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We have spent 20-years refining the way we do things. Every project has helped us improve our systems, communication and decision-making – creating a better experience for every client who chooses to build with us.

People

It’s our people that set us apart.

Founded and led by the same Directors for 20-years, Aaron Thorne, Gavin Morrow and Peter Buck each bring their own unique and complementary skills to the business.

Our teams of onsite builders, each led by a foreman with at least 20 years of experience are backed offsite by a lean and well-organised support team delivering exceptional service and giving clients, architects and designers confidence from start to finish.

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Values

A culture founded on genuine, personalised service and family values is at the heart of what we do.

Our values of trust, family, humility, dedication and innovation shape how we behave and the decisions we make driving us to deliver the best for our clients, industry and community.

Partnerships

With a strong network of trusted architects and designers, quantity surveyors, geotech consultants and engineers we offer more than just building.

With relationships developed over many years in the industry we collaborate closely from early planning, setting your project up for success with a team focussed on delivering a home that is beautifully designed, functional and cost-effective.

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Systems

Refined over nearly 20 years in business our unique systems and internal processes are designed to construct your home as efficiently as possible.

A dedicated Project Manager coordinates every aspect and cloud-based project management software enables you to track progress online from anywhere in the world.

Financial controls ensure your investment is protected with ongoing tracking and regular reporting against budget.

Transparent pricing

Realistic pricing combined with competitive trade rates and discounts ensure you receive the best value for money.

We take an open, no-surprises approach to pricing, providing comprehensive and detailed cost estimates.

Including pricing checks at key stages in the design process enables you to make informed design decisions and for adjustments to be made as the design evolves.

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Awards

Recipient of multiple awards in the Registered Master Builders House of the Year, recognising our expertise in delivering quality craftsmanship.

Voted Most Trusted Architectural Builder in the Bay of Plenty – five years running. Not by judges but by the people we have built for.

Aftercare

Each home we create carries our family name, something we do not take lightly.

Our after-care service ensures any defects or maintenance queries are promptly responded to and resolved.

Twenty years in business combined with the assurance of a 10-year Master Build Guarantee means you can have confidence that you are partnering with an enduring and dependable company.

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Let’s Create Something Exceptional.

Whether you’re an architect or designer with a vision or a homeowner planning your forever home, we’d love to talk.

VisitUnit 1, 41 Newton Street
Mount Maunganui, 3116
CallOffice 07 5755555MobileClare 027 281 3850
Aaron 021 658 121
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Most Trusted Architectural Builder award winner 2025 Registered Master Builders House of the Year Top 100, 2024 Registered Master Builders House of the Year Gold Award 2024, Bay of Plenty and Central Plateau Most Trusted Architectural Builder award winner 2024 Registered Master Builders House of the Year Top 100, 2023 Registered Master Builders House of the Year Regional Category Winner 2023, Bay of Plenty and Central Plateau Registered Master Builders House of the Year Gold Award 2023, Bay of Plenty and Central Plateau Registered Master Builders House of the Year Regional Lifestyle Award, Environmental and Sustainable, 2023 Registered Master Builders House of the Year Regional Lifestyle Award, Bathroom, 2023 Most Trusted Architectural Builder award winner 2023 Most Trusted Architectural Builder award, three years running Registered Master Builders House of the Year Gold Award 2022, Bay of Plenty and Central Plateau Most Trusted Architectural Builder award winner 2022 Most Trusted Architectural Builder award winner 2021 Registered Master Builders House of the Year Top 100, 2020 Registered Master Builders House of the Year Gold Award 2020, Bay of Plenty and Central Plateau Registered Master Builders House of the Year Regional Category Winner 2020, Bay of Plenty and Central Plateau Registered Master Builders House of the Year Top 100, 2020 Registered Master Builders House of the Year Gold Award 2020, Bay of Plenty and Central Plateau Registered Master Builders House of the Year Top 100, 2019 Registered Master Builders House of the Year Gold Award 2019, Bay of Plenty and Central Plateau Registered Master Builders House of the Year Top 100, 2019 Registered Master Builders House of the Year Gold Award 2019, Bay of Plenty and Central Plateau Registered Master Builders House of the Year Gold Award 2019, Bay of Plenty and Central Plateau
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