The foundations of a good home
Your home is your castle, but it’s a faulty fortress if the foundations are not solid. Precision Solutions is the expert in levelling every type and age of home, on every foundation. Offering a free assessment of your home, the Precision Solutions team then collaborates with a select team of builders and project manages all […]
Crafting Homes
When it comes to building on the hills, only the very best in experience and expertise will do, and that’s where renowned hill builders, Steve Brown Builders comes in. Director Steve Brown has been bringing dreams to life in conjunction with leading architects for 30 years. “We offer our clients a quality service, […]
Collaborative Luxury
CoLab Architecture proved itself the superlative choice to design the three luxury homes on the stunning site vacated by historic Parkdale. CoLab Director Tobin Smith designed styles complementary to the outcomes the developers sought for this very distinct niche and, as the name over the door suggests, collaborative work is a specialty. The […]
Exceptional in the South
For as long as he can remember, James Rabbette, of Rabbette Ltd, has been involved in the building industry. Growing up with a father who was a builder meant James loved spending almost every school holiday on site with his dad and, after starting a New Zealand Diploma in Business at Otago Polytechnic, […]
Mastering the hill
Nelson Mandela once said “after climbing a great hill one only finds there are many more hills to climb,” and actually, that’s just the way that Jim the Builder likes it. Providing construction excellence in Christchurch, the team has been building on the hills for more than 25 years. Jim Stenberg, Principle of […]
Space to stash: RESENE
Many homes don’t have a dedicated mudroom, but that doesn’t mean you don’t need a place to stash your stuff right after you walk in the door. This simple and stylish entryway is designed to keep things tidy and takes up next to no floor space. This soft and understated scheme, with walls in […]
Distance no barrier to achieve inspiring architecture
Whether planning a new home in Canterbury or further afield, a consistent quality design process should be achievable. Architect Craig South, of Allfrey + South, suggests distance need not present any impediment to success. Given all the advantages of connectivity in today’s world, overcoming distance to achieve great architecture is a challenge that […]
Transforming Kitchens
While the iconic M.F. Turnbull has been the go-to destination for surfacing in Christchurch for more than 30 years now, ‘Turnbulls’ has always been ahead of the curve with its longstanding reuse, repair and recycle ethos. This year the longstanding company is further enhancing its green credentials, working with suppliers to start phasing out […]
The Perfect Partnership
The foundation of your new dream home is the unbreakable partnership between you and your builder. Whether you are a Batman seeking Robin, Ginger in search of Fred, or Sir Ed demanding Tensing, you’ll find exactly who you need within the team at Jennian Homes Canterbury. At your first visit to one of the […]
Trained eye for faults
Knowledge is power and it’s that kind of power you want in your back pocket when making decisions about houses. The Property Detectives can make that power yours with just a phone call. Matt Clark, Steven Uden, and Phil Uden, (aka The Property Detectives) will pinpoint the current standard of a home, problems […]
