Perfect plastering: Geocoat
Plastering is an art form – and a good plasterer is so highly skilled, they can make their craft look effortless. Geocoat Ltd owner Lewis Lester is testament to this. He has consistently been producing the highest quality work across the South Island for the past 15 years, establishing his own business in 2014. […]
Personalised Perfection: Peter Ray Homes
Over 32 years, Peter Ray Homes has grown from humble beginnings to a well-respected company that is still family owned, designing and building award-winning personalised homes in Christchurch, Blenheim and Nelson. Every year the company achieves at the Master Builders House of the Year Awards for Canterbury. This year, a customer’s home was […]
Protecting your home investment: Craig South
For those preparing to make one of the biggest investments of their lives, building a new home, analysing and understanding all possible risk is paramount to ensuring a successful outcome. But where do you start? How can you protect yourself from all potential perils when planning for your future nest? Investing in a […]
Top quality trending: Home Trends Builders
It takes a tight-knit, experienced team to consistently bring home Registered Master Builder awards, year on year. It’s something that Home Trends Builders Ltd (HTB) repeatedly achieves. The company recently garnered three gold medals and two silvers from its five entries. Home Trends Builders is accustomed to such success, despite the fact that […]
The battle to build In Queenstown, Wanaka, Tekapo and Twizel: Paul Reed Homes
With the building boom in Queenstown and Southern Lakes putting pressure on the industry, Master Builder Paul Reed Homes has shared some ‘Insider Tips’ to help you avoid some of the stress and hidden ‘financial traps’. Beware of low-ball quotes that are full of substitutions to the original specs. Under-pricing often results in builders […]
Sustainability in mind: NKR Builders
Gold Award winners in the House Under $450,000 category of the New Zealand Master Builders House of the Year Regional Competition, NKR Builders believes ‘South New Brighton Project’ is a great representation of the company’s building philosophy: ‘To provide the highest quality workmanship to clients and bring their dreams to reality’. NKR Builders […]
Driven By Excellence: Fleetwood Construction
Building excellence drives the team at Fleetwood Construction. Winning a Gold in the Master Builders House of The Year Awards means it has received over 90 percent of the 2000 points available and that its craftmanship is 80 percent above the industry standard. The company loves the technical challenges and attention to detail required to […]
A project of magnificence: Takahe Construction
At awards night, one judge noted that on crossing the threshold of ‘Fendalton House’, they realised immediately the scope and quality of the venture. And so it came to pass that Takahe Construction scooped the Renovation over $1 million Gold Award, the Supreme Renovation Award, plus the Interior Design and Outdoor Living Awards, in the […]
Investing in exceptional: McBride Construction
A great working relationship, working to time and budget plus communicating well, is the mantra at McBride Construction. Director Karl McBride says that while others might say they place a premium on communication, this company’s core philosophy is to communicate consistently and with clarity, then back it with performance. The focus is in […]
Looking gorgeous in gold: Jennian Homes
Reflecting Jennian Homes Canterbury North’s solid reputation and strong commitment to excellence, the team took home three Golds at the Registered Master Builders 2018 House of the Year Awards last month. The accolades included Gold for a beautiful four-bedroom residence in the Resene New Home up to $450,000 category, and another two Gold […]
