Luxury Homes

Luxury homes doesn’t have to mean expensive homes

By simply redirecting your budget from achieving the largest home possible as was needed during the years of a growing family to a smaller better quality home with more luxury features.

Too many NZ homes are built quick and cheap to a minimum standard

Longevity, low maintenance and timeless appeal are areas where New Zealand residential construction can be improved after many decades of quick lightweight homes built at the lowest cost to minimum code requirements.

Countries with homes several hundred years old prove the longevity of masonry, stone and dense timbers. We now have the knowledge to incorporate considerable earthquake strength, insulation and elimination of moisture in superior building envelopes.

Family homes for generations

Many people are now realizing the appreciating value of more substantial construction methods, their lower lifecycle cost through less maintenance and greater durability.

Building lasting homes in desirable areas that will serve a family for several generations especially as prime land becomes more scarce is a concept Stuart Wood and the team at Home Builders are passionate about.

There are now materials available which will last many decades such as copper and solid zinc roofing, brick, stone and terracotta cladding, glass and stainless steel features and the affordable and more widely used timber, concrete and aluminium.

Home automation and technology

It may be an unnecessary luxury but to be able to dial your home from your cell phone as you leave a restaurant, close the curtains, light the gas fire and have mood music and lighting awaiting your arrival has been possible for several years.

LCD multifunction programmable electrical switching, viewing your security cameras while overseas, sound control, efficient heating ventilation and water heating systems are often worth spending a little extra on. Sound and entertainment technology I’m sure you are all aware of.

Warm, quiet and low maintenance homes

Sufficient spaces to enhance your lifestyle is part of our definition of a luxury home. Alfresco living for an extended part of the year while being comfortable in mid summer can be achieved in many ways with landscape design being planned with house design.

The challenge and excitement it brings owners is what keeps us passionate about the building industry.