New Build Homes

Build costs vary widely with site, size, specification and region, and they move with the market - so we'd rather give you a real number than a stale one. Early in Pre-Design we establish your target budget, and we test the design against it with a Quantity Surveyor's estimate at an appropriate stage, before documentation begins, so there are no surprises at pricing.

As a guide: design and consenting typically takes 6–12 months depending on complexity and council timeframes, and construction a further 10–18 months. We map the full programme with you at the start so you can plan around it.

Yes. We offer site feasibility assessments before you buy - reviewing the district plan rules, wind zone, geotechnical risk, access and orientation so you know what a section can actually deliver before you commit to it.

Both. We can design for a builder you already trust, run a competitive or negotiated tender on your behalf, or introduce you to builders we've worked with and would recommend for your project type.

It's our default, not an add-on. Every home we design prioritises orientation, insulation beyond Code minimums, and healthy, low-energy performance - and we can take that as far as Homestar certification or full Passive House design.

Our fees are structured around the stages of our design process, so you can engage us for the full journey or defined stages. We confirm our scope and fee structure in writing before design begins - talk to us about what fits your project.

Yes - director Ben Jagersma is a certified Homestar designer and Homestar v5 assessor. Most major NZ banks offer discounted "green" lending rates for homes certified Homestar 6 or above, and because we certify in-house, the rating is designed in from concept rather than assessed after the fact.