Oakland Homes

Producing Quality Homes that Meet Your Needs and Desires. Quality Workmanship Value.

The drivers behind the standards we set for ourselves, the standards that define the attributes we work towards, the workmanship our employees deliver you the expectations we have of our sub contractors.

We take pride in producing quality work at all times at every stage of your project and within the agreed price.

We take pride in giving personal service to you in consulting and working with you in ensuring your desires are meet throughout the building process to the very best of our abilities.

Why Choose Us

1. 30 years experience of local weather patterns gives you the best advice for site layout, and selection of salt resistant materials etc. for long-term performance.

2. Extensive qualifications (Reg Master Builder, LBP registered, Trade qualified, Foreman qualified) mean you get expert craftsmanship

3. Over 40 years experience in the building industry assures you of reliable pre-purchase inspection information so you make informed investment decisions.

4. Many repeat clients and happy customers prepared to talk with you before choosing our company give you the added assurance of work well done.

5. Our knowledge of local trades people mean you build long-term relationships with carefully selected sub trades, who will construct and maintain your project. No cowboys on your site.

6. Since we manage your project (that may have up to 40 different suppliers and sub-trades) from start to finish, you are shielded from the headaches of scheduling, variation, weather delays, compliance and safety (especially relevant should you live away from the area).

7. Combining design skill, experience and project management in one company ensures that nothing is lost – that your build blends in with any existing work and deliverers the design features first discussed.

8. Wide experience in different types and styles of buildings, give you the same trusted expert craftsmanship in building your commercial investment properties.

8 Steps in the Process

Step 1

• Get the Oakland Homes Transforming/Creating Your Living Space Guide

Call Peter Oakden Builders for your copy

• List dissatisfactions with your current home/needs

List what you would like in the finished renovation / new build

• Collect together pictures you like, concepts/finishes

Step 2

Decide on the Building Advisor who will walk you through the process. Check…

• Builder’s credibility
• Testimonials
• Experience of the local area
• References
• Builder’s Guarantee

Step 3

Make an appointment with Peter Oakland Builders

• Discuss your thoughts and assess the feasibility
• Discuss building possibilities
• Talk about financial implications
• Complete Concept Development Agreement

Step 4

Review quoting process

• Set quoting requirements & number of quotes
• Ensure each works from the same concept
• Request full specifications

Step 5

Discuss and build your concept plan

• Review price and build time
• Modify concept
• Agree on concept
• Complete Council Requirements Agreement

Step 6

Complete working plans and apply for consent

• Agree on final plans
• Lodge building consent application
• Agreement on pricing

Step 7

Complete Building Contract Agreement

Step 8

Set Build schedule

• Set start & completion dates

As well as the Master Builders Guarantee, when you build with Oakland Homes you are guaranteed a hassle-free building experience.

 
1. Communication

• We guarantee to listen to your ideas and needs and discuss with you the best options at every stage of the design and build process. We will never simply go ahead without your agreement
• Further, we guarantee that should additional unforeseen work be required we will… 
  • notify you as soon as it becomes apparent discuss the options available to you
  • cost the agreed options and get an agreement, with you, before any additional costs are incurred

Moreover, during the course of the building work, we guarantee to communicate with you at regular and at agreed intervals.

• In addition, you may contact us at any time during the course of the build…
• Or if you have any queries or concerns over any aspects
• Or If you have any ideas or changes that you wish to incorporate in the build, even once construction has started.

 
2. Quality and Workmanship

• We guarantee that there will always be a qualified builder on your site to ensure the quality and workmanship of your build
• As well as guaranteeing our workmanship, We guarantee that any sub-contractors used by us will be certified/licensed in their trades.

3. Project Management

• We guarantee that your project will progress according to the agreed time schedule. In the event that conditions outside our control should affect the time schedule, we will discuss this with you at the first possible convenient occasion and do everything in our power to get your project back on schedule.

 
4. Security

• We guarantee to secure your property during renovations…
  • To ensure that no sub-contractors that you have not given prior approval to, will be given access to your property without our presence.
  • to always leave the property closed off at the end of the day’s work
  • If not practical to close off fully, to enclose with covers
• We guarantee to take care of you and your property during any renovations by taking the following steps to protect your valuables
  • Covering any carpets, or furniture.
  • Removing any soft furnishings, Drapes etc. from the area.
  • Removing wall hangings, pictures, clocks etc. from the rooms, or any wall that may be affected by vibration, and placing them safely out of harm’s way.
  • Using dust barriers to limit dust to other areas, where practical.

 
5. Safety

• We guarantee to maintain safe work practices on your site at all times.

 
6. Completion

• We guarantee to reinstate any area of damage that we may have caused to your property.
• We guarantee our work to be watertight. In the unlikely event of a leak caused through our workmanship, we will put this right at our expense.
• We guarantee to fully clean your property before we hand it over to you. We take pride in the quality of our work and want to present your project back to you at its best.
• In the unlikely event that something within my control does go wrong, I guarantee to put it right.

The above is my personal guarantee.
Peter Oakden - Managing Director