| 39 Tauranga - J&L Build Moving on up in the building sector J&L Build is making a name for itself in Tauranga and Mt Maunganui. T T Kelly Deeks REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Since 2021, J&L Build has delighted Tauranga and Mt Maunganui clients, with a passion for excellence and a creative approach that now sees the company warmly welcomed into the high-end market after completing some large-scale architectural projects, with more on the way. Builders Jayden Honey and Lee Cornor met at work, and when they completed a beautiful Hamptons-style home together at Mt Maunganui they realised they had the skills to give it go for themselves. “That was the type of project we really enjoyed, but we had a bit of an awakening that we weren’t going to walk into that sort of work straight away,” Jayden says. “You have to start somewhere. We did everything at the start, lots of renovations, and all through word of mouth. We started to get a bit of a portfolio behind us and could show others what we could do.” Jayden and Lee worked together for a year before getting their first apprentice and being able to take on larger projects. A year later, they took on two more apprentices in quick succession, making up the team of five it is today. J&L Build is really hitting its stride now, and has recently completed its biggest project to date, an estimated $2.5-$3 million home, another architectural home in central Tauranga, and has a further one to start on the site next door in the New Year. J&L Build is advancing its profile as it moves into the high-end market and has more examples of its work to show. Jayden and Lee have recently become Registered Master Builders, aligning themselves with the trusted brand and surrounding themselves with likeminded industry peers. Jayden says the J&L Build team takes pride in everything it does. “We do everything to perfection along the way and our jobs run smoothly. We don’t want to see any defects at all. That’s how we want to finish our projects. We just love to see how stoked our clients are as they see their project come together, and when they see the final product.” Their recently completed architectural build in the middle of town is on a corner hill site in an area that suffered with slips more than a decade ago. The land has since been stabilised and planted out as a beautiful reserve, and the section is adjacent to that. “It’s got stunning views over the Tauranga harbour towards Te Maunga and Matakana Island with nothing obstructing the view.” A developer known to Jayden and Lee subdivided the section into two and engaged J&L Build to construct both homes. Jayden says the project’s interior designer and architect have added a lot of value to the design. He and the J&L Build team enjoyed working on charred Sugi feature walls and incorporating LED strip lighting throughout, and hidden doors. Seamless precision, innovative builds. 027 458 3312 admin@jlbuild.co.nz @jlbuild.co.nz Insignia Design & Architecture: We believe that great design enhances lives
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