Annie Lewis-Bramall, Greenwich:
In January 2011 my husband & I made a decision to have our home re-painted inside and out and thus embarked upon the somewhat daunting task of finding qualified and trustworthy tradespeople. The project involved more than just painting the interior and exterior of our two storey home, garage and loft flat above the garage, because, in addition to good painters, we needed an electrician to update lighting, including the installation of many down lights in our living room and on our back balcony, a carpenter to do a number of tasks including replacing a door-frame and worst of all, we needed to remove all the carpets and find someone to sand & estapol the floors in the living room, dining room, kitchen & family room and the stairs! In addition, our home is filled with antique furniture, which all needed to be carefully moved.
A chance search on the internet to find a Dulux distributor led us think about having a Dulux colour consultant and we were so glad we did. Jo Nicholls was well worth the fee we paid, almost half of which was reimbursed against the cost of the Dulux paint we purchased. Jo’s visit & her excellent negotiating skills, as she listened carefully to both my husband & to me, resulted in a carefully written plan for each room setting down each area, colour & product along with codes that made everything so very easy. We were & continue to be delighted with the colours, some very different to those we may have selected on our own and we love the result!
Jo made many helpful recommendations for painters and we approached half a dozen companies for quotes. In the end it was again by chance that we came across Geoff Gillies from As-Nu Group of Trades, who just happened to be quoting in the area.
The approach adopted by Geoff and his company As-Nu Group of Trades made a great deal of sense to my husband and to me. As-Nu offers to project manage & provide all of the trades people needed to complete the renovation in such a professional, logical & caring manner. From the moment we met with Geoff, we were confident that he knew a thing or two about the work involved. My husband’s insightful questions about method and my concerns about managing the day to day challenges were met with honesty and excellent practical solutions, as well as a comprehensive and detailed written plan for how the project would be managed.
Geoff stuck to all of his promises and to his plan. I could not believe how good his teams of tradesmen were. Omar from South America, Flavio from Brussels & Jimmy from Ireland were without doubt the most outstanding professional & gifted painters, who cared for us and for our possessions and who made us laugh when they told us they were ‘painting each room with love from their heart’ but it honestly felt like they were doing just that! The other trades people were equally wonderful. Their work continues to be much admired by family, friends & acquaintances, who cannot believe how quickly, efficiently and how professionally the complex project took place. The work was finished to our entire satisfaction and we are delighted we were lucky enough to come across As-Nu Group of Trades.
Already our neighbours across the road have used As-Nu to their entire satisfaction also on a challenging project, as has my husband’s solicitor & friend in the southern suburbs.
I cannot speak highly enough of As-Nu Group and I am pleased indeed to provide this reference.
The Goodriches, South Turramurra:
"We chose AsNu because they came recommended by friends, were reasonably priced and most importantly were a solid business and offered a solid warranty!"
Dot Hoy, Birchgrove:
"Thank you for sending the most competent carpenter I've ever met. All the windows are fixed."
Jim & Vicki Hare, Killara:
"AsNu are great! They are so friendly and flexible, and bent over backwards to make sure we were happy with the job.
It's all family run and they take a lot of pride in what they do."
Stella Ramsey, Willoughby East:
"I would like to thank you for the great job your team of Irish lads. Barry, Mark, Jamie, Tom & Dwayne did painting the outside of my home, they have done a fantastic job.
I must also say that they are a credit to you. They were always very polite, punctual and happy doing this work, a big plus they always cleaned up and left everything very tidy at the end of each day.
Geoff I must also add you as well. I do appreciate your kindness and help, without it – it would never have been achieved."
Pam Thomas, Kahibah, Balmain:
"I would like to take this opportunity to say how much we appreciate the efforts of you personally and of the trades and staff employed on our job.
A difficult time was made less hectic by a project manager and a company who were empathetic to our (needs).
I would also like to say to the owners of AsNu Group of Trades that the contact with Geoff has been exceptional, his efficiency and professionalism is refreshing in today's world of business."