Maddren Homes

“We are old hands building new houses” is how GM Rodger Scott describes the team behind Maddren homes. At Maddren they are building contemporary homes with techniques and technologies that have stood the test of time. Building fashions might have changed, but craft remains key. As Rodger explains, “Craft to me is hands on old school knowledge. You need to know the principles and that comes with experience. I’m OCD about quality. Craft is not getting something out of a pack screwing it on the wall and you are done. Quality starts with the foundation and the framing. The backbone of the home must be perfect. It’s what you don’t see that makes the difference.” Passion for building brings its own rewards most obviously reflected in the awards lining the walls of the Maddren office. While justifiably proud of their building achievements, Hannah Irwin (Quantity Surveyor) has her own explanation for Maddren’s success. “We get to know people. We get to know their personality, their character and their dreams. I’m always struck by the fact that several years after building so many clients are still willing and proud to open up and show off their homes.” If you want to create innovative contemporary homes you have to offer something different. “We don’t have standard plans and we don’t show you cookie cutter designs,” says Hannah. As Rodger explains, “Houses are like people. People are unique and houses should reflect their personality”. “People aren’t a number”, adds Hannah, “it takes time to build a relationship.”