Hi, Has anyone build with Golden homes in Stanmore Bay Auckland

Have you thought about not using a franchise company and getting plans drawn and using an independent builder ?

These are steel framed homes only. Once the build is complete to renovate or alter is a nightmare as u can’t cut frames easily and is very costly. Steel frames are noisy and crack loudly so see if you can contact some existing steel framed home owners first. Don’t be sold by the timber doesnt last or is inferior technique as Golden only offer steel and not timber. This means to install the roof is extra cost due to steel fixings required. Also they normally bring their pricing down by offering large garage space that do not require same as internal finishing. Ensure any contract you sign has the correct number of electrical fixings per room that would be required in a normal house build as group house builders short change on these and they are expensive variations to have to pay for. Just another ploy they use to reduce price upfont and then charge like wounded bulls for. Golden have a good name on the Shore and they have been in business a long time and are secure. Another franchised company that you are paying franchised fees to a head office and that’s why they are more expensive. If you want to spend time building the right way, get a known builder who has excellent references who project manages the build themselves and is controlling quality and the timeliness of the build. Best question to ask is how big is their team and how do they conduct a house build. Do they complete one project prior to the next? If they are small don’t use them. If they are committed to finishing multiple projects don’t use them.

buld with sentinel homes.Im currently building with them, theyre on schedule and give me weekly reports with photos on progress. They also priced up very reasonable and economical. Highly recommend.

We used Golden Construction (not Golden Homes) to build in Riverhead. We were very happy with them and would happily use them again. They have a show home in Huapai and millwater I think, and I believe they do build in Stanmore Bay.

Thank you so much so that detailed response. really appreciate it.

Thanks, they are our number two choice. The show home they have in Millwater is so good.

Sentinel Homes secure and are great guys to deal with. You can be certain they will finish a good quality build and the owner is outstanding and his team great creds.

Hi, Are you able to tell me who you are dealing with at Sentinel? Thanks

I think you have very little knowledge on steel frame homes. My one it 14 years old. Has no cracks anywhere (We live in the Wellington region) and does not make any more noise that the timber house we use to live in. We also did some alterations and an extension 3 years ago with no problems. If you want a good sound home go with steel framing

Thank you. That’s helpful.

yes their show home is excellent, they strive on quality and customer satisfaction. Im halfway through my build and from the start they have been so helpful. Ive been able to contact them with every silly little question I had and they always responded asap. I had a terrible experience with bella vista homes , i pulled out before money was spent there, sentinel homes knew of my scare with bella vista so they made everything as smooth and possible . When it came to signing the contract, they happily met me and my lawyers needs with no hassle as well. Really good natured people running the company!

hi danae im dealing with Isaac Dean the manager from the Bay ofPlenty region as im building in Tauranga. All Regions have their own manager and ive heard all are excellent. which region are you considering?

Good for you LT. Must be one of the few.

Not a good response to belittle people. Lets keep this seemly LT. Everyone is entitled to their opinion and mine is being in the construction industry for a long time so I speak from experience and have no association with any building company whatsoever and know of both timber and steel construction methods and outcomes. Good to hear your home is of good quality. Lets keep the derogatory comments out of this forum. The wonderful intention of this forum is to keep open minds about all coys and their offers to market, not to go down the track of belittling.

No worries. You can email me at malhar_p@xtra.co.nz if you need any more information about our building experience. I can introduce you to the owner of the company if you want.