Designing Homes Around You

Great home design starts with your ideas. As experienced new home builders, we’re here to bring those ideas to life, creating a home that reflects how you live, what you value, and where you're headed.

Whether you’ve got a clear vision or want a little inspiration to get started, we’ll work with you to shape a new home that feels just right. You can choose from a range of ready-to-build plans or use them as a starting point to customise through our flexible Design + Build process.

As a trusted new home builder, we’re focused on making the journey feel easy, enjoyable, and tailored to you — not a one-size-fits-all approach.

DESIGN + BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME

Hear from our Eastern Bay of Plenty Regional Manager, Cam McCallum on why Design + Build is a great option for your new home.

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VISIT A SHOWHOME

A Showhome is a great place to get inspiration and helps you to get an idea of what kind of home you'd like while checking out our quality first hand.

All Showhomes are open each week or by appointment to suit you.

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Site Evaluation

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The Importance of a Site Evaluation

Whether you already own land or are still searching for the perfect section, a site evaluation is the first step in the journey. The characteristics of your section; such as slope, orientation, soil conditions, and local covenants can impact the design, build process, and costs. If you have land, we’ll assess how to maximise its potential. If you haven’t secured a section yet, getting us involved early means we can help you choose a site that suits your vision and budget while avoiding costly surprises down the track.

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The First Step in Your New Home Journey

Before we can bring your vision to life, we need to understand it! In our Create stage, your building consultant and designer will work with you to explore ideas, review your site, and develop an optimised plan tailored to your needs, lifestyle, and budget.

This is where your ideas take shape. We assess your land, consider design options, and guide you through material selections, ensuring every detail aligns with your vision. Thoughtful planning at this stage means accurate pricing and a seamless transition to the next step.

Once the design is finalised, our team prepares the working drawings,turning concepts into detailed plans for construction. From here, your journey to a brand-new home truly begins!

 

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Bringing Your Home to Life

The finer details turn a house into your home, and colour is a key part of that. Our experts will guide you through the selection process, helping you create an atmosphere that reflects your personality, lifestyle, and vision, whether that’s drawing from seasonal trends or highlighting special features.

This stage is all about creativity, and we’ll provide ideas, insights, and even a few surprises along the way! While you focus on your selections, we’ll handle the logistics — securing consents, coordinating suppliers, and keeping everything on track. Your feedback is essential, so stay engaged, ask questions, and enjoy the journey as your new home starts to take shape!

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Watching Your Home Take Shape

There’s nothing more exciting than seeing your new home come to life! At your pre-construction meeting, your building consultant will introduce you to your construction manager, who will oversee the build, coordinate suppliers, and keep you informed throughout the process.

We take quality and safety seriously, your construction manager will guide you through site protocols and invite you to key milestones so you can see the progress firsthand. Our Quality Assurance team also ensures every detail meets our high standards.

As we approach handover, your vision becomes reality, with all the planning and craftsmanship coming together to create a home you’ll love.

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Welcome Home!

Handover day is the moment you've been waiting for! Your construction manager and building consultant will be there to hand over the keys, celebrate the journey, and walk you through the unique features of your new home.

But our support doesn’t stop there. As you settle in and experience your home through the seasons, we’ll be on hand if anything needs adjusting. You’ll receive important details on appliances, warranties, and final documentation for banks and insurance.

We’ll also check in at three, twelve, and twenty-four months to ensure everything is as it should be. Our After Care team is ready to address any touch-ups or tweaks, so you can enjoy your home with complete peace of mind.

Peace of Mind with Our 10-Year Structural Warranty

At Classic Builders, we stand by the quality of our work with a comprehensive 10-year structural warranty, giving you confidence that your home is well protected. Our commitment to quality and attention to detail is at the heart of everything we do. To ensure the best experience, our Classic Care team checks in with you during the build and again at twelve and twenty-four months after completion to gather feedback and address any concerns. We take pride in being accountable and making sure you feel supported every step of the way.

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Design + Build

When it comes to choosing a company to Design + Build your dream home - there's no shortage of options. But with it being one of the biggest decisions you'll probably make in a lifetime, it's important to have confidence that who you will eventually settle on will be the best for the job.

Here at Classic Builders, we take that responsibility very seriously, perhaps more than most.