the length of time we did Jay was always professional, friendly and reasonable. His guidance through the planning and authorities pathway and understanding of what is needed was appreciated and his knowledge very evident as there were no changes when assessed. Thoroughly recommend Jay and his work.

September 2022

North Avoca

We used the services of Jay Ukalovic and his contacts for a renovation and extension to our home at North Avoca. Right from the start Jay was on time, attentive and proactive in helping us find a design that would work for us at a price range we could afford. His suggestions were always welcome and he guided us through the project and introduced us to excellent builders and other service providers. Jay was efficient, creative and patient, most especially considering we built through Covid times and all frustrations and delays that came with it. We are extremely pleased with the final result of our project and thank Jay and the team for the excellent work undertaken on our home. We have no hesitation in recommending Jay's service.

April 2022

Newport

It was a pleasure working with Jay on our recent renovations and we could not be happier with the outcome. He worked with us to maintain the integrity of our home and achieve the outcome we had envisaged. His documentation was extremely clear and gave us a great understanding of how the design would work with our home. Jay was always professional and communicative and made the entire process a positive experience for us.

February 2022

Narraweena

We couldn't recommend Ukalovic Design highly enough. The overwhelming process was made easy being guided by Jay. Each step was explained, his professional advice and knowledge of the whole process was invaluable. He was there from start to finish, listened to our ideas and incorporated them into designing our home. Seeing our vision come to life through his 3D drawings was a great part of the process. Smooth communication throughout the project made it streamline and the plans were outstanding. Definitely recommend Ukalovic Design.

January 2022

Lorn

It has been an absolute pleasure working with Jay on the plans for the extension on our property. He made the whole process seamless and stress free, nothing was ever too much trouble. We would have no hesitation in recommending the team at Ukalovic Design.

October 2021

Riverview

We have recently completed a major renovation involving the reconfiguration of an existing living room and house extension. Jay was instrumental in helping us arrive at a design that maximises the house orientation and space. Jay is a delight to work with. He has a positive attitude, has a high attention and detail and had a solution for each new issue that emerged as the design evolved. The open plan living area is light drenched with an array of carefully placed skylights, the indoor and outdoor areas blur into one another and kitchen and laundry spaces are a pleasure to work in. We could not be happier with our new renovation and thank Jay for his patience, persistence and guidance in getting the project across the line.

October 2021

Cremorne

I was fortunate to meet Jay when a friend recommended him – what a godsend! I engaged him to work on a major kitchen renovation and was so glad that I did. I found him to be very knowledgeable about all of the technical and planning elements and also creative and imaginative when it came to the design aspect. Jay combines this with a strong work ethic and drive, a genuine desire to get the best outcome for his client and a really professional, high standard of output. He demonstrated considerable patience as we honed our ideas and communicated proactively with us throughout the process. If I find myself doing further renovating / building work, I wouldn’t consider using anyone else.

August 2021

Avoca Beach

Jay was awesome to deal with from beginning to end. He completely understood our requirements and transferred that into reality. Very happy customers.

March 2021

North Narrabeen

We would highly recommend Ukalovic Design. Jay's approach is absolutely professional but at the same time he is so friendly and supportive. We had a difficult design process due to the requirements around our existing house but he persevered, going through a number of different design ideas that ultimately gave us an excellent design outcome. Jay works so well with everyone and many of the other professionals involved on the project have commented on what a great job he has done coming up with a design that meets council requirements while still delivering a beautiful home. The other consultants he has referred us to have also been excellent. We will always be thankful that we chose Jay and Ukalovic Design to help us with our renovation. If we were ever to go down this crazy path of renovating again we would use Jay in a heartbeat!

November 2020

Kingsford

We feel very fortunate to have found Jay Ukalovic for our project. From the first meeting, we felt comfortable and assured. Jay listened to our needs and had great ideas. He was always prompt and helpful in his communications. Not only did Jay create a beautiful design for our home, he also kindly and patiently guided us through the process. Utilising his network of associates (surveyors, consultants, engineers, certifiers, builders, etc) made everything much less stressful for us, and he was always there to help follow up on things or explain the next steps. We felt that Jay had our best interests at heart, and went above and beyond what we expected from a draftsman. Jay is one of nicest people you could work with, his fees are reasonable and his level of service is exceptional - we would highly recommend him for any job.

October 2020

Terrigal

Ukalovic Design was a pleasure to work with from first engagement through to construction certificate. We were hoping to work with a team that listened to our hopes and desires, and translated that brief into a modern design that met our budget, site constraints and took full advantage of the solar aspect and views - Ukalovic Design delivered on all fronts, as well as providing creative input and ideas way beyond expectations. We would happily use this team on our next project - which is the highest recommendation one could make.

August 2020

Belmont

We couldn’t be happier with what Jay from Ukalovic Design has designed for our new home on the shores of Lake Macquarie. From our initial meeting his unique talent for interpreting our vision and making it happen was clearly evident. His passion for designing beautiful, affordable and achievable homes is portrayed in his superior client service, excellent communication and exceptional problem solving skills. The daunting journey of obtaining all the necessary approvals was efficiently completed by Jay and we believe his excellent reputation in the housing industry allowed our development to proceed without delay through the often difficult hurdles. We have no hesitation in recommending Ukalovic Design.

June 2020

Saratoga

Jay from Ukalovic designs is a very talented man who is able to think outside the box and come up with amazingly creative yet practical ideas. Our house has been transformed from a very dowdy house to a spectacular one thanks to Jay. He is very reliable, hardworking and a lovely guy. Thankyou so much Jay ,we are beyond lucky to have you create the perfect house for us.

March 2020

Newport

I Searched for months for a Home designer who I could collaborate with. Someone that give’s clear, precise plans (especially in 3D) allowing you to walk around your home and visualize it so much easier. Someone who is passionate about what he does and pleasure to throw ideas around with. Someone who treats the design and the process like he’s building it for his own family. Someone who adds the extra touches that make a good design...great. Whether it be the simplicity of changing the pitch of the roof, or double posts instead of one to add that extra quality feel to the facade. Or finding a way of connecting two balconies together for better flow, always keeping in mind the practical costs of engineering. The house I built was no easy feat. The project was huge. 360sqm 3 level home, 6 bed, 3 living, 4 bath. pool, huge retaining walls and engineering, separate garage and landscaping design. Yep. Jay drew it up, we talked, we tweaked. And then we built it. And every aspect worked. Brilliantly. I’m not just saying that. I’m never leaving this house, ever. And also I must say. Don’t read this review and think “oh he must be expensive” He’s not. He’s just humble and fair and good at what he does. As you may have realised. I’m a big fan.

February 2020

Terrigal

Renovating can be a highly stressful task. From our initial meeting to the completion of our renovation Jay made the process much easier compared to previous renovations we have done. Jay contributed some great ideas in the planning stage but was always very conscious of what we wanted to achieve. Our builder complimented his plans and said they were very easy to work with. Jay was always available to discuss any issues we had. Jays fees were very reasonable and very transparent. We are extremely happy with our renovation.

February 2020

Kilaben Bay

Jay provides an excellent design service. From concept to final design we were impressed with Jay's ability to understand what we were trying to achieve with our new home. Jay was able to take our all ideas and amalgamate them into a design that suited our needs, style, and budget. We would definitely use Jay's services again and have recommended him to many of our friends.

January 2020

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