Aussie Outdoor Living

4.9
based on 58 reviews

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58 reviews about Aussie Outdoor Living

07 May 2023

Totally renewed and transformed outdoor entertaining area and brand new landscaped back yard.

Whilst we knew we wanted (and needed) a refresh of our outdoor area, we also knew that we didn't have the expertise and know how to do it on our own. Based on the reference of friends, we engaged with Chris and his team. Chris brought a set of ideas and recommendations which we wouldn't have even thought possible. And it didn't just stop with the ideas.

Chris, Todd and Matt were fantastic to work with. They considered our house and yard as their own, taking care over all details and making sure they would be happy to live with and in the newly created space. The worksmanship was high quality, the overall project management superb and the final outcome is an amazing space. From hardly ever using our old patio, we now have a much larger, inviting outdoor entertaining area - which get used very frequently.

We can't recommend the team at Aussie Outdoor Living enough. As for any large renovation and building projects, small items or snags arose. Chris and Todd were incredible when dealing with these items, and always took a customer first approach. We never had to chase them for something and never did we feel that they were taking advantage of our more limited building and renovating experience. Truely was a great experience.

Thank you Chris and team - you have genuinely given us a transformed outdoor area.

Hi Laurence & Giselle, thank you very much for taking the time to share your experience by leaving a review. We are pleased to hear it and hope you enjoy your new outdoor area for many years to come.

Kind Regards,

Aussie Outdoor Living

verified email - 30 Jun 2022

It was a pleasure doing business with the whole team and we love the finished product. It was such a delightful change dealing with a professional organisation who do what they say they will do (and more) and actually think about the customer and work for their benefit .. not just say they do!

Hi Rob, thank you very much for taking the time to share your experience by leaving a review. We are pleased to hear it and hope you enjoy your new outdoor area for many years to come.

Kind Regards,

Aussie Outdoor Living

18 Jan 2022

Absolutely the most amazing experience and the most amazing outcome! We could not have asked for any better and now have the dream outdoor living space. Chris and all of the guys are so incredibly amazing and fun and professional and it has been the best decision we have ever made!!!!!

Thank you very much for taking the time to share your experience. It is greatly appreciated and we hope you enjoy you new outdoor area for many years to come. - The team at Aussie

24 Dec 2021

A complete transformation!!!

We looked into a quote from Aussie Outdoor Living when we realised we were not making use of our outdoor space as it was not at all appealing.

At our first meeting with Chris, I was impressed by his professionalism, vision and ideas and this continued throughout the entire process. Chris listened to what I wanted, but was able to see a bigger picture and suggested some very clever and practical ideas that combined to make our space suitable for our specific needs. The project evolved during the Process (we decided at a later stage to replace our retaining wall and fences and opted for a spa instead of a pool) and this was always managed with ease and professionalism by Chris and the staff.

What has struck me through the process from start to finish was the respect towards our family and our home by the construction team, Hayden and Cameron and lead by Matt, who is wonderful to work with, can’t say enough about how easy going and accomodating he is. Todd, who managed the landscaping and has the most incredible craftsmanship, dealt with any issues in a timely manner and would have meaningful conversations to ensure we were happy every step of the way (he regularly went above and beyond to ensure we were thrilled with the end result).

Due to the Covid lockdown, our project was suspended for about 8 weeks. Before they ceased works, they tidied everything up, removed the machinery and left the backyard as operational as possible. Every effort was made to have the backyard project back on track as soon as was practicable,such that the process was amended to allow those workers on site who were allowed to be here. Despite these challenges, the team were adaptable and flexible and kept me informed every step of the way.

What my hubby and I have really valued is that our project is treated with the same respect and care as if they were working on their own home. Matt pops in every few days to check in on the works and is always willing to answer questions or address concerns, however trivial they might be. The attention to detail is honestly, second to none. They worked with us so closely to ensure that we were happy at every point of the process, respectfully, kindly and honestly.

We are about to embark on our front yard transformation now and here is another example of the care that is taken… Chris popped in a few weeks ago to say that he had been thinking about the scope of the project because he just didn’t feel it was going to look as good as it could and came up with a new suggestion which we hadn’t yet considered (the care and thought is as if he is planning for his own home and this is reflective of how he managed our backyard transformation as well). I love his new suggestion and can’t wait for the front yard project to start in the New Year!

If you want peace of mind, knowing that your job will be done right and your home is in good hands, you honestly can’t go wrong with Aussie Outdoor Living.

Thank you very much for taking the time to share your experience. It is greatly appreciated and we hope you enjoy you new outdoor area for many years to come. - The team at Aussie

20 Nov 2021

A vision brought to life! Aussie Outdoor Living, what a team! Our outdoor haven is amazing, the ease of the entire project in the capable hands of Chris Riley and his selected team of professionals exceeded our expectations, the meticulous attention to detail from each of them especially Craftsmen Hayden and Chris exceptional.

09 Jul 2021

Couldn’t be happier with Chris and his team. They were very professional throughout the process. Showed up when they said they would and always kept us informed of next steps through the process. Workmanship was great.

verified email - 30 Jun 2021

As a self-confessed perfectionist I often struggle to find a product or service that is completed to my liking. Aussie Outdoor Living has successfully enhanced my property with the perfect all year-round transition between the outdoors and indoors within of my home.
I was pleasantly surprised to find the entire Aussie Outdoor Living team knowledgeable, extremely polite, and professional. Where unforeseen issues were encountered, the team put forward suggestions and then took my requirements into account to provide a solution to my satisfaction.
A massive thank you to Chris Riley, the ladies in the back office and the highly skilled team who built my alfresco, we are exceedingly happy, and it is the envy of all our friends.

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23 Sep 2020

Aussie Outdoor Living has just given our alfresco area a total facelift and the end result was above and beyond our expectations. AOL has turned an ordinary outdoor area into an extraordinary outdoor area.
To the owner and Design Manager, Chris - thank you for your professionalism, vision and ideas - a real pleasure dealing with you Chris.
To Matt, the Construction Manager - thank you for your courtesy & professionalism every step of the way - your attention to details and your communication was much appreciated and a true testament to your work ethic - our kudos to you.
To Hayden, Ben, Will, Brett and all the tradesmen from AOL that worked at our home or assisted in any way - thank you for putting in the hard yards and making it all a reality - you are all a credit to your trades.
And, not to forget our initial point of contact, Audrey - thank you for welcoming us and introducing us to the Lifestyle Showroom.
We can highly recommend the team from Aussie Outdoor Living to " build you a better lifestyle" ( just like their brochure says ! :)
Thank you again to one and all from Aussie Outdoor Living
Stacey & Warren.........................Glenorie

20 Jul 2020

What can I say, excellent, fabulous, amazing. Chris, Matt, Jake and Adam and the whole team were fantastic. I now have the most amazing outdoor entertaining area that everyone that first sees it is comment on how great it looks. They give 100% from the beginning right to the end and a very professional. I would definitely recomment this amazing Company for any work required and definitely listen to their advice because they know their business.

01 Nov 2019

We first came across Aussie Outdoor Living when they did a transformation of my parents place a number of years ago, turning their scorching hot outdoor area into a more welcoming place where you could sit outdoors without being sizzled.
In the meantime, our own backyard was looking rather sad. A small square of grass, an old timber fence hanging on by a thread and weeds everywhere. Like my parents place, it was also scorching hot in summer, and miserable in winter. The result was that this space was rarely used.

My parents happened to mention to Chris that we were thinking about doing something with our yard, and without any prompting he was onto Google Maps and having a look at the layout. The timing was not quite right, so we never actually had him come around for a look.

Late in 2018 we decided that we could not look at the mess in the backyard anymore and decided to do a makeover, especially with the two kids growing up and needing more space to keep out of each other’s hair. Based on the work he did on my parents place, we didn’t even bother calling anyone else. Chris was at our place almost straight away having a look at the site. With a backyard that sits over 1m above the house, and with an adjacent swimming pool, we really had no idea what was even possible.

We gave a Chris a rundown on what we wanted as an outcome, which was a fairly basic brief consisting of having a new pergola in the backyard where we could entertain/BBQ, where we wouldn’t get wet and which could be used all year. He was measuring and looking at the site from every possible angle, and it was as if he’d already built the whole thing in his head. We had been concerned that our yard just wasn’t suitable for anything, and that it just wouldn’t feel right.

We needn’t have worried. Chris put together a proposal that just blew us away. What started out as “just a pergola” actually turned into a total backyard transformation. Aussie Outdoor Living took care of everything. They put us in touch with a fencer to fix our dodgy fences, he handled all the Council DA process and made it as painless as possible. Through his contacts we also put in a full custom outdoor kitchen.

With a construction team lead by Matt, we watched the transformation begin. When we hit an issue due to some unforeseen site challenges, Chris & Matt were straight onto solutions, updating the design and getting new approvals done without any delay to construction.

The end result is so far above my exceptions that I can’t actually give enough stars to reflect what we now have. The work is top quality, right down to the finest details. Nothing was too difficult for the team. They always left the site clean every day and the disruption was minimal.

The finished product is simply spectacular. To call it a pergola is not accurate. It is an entire Outdoor Living Room, and we now spend most of our time out there! In fact, this year everyone is coming to our place for Christmas!

If you are looking at doing a backyard makeover, we have no hesitation in recommending Chris and Aussie Outdoor Living Team. In fact, we’re already thinking about a Stage 2 ourselves!

Paul & Lisa

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