| 101 T T Kelly Deeks Challenging build completed on time Ritchy Builders spent two years building the 318sqm home, which had six split levels that follow the contour of the hill. Ritchy Builders BUILDING A high-end ridge-top build overlooking Waikawa Bay near Picton didn’t create the same logistical challenges for Marlborough’s Ritchy Builders as building in the Sounds can often do. However, with construction starting in 2022, the home was built during a mass flood event that occurred at the top of the South, and during the painful plasterboard crisis and materials shortages that followed the Covid lockdowns. Completing the project this year at Waikawa, Ritchy Builders spent two years building the 318sqm home with its six split levels that follow the contour of the hill. The home was designed by Patrick Avery of Arthouse Architects in Nelson, and the architects referred Ritchy Builders to his clients after Phil Richmond and the team had built his own parents’ place at Waikawa a couple of years previously. The severe flooding at Picton had closed local roads and threatened to extend the time frame of the project, as getting materials to site was difficult. Ritchy Builders ended up hiring a crane from Nelson as there was none big enough locally to get up the road or reach across to the site. Materials shortages also caused headaches for project manager Phil, and although this project didn’t require Gib, orders for other materials had to be spread across numerous suppliers and were often delayed. “There was a lot of time on the tools for this project, but also a lot of time on the phone,” Phil says. Still, Ritchy Builders managed these programming issues to the tee and delivered this beautiful new home on time. Phil has been building for more than 30 years and is ready to tackle any of the many and varied challenges the construction industry throws at him and his projects. Specialising in constructing and delivering top-quality, architecturally designed homes their owners fall in love with, and following a structured process from start to finish, Phil has the knowhow that most of his clients don’t. “Most people who are building don’t know what costs are involved or how to save money,” he says. “We are currently building for first-time builders and I can really help them to achieve the results they’re looking for in the best and most cost-effective way.” Phil helps his clients to spend their budgets wisely by getting involved at the design stage and coming up with different ideas and options for clients to consider, and design tweaks that can save money or add value. “The early stages of planning and construction are the best time to get the fundamentals right, ensure a last-forever structure with a top-shelf finish, and create that all-important trust relationship between us and our clients,” he says. Ritchy Builders’ clients put their faith in the company to provide a structured project from start to finish. “We try to take all the stress away from our clients, run the whole project, and we keep our clients informed and up to date throughout the process. “Everything is planned out months in advance, and we manage all of the tradesmen to make sure they are working effectively so the project is smooth running and within the time frame.” “The early stages of planning and construction are the best time to get the fundamentals right.... “ Keeping it Local. Picton ITM - proud to supply local businesses like Ritchy Builders Ltd. For all your trade, timber, plumbing supplies & more, We’ll See You Right. 03 573 6888 5 York Street, Picton www.itm.co.nz/stores/picton-itm STRUCTURAL - GENERAL ENGINEERING PROUD TO WORK WITH RITCHY BUILDERS LTD
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