Description
Jarrod Olsen & Co build quality custom residential homes in the Southern Highlands of NSW, specialising in passive house development.
BESPOKE DEVELOPMENTS
Jarrod Olsen & Co build quality custom homes in the Southern Highlands of NSW. Jarrod and our team of craftsmen create the highest quality residential developments in collaboration with designers, architects, respected local tradesmen and imaginative artisans to achieve the finest standard of workmanship.
The team have been working in the Southern Highlands since 2010, commencing with the stunning Pepper Tree Creek Estate at Kangaloon, followed by many high quality custom projects in and around Bowral.
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PASSIVE HOUSE DEVELOPMENT
In 2022 Jarrod Olsen & Co completed their first certified passive house in the Southern Highlands. This was Jarrod & his team’s first bespoke development, for a client, to go through the very stringent process of certification.
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I was introduced to Jarrod through my designer ten years ago and I have been working with him ever since. I have used other builders in the past, but none have come close to Jarrod on many levels. I have completed six major, high-end building projects in recent years and four have been with Jarrod. Jarrod is talented, creative, reliable, hard-working, completely honest and transparent, calm, has a great sense of humour, is a team player and likes to be on the tools, has attention to detail, great problem solving skills and is delightful with a ‘can do’ attitude. As a result of Jarrod’s nature and ability he employs like minded tradesmen who take great pride in what they do and they all have a strong work ethic. I would be happy to talk to potential clients of Jarrod’s and showcase his work at any time in the future, in fact it would be a privilege.
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WHAT WE DO
NEW BESPOKE CONSTRUCTION
The construction team at Jarrod Olsen & Co has earned a stellar reputation for excellence, with a particular focus on new bespoke construction. Our commitment to professionalism, meticulous attention to detail and transparent communication is at the forefront of every project, especially when it comes to new construction endeavours. Regardless of the project’s scale or complexity, we assemble a dedicated construction team that remains dedicated throughout the entire lifecycle of the new build.
This team includes not only our highly skilled in-house professionals but also trusted specialist subcontractors who play a crucial role in ensuring the consistent delivery of exceptional service for every new build project.
Furthermore, our experienced Project Managers, play a pivotal role in overseeing the successful execution of new build projects. They drive the construction process forward while maintaining a keen focus on essential aspects such as quality, budget, and scheduling. Through our rigorous reporting and program tracking systems, we ensure that our clients maintain constant and transparent communication, allowing them to stay fully informed and engaged throughout the construction of their new build project.
Jarrod Olsen & Co is committed to building sustainably and of highest quality and hence will endeavour to make all new builds Certified Passive House projects. If you want to understand what this means for your new build read more here Certified Passive House.
RENOVATIONS & EXTENSIONS
Our commitment to delivering excellence extends beyond new build projects; it extends to renovations and extensions as well. We understand that the journey of transforming an existing space into something new and improved requires the same level of professionalism, attention to detail, and unwavering dedication to quality that we bring to our new build projects. Our approach to renovations and extensions is rooted in the belief that every home deserves the opportunity to reach its fullest potential.
What sets us apart is our highly skilled team’s ability to recognise and navigate the intricacies that renovation projects can hold. We appreciate the unique challenges and opportunities that come with revitalising existing spaces, and we embrace these with enthusiasm and expertise. Whether it’s breathing new life into an older home, expanding for growing families, or creating additional functional spaces, we take pride in transforming your vision into a reality while maintaining the highest standards of craftsmanship and design.
INSULATED POOLS
In 2019 Jarrod & Sara built their own insulated swimming pool in the spirit of energy efficiency & sustainability to go with their Passive House living in Bowral. The construction method is commonly used for concrete pools in the northern hemisphere (such as Canada and Sweden) to make them energy efficient when heating the pool. This type of insulated pool construction works well, in the Southern Highlands cooler climate, in combination with a heat pump & thermal pool cover on top to give you that extended pool usage throughout the year.
Jarrod Olsen & Co has since successfully executed multiple insulated pool installations for our clientele here in the Southern Highlands. These pools are thoughtfully equipped with state-of-theart freshwater technology, ensuring that water quality is maintained without the need for harsh chemicals. Additionally, they feature energy-efficient heat pumps, enabling the year-round pool enjoyment.
BUILD FOR HEALTH & COMFORT
At Jarrod Olsen & Co we lead by example by making sure all our new builds meet the international Passive House standard. The Southern Highland’s climate naturally leans itself towards building homes with a higher quality building envelope (thicker walls, more insulation & triple glazed windows) to make it a quality home. When designing and building a Certified Passive House we ensure that we are building a home with not just a building envelope of the highest quality but also a house that functions well and gives you the most comfortable indoor climate and the healthiest indoor environment you can live in. The main reason to build a Certified Passive House is really for your comfort and health but it also gives you the added benefit of reducing the need for heating and cooling infrastructure which makes it a sustainable investment.
Jarrod Olsen & Co are passionate about educating the local community about the benefits of building and living in a certified Passive House. Most people do not know what a certified passive house is and many who think they do know what it is commonly mix it up with a house built using a solar passive design, but that is NOT the same thing as a certified Passive House.
CERTIFIED PASSIVE HOUSE
In short the Passive House principles/methodology is underpinned by five key components relating to how a house is designed and built;
- Thermal insulation
- High-performance windows and doors
- Elimination of thermal bridges
- Air-tightness
- Heat recovery ventilation
Once a house has been designed and built to the Passive House Standard it can also be tested and verified through a certification process, which ultimately gives the house the seal of quality approval. In essence, a house built to this standard gives you a high performing building envelope and the most comfortable and healthy living environment for the lifetime of the building by using minimal additional technology.
Making the investment to build a certified Passive House can circumvent the initial expense of installing heating and cooling systems and reduces energy costs in the long term. A house built to the Passive House standard is very energy efficient and sustainable, but the biggest benefit to the homeowner is the comfort of the home. Once you have discovered the comfort of living in a Passive House, you will not want anything else.
THE PASSIVE HOUSE – Is the name our clients have suitably given their certified passive house development that Jarrod Olsen & Co had the privilege to build on their property at Robertson. This bespoke development was completed in 2022 and was the first Passive House development in the Southern Highlands to be certified to meet the International Passive House Standard. Here is a video of THE PASSIVE HOUSE, produced by our local council, showcasing this bespoke and sustainably built home.
To learn more on Certified Passive House:
Australian Passivhaus Association
International Passive House Association
INDUSTRY MEMBERSHIPS
Member of Master Builders Association NSW
Member of Australian Passive House Association
Builders Licence NSW 339394C
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