| 109 T T Virginia Wright In-house services keep costs down Barrett Homes has carefully matched home designs to each section’s contours, sun orientation and views. BUILDING Barrett Homes - Whangarei Known for their design-and-build packages that deliver high-spec, quality homes, Barrett Homes also completes a high volume of build-only projects, working closely with clients to turn their ideas or briefs into a truly bespoke home. From their roots in Papamoa, Barrett Homes has steadily expanded across the country, now operating in several regions including Central Otago, Taupō, Hawke’s Bay, New Plymouth and Northland. Northern regional nanager Robert Ward, who joined the company six years ago and brings nearly 30 years of industry experience, says collaboration is key. “We’re currently building a home in Kerikeri that began with a client who liked one of our Taupō show homes,” he says. “We worked on the design together, adding 50 square metres, incorporating solar, and refining the layout until it was exactly what he wanted. Another project in Ruakākā involved a couple with a section, a limited budget, and a clear vision, a 120-square-metre home with a large garage. “We started from scratch and worked very closely with them to design a home that met their needs, wants and budget. It’s nearly complete and they absolutely love it.” Several factors enable Barrett Homes to deliver high-quality homes without breaking the bank. As a privately owned company, there are no franchise fees, and all regions benefit from the efficiencies of centralised head office resources. hese include an in-house quantity surveying team, an experienced design team led by a licensed building practitioner, and a centralised administration team running systems that save time and money across the business. “Our in-house QS team allows us to price jobs thoroughly and accurately, which means we can offer a fixed-price guarantee with no escalation costs. We also provide the Master Build 10-Year Guarantee,” says Robert. Barrett Homes also benefits from strong buying power, building up to 150 homes per year in some of New Zealand’s most sought-after locations, including The Mooring at One Tree Point in Northland. Developed by sister company EB Developments, The Mooring is just a 36-kilometre drive from Whangārei CBD, and sits directly across the road from a safe harbour beach. Twenty sections, ranging from 600 to 730sqm, offer level building platforms and the opportunity to select a home and be living in it within eight months. “At the moment, it’s around two months from contract to consent, followed by a build time of approximately 26 weeks. And that’s fully finished – driveways, fencing, letterboxes, clotheslines, everything, so you can move straight in,” explains Robert. “We also include a landscaping package tailored to the buyer. Families with young children might prefer lawn space, while professional couples often opt for a low-maintenance solution. If a client walked in, selected a house and section with no changes, we could have a contract ready within a day or two. But most people want to customise the design to suit their lifestyle, and that’s something we actively encourage.” At The Mooring, Barrett Homes has carefully matched home designs to each section’s contours, sun orientation and views. House plans range from two to five bedrooms ,and from 130 to 250sqm. Packages feature Bosch appliances, tiled showers, garage carpeting and more. The recently completed show home at The Mooring is open Wednesday to Sunday from 11am to 3pm. Kitchens that feel good hk.net.nz Proud to support Barrett Homes • CARPET • TIMBER • LAMINATE • VINYL Proud to be associated with Barrett Homes PO Box 193 Whangarei | 32 Albert Street Whangarei t: 09 438 3746 w: www.flooringxtra.co.nz w: office@piercecarpets.co.nz Pr ud to be associated with Barrett Homes - Whangarei Proudly Supporting Barrett Homes Phone: 09 430 3123 or 0800 101 276 3 Pipiwai Road, Whangarei | 1188 SH10 Bulls Gorge Kerikeri 0800 111 002 Free No Obligation Quote Residential & Commercial New Homes & Renovations “We’re currently building a home in Kerikeri that began with a client who liked one of our Taupō show homes.” Contact Email: rhyss.leslie@jimscleaning.co.nz Web: www.jimscleaning.co.nz Services Home and Office Cleaning WindowCleaning Pressure Cleaning Whangārei
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