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Hi all, I work for McRaeway Homes 2015 Ltd

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Elliot Ball

Hi all, I work for McRaeway Homes 2015 Ltd. Technically a new company since February this year, we have over 50 years of history backing us. We’re 100% a new team and have positive feedback on all the projects we’ve completed to date. While we cannot operate in Christchurch itself, we have numerous builds happening throughout the South Island. We’ve made it our policy to work with our clients and make the process as transparent as possible. Our ‘quotes’ are in fact a schedule of works and nothing proceeds until our clients are satisfied with what they’re getting. We also have an active follow-up and remedial policy. Full House Builds come with a Master Builder’s Guarantee. Just putting it out there. You don’t have to put up with poor communication and sub-standard finishes.
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John

Just a word of advice, before signing any specs, ensure you have seen images of all things you are receiving. This even includes the mixers, sinks etc that you believe you are getting. Many wonderful and friendly building company reps know exactly what to say to get you to sign on the dotted line but can downgrade the specs. We had this happen to us with Orange Group here in Nelson. Check carpets are what they say they will be and anything to be changed on your plan to be changed as you sit down with them and sign for that and ask for a copy or they may just say you didn’t ask for it and the owner will take the reps side. These fixed price contracts often involve downgrades to anything you might see. Saves legal action and frustration later down the track. Good Luck on your build. One of the best companies on the market that I am aware of is Jennian and Milestone. Most of the others I have heard horror stories from. John
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Elliot Ball

Just a heads-up to anyone looking to build in the Christchurch region. McRaeway Homes in Christchurch are no longer operating under the McRaeway name as this has been revoked. I understand they are continuing as ChCh Home Builders. I would also point out that we at McRaeways have no association with ChCh Home Builders and are pleased to be the sole users of the McRaeway Homes name. Their contact details have been removed from our website.
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