Malcolm's DIY KIT HOMES Seymour
We would like to congratulate our customer Malcolm for selecting the Kit Homes Seymour design for his project near Monto, QLD.
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A Builder’s Choice for Retirement: Why Malcolm Lohse Chose iBuild’s Seymour Design
Malcolm Lohse, a licensed builder and carpenter from Monto, QLD, is preparing to build his forever home using iBuild’s Seymour design. With decades of experience in construction, Malcolm brings a trained eye to the process – seeking value, flexibility, and a design that suits both his site and lifestyle.
Malcolm Lohse, a licensed builder and carpenter from Monto, QLD, is preparing to build his forever home using iBuild’s Seymour design. With decades of experience in construction, Malcolm brings a trained eye to the process – seeking value, flexibility, and a design that suits both his site and lifestyle.
“I’m a builder by trade, so I was looking for value, good design, and something that suited what I know – with iBuild’s flexibility for timber or steel framing, that made sense for me.”
Planning his transition into retirement, Malcolm wanted a comfortable, architecturally appealing home that wouldn’t compromise on quality.
For Malcolm, the Kit Homes Seymour’s raised floor, smart verandah placement, and modern roofline ticked every box – capturing Monto’s sweeping mountain views while creating a sheltered, comfortable retreat. The verandah layout also blocks the harsh southeasterly winds, and the design’s scale and style match their vision for a low-upkeep, retirement-ready home.
“We like the range of styles you’ve got – not just that one basic kit home look with a verandah out the front. You’ve got so many choices, with a bit more architectural design in them. ”
Malcolm also values the structured process and personalised communication iBuild offers. He had multiple conversations with Charles from the iBuild team even before signing up – and appreciated the consistent support.
“The communication was great from the start. Charles followed up, remembered what we were after, and the team’s been really organised and supportive.”
This isn’t just a project for Malcolm – it’s his forever home, built on his terms. With iBuild by his side, he’s creating something stronger, smarter and more affordable – and he knows he’s in safe hands.
“ I’m a builder by trade, so I was looking for value, good design, and something that suited what I know - timber. iBuild’s flexibility with both timber and steel framing made that possible. The Seymour design works well for our sloped block and outlook. Charles from iBuild team was great to deal with. He followed up, remembered our preferences and the team has been organised and supportive throughout.
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