My Build Sorted

Three simple stages

To keep things simple, we’ve broken our process down into three stages. To help you understand what these stages mean, they can be broadly defined as planning, design and build.

Stage 1: Planning

1. Introduction Meeting - A meeting where we learn more about each other
2. Site Assessment - MBS assesses your site and arranges surveys and soils reports as required
3. Build Value - We establish your build value and discuss financial requirements
4. Time Line - We build a realistic programme for delivery of your new home project

Stage 2: Design

1. Designer Introduction - Meet and brief your independent home designer and get your design sorted
2. Create Specification - Select your specification with your personal Build Sorter  
3. Price check the design - MBS provide an independent Quantity Surveyor to review your plans and specification to generate a cost estimate of your build
4. Finalise the Design - Make any final design changes
5. Pim Application - Lodge plans with your local council for PIM (Pre-Consent check)     

Stage 3: Build

1. Select Builders - MBS will select and send your plans to a quality group of builders to tender for your build
2. Compare Quotes  - Presentation of completed builders quotes for comparison
3. Consent - Your consent is lodged, processed and sorted
4. Builder Introductions - We meet with you and your selected short list of builders for final selection and contract awarded
5. Contract Signing - Due diligence and signing of the contract documentation   
6. Interior Design - Meet with your MBS provided interior design consultant to finalise floor coverings, kitchen and colour selections 
7. Construction Visits - As part of our care package, MBS visit your site regularly during construction to assess progress
8. Post-Construction Inspection - MBS will arrange for a certified independent building inspector to complete a report on your completed home 
9. Mediation - In the unlikely event this is required; MBS will arrange independent mediation on your behalf
10. Handover - Pack your bags, it's moving day... your build is sorted
11. Aftercare - MBS will contact you after 3-4 months to check in and make sure you are enjoying your new home 

Scott Harris

After growing up on a Banks Peninsula farm, attending the local primary school, boarding at a Christchurch secondary school and then attending Lincoln University, I moved permanently to Christchurch to start my working and family life.

You could say my career started from the ground up - literally. The first 15 years of my career were committed to the floor coverings industry, firstly as an employee, and then owning and operating two of my own very successful companies. Post-flooring, a friend introduced me to the construction industry. I knew instantly this was where I belonged and I’ve been working in new home sales, design and management ever since. Quality home design has always held my attention, defined my ambitions, and there is nothing more satisfying than helping my clients achieve their dream home. 

In the build and construction industry, I have facilitated sales in excess of $170 million and enjoyed the experience of most build types. From first homes to high architectural homes; builds on the flat to builds on the hill; commercial to multi-unit construction; I’ve made it my business to bring a wealth of knowledge with me on every build journey.

Through our mutual love of design and build, Vincent and I have built a robust relationship which enables us both to excel in our chosen areas of expertise. I can unreservedly recommend him because I have personally engaged Bespoke Architecture to design many of my own and my sales team’s clients’ new homes.

We are united in many of our views and values and this has given rise to My Build Sorted; our commitment to providing independent and unbiased advice to clients who want a home that speaks to their unique wants and needs.

After two years of research and refinement, we are excited to offer this revolutionary service to you.

Vincent Sanders

I grew up in Central Otago attending the local schools before relocating to Christchurch to study architecture and have dedicated my working life to the industry.

Post-graduation, my career started in a small architect’s office working on affordable small to medium sized homes, luxury architectural homes, and a number of other multi-residential and commercial projects. Following this, I worked within a Nelson based group home builder as their in-house architectural designer. It was this experience that gave me great insight into how this method of design and build operated.

I spread my wings after a year in this role, seeking offshore experience in the UK’s construction management field. Managing time critical and very large value projects, whilst leading architects and engineers to deliver these, provided me with invaluable experience.

Late 2007, I returned to NZ and decided to start my family and create my own practice, Bespoke Architecture. From humble beginnings - the spare room in my house - Bespoke found its feet. Bespoke Architecture has since designed more than 750 homes, from traditional homes through to high-end architectural hill builds, thankfully no longer from my spare room, and no longer on my own. My business has expanded to employ 8 talented and dedicated people who have created a wonderful dynamic. My team is critical to the success of Bespoke.

During the early days of Bespoke, I met Scott. Our relationship has endured and evolved giving rise to a number of exciting projects, culminating in our biggest yet - My Build Sorted. True to the adage that big things come from small beginnings was the catch up I had with Scott one day. Over lunch we shared our mutual revelations about the market and what our experiences had shown us: there must be a better and more affordable way to deliver quality design and construction to clients.

My Build Sorted was born.

Needless to say, we’re thrilled about the opportunity to shake up the industry and make a positive change in the industry for all homeowners, designers, builders and tradesmen alike.

Who is My Build Sorted (MBS)?

MBS is an independent and unbiased building brokerage service that puts your vision first, respects your budget and partners you with the right builder for your new home.

Why should I choose MBS?

You can be confident that MBS will recognise and respect you as an individual with unique wants and needs and use our significant experience, spanning the building and architectural design industries, to help define and deliver your vision.

How is MBS competitive?

MBS has the advantage of obtaining multiple prices from quality builders, giving you the benefit of seeing more than one price for your build. Every plan is priced by builders who specialise in your specific style of construction, meaning that a traditional home on the flat won’t be priced by an architectural hill builder and vice versa.

Our builders are smaller, independent builders with much lower associated operating costs and no franchise fees, which results in highly competitive pricing, compared to a larger company, where they own the plan and will present you with their price, taking away your freedom to choose who you want to work with.

Does MBS provide a build guarantee?

MBS upholds the NZ Building Act 2004, which states that all residential building work is covered by implied warranties. These apply for 10 years regardless of whether you have a written contract, what the contract terms are, or the cost of your building project.

These warranties apply automatically to all contracts for building work on a residential house, whether written or verbal. As well as the implied warranties, there is a 12-month defect repair period. If any defects in the building work emerge within 12 months of the completed build date, your builder has an obligation to fix them under the Act.

Additional third party insurance can be purchased at the time of entering into a build contract if desired. For example, a 10 Year Master Build Guarantee (Registered Master Builders only), or a 10 year Halo Guarantee (NZ Certified Builders).

How many builders does MBS work with?

MBS has access to more than 100 independent builders (and growing every day) who cover the full spectrum - from traditional to high-end architectural homes. Due diligence is a linchpin of the MBS service, so all builders are thoroughly vetted by us to ensure quality and performance and they can provide a list of referral projects and past client contact information.

How does MBS get paid?

MBS works exactly the same as your mortgage or insurance broker. We are paid a fully transparent fee by the successful builder when you proceed through to an unconditional build agreement with them.

Why is it so important to own your plans?

Great design shouldn’t cost more.

Owning your own plans can save significant money because you have the freedom and flexibility to have them priced on the open market.  Group Home Builders own any plan you select from them which means only they can price them. MBS’s role is to assist you in selecting a designer and builder so that your home is designed to your specifications

Will MBS cost my own plans?

Yes! We are happy to help you when you have your own plan.

How much can MBS save me?

This largely depends on your personal situation and the products you choose. But normally it sits between 5% and 20%.

We are already dealing with a Group Home Builder, can we talk to you?

Yes you can. We have clients who have engaged a Group Home Builder before coming to us and walked away due to cost over-runs.

We want to engage our own designer and/or architect, can we bring the design to you?

Yes, we are here to work with you in any way that suits.

Do you work on energy efficient homes?

We take environmental and energy efficient principles very seriously, and many of our designers and builders have the ability and experience to create these homes.
If we are not happy, can we walk away with no obligation?

Yes you can, providing a building contract has not yet been signed.