Business Central September 2021

| 97 Waikato: Alan Wilson Building Contractors BUILDING Father and son duo offer complete service T T Kelly Deeks Benson Homes M anawatū father and son team Ben and Ethan Lawrence of Benson Homes take great pleasure and pride in the fact that using their joint skills and expertise, they can create homes of excep- tional quality for other families to enjoy. Benson Homes has been in business for two years and is already growing, recently taking on its seventh staff member, thanks to the company’s hallmark exceptional quality of finish. Ethan is the qualified carpenter, while Licensed Building Practitioner Ben is the point of contact for all clients during their builds. He provides consistent communication through- out the process, full transparency on budgets, and quality control and quality assurance every step of the way. “ “You get me at the start, through the middle, at the end, then a year later you get me trying to have a barbecue or a coffee with you,” Ben says. “Successful outcomes are built on founda- tions of good relationships, and we take that time to get to know our clients, their vision, and what’s important to them.” With Ben at the helm of each project, every decision is made jointly between Benson Homes and the client. This ensures complete transparency throughout the construction process and clients have the front row seat to their build. “Clients want to know exactly where their money is being spent, and what we can do to make sure we end up with the best outcome possible. “It’s about the value you get for your money, and quality is a big part of achieving value for money.” Benson Homes has recently spent some time in Auckland building various multi million dollar homes on a labour only basis, gaining some insight into the industry and working with new materials and cutting edge construc- tion methods. Ethan has developed an exceptional eye for detail on these high end projects, while Ben has experienced the successful delivery of luxury homes. “The work we’ve done in Auckland has opened our eyes. I wondered why brand new architecture costs more and I’ve realised it’s about the wow factor. “I want to give that to everybody we work with.” As well as new builds, Benson Homes is currently working on a few renovation projects. “We all love the pride that comes from building something from scratch, but reno- vations are a great opportunity for our team to learn, and they still get that sense of pride from taking something old, and making it look like gold.” An essential aspect of a successful residen- tial construction company is the ability to offer clients a 10 year warranty on their new home. Benson Homes has partnered with Builtin Insurance, and is about to join New Zealand Certified Builders gaining access to the associ - ation’s Halo 10 year residential guarantee. Benson Homes is also a High Performer Builder, making core material selections from the slab to the roof that perform better and increase the value of the home. “We take so much pride in our workmanship and our quality control. We’re here to build the Benson Homes brand into a high end, high quality new home build company.” homes available for sale, driving prices. “Nine years ago you could buy a decent home here for $150,000, now they are fetch- ing upward of $400,000. “A lot of people are selling in the major cen- tres and moving here to buy or build, leaving money in the bank for their retirement, so there’s a lot of residential work going on.” A large number of transportable homes are also being brought on to subdivided sections, bringing an income stream to Council in the form of an infrastructure tax, something James says is a good thing, ensuring the qual- ity of living and working in the town continues to improve. Looking ahead James says he intends to grow as demand for his services grows. “As an owner, you have a responsibility to ensure the staff always have work to do. “They enjoy the variety that comes with each day and it’s a great way for apprentices to get a solid grounding in all the building skills.” “Clients want to know exactly where their money is being spent, and what we can do to make sure we end up with the best outcome possible.” Windows / Doors Glass Splashbacks Auto Glass Fly Screens & Security Screens Our main focus is ensuring you receive the highest quality products and services making your business experience with Gateway Glass unique. We design and build quality aluminium joinery and cover a full range of glazing and re-glazing of flat glass work. Shower Doors Sliding Door Closers Phone: 07 886 4297 www.gatewayglass.co.nz Tokoroa - Whitianga - Rotorua - Thames Locally owned and operated, servicing the south Waikato. 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