20 | Barrett Homes Cromwell: Shannon Farm T T Kim Bowden Setting the standard in Central “Most people, when they sign up with a builder, don’t have that level of clarity and it can be quite daunting. But we deliver it all in a fixed-price package. It’s very clear what you get.” REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT T T to page 22 Ranked Central Otago’s top home builder for four years on the trot, Barrett Homes is not resting on its laurels, but rather opening the doors on a new show home and looking ahead to fresh projects. The company is owned by husband and wife and Cromwell locals Jason Williams and Dee Copeland, along with their business partners. “We’ve been up and running for nine years in the Cromwell area, and we’ve gone from strength to strength,” Dee says. “A lot of couples can’t live and work together, but it seems to work for us.” Jason and Dee bring complementary skills to the mix, and it appears to create a winning formula that’s difficult for their competitors to emulate. “When it comes to the creative side of a project, that’s me,” Dee says. “I love dealing with all the plans and the interiors and all that. Then, once we’ve got a signed agreement, I hand it over to Jase – he’s everything to do with the construction side of things.” Building seems to be in the blood too – the pair’s son Willie joined the family business two years ago. Barrett Homes is currently averaging 25 homes a year, and Dee reckons part of the company’s success also comes down to having a strong, loyal team behind it. “We’re really proud of the team we’ve built. They’re all locals, and all our subbies are locals too.” Barrett Homes offers comprehensive house packages, including interiors and landscaping. “Our point of difference is that we try and take care of absolutely everything that you would need in a build package, so right down to the curtains and blinds,” Dee says. “Most people, when they sign up with a builder, don’t have that level of clarity and it can be quite daunting. But we deliver it all in a fixed-price package. It’s very clear what you get.” The company deals in land-and-home combos, as well as build-only options for customers already owning a block of land. “Then we’ll draw up a plan from scratch and go from there,” Dee says. Plans can range from as small as 100sqm up to 450sqm, depending on what the client wants. FLINTSTONES M A S O N R Y For all your Stonework Requirements 0274 828 526
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