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Originally constructed as a bungalow in the 1920’s and altered over the past 100 years, we were approached to create a spectacular renovation to this coastal residence.

Alteration works focused on improving physical and visual connections between the interior and exterior spaces to better enjoy outdoor living and sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean.  New doors and bifold kitchen windows open out onto a large cantilevered deck, provided with an operable louvre roof, outdoor heaters and sliding shutters to allow the owners to enjoy this sun-drenched outdoor entertaining space in privacy.

A talented team of consultants and craftspeople including Inside-out Design and Pocket Structural Engineers worked alongside the owners and DJ Hewitt Builders to transform the home through extensive and detailed structural and cosmetic alterations of a high quality that will help the home survive well into another century of use.

Exterior works including a new copper roof, double glazed timber windows, cedar shingles and decorative timber detailing work together in harmony with the extensive interior alterations to create a calm and comfortable coastal retreat.

A talented team of consultants and craftspeople including Johnston Architects, Inside-out Design and Pocket Structural Engineers worked alongside the owners and DJ Hewitt Builders to transform the home through extensive and detailed structural and cosmetic alterations of a high quality that will help the home survive well into another century of use.

DJ Hewitt Builders
Canterbury

About the
Professional

AWARD-WINNING CHRISTCHURCH BUILDERS

Daryl and Tara Hewitt have owned and operated D J Hewitt Builders in Christchurch for over 29 years. The company builds architecturally-designed new homes, rebuilds, large extensions and alterations particularly in the hill suburbs or work with your designer/architect on your plans.

DJ Hewitt Builders Ltd is aligned with most leading insurance companies as re-build specialists. We have gained vast knowledge and have spent time getting systems in place. Talk to us about earthquake strengthening your home.

We have a saying – ‘Start with Us’. By that we mean seeking our advice as builders even before you have chosen a site, certainly before any plans are drawn. We offer a full service to manage all plans, interiors, lighting plans, engineering, council consents, budgets and pricing, ready to start your build on time.

ABOUT D.J. HEWITT – CHRISTCHURCH BUILDING COMPANY

D.J. Hewitt Builders Ltd is an award-winning Christchurch building company formed 20 years ago by Daryl and Tara Hewitt. Daryl remains 100% passionate about building and is personally involved in most jobs to ensure that the company’s clients receive only the highest quality work.

Daryl has handpicked his team of professional builders, choosing them for their workmanship and commitment to quality. This good team workmanship extends beyond our valued employees to the loyalty, efficiency and excellence of our preferred sub-trades and suppliers.

New Zealand Master Builder
The company has been a member of the Registered Master Builders Federation since 1998.

The Federation represents New Zealand’s premier building and construction companies – those who have been proven to deliver the highest quality houses and buildings and who offer a ten year registered Master Builders guarantee.

Award-Winning
D.J. Hewitt’s commitment to quality is also reflected in its proven performance record. Since first entering the House of the Year Awards in 1998, they have won more than 50 awards in New Zealand’s House of the Year competition.

Distinctive Brand
The company has introduced a range of D.J. Hewitt Builders clothing for its team, which reflects its distinctive brand colours. You may also see our vans in Christchurch, featuring our name and logo. (Look out for that sharp paint job!)