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Tony

Going through the process of trying to find a reputable building company for a build out on South Head Road (Helensville way). Concrete build preferred at this stage, but we are certainly open to alternatives. Looking for a set-price build who can deliver as per agreed-upon date. Does anyone have any recommendations based on relatively recent experience. Will contact companies such as Compass, Landmark, GJ Gardner, Generation Homes, Maddren… Any issue with these? Any further suggestions? Any help gratefully received, and thanks in advance.
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Sanjay

HI Tony I am researching and have several constraints so taking a while to narrow down on builder choice – with one suddenly having hiked build cost on a change. Anyhow, from my meetings with a few I have found Maddren responsive and not baiting you with low quotes first as many do I am told. I found their quality better than many others. They don’t do large projects. I have not gone with them (yet) because of budget constraints but may talk to them again. Hope that helps. There is a lot of opinion here on the others. Good luck. Sanjay
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Martin

Not sure about concrete builds, but The House Company build in this area. We are 80% through our build with them (this is our 4th new build) and the only builder / build company I would ever recommend. The quality is superb, the communication excellent and they have made the whole build process an enjoyable experience.
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Martin

https://www.thehouseco.co.nz/
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Sanjay

Hi Martin Seems you are happy with The House Company. Can you give an idea of how expensive they are? Thanks Sanjay
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Martin

Hey Sanjay, that are at the higher end of build companies but for the experience of building 4 homes you get what you pay for. This is the only build company I have worked with that has stuck to the contract price. The only variations we have had, have been due to changes we have made during the build (example was changing a window to a door and an upgrade to kitchen worktops).
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