Build This

About

We are builders who practice craftsmanship.

Our work begins long before we get to site – before the foundations are laid, even before plans are drawn.

Our work begins the moment your vision is conceived, because our job is to make your vision real.

We are builders who practice craftsmanship. Or as we call it, purposeful practice. Because to us, craftsmanship is not a skillset.

It’s a mindset, put into action – an attitude in practice.

Or as we call it, purposeful practice. Because to us, craftsmanship is not a skillset. It’s a mindset, put into action – an attitude in practice.

Purposeful practice demands absolute attention, dedication to detail and commitment to creativity.

With this mindset, we have crafted some of New Zealand’s finest new homes by collaborating with masters of design and architecture, to achieve our clients’ original vision.

It’s our long term commitment to purposeful practice that drives us forward and sets us apart.

So each day when we get to site, we don’t just get to work. We practice our craft with purpose.

Purposeful Practice

Who We Are

Testimonials

"We would have no hesitation in recommending Build This - the project was completed on time and within budget with an entirely enjoyable process throughout. The boys on site went above and beyond, and were always happy to have a discussion or stop and talk us through anything we had concerns about. The property sailed through its council inspections and our code compliance certificate issued within a few weeks of applying for it.
They work very much as a team and take their responsibilities very seriously. We have used them again at our current home and our beach house with the same experience and outcome."

Heather Walton-Bycroft and Mark Bycroft

"The guys were really amazing to work with. They have a great eye for detail. They became involved with the project, were very forward thinking, efficient, and a really hard working team. They treated the house like their own, and I felt like they had my best interests at heart. It was a complex build, with a high level of detail, and these guys do intelligent building, with total commitment to seeing a project through.
They delivered high quality work on time and at a reasonable price. At one stage the neighbour was complaining about dust on her car, so one of the builders would go over and clean it every week!"

Bruce McLean

"This was a major renovation and reclad - a total makeover with new joinery. I’ve used the Build This guys on a number of jobs and will continue to do so. They’re very consistent, exceptionally hard working and very honest. They’ve become friends now over time and I can’t speak highly enough of them."

Bruce McLean

"We engaged Build This for a new 460m² Christian Anderson designed contemporary bungalow in Remuera. Both Sam and Matt were great to deal with, both had a lot of experience in similarly built residences. The project had its challenges - one memory of concrete pouring springs to mind where they had called in the crew after hours to help tie steel. It was 8pm, under the lights, with about 15 guys going for it to meet the pouring deadline the next day.
Every challenge was solved in advance of it become a major issue which is the hallmark of a good project manager. There were no last minute dramas and we have recommended these guys to others!"

Tim Yeoman

"They were fantastic. Sam project managed and was building as well, so he was my main point of contact. He was great to deal with and he’s just a really nice genuine person.
It was an unusual site and quite challenging to maximise, as well as doing the retaining and the earthworks. Sam was always really calm about the problems and always had a solution.
One of the things I appreciated the most was their care for the project and attention to detail. Even in the crunch time they were working really hard, really accommodating and really professional."

Renee Woolcott