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Hi we are based in the Franklin area, and are deciding over Landmark Homes to build with, has anyone had any experiences with them?

For your own well-being stay away from Enjoinery – years of work and massive cost and time overruns and sloppy work which was non compliant and inthe end I had to fix myself have wrecked my health and financial ability to keep the place. Can provide photos...

Platinum Homes – Hawke’s Bay We are considering building with Platinum Homes in Hawke’s Bay. Does anyone have any experience building with them or another franchise across the country? Henry has been great to deal with to date. I am especially interested in:...

Looking for anyone that has had recent experience with Sentinel homes Auckland North & West Franchise. Maree and Leon Van de Water currently have the Franchise and we are looking at entering into a contract to have them build a family home. Communication has...

Hello everyone: I am back after a while. I used to read comments here and also got some advice on various matters particularly when I was concerned about my build cost – on PC sums, etc – and kept heart with answers from and reading exchanges here. We went...

Hi there, we are about to sign the contract with Peter Ray homes in Christchurch. Can I please have some feedback about them regarding their time, cost and deliveries? Many thanks,

Has anyone worked with EBuild in Wellington please?

Did either of you end up using Westmoreland?

Hi, everyone– I’ve been going through the posts here with interest (and some dread). We’re looking to build a passive house in Matamata. Live in Tauranga so looking at builders in the area. An architect has drawn up plans (reviewed by passive house...

We’re looking at building a guest cottage on our property and have been looking at Nook Homes. In my research I’ve found an article in the National Business Review that doesn’t sound good but it’s hidden behind a paywall so I can’t actually read it! I’m...

Hi T I would be quite keen to hear how your friend got on with Sentinel and their build. We are looking to build with as well and have been looking for feedback. Cheers S

I’d like to say a huge thank-you to OWL Construction on Auckland’s North Shore. They worked with my architect Mark Jolly to create three homes on a development site. These houses are built to last the test of time, look great and truly stand out from the...

Has anybody used expanders nz ltd or purchased one of these units and had it installed how did it go. They stated they were based in Timaru but that is only where these units are off loaded. I get emails stating they have just sold more but when i have asked...

Building in Rosemerryn, two-storey (TC 1). We have engaged a couple of big names to design and provide price (i.e. G.J. Gardner, Golden Homes, etc), but I’d like to mainly know about below two builders in particular: – Trident Homes – So far, prompt...

Hi there, Just checking if there is anyone out there familiar with Master Homes Developer in Auckland?

Whitehouse Builders in Christchurch have changed their name to Energy Efficient Homes. This seems to have removed their previous profiles and all negative reviews associated with these previous company names. It also may have been a way to distance...

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Don’t go with Bennett Homes. They’re dishonest builders – yes they completed my house but they made so many mistakes, did not follow the plans or specifications given for at least three major areas in the house, also charged us for their mistakes, then had...

Hi there, we were considering a ‘new build’ and I’ve read most of the comments here about avoiding new builds like the plague. Which after doing a bit research I’m inclined to agree. However, I did check out an independent builder company for a new build...

Has any one had experience with JNJ builders in christchurch?

Hi everyone, we are ready to build our first home in Christchurch (Darfield/Rolleton area) and are looking for a builder. We are building something around the 65sqm mark and keeping it pretty simple (ie don’t want a super high spec house). Are there any...

I have just read the comments about First Build from last year, i can’t believe that you can just take peoples money , go bankrupt and just walk away and leave people with nothing. Absolutely shameful that the directors have not been shamed and held...

Hi we are building in Westport on the West Coast South Island. We are interested in transportable prefab homes and hoping someone could recommend a company/builder and or advise their experiences. Has anyone dealt with Home Supply Co NZ.

Well if you’re looking for shoddy workmanship, a mismanaged project, total lack of ownership, significant delays, cost overruns and a build eventually having to be picked up by MB then look no further than John Ross Architectural Builders (Christchurch)! The...

Any feedback with Kevlar Homes in Christchurch?

I am writing to seek advice and assistance regarding our driveway and vehicle crossing at our newly constructed property. Since moving in, last year, we have experienced significant issues with the driveway, which prevents our car from accessing the garage...

BIG SHOUT OUT to say thanks a million to the Green Homes Auckland team, you are a cohesive team that works in unison and has communicated extremely well with me every step of the way. I can’t wait to move into my beautiful new home in Milldale, a month ahead...

If anybody is even considering Sentinel Homes in Nelson/Tasman or Marlborough, please reconsider before it is too late. The owners Anna and Ruary own both Sentinel’s Nelson, Tasman & Marlborough franchise as well as Ultraspec building systems. I paid my...

Hi all, I was wondering if anyone has any experience with any of these builders in the Pukekohe/Paerata area. (looking for good and/or bad comments if any). They all seem reasonable to deal with and are local (however they are Masterbuilders so I’m guessing...

I’m also aware of a number of projects where owners have had nightmare experiences with Baillie Construction (BCL) Palmerston North, and I am aware they are still having nightmares in resolving multiple issues as I write this. I’m aware they have been using...

Hi there, we have a similar situation in 2024 with Lee, can I get your contact to learn about your experience and see how you resolved it? It has been extremely frustating, we have waited 4 years and the house is still not finished.

Hi, has anyone had any recent experience with FirstBuild from Auckland? They claim to make modular homes. I am down by 100K and about to take legal action to get it back. Same old story as I have read in the comments above where the ‘builder’ promises the...

Hi, Can anyone recommend an affordable quality transportable house building company. We have a section in Thames. At this stage, we are looking at Kiwi Designed Homes ( KDH) has anyone had any experience with them? Also, is it cheaper to go with one of these...

Another negative review for Eco-Smart Homes and Ritesh Mani. If you come across these names, run for the hills. There are 2x developments in Helensville that have not been fully completed through to CCC final stage. Blatent lies and hollow promises, no...

I am looking at kitset homes – at the moment, Supremehomes seem to have what I want – taking into account time to build, transports costs, finishes etc. Does anyone have any experience with this company?

That’s very true of Urban Homes Wellington. Very big mistake.

Cannot recommend Urban Homes Wellington. Look at Google review

I am looking for recommendations for a builder for a new build in Porirua. Has anyone has used Urban Homes and how did the whole process go Thanks

Worst experience

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