Our Process

Once you get in touch, we will arrange a time to learn what you’re looking for in a new home. We can discuss your budget and your ideas, and we can outline what’s needed to get underway.

By meeting at our show home, you can see what’s possible and what might work for you in your new home. We will then take you to view sections that are currently available and suitable for your requirements and budget.

If you’re starting with one our advertised home and land packages – we can easily customise the plans to suit your requirements. We can also explore other plan options or design something completely unique.

Once you’ve decided on this, we can give you a good idea of the cost of your home, how the process unfolds and how long the build will take. We want you to draw from our knowledge to gain the most value for your new home.

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If you decide to purchase a section from us, there are a few steps to undertake to get started. We first ask that you sign a sale and purchase agreement (subject to finance and legal approval).

Then, we also require a deposit of $5,000 to be paid into our Solicitor’s Trust Account. This money is to hold the land while we complete your Concept Plans and will be refunded should you not proceed to an unconditional agreement.

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From here we need to get your Concept Plans finalised so that we can confirm final costings. To complete the plan, we will need to raise an invoice for $3,500, however this is deducted from the total cost of the build price. It takes us about a week to produce a full Concept Plan for your new home and this includes the site plan, earthworks plan, Elevations and Floor plan.

Already have drawings? We can provide a full specification and a fixed price quotation within 10 working days. We are also happy to offer advice and any design alterations required to increase the impact of these drawings if necessary.

This step is crucial – once the specification has been agreed upon and finalised, right down to the last light fitting – we fix and agree upon a price. You know exactly how much your home will cost. Both parties sign a Fixed Price New Zealand Certified Builder’s Contract. The Contract has been tested and agreed upon by thousands of Kiwis like you – so you can have peace of mind and clarity as to what you will receive for your money.

The contract explains the following:

• Fixed Price with no hidden costs or PC (Provision Cost) sums
• An accurate time frame for the build
• When work will commence
• Our insurance backed 10-year guarantee
• Payment terms

Throughout the build of your new home we will require progress payments at certain stages. Here’s what you can expect to pay and when:

1. Establishment – to preliminary costs, consent application and earthworks
2. Slab (Floor) Down – completion of foundations and floor structure
3. Framing Erected – completion of all wall and roof framing
4. Roof On – installation and fixing in place of the roof and fascia
5. External – doors and windows installed; interior protected from the elements
6. Kitchen installed and interior decorating/coating completed
7. Final payment – Code of Compliance achieved.

From when we first step on site to the completion of your new home you can expect an experienced Building Supervisor to oversee the build. We promise to brief you on progress at regular intervals and advise you of any problems or delays as soon as possible.

We will always treat you and your property with respect and ensure that the working site remains a safe and healthy environment.

Once all our work is complete you can expect the site will be clean and tidy and ready for use. You will receive any relevant instruction and guarantees, and be briefed on any maintenance or operating issues.

For peace of mind, we offer a defects liability period of 12 months after practical completion. But you also have your 10-Year Building Guarantee as well. And we are always ready to help should any problems arise.