Business North December / January 2021

88 | Mitchell Builders BUILDING Firm delivers decades of satisfaction T Richard Loader In addition to residential new builds, Mitchell Builders diverse range of projects includes renovations, extensions and light commercial work. T hriving for five decades building homes in the Whangarei region and beyond, multi-award winning Mitchell Builders Ltd has built its reputation on unsurpassed craftsmanship echoed word of mouth from its myriad of satisfied customers. “Mitchell Builders is known for its quality and unique homes where the client has high expectations,” says Operations Manager, Terry Jones. “What the customer receives from Mitchell Builders is that personal touch; dealing direct- ly with the owner.” Perhaps there is no greater affirmation of valued reputation than when Real Estate agents quote the name of the builder along side the for sale notice—a frequent occur- rence for a Mitchell Builders’ built home. Mitchell Builders was established in 1972 by Keith Mitchell and continues to be a family owned and operated business with Keith’s son John now at the helm. From apprentice carpenter to master builder and director of the business, John is frequently requested to spearhead projects, and is now just in the throes of completing a three year architectural journey on a client’s multi-million dollar home. A ‘design and build’ company, Mitchell Builders will either bring existing architectural plans to life or work with the client to develop a bespoke design to match their location, lifestyle and family needs. “Architectural design and build homes have been our bread and butter for the last 40 years. It could be a family home or a retire- ment home and the client is looking for some special features. “We work with a range of architects who we introduce our client to and then work through the design process as part of the team. We have a range of homes on our website closer to ‘starter homes’ for clients who might have budget for something a little more than just a standard home.” In the mid ‘80s Keith established the Herit- age Homes franchise throughout the country to build bespoke colonial style villas designed to perform like a contemporary home. When the Whangarei franchise recently came available, Mitchell Homes decided to retain control of it, using its own team of craftsman builders to build homes under the Heritage Homes banner, along side its own projects. In addition to residential new builds, Mitchell Builders diverse range of projects includes renovations, extensions and light commercial work. The company was recently awarded a project involving a renovation at a Whangarei School attended by John’s children. Based in Whangarei, Mitchell Builders op- erates within a 40-kilometre radius of the city, while engaging trusted local contractors for Phone: 03 983 5500 waterfordpress.co.nz Find new clients with regular marketing in print media ADVERTISING IS GREAT FOR BUSINESS projects further afield. Complementing Mitchell Builders’ quality craftsmanship are all the benefits of modern materials and techniques. “We’re introducing things like solar panels and higher levels of insulation and we’re also members of the New Zealand Green Building Council which means sustainability and the environment is really important.” With the roller coaster emotional ride often associated with building a new home from the ground up, Mitchell Builders commitment is to support the client throughout the whole journey. “Communication and working through all issues as part of the team is key.” “We’re introducing things like solar panels and higher levels of insulation and we’re also members of the New Zealand Green Building Council which means sustainability and the environment is really important.” 20 YEARS SERVICING WHANGAREI & SURROUNDING AREAS • Design, Installation & Maintenance • Provide Wiring & Lighting Plans • Re-wiring • Lighting Specialists • Switch Board Upgrades • Hot Water & Stove Repairs • Garden Lighting • Highly Trained Registered Electricians • Security Alarm Installations • Residential - Commercial - CCTV Cameras Proud to support Mitchell Builders Ltd 09 438 8832 ross@positiveelectrical.net.nz www.positiveelectrical.net.nz Proudly working alongside Mitchell Builders for over 20 years.