| 111 T T Karen Phelps Renovation project shows off all company’s skills Specialising in custom builds and renovations the company has established a significant presence in the high end of the market. Lewis Build BUILDING Lewis Build has forged its reputation for constructing high quality homes on trust and a personal build experience, says company owner Ben Lewis. Given the nature of the projects Lewis Build completes, the relationship can extend over some months or years, which makes the process especially important. “We build trust early on by taking a bespoke approach. “At Lewis Build, our clients deal with the business owner and meet our whole team so they know who will build their home and that creates confidence and certainty,” he says. It’s been a recipe for success and seen Lewis Build expand and grow since its inception in 2010 to recently move into its own offices in Penrose, Auckland and employ an in-house quantity surveyor. Ben’s talented wife Francie who takes on the marketing side of the operation rounds out the family-run business. Specialising in custom builds and renovations, the company has established a significant presence in the high end of the market. The team includes skilled and experienced designers, architects, contractors, carpenters and tradespeople, allowing Lewis Build to manage the entire build process from start to finish. This experience is backed by the fact that the company is a member of New Zealand Registered Master Builders and has won multiple awards at the House of the Year competition, including Gold in 2022 in the Auckland/ Northland/Coromandel region in the new homes $2m-$4m and over $4m categories. Building on this success, Lewis Build is entering the competition again this year with two stunning projects: a renovation in Freemans Bay and a new build in Paerata. Ben says that the Freemans Bay build was a mammoth project involving two 1920s villas that were fully renovated simultaneously. “We kept the historical elements intact by restoring original features where possible or creating exact replicas, while maintaining a high level of finish. “Outside, both backyards were fully excavated, with lap pools (10m and 15m), cabanas, landscaping and outdoor dining areas. The larger house was lifted up and two storeys were added underneath, turning it into a brand new six-bedroom, six-bathroom home. Next door was built as two separate properties, the lowest level as a fully self-contained two-bedroom, two-bathroom unit, with the top two levels featuring three bedrooms and two bathrooms.” The Paerata home was a new build on bare land, in rural South Auckland. Ben says the design was unique, offering modern amenities while maintaining the charm of a country home. The use of three different types of cladding – brick, larch and rock – added depth and character to the exterior. At present, the Lewis Build team is working on two significant projects. In Takapuna, work is underway that will see an existing two-level house be completely knocked down and rebuilt from scratch, with only the garage remaining. The home will have four bedrooms and three bathrooms plus a study and rumpus, maximising the sweeping views of the city. It will feature a pool and decking area at the front and a spa and outdoor living at the back. A huge project in Whitford will be the largest home to date built by Lewis Build. Spread across 1100sqm, the beautiful architectural home comprises three houses in one, spanning three levels with an elevator. T he home will have seven to eight bedrooms and bathrooms, dual triple garages, and unique features like a walk-in chiller/freezer room, doggy wash room and prayer room. It will also include two entertainment areas, two sunken lounges (inside and outside), a home movie theatre, a pool, pool house and sauna. 022 064 4336 admin@bluelineplumbing.co.nz AUCKLAND-WIDE HIGH QUALITY PLUMBING, GASFITTING AND HEATING SERVICES IN AUCKLAND We are a team of highly skilled and qualified tradesmen providing services you can trust. Electrical fitouts and repairs for homes and businesses Qualified electricians local to Hibiscus Coast, servicing residential and commercial clients throughout Auckland. GET A QUOTE 0508 TINDALLS info@tindallselectrical.co.nz www.tindallselectrical.co.nz Proudly Supporting Lewis Build Ltd “We kept the historical elements intact by restoring original features where possible or creating exact replicas, while maintaining a high level of finish.”
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