Hearty Homes

Opportunity

Hearty Homes presents an unparalleled franchise opportunity for experienced tradespeople in building and construction looking to make a move into the lucrative world of custom home-building. Distinguished by our commitment to crafting beautiful, bespoke homes that stand the test of time and capture the essence of family living, our expansion into new regional locations marks an exciting new phase in the Hearty Homes journey. Our industry-leading reputation stems from our steadfast dedication to reliability, adaptability, and client satisfaction, backed by our success in maintaining strong growth and profitability even during challenging times. At Hearty Homes, every build is a collaborative journey where clients work closely with our highly qualified team to bring their dream homes to life. With over 30 pre-designed floor plans and a suite of customisable elements, our streamlined step-by-step process ensures a seamless experience from concept to completion. In turn, franchise partners benefit from our strong supplier relationships, transparent financial analyses, comprehensive training, and ongoing marketing support, all underpinned by our trusted reputation in the industry and community. With the demand for housing at an all-time high and regional markets experiencing sustained growth, now is the perfect time to join Hearty Homes and begin building dream homes your clients will love for decades to come.

Franchisor Profile

Hearty Homes founders Kevin and Cindy Vanderkley stand as visionary entrepreneurs, paving the way for franchise success in bespoke home building with their unmatched expertise and dynamic leadership. Kevin's impressive 16-year industry tenure started with a bricklaying apprenticeship beside his father and quickly scaled to owning his own bricklaying business before moving into renovations, speculative building, and property development. Alongside Kevin, his talented wife and business partner, Cindy, adds her creative touch to every design, ensuring each home surpasses expectations. Together, they've crafted a franchise model that exudes professionalism and integrity, promising lucrative opportunities for clients and franchise partners alike. Their strategic foresight and customer-centric approach have not only steered Hearty Homes through the challenges of the COVID-19 era but propelled it to new heights of profitability and growth. With ambitious plans to expand into emerging regions by onboarding new franchise partners, Kevin and Cindy now invite aspiring entrepreneurs to seize a rare chance to make their entrepreneurial dreams a reality.

Franchise Partner Profile

- Must be a registered domestic builder, either managerial or trade-based 
- Must have eligibility for insurance
- Some construction knowledge and/or experience required
- Well suited to an individual or couple 
- Have excellent listening and communication skills
- Have a passion for bespoke design and custom builds
- Have the ability to lead and manage a team
- Have great attention to detail 
- Demonstrate strong time and project management skills
- Must be friendly and approachable, with exceptional customer service skills