Joseph builders are Canterbury based Construction Company. We areproviding Building, Renovation, Alterations, Commercial Build, HomeRenovation, Home Builders Christchurch and Construction Services. Weare currently registered with different builders for expand our field and work. 

Our Company prides itself on repeat business and is involved in all types ofconstruction including: Commercial, Schools, Housing, Alterations, Historical,Dairy and other Sheds.

The team at Joseph Builders can do large scale restorations, repairs and strengthening, and have also worked on a number of heritage properties. We also have the experience to work on difficult sites and period homes. We have our own full time building gangs, office staff and a full complement of excellent subcontractors to handle any work required.

Whether it is a large commercial building or an insurance repair to a farmshed, please contact us to find out how we can help you.

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Building or renovating a home is one of the most expensive things that youwill do. Here we explain the design and build process and what to expect. Aswell as being able to help you through the design process, we also offer arange of Concept Plans or can help you design your ideas.

Whether starting from scratch or addingextra space, new building works areplanned. Building is a complex anddemanding process, there are hundredsor thousands of details in a typicalproject and all require thinking about,pricing and getting correct. If it is a newbuilding it may be based upon a‘standard plan’, which speeds theprocess up. On the other hand it mayinvolve a completely new design.Elements such as the land contours,access, sun, views etc all impact upon

the ideal way of preparing the design plans for your building.

And for that reason, choosing the right builder is one of the most importantdecisions you will make.

We can arrange an obligation free visit to your proposed building site toestablish its suitability for your new home. If you require assistance inobtaining a suitable site for your new home, or finance, we can help and giveadvice on this. We then start forming a plan of your new home.

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This will take account of your lifestyle – number of rooms required, generalstyle and, most importantly, your budget. This is the time to think about howyou want to live in, and out of your house and a good checklist is essential toensure that your home meets your current and future needs.

Once we have these basics,the sketch plans are drawnup. This shows you the floorplans and how the house willlook from the outside(elevations). A small fee ischarged for this service tocover the designers costs.This gives you the chance tomake changes, and thinkabout materials, such ascladding and roofing. Whenthe sketch plans are approved, we give you the cost of drawing up the finalplans. Our aim is to keep this cost to a minimum, but nowadays, withconditions imposed by the New Zealand Building Act and the requirementsfor compliance with the New Zealand Standards, we will inevitably requirethe services of a registered engineer to oversee and report on the structuralaspects of the proposed building.

Once completed, these plans are sufficiently detailed for planning andbuilding consent and include details such as bathroom and kitchen layouts,the positions of electrical outlets and lighting plans. During this stage youneed to think about elements in your new home, heating, floor coverings,bathroom fixtures and fittings, colors - all things that can impact on the pricedepending on choices.

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After completion of these plans we also have enough detail to finalize theprice to build your home. Before we do that we chat to you about any itemsyou want to do or provide yourself. Some people prefer to do all their ownpainting and organize many fixtures themselves, whist others like to bepresented with a completely finished house.

Generally speaking, you will choose your builders based on three factors:

Budget and Pricing:

Probably the very first thing you do when you want to renovate or build a new house is to decide on what you can afford to spend. Then you decide on what you consider are the essentials in your new home. Threebedrooms? Five? A media room? This is sometimes when your budget does not match your expectations and you need to balance the needs with the wants. Fixtures, fittings and finishes can also make a huge difference to the bottom line. One of the architects main tasks is to create plans that match your ideas and dreams, and then it's up to the builder to turn those dreams into reality.

If getting tenders for their new home, some people will choose the lowest price, perhaps at the expense of quality, value and service. At Joseph Builders we will talk you through the pricing process, letting you know where you can save money and what the important things to spend money on are. We will let you know what is and isn't included in the price and to understand what you are getting for your quote. We don't undercut to secure the job and then bombard you with lots of hidden extra costs. The other thing to remember is that you cannot assume that everyone who prices your plans will deliver the same level of quality. That's why the next two points are as important as price.

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Reputation/Ability:

One of the best ways to choose a builder is through word of mouth. Talk tofamily, friends and neighbours about building experiences.Sometimes someone that you have in mind may not be thebest choice for you, or you may hear of anotherrecommendation. At Joseph Builders we pride ourselves onthe fact that we have a number of home owners who arehappy tell you how they found the experience with us. See one of ourreferences here

We don't have a show home, because we want the home webuild for you to be your own custom made show home. We havethe staff and a trusted list of subcontractors who will do thebest job they can to make sure that you are 100% happy withthe final product. As Master Builders, up front we offer you a Master Builders guarantee, which for a small amount covers you if somethinggoes wrong.

Trust and Communication:

You are about to give a very large sum of money to a builder. So you need to trust them and be sure that they are going to do the right thing. You also want to choose someone who keeps you up to date with how your build (and budget) is going. We pride ourselves on the fact that we do return emails andphone calls, no question is ever too silly and we will always listen to what youhave to say.

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Building a new home is one of the best achievements of your life. It's alsoone of the most complicated things to be undertaken, and that's why youneed a good builder. We can help you from day one to ensure that yourjourney through the building process is a smooth one.

From coming up with adesign to handing you thekeys, we cover everyaspect needed for yourbuild.

We have a number ofconcept plans availablethat are exclusive inCanterbury to Joseph

Builders, or we can use your ideas to create what you want.

If you are unsure what you would like, we offer a range of different houseplans. You may see something here that you love, or use the ideas as aspring board to your own personal design.

Are you tired of your run down kitchen? Do you need some extra bedrooms orliving space for your expanding family? Do you have a heritage home thatyou would like sympathetically repaired? We can assist you with anyrenovation or repairs that you might need. We will do a free on site visit toassess your needs and present you with an obligation free quote for yourwork. If you require other trades such as plumbing or electrical, or if yourequire plans and consenting, we will also organize that for you so that youcan enjoy a worry free building experience.

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The team at Joseph Builders is proud to offer their expertise when it comes toalterations in Canterbury and Christchurch.

We are based in Canterbury with many years of experience in theconstruction industry. With our experience, we can offer 10 year guaranteesfor our workmanship and materials as we are registered Master Builders.

When it comes to alterations, we recommend contacting us at the earlystages, so we can help with the designing and make professionalrecommendations that will focus on your ideas while keeping your budget atmind.

The team is comprised of specialist builders, who aim to have the highest ofworkmanship especially when it comes to alterations in Canterbury andChristchurch. Alterations are a great way of adding value to your property.Whether is may be the bathroom, kitchen or any other place in your property,we are able to help you.

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Joseph Builders are involved with new build and repair work on manycommercial buildings. In Christchurch and Ashburton we strengthen andrebuild damaged buildings, encompassing design, engineering, geotechnicalreports, consents and construction. We have the experience and ability towork closely with building owners, insurance companies if involved andcouncils. We are accredited with Project Management companies such asMWH Recovery and EQR.

We also build new, having completed a number of different projects includingnew classrooms for the Ashburton Christian School, the Rakaia Gorge and MtSomers Fire sheds and Argyle Park changing rooms.

If you are wanting more information, about a new or rebuilt commercialbuilding then please contact us to arrange a meeting.

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We are a Canterbury based construction company, and are current registeredMaster Builders who are able to offer up to 10 year guarantees forworkmanship and materials. We have been building throughout Canterburyfor 25 years as a Partnership and in 2002 formed Joseph Builders Ltd. Tofurther expand our field of operation we took up a franchise with LockwoodHomes for the areas of Canterbury and Otago between 1996 and 2012. Wehave achieved various House of The Year & Meridian Sustainable BuildingAwards.

We have built up a great relationship with a number of subcontractors whocan be relied upon to deliver work of high quality. Our jobs range from smallrepairs through to large commercial properties and we are involved in manyearthquake repairs throughout Christchurch and Canterbury.

Phone: 0800 500 564 or 03 303 9830

Mobile: 0274 367 988

Email: josephbuilders@xtra.co.nz

Post: 93 Hoods Rd, RD1 Ashburton, Canterbury, NZ 7771

www.josephbuilders.co.nz

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