Building a brand new home is an exciting time, but it can mean a lot of decisions and added pressure, which can lead to mistakes being made. The good news is that most of the time these mistakes can be avoided with the proper planning and by using experienced local builders! However, even with the…
The concept of a “healthy home” has evolved from a design concept into a must-have for 2026. Driven by a greater collective awareness of indoor air quality, sustainability, and personal wellness, homeowners are moving past simple aesthetics and towards integrated designs that support longevity and quality of life through the use of natural materials, advanced…
Thinking about building a new home in Christchurch or Canterbury? This is your ultimate guide to everything you need to know, from subdividing or buying your section and house and land packages through to budgeting and more! 1. Finding The Right Section The first step when building a new home is finding and purchasing the…
Many homes, particularly in areas like Canterbury, still face lingering issues from past seismic events. Understanding these common problems can help homeowners identify what to look for and also what to expect during the repair process. Here are some of the most common building repair issues associated with earthquake damage. Uneven Foundations. After an earthquake…
Building a new home is one of the most significant investments you’ll make across your lifetime. A process that requires significant emotional and financial commitment, and most importantly, a solid foundation – that starts and ends with your builder. As experienced builders, we understand that selecting the right building company is a really important decision,…
Choosing your house plans is one of the biggest decisions when building a new house. However, you can get a little weighed down looking at plan after plan until they all seem to blur together – that is why it’s a good idea to have a very clear idea of what is important to you…
Building A Custom Home – What You Need To Know One of the most common questions builders get asked is whether it’s better to build a custom-designed house or stick to the set-plan designs readily provided by most building companies. To best answer this question, we have taken some time to put together this handy…
10 Things To Consider When Building A House In NZ Observing and adapting to the circumstances is more important than you might think when building a new home. Building in NZ has a unique set of conditions influenced by geographical location, climate conditions, and legal requirements that need to be taken into account to achieve…
Why Build A New Home? Choosing whether to build a new home or purchase an existing one is one of the most common questions many new homebuyers face when seeking a new home here in NZ. A number of factors will influence your decision—location, property size, personal requirements, and budget, just to name a few!…
JAR Builders can take your new build from the design stage to full realisation.
