THE BUILDERS CHOICE Townhouses In Clarkson
TOWNHOUSES IN CLARKSON
Family Dream Photos Andrew Pritchard / Gary Boulos
First Major Project in Perth after Life-Changing Move from the UK
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ee and Louise Billingham were seemingly destined to end up in the Western Australia building industry. After Louise graduated from university in the UK with an honours degree in business, she and Lee – a carpenter since his teens and at the time a construction site manager – headed off to backpack around the world. Their travels took them to Perth, to visit family, and they immediately realised they would love to live in Western Australia. Nevertheless, for the time being, they returned home to Manchester and started their own commercial joinery business.
THE TEAM
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While Lee managed the company, Louise worked in the sales industry as a regional account manager. “We have both always been driven,” notes Louise. “The rest is history, as they say!” That history, eight years ago, finally brought them back to Perth, specifically Mindarie, where Lee studied and became a registered builder and the couple set up Billingham Construction. “Many years ago it was Lee's dream to build houses,” recalls Louise, “but we never thought it would come to fruition. Lee is very creative, patient and hands-on with all of his jobs, which is in his nature. He nurtures the jobs to completion – he just can't help himself. Clients get to know and deal with us both on a personal level.” Louise’s own role within Billingham Construction is operations manager. “I do everything, other than build on site.” Professional Milestone At first, Billingham Construction focused on private builds, as well as renovations, extensions and granny flats in Perth, all of which they continue to work on for their growing portfolio of clients. Then last year they secured the commission for their first multiple housing project: 11 double-storey townhouses in Clarkson. The day they were offered the contract remains delightedly etched in their memories, and they are especially proud of their achievement in building the first detached, three-bedroom, double-garage home in 16 weeks. Furthermore, before this show house was completed, eight of the 11 homes had been sold for the client.
