We have built a reputation for high-quality construction

Owners Dave and Carolynne Shaw established Shaw Builders Ltd back in 2002 and have made a serious commitment to support the local Mount Maunganui residential construction industry. The Company will continue to pursue it's vision of exceeding client expectations through excellence in award winning design and construction.

Our builders are passionate about building exceptional family homes

Kiwi owned and operated, we’ve been building new homes and renovating existing high-end homes in Mt Maunganui, Papamoa, Bethlehem, Tauranga and the greater Western Bay of Plenty for more than three decades. Our aim has always been to build the finest homes with quality craftsmanship, a dedication to perfection and a listening ear to what our clients need. We are passionate about creating a future-proof home that suits your family and your lifestyle and endures far into the future..

You can trust Shaw Builders

We’re committed to building New Zealand’s finest homes and have been doing so in Tauranga and the Bay of Plenty for more than 30 years. We help meet our clients’ changing lifestyles, fulfil their innovative house build design ideas and achieve sustainable building practices. From concept to successful result, we’re determined to give our clients a positive project experience. Dave Shaw loves the details and tackles every new home build and renovation project with a hands-on approach. He checks, double checks and puts his perfectionist skills into action from build concept to completion.

Carolynne Shaw manages the office and along with Dave, builds relationships with our Tauranga clients and keeps the lines of communication open, even after the project is successfully completed. .As members of the Registered Master Builders Association of New Zealand, the Shaw Builders team and all our trusted contractors meet the standards, qualifications and quality controls that give our clients peace of mind.

Award winning Tauranga homes

With more than 60 awards since 2007, there’s no questioning the consistency of our new build and renovations work. But we don’t build homes to win awards, we build them to meet the needs of our clients’ evolving lifestyles, give them a positive building experience and a satisfying result..

“A Shaw build is a quality build. We build every home as if it was our own and that quality sets us apart.”

How we work

Quality project management and clear, consistent communication is key to an enjoyable building experience. With us, you get an open book. we work with you, your architect, our quantity surveyor, our contractors and subcontractors to give you the home of your dreams, something we can all be proud of.

Our process:

Get the ball rolling. If you need some help with scope, design concepts and ideas to bring to your architect’s plans, our extensive building knowledge makes the design process easier. We know what works, how to practically achieve your vision and when to consider alternatives.
Realistic pricing – We work with the quantity surveyor to give an estimated project scope and then sit down with you to talk it through and align building practicalities with concept drawings, ideas and inspiration.
Once the scope, budget and project overview is agreed, we coordinate, project manage and communicate with contractors to start work.
The journey begins. We work alongside you, your family and neighbours to make sure the building experience meets your expectations, fits your budget and achieves the best result.