“In 2011 we purchased our new home, a 5-bed house in Atholl, Sandton. We embarked on an ambitious and substantial 6 month refurbishment and remodelling encompassing a new kitchen, new bathrooms, electricals, underfloor heating, floor tiling, additional bespoke cabinetry in all rooms, four sets of stacker doors to an integral patio, bespoke wine room and external entertainment patios. We selected Axle Projects, led by John Roussouw to undertake our project, working closely with subcontractors and overseen by well-known top end interior designers Head Interiors. Axle Projects impressed us from beginning to end of the project. John has a great team of trusted and skilled craftsmen working for him who exemplify their trades. The proof is in the fact that after 7 years, the house only now needs a modicum of normal wear and tear maintenance”.
“Axle Projects is a company that is always willing to assist when in need, they always provide a very positive attitude towards the client and his needs, are very helpful in the recommendations, costing and services provided during the process of costing (quotation) and during the project, when delivering a service, and the management involved with the day-to-day monitoring of the process during the project”.
“I have worked with Axle Projects since 2008 on 4 projects, including residential and office refurbishments. I have found John to be trustworthy and dependable in all of our dealings - rare qualities in the construction industry. Building projects invariably have their upsets and delays - in all instances in my dealings with John Roussouw and his company, he provided good communication, resolved issues as they arose in a professional manner and followed through on his promises. I have referred Axle Projects to friends, and they too have experienced positive results”.
“A nearby neighbour had recommended John and we couldn't be happier to have had him responsible for our project. John is trust-worthy, has a good team and takes pride in delivering quality work. I found his pricing to be fair, he did not load the scope of the project with unnecessary expenses, and often he suggested ways of doing things in a cost-efficient way. Since doing the large renovation we have used Axle Projects a few times for small and medium-sized jobs and have always been very satisfied with the outcome. I can in good faith recommend John and Axle Projects for whatever building or construction project you may be considering”.
“We appointed Axle Projects to do a major renovation at our property in Hurlingham Manor in 2015. The whole exercise took about 6 months which we had planned for and had moved out of the property. We met with John and his team on site on a regular basis and any changes or problems were discussed and agreed to. John kept us updated on the financial position on a regular basis and any additional costs were agreed to before the costs were undertaken. The whole process ended up being quite a happy experience as John had come up with a couple of excellent ideas on how to improve what our architect had drawn. I had heard of the nightmares that people have had with their builders but that was not our experience with Axle Projects. If you are thinking of building or improving your property, I can recommend John and his team”.
“John Rossouw, thank you to you and your incredible team for your relentless hard work and perseverance on reaching impossible deadlines. Your perseverance, determination and integrity were a highlight in the chaos of construction. I appreciate all the work and personal effort that went beyond the scopes of work. Thank you for the additional maintenance work that you stepped in to do when plumbing got blocked and geysers burst. We appreciate this”.
“More than often these types of projects end up being a disaster and I’m very pleased that we managed to keep it together albeit very turbulent at times. I’m very satisfied with the final results and general quality of build and I believe that you will be very successful if you continue to focus on the fine details. Your honest approach and amicable manner make it a pleasure to work with you and I wish you well in your future endeavours. Sounds like I’m saying goodbye but quite the contrary. I hope that we can continue to work together and hope to refer more business to you so if you ever need a referral, please do not hesitate to contact me and ‘your’ school remains at your disposal for viewing and showcasing whenever you like. You are welcome any time”.
“From the onset, and during the quotation period, Axle’s owner, John, personally met with me and set up a meeting with his subcontractors and foreman. He addressed my concerns and answered my questions to my satisfaction. Axle Projects liaised between the architect, City Council, HOA and the engineers throughout the project. I confidently recommend the services of Axle Projects; all my expectations were met, and they stuck to what we agreed on at the beginning right to the end”.
