Understanding Earthquake Repairs Earthquake damage in NZ (especially Canterbury) can range from obvious issues like cracked foundations, uneven floors, and damaged chimneys, to hidden problems like compromised plumbing, electrical faults, and subfloor voids. If you suspect damage, document everything with photos, get a professional LBP assessment, and contact your private insurer (who now handles everything…
How To Choose The Right Builder Choosing the right builder is one of the most important decisions in your new build. Start by identifying your needs and budget, then research local builders. Dig into reputation by requesting references and visiting completed sites, and always verify LBP licensing and industry association membership. Get quotes from at…
How To Choose Your House Plans Before diving into house plans, get clear on your needs vs. wants, style preferences, budget, timeframes, size requirements, and future-proofing. You have two main options – set plans (faster, cheaper, less stress, easy to modify) or custom plans (full creative control, unique to your lifestyle, less need for future…
Building A Custom Home – What You Need To Know Custom builds require more upfront planning but give you complete control over your design. Start by browsing existing plans for inspiration, work through a design checklist (covering priorities, future needs, size, legalities, and lifestyle), and take time to find the right builder by comparing quotes,…
10 Things To Consider When Building A House In NZ Building a house in NZ requires thinking beyond just the design, key considerations include orienting your home to face north for maximum sun, prioritising quality insulation, and incorporating energy-efficient appliances to cut costs. Don’t overlook practical factors like site access, ground conditions (especially in Canterbury),…
Why Build A New Home? Building new vs. buying existing in NZ – the short answer. Building new offers big perks: full customisation, energy efficiency, modern materials, warranties, lower maintenance, and potentially better resale value. There are 5 ways to approach a new build (self-managed, project manager, house and land packages, off-plan, or section-first). The…
JAR Builders can take your new build from the design stage to full realisation.
JAR Builders specialises in Sub-floor rebuilds, Sub-floor Re-levelling, Sub-floor compliance and full foundation rebuilds to meet current standards provided by our in house engineering solutions.
Casa Publica is one of the newest additions to Christchurch’s iconic New Regent Street precinct, and as such needed a special touch to add to the feel of the entire street’s rebuild after the Canterbury earthquakes. With a Prohibition-era South American theme, Casa Publica’s interior design and build was seen through by the JAR Builders team. We urge you to visit for the food and drinks, but also the atmosphere and attention-to-detail that the interior decor and design brings to this new establishment.
3 New fully tiled bathrooms completed in this Fendalton property post Mainmark’s re-level process.
