112 | Leaving a legacy in Whakatane Longview Homes prides itself on working with every individual to ensure the efficient completion and delivery of each project Longview Homes T T Virginia Wright BUILDING Now 51 Chris Ballantyne has been building since he left school, been out on his own since 2000, and been trading as Longview Homes in Whakatane since 2018. He went for his Site 2 qualification on top of his carpentry qualification to gain the skill set required for project management and site overseeing, reflecting his wish to be involved in more complex builds. Chris has always enjoyed creating things with his hands. “It’s a rewarding experience when you can create something from literally a piece of paper, as in plans, and see that created into a warm, healthy home for a client who’s over the moon about being in a new home,” he says. Chris and his wife Tanya decided to set up on their own so that they could take charge of making the building experience as enjoyable as possible for their clients. Building a house has a reputation for being very stressful but Chris believes that the constant communication which is standard practice for Longview Homes, from design to delivery, can help avoid that, especially when they’re involved from the very early stages. “As a design and build company we’re really picking up the project at the start: a client might come with a block of land and we can advise on the suitable types of build, draw up plans, liaise with them through the design process, and engage with all the professionals such as engineers. We do all the legwork, package it up, and present them with a fixed price contract with no surprises. People have great confidence in the budget knowing that it’s the home that they want, and that they can afford to complete it. “Once our team gets started all they have to do is pop the bubbly in their new home,” explains Chris. Longview Homes prides itself on working with every individual to ensure the efficient completion and delivery of each project, while keeping the process as straightforward for the client as possible. “Once underway we have a 200 point quality-control checklist to keep them informed all the way,” says Chris. They enjoy offering the same level of service to a renovation or alteration as they do to their design and build clients; working on the same principle of making it easy by arranging architects, engineers and so on as required. Equally, if people have plans drawn up by their own architects they’ll take it from there, whether it’s a renovation or a new build. Tanya runs the office, and Chris is the interface between the client, the build, and the builders, managing the project from the initial contact and quote to successful delivery. They have two qualified builders, chosen for their integrity and ability to communicate and work in a team as well as their craftsmanship. “I want the client to feel like they’re in safe hands. I care about the client’s outcome and I’ll go above and beyond to make sure they say at the end that it was enjoyable and that they’re happy with what’s been done.” Given that Longview Homes’ work comes in through a steady stream of word-of-mouth referrals the approach clearly works. Chris says they’re in there for the long haul, whether it’s a renovation, or a design and build customising one of their off-the-shelf plans to maximise a 360 degree view, like the one that recently won them a Bronze Master Builder House of the Year Award. As the name of his company suggests Chris enjoys the thought of walking past houses in 50 years and recognizing them as ones he built himself. 07 308 7930 or 027 494 5717 whakataneroofing.co.nz admin@whakataneroofing.co.nz Contact the expert team at Whakatane Roofing today! YOUR ONE STOP ROOFING SHOP Whakatane roofing is the Eastern Bay of Plenty’s leading roofing specialist for all your roofing solutions. Proudly Supporting Longview Homes With 30 years in the electrical industry and 13 years self-employed, Chris Monrad Electrical Ltd specialises in new homes, alternations, & maintenance. Known for exceptional quality, reliability, & ensuring every project is handled with expertise & care. Proudly supporting Longview Homes Chris Monrad Electrical 021 802 806 monradelectrical@gmail.com chrismonrad_electrical FOR ALL YOUR BUILDING SUPPLIES
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