Escape Homes

Business Details

Your Dream Home Starts Here

Escape Homes is a family-owned and operated business dedicated to delivering high-quality, custom-built homes across Queensland and Northern New South Wales. With over 50 years of combined experience, our directors Josh and Michael oversee a team committed to transparency, client involvement, and exceptional craftsmanship. We specialise in tailoring homes to reflect individual lifestyles, offering fixed-price contracts, a dedicated quality control supervisor, and a range of stylish inclusions.

Our focus on trust and innovation ensures clients receive homes designed for Queenslands lifestyle, with seamless indoor-outdoor flow and energy efficiency. As members of Master Builders Queensland and the Housing Industry Association, we uphold industry-leading standards and maintain a proven reputation for reliability, resulting in numerous repeat clients and five-star testimonials.

Services

Custom Home Building Luxury Home Construction Renovations & Extensions Developer Projects Inclusions Packages

Highlights and features

We offer fixed-price contracts for financial certainty.
Our client portal ensures transparent project tracking.
A dedicated QC supervisor oversees every build stage.
We provide superior inclusions tailored to your lifestyle.
Over 50 years of combined experience in luxury home builds.

Associations and certifications

Master Builders Queensland
Housing Industry Association (HIA)

What people say

Beautifully presented No major delays Stress-free process Excellent customer service Quality finishes

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Services

Custom Home Building

Escape Homes specialises in creating bespoke homes designed to reflect individual client preferences and lifestyles. Our process involves close collaboration from initial concept to final build, ensuring every detail aligns with your vision. With a focus on Queenslands climate, we maximise natural light and airflow while incorporating high-quality materials and finishes for long-term durability and comfort.

Luxury Home Construction

Eminence by Escape offers luxury custom homes for clients seeking exceptional craftsmanship and design. Our team works one-on-one to understand your unique requirements, delivering high-end finishes and innovative layouts tailored to your block. From concept to completion, we prioritise attention to detail, ensuring every home meets exacting standards and reflects the homeowners personality and aspirations.

Renovations & Extensions

We provide comprehensive renovation services for homeowners looking to enhance their existing properties. Whether its a large-scale extension or a functional update, our team ensures minimal disruption while delivering quality results. Our approach includes clear communication, fixed timelines, and premium materials to transform your space into a modern, functional living area.

Developer Projects

Escape Collective delivers developer projects ranging from multi-residential complexes to turnkey solutions. With over 50 years of combined experience, we create efficient, site-specific designs that maximise value and meet market demands. Our transparent process includes detailed planning, quality control, and adherence to deadlines, ensuring successful project delivery for developers across Queensland and Northern NSW.

Inclusions Packages

Our Essence and Prominence inclusion ranges offer clients a choice of fixtures, fittings, and finishes to personalise their homes. Essence provides affordable, durable options, while Prominence features luxury brands for elevated aesthetics. These packages ensure every home is tailored to the clients style without compromising on quality, with warranties covering exterior and interior elements.

People

Josh Chidgey

Director

Josh Chidgey co-founded Escape Collective with over 25 years of building industry experience. He oversees project management and client relations, ensuring every build meets quality standards. Joshs hands-on approach and commitment to transparency have earned him a reputation for reliability and excellence.

Michael Zammit

Director

Michael Zammit brings extensive construction expertise to Escape Collective, focusing on design innovation and client satisfaction. With over 25 years in the industry, he works closely with clients to tailor homes to their needs, ensuring seamless project execution from concept to completion.

Questions

What areas does Escape Homes service?

Escape Homes operates across Queensland and Northern New South Wales, offering custom home builds, renovations, and developer projects in these regions.

Do you offer fixed-price contracts?

Yes, we provide fixed-price contracts to ensure financial certainty, with no hidden costs or unexpected budget overruns during your build.

What inclusions are available?

We offer two inclusion ranges: Essence for affordable, durable fixtures and Prominence for luxury finishes, allowing you to customise your home’s style.

Are financing options available?

Yes, we assist clients with financing through partnerships with brokers, ensuring accessible pathways to fund your home-building project.

How does the client portal work?

Our client portal provides real-time updates on your build’s progress, enabling transparent tracking and communication throughout the construction process.

What accreditations does Escape Homes hold?

We are members of Master Builders Queensland and the Housing Industry Association, reflecting our commitment to industry standards and quality craftsmanship.

Reviews (6)

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Jinto Thomas

Dec 23, 2021 Report

Beware even if escape homes building near to your area. They were building behind our vacant lad. They put lots of building materials on my land without my knowledge. I have to called them May times to remove it from our land. The advise from their office was I have to be patient until they remove it and it may take time. The people who came to clear our land couldnt do it because escape homes dumped their building material in our land. I had to pay them for their visit and escape home does not take any responsibility for it. The staff in the office is rude and arrogant.

Madhu Bashyal

Dec 21, 2021 Report

Signed contract through H&L in October 2019 payed 10 k+ deposit for the house. It took 11 months to get building permit from May 2020 to April 2021 even though I had signed house and land package. while land next to me sold in 2020 January, built their house and moved in. I was told to start building within 21 days as building permit arrives, what so ever I accepted to move forward. It was delayed and dozens of reasons ready to be emailed. I understand there is some COVID reasons and some supplies disruptions but we have eyes and ears that we can see and hear that house are being built all around

Tuz Ryan

Nov 26, 2021 Report

A well named company, once you sign with them for a new home build and pay your deposit, they ESCAPE to who knows where? My son is caught up with them, they managed to pour a home slab in 12 months in Pinacle Estate Delacombe. Meanwhile houses surrounding his block have been started and completed. AVOID THIS COMPANY AT ALL COST if you want a house constructed. THEY DON'T COMMUNICATE OR BUILD. Disgraceful attitude.

David Siljanovski

Aug 12, 2021 Report

Think twice about building with these Muppets. Their service overall was appauling towards the end of the build and one of my builds with them changed supervisor hands 3 times. Good luck trying to get repairs rectified after handover too. They're great at hand balling blame back to the customer just to avoid sending out their maintenance trades, even when your build is still under warranty. You've been warned!

Ashlea Cooper

Jul 05, 2021 Report

Experience was great up until signing build contract, was advised house was booked in to start end of february. However we've experienced nothing but delays.
*site cut done 6th of may
*slab booked in 7th of june after waiting for the pods to arrive due to shortage - pods delivered on sight early June
*slab rescheduled for the 26th of june, again delayed
*7th of july, this week has been dry yet the slab hasn't been prepped or poured and no communication on when this has been rescheduled
*While this has happened the block behind us also being built by escape homes (approx same start build date

Eileen Chang

Jun 07, 2021 Report

We signed up with Domenic from Central Property last year to build our turnkey investment property down in Geelong. Domenic was very helpful, professional and prompt during our consultation/planning phase. Even through Covid, we managed to work with Domenic to get the plans approved. Construction started in Oct 20. Escape Homes did the construction and we were lucky to have Damien as our site supervisor. Even though we did not meet very often, the office kept us informed of the progress weekly. Just wished they could be more flexible in scheduling meetings with supervisor. Otherwise, Damien did