Gray Brothers Builders

Gray Brothers Builders

About

Gray Brothers Builders of Dunedin – part of a legacy that goes back to the late 1800’s.

Paul McBeath and Mark Ward became the Co-Owners and Directors of Gray Brothers Builders of Dunedin in 2013 when they realised that by working together, they could continue the legacy of the Dunedin architecture community. They shared a passion for building Dunedin’s finest homes and for bringing young Dunedin builders into the trade. They wanted to pass on the traditional skills and strong work ethic that has made Dunedin the centre of excellence for fine designer homes.

You are now part of a story that actually started way back in the late-1800’s when a bustling Dunedin City was the centre of New Zealand’s financial and architectural industries. Dunedin is recognised as New Zealand’s leader for architecture, using artistry and world-class engineering skills to craft beautiful homes and commercial buildings on some of the steepest streets you can imagine. Over the years, Dunedin has created a strong culture and know-how of traditional craftsmanship – and canny engineering to deal with those hills!

These traditions have now been passed down to more than seven generations of Dunedin builders. Each generation brings their own ideas, combining traditional Dunedin building knowledge with the latest technologies, and building materials.

The original Gray Brothers built some of the finest homes you can find in Dunedin and around Otago. In 1974, Keith and Murray Gray started working together creating architecturally designed dream homes. But not just any home – homes that the Gray Brothers themselves would be proud to call their own.

Having grown up in Dunedin, Mark and Paul feel a real sense of pride and responsibility to continue in the footsteps of some of the great Dunedin builders. Together the Gray Brothers team have over 80 years of combined industry experience, so you can rest assured that your home build is safe in their hands. They treasure teamwork and work hard, coaching and mentoring their team every day, always striving to be the best.

At Gray Brothers, everything they do is focused on their passion for top quality craftsmanship. Award-winning quality is in their DNA, which is why they use their own 287-point Gray Brothers quality checklist throughout your build. They build homes that are beautifully designed, energy-efficient, user friendly and low maintenance.

Mark and Paul want to continue Dunedin’s legacy for beautifully crafted homes. They want to be known for passing to the next generation the secrets of how to build award-winning homes on some of the world’s steepest streets!

If you would like to chat about your dream home, call Mark now on 0274 382 533.

Testimonials

“In 2004 we contracted Mark Ward and his company, Gray Brothers Builders to carry out a major renovation of the kitchen and living area of our home.

Mark communicated with us regularly about progress and decisions we needed to make. This meant that any over-runs in time and variations in price were advised early. The variations in time and cost were mainly down to the age of the house and decisions made once building begun.

Mark worked very well with the architect, and consulted him whenever there was a query about any part of the plan. Mark also co- coordinated the subcontractors effectively.

Gray Brothers Builders worked to a high standard and our renovations are still looking superb after more than 5 years. The builders were pleasant and thoughtful to have in a home environment.”

Mike & Ali

“Our house on Tolcarne Avenue embarked on an eight month journey to expand, modernize and reconfigure the living areas to allow flow for outdoor living while still maintaining the period of the house. Choosing the right builder to undertake this renovation was paramount in the transformation of our home.

Without doubt and hesitation, we would recommend Gray Brothers Builders to discerning clients who demands excellent workmanship and superior finishing.”

Neville & Julie

“We enjoyed having Gray Brothers as our builders. They are excellent builders, easy to work with, do what they say and clearly care about the outcome of their projects. We would use them again without hesitation.”

Hillary & Alistair

“My husband and I have had interests in building companies over the years and we are very aware of the standards required. Our architect strongly recommended Gray Bros for their work and after ticking all the boxes and careful consideration we went ahead with fingers crossed.

We found that apart from their utter commitment they were all very easy and pleasant to deal with, and nothing was a trouble at all times. We feel we have made new friends.”

Fiona & Murray

“Mark and the guys at Gray Brothers did an outstanding job on building our home at Mission Cove. The build was on time and budget and Mark was extremely responsive in dealing with the usual issues that cropped up during the build process.

We have no hesitation in recommending Mark and the Gray Brothers team.”

Kyle Cameron & Liz
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