NEWHOME... we are the experts in building new homes Building a new home is always daunting. Where do you start? Who do you call? How do you choose an architect? Who is going to build the home? Do I need to hire a building inspector? How much is it going to cost? What is resource consent? What council consents do I need? How can I be sure that I will get a quality home?......the questions and list goes on and on......even the Energizer bunny will find it hard to keep up. Your best interest is our priority when it comes to the quality of workmanship and business ethics. Building a dream home would have to be one of the most important undertakings in your life and that's why we take every care and treat you and your project with the utmost care and respect. Because we know how daunting the task can be, we at Integrity Building Services will simplify all that for you. Just one meeting with our Building Manager will put all your worries at ease. There will be no jargon or building lingo, everything will be explained to you in everyday language. We will be with you from Concept to Completion, that is our promise. Step 1 : The Neighbourhood Research the area that you plan to build your home. Look at the school zones, primary health care and clinics, a convenient retail area for supermarkets and cafes, playgrounds, access to motorways, traffic noise, future development plans and anything that you like to see in your neighbourhood. Sometimes it might be helpful to talk to your potential new neighbours... Step 2 : The Money Talk to your bank or mortgage broker, figure out how much you can afford and need to borrow and how much deposit you may require. Speak to your bank manager or research mortgage brokers for your best options. Step 3 : The Idea Start with the idea in your head. You will already probably have a good idea of what you want and how you want your new home to look like. Sketch out floor plans and gather ideas and photos of designs that you want. Step 4 : The Design/Architect Find an architect to put your idea on paper. We would ideally like to work alongside your chosen architect as it will make your house building and functionality much closer and seamless. We advise you to look through home design magazines to search for inspirations and reference material for designs and architectural firms. At Integrity Building Services, we work alongside an award winning architectural firm that we can recommend to you as a starting point.  Step 5 : The Builder Choosing a building company is the most crucial part of a new home. A good, reliable, experienced and knowledgeable builder is the key to a properly built home that is safe, warm and will last for decades. Make a shortlist of builders, and ask them for tenders, quotes and references. Make sure they can work within your deadlines, designs and budgets. Choose the subcontractors if necessary. Often a good building company will have their own subcontractors. Step 6 : The Contract Ensure before any work begins that you have a signed written contract from your builder. Ensure you have documents detailing their guarantee, insurance, payment schedules and other important issues. You may need to hire your own lawyer to ensure your best interest is upheld in the contract. Step 8 : The Construction Work begins, keep in constant contact with the building company, ensure deadlines and budgets are kept in order. A good building company should have a structured communication process to ensure that you are kept well informed on the progress of your hew home. Step 9 : The Completion Make the final inspection yourself. You may want to hire an independent inspector. Ensure that you are completely satisfied with the workmanship of you new home. It is well within your right to ensure that what you have asked for is completed satisfactorily. Step 10 : The Greens Consider landscaping the area around the house to improve and enhance the aesthetics of your new home, it will also add value to the property. But do consider your commitment to the landscaping. Are you a green thumb that loves to tend your gardens or do you want something that is low maintenance? Remember, having lots of flower and plants may look good, but do you enjoy picking up all those dead leaves and flower petals... maintaning an extensive landscape can sometimes be hardwork. Building a new home has never been easier with Integrity Building Services. Let us manage it all for you. We have the experience and knowledge in providing you with sound advice and delivering to you a high quality product.