Build Firm

Build Firm is a construction company established early in 2018 by Sam Henderson. Sam is a qualified and licensed builder who grew up on the North Shore of Auckland. He has been involved in high end residential projects for a number of years, from apprentice to qualified builder to site foreman.

After gaining the necessary expertise and experience, he decided to set up a building company exclusively dedicated to providing Kiwis with high-quality homes and renovations.

“Build Firm was created with the aim to be known and respected for high quality workmanship.”

• After you contact us, we’ll start by arranging a phone call or in-person meeting where we can discuss your project in detail.
• After that, we’ll come up with a free, no-obligation estimate of the timeline and costs involved and send it to you.
• Once you’ve given us the go-ahead, we can set up clear communication lines between everyone involved in the project.
• Your conceptual design plans and working drawings will be completed, led by the architect
• At this point, you’ll need to apply to the local council for resource consent.
• At last, the build itself will begin! This is where we come into our own. Before we do any work on site, we’ll give you a clear, updated estimate or quote of the costs and time involved.
• During the build we will meet at key stages to confirm things such as colours, finishes and fixtures.
• When the build is complete, we’ll put the finishing touches on your new home or renovation. We will finally assist you in a Compliance Certificate Application and organise a final inspection!

New Homes

When You Build A New Home, You Want To Get It 100% Right The First Time.
We all know the story of the Three Little Pigs. They built their houses out of straw, sticks, and bricks, and lived very happily – until the big bad wolf came along.

New Zealand’s wild and unpredictable weather is the equivalent of the wolf in the story. Unlike people in more stable climates, Aucklanders need a home that stands up to a range of conditions – from hot sunshine, to hail, to tropical cyclones, to salty ocean air. Because the stakes are so high, it’s best to choose a building firm that specialises in new home construction.

Beyond those practical considerations, it’s also important that you’re satisfied with the overall design. It takes more than a competent builder to do this; you need someone who will listen carefully to your needs, and work closely with you to come up with something that exceeds your expectations.

We’ll help you build your dream home.
When it comes to building a home from scratch, there are several options. You can either choose a pre-designed home, or tinker with every aspect of a new design till you come up with something you’re happy with.

At Build Firm, we do both types of house construction – and if you prefer to contribute to the design yourself, we’ll work closely with you every step of the way.

Rather than simply following a brief, we’re like consultants on your journey to build a new home. We’ll offer expert advice to help you navigate the complexities of home construction, and we’ll make sure you’re satisfied with the process from start to finish.

Home Renovations

Thinking of renovating your house?
Our certified builders have worked on a huge range of residential refurbishments over the years. Unlike many jack-of-all-trades building firms, home renovations are what we specialise in. Kitchen renovations, bathroom renovations, bedroom extensions, and much more are all within the scope of our expertise.

In Auckland, you’re spoilt for choice when it comes to finding someone to renovate your home. If every man and his dog offers it, how do you know who to choose? (Hint: don’t choose the dog.)

At Build Firm, we set ourselves apart from the pack by offering consistently high quality, straightforward pricing, and an inclusive design process that allows you to contribute to the eventual result. You’ll appreciate how well we keep you in the loop, stick to deadlines, and give you fair and upfront quotes.

We’re Auckland’s home renovation specialists.
There are several excellent reasons to renovate your home. Either you want to improve its desirability to buyers, and thereby increase its market value – or you simply want a comfortable and beautiful place to live in yourself.

No matter what type of renovation you’re after or what your overall goals are, we can help.

We pride ourselves on doing more than simply building your dream renovation. We listen carefully to your aspirations, work with you to come up with something great, and make sure you have input every step of the way. We’ll give you our expert advice – but we’ll also incorporate your feedback to make sure that the end-result is something you’re satisfied with at a deep level.

Design

A Great Architect – Not To Mention A Great Builder – Are Essential If You Want A Superb NZ Home Design.
The more you want your final home design to differ from pre-designed templates, the more important it becomes to find a good architect. Their creative talents and their ability to incorporate your feedback will allow you to come up with a truly stylish and innovative drawing that fully takes into account your personal tastes.

Architects use their imagination and knowledge to create ingenious designs. But someone needs to build these designs – and the more complex it is, the more talented and versatile the builder will need to be.

We Take Pride In Our Versatility.
Although we’re adept at building pre-designed homes, we also love to sink our teeth into a unique architectural creation that requires us to draw on all of our experience and skills to match the brief.

We know when to say “no” to a certain design element, but we prefer to think of ourselves as enablers: we turn brilliant blueprint flourishes into something made of concrete, glass, and timber. And we make sure that even the fanciest designs we work with are durable and completely sound.

If you’re an architect looking for a high-end build team that appreciates your most subtle touches – or if you’re a regular person looking for a fantastic design for your new home – we’d love to hear from you.