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Phone (03) 355-5638	e-mail: guy@characterhomes.co.nz	Fax (03) 355-5648

New Homes

What is it that you love about the traditional Character home?

What features or details of authentic character would you love to 
include when you build?

Examples of Plans Photo's of New Homes

From our range of traditional styles, Character Builders will design
and build your dream home to your requirements. Using the latest

materials and building techniques we will draw from a wide range

of genuine, authentic details to suit your ideas and budget.

Character Home Styles

Pre 1900			Click on these photo's for further information
	Cottage	Victorian

Circa 1900
	Villa	Transitional

Circa 1920
	Edwardian	Bugalow	English cottage style

Resources

The primary resource available, when it comes to authentic design, will probably be just down the road.
The observation of existing design, blended with modern living requirements, is a pretty good place to start when resourcing ideas for your New home of Character, or Sympathetic Restoration.

Photograph your ideas, and build your own resource. Everything from colours to specific details and features you admire in your favorite old homes.

The important technique and expertise we will bring is to blend these details and resources in a way that is harmonious and true to the era that best represents your ideas.

Other resources.

	Prominent Character features

*Detailed Gable end*	*Early Roof style*	*Bay Window*	*Character Garage*

*Roof Dormer Window*	*Verandah*	*Entry Porch*	*Colonial gates & fences*

*Natural timber joinery*	*Natural timber floor*	*Panelled doors*	*Colonial Gates*

Design

Character Builders offer a design and draughting service for all kinds of work, both large scale and minor works.

Character Builders employ the services of experienced, qualified designers with a heart for early construction, and a passion for authentic design. Choose from our range of designs,

We will work closely with you to develop your own ideas, and produce drawings that reflect your direct input.

Bring us your plans for further development or modification and pricing.

Fixed contract quotation

Fee proposals for design and draughting will be provided at the out set, then when the plans and Working drawings are complete Character Builders will provide you with a fixed quotation.

Do you already have plans?
We will price your existing plans and consult with your designer.

Trained craftsman

Character Builders employs and trains professionals for all their work. We work alongside our staff, ensuring quality workmanship and on site decisions. Courtesy and consideration, punctuality and a professional approach are of high importance in our business.

Building Materials

The primary reason for the loss of our old New Zealand homes is deterioration and decay. How demoralizing it can be to own a lovely old Character home only to see it fall into disrepair because of rot and decay. The availability of "permanent materials", and "treated timber" have vastly improved our modern construction methods and life expectancy.
Character Builders seek to use the very best of such methods and materials to achieve, in your new home, or alteration, low maintenance and the longest possible life span.

And yet … We can still achieve the right look, traditional lines, and authentic appearance