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February 4, 2025

Building Trust: The Value of Choosing Registered Master Builders for Your Project

Whether you’re building a brand-new home or renovating your current one, it’s absolutely paramount that you work with builders you trust. When you choose Master Builders, you know you’re working with qualified, experienced and passionate builders who truly care about what they do.

Who Are Master Builders?

These are builders who are officially registered with the Registered Master Builders Association, which is a well-known and trusted organisation for New Zealand builders. These registered builders are highly skilled professionals who have proven themselves enough to be recognised by this organisation.

Registered builders must prove their experience and qualifications before officially being registered, so when you choose them, you can have peace of mind knowing that they have very high standards.

Additionally, choosing a Master Builder means that your home project is backed by the Master Build 10-Year Guarantee. This guarantee provides you with essential protection in case anything goes wrong. If you choose good builders, you can avoid risk and amateur mistakes, but there’s always a chance that issues can arise - so staying protected is a must.

The Master Build 10-Year Guarantee is set in place so that you are covered in case your builder can’t or won’t finish a project or fix defects. Many mortgage lenders require a building guarantee, so if you plan on applying for a mortgage for your project, the Master Builder 10-Year Guarantee can help you secure it.

This guarantee can cover either up to $1,000,000 or the value of the building contract, depending on which is less. It covers loss of deposit, non-completion, materials, structural defects, temporary accommodation and more. For more details, please visit this page.

Regardless of whether you’re planning a straightforward renovation or a spacious new house, working with Master Builders means you’re working with trusted professionals who are committed to excellence.

What Other Factors Should You Look At?

Choosing registered builders is a fantastic start, but registration should not be the only quality you look for. You must also look at other attributes that are important for house builders to have, including the following:

Experience. Being a registered Master Builder is an excellent sign that your chosen builders are skilled, but you should still look into and ask about their experience yourself. Ask about how long they’ve been in the industry, the kinds of projects they’ve worked on and what drives them to do what they do.

In particular, you should ask your builders if they’ve worked on projects similar to the one you’re planning. They can draw from their experience to provide you with top-tier services and support that suit your needs.

Portfolio. What kind of homes have they worked on in the past? Always look at their portfolio to see their outstanding work for yourself. See if you like their style and if you’d like them to replicate any results for your home. If you’re struggling to visualise your dream home, then looking at past work can help you brainstorm amazing new ideas.

Communication. Aside from technical skill and passion, your Master Builders need to have good communication and people skills. You’ll be working with them closely as your house is built or renovated, so you need to work with people you trust and understand. Great communicators will be easier to collaborate with, and you can brainstorm ideas or work through problems together.

Communication is essential throughout all stages of building projects:

  • Before Work Starts. You need to do your due diligence before you choose your builders. First, you can visit their website to get answers to your questions. Then, contact them directly and discuss what you need. Pay attention to what they can offer you, how well you communicate with them and if you feel comfortable with them.
  • When Planning. Communication is essential during the planning phase so you always stay on the same page. Consider bringing visual aids like photos with you to meetings to make it easier for everyone to understand your vision. Setting up your online client access portal is also a must, as this is a convenient way to keep up with the status of your project.
  • During Construction. Although you won’t be physically working on your home alongside your Master Builders, staying in touch is still vital. Your builders must keep you updated with the progress of your house. Plus, they should be available if you have any questions.
  • After Completion. Reliable builders will remain available even after your home is finished.

Building Trust And Creating Homes In New Zealand

We at Totalbuild Ltd are proud to have built so many extraordinary NZ homes, and we look forward to working with many more amazing clients in the future. Along with being registered Master Builders, we take great pride in our work and strongly value good communication.

What kind of home are you dreaming of? You can reach us on 0274 780047 or use our site to message us.

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