Owner-Operated Building Company: Shoalhaven.
At Taylormade Building Projects, the owner is the builder. Jarem Taylor personally manages every project across the Shoalhaven — from first call to final handover.
The Owner-Operated Difference
When you hire a larger building company, there's a gap between the person who sold you the job and the person building it. Your project manager may be handling ten sites at once. The crew on your property might be subcontractors the company itself has never worked with before. Quality control is delegated — down through a chain of people, none of whom has as much skin in the game as you do. In an owner-operated business, that gap doesn't exist. Jarem Taylor quoted your job, Jarem Taylor is managing it, and Jarem Taylor cares about it because his name and his livelihood depend on the outcome.
What being owner-operated means at Taylormade is simple: Jarem visits your property for the quote, is present on site throughout the build, coordinates all trades personally, and is the one who walks through the finished work with you at handover. There's no account manager relaying messages, no site supervisor who was only appointed once the contract was signed. You have one contact for the entire project — and that contact is the person most invested in it going right.
"Keeping it personal isn't a marketing line — it's the whole point. The moment you put a layer between the owner and the work, you lose something. We've been deliberately owner-operated since 2014 and that's not going to change."
Taylormade has operated this way across the Shoalhaven since 2014 — building new homes, extensions, renovations, and outdoor areas from Nowra to Jervis Bay, Kangaroo Valley to Mollymook. The business stays deliberately owner-operated because that's what makes it good. Not the most scalable model, perhaps — but the most accountable one.
Why Choose Taylormade
The Owner Is the Builder
Jarem doesn't manage from an office; he is on site, in the work, personally responsible for every decision made during your build. There is no daylight between the person accountable for your project and the person doing it.
No Layers, No Gaps
No account manager between you and the builder. No site manager delegating to crews they've never vetted. Direct communication throughout — so nothing gets lost, misquoted, or quietly shelved.
13 Years, 5-Star Record
Taylormade has been owner-operated across the Shoalhaven since 2014. The consistent 5-star reviews aren't a coincidence — they're the result of keeping quality personal and never outsourcing responsibility.
Accountable to You, Personally
When something needs addressing, Jarem addresses it. There's no passing the buck to a head office or blaming a subcontractor. The owner is the person who picks up the phone — every time.
How It Works
Jarem Calls You Back
Not a call centre. Not an admin assistant taking a message. Jarem calls you back personally, listens to what you have in mind, and gives you honest, straightforward advice before anything else happens. First contact sets the tone — and this is how Taylormade has always operated.
Jarem Visits Your Site
Anywhere in the Shoalhaven — Nowra, Jervis Bay, Kangaroo Valley, Mollymook, or surrounds. Jarem comes to your property, walks the site, understands the context, and talks through what's possible. No quote is written from a desk without seeing the job first.
Jarem Writes Your Quote
Detailed and transparent. Every line item is accounted for — labour, materials, trades. No vague allowances designed to blow out later. If there are variables, they're explained upfront. You know what you're agreeing to before you sign anything.
Jarem Manages Your Build
On site, hands-on, throughout. Jarem coordinates every trade, monitors every stage, and maintains quality at every step — from footings to frame, fit-out to finish. Your home is treated with care and left clean at the end of each day.
Jarem Hands Over
Together — when you're satisfied. Jarem walks through the finished work with you personally, addresses anything that needs attention, and doesn't call a project done until you're genuinely happy with it. That's what owner-operated accountability looks like at handover.
What Our Clients Say
"The biggest thing that made our process so easy was trust. After meeting Jarem, you could very quickly identify that he is a genuine, respectful and trustworthy individual. This was a major deal breaker for us as without being able to entrust someone to work independently, responsibly and who was diligent in their workmanship, our project would have never commenced."
"Cannot recommend Jarem and his team highly enough! From start to finish, the entire experience was exceptional. They were punctual, professional, and treated our home with the utmost care and respect throughout the renovation process. Jarem is not only incredibly knowledgeable but also a genuinely honest and down-to-earth person whose advice helped guide us toward the best choices for both our space and our vision."
Our Work
New Build
Owner on Every Site
Extension
Shoalhaven Extension
Deck & Outdoor
Outdoor Living Area
Frequently Asked Questions
Start Your Project
Ready to work with a building company where the owner is the builder? Tell us about your Shoalhaven project — Jarem will respond personally with honest advice and a clear quote.