Design & Build Service
Welcome
Design your new home with Signature Homes Queenstown Lakes and Central Otago.
Step into the exciting journey of bringing your dream home to life with Signature Homes’ architectural design service. We offer a seamless, personalised experience tailored to crafting homes that resonate with your vision and lifestyle. Collaborate closely with our in-house team of experts to create a home that ticks all the boxes, and exudes quality workmanship.
From the initial concept to final execution, we meticulously handle every detail, ensuring a stress-free and fulfilling journey for you. Your journey with us is more than just building a house; it’s about creating a sanctuary that reflects who you are and how you want to live.
SIGNATURE HOMES
Queenstown Lakes and Central Otago
Signature Homes Queenstown & Otago is one of the most sought-after and respected builders in the region, where no new build project is too big or too small.
Owners Chris and Renee King, along with their expert team bring a wealth of unrivalled new home experience to the Queenstown and Otago region. The unique combination of Chris’ hands-on experience as a builder with Renee’s corporate expertise enables them to provide a full-service building solution that is second to none.
THE MEADOWS
Earthy, Edgy, And Beautifully Modern
THE ROBINSON
A Contemporary Take On Rustic Design
THE PAERATA
THE MATAKANA
Organic, Minimalist, And Stunningly Sleek
THE FERNBROOK
Inviting, And Effortlessly
The Refined Cabin 145m2
THE OAKURA
A Stylish Mountain Abode
178m2
Signature Homes Design & Build Process
Signature Homes’ Design & Build Service is an industry-leading offering that provides you with a comprehensive and hassle-free experience tailored to your needs.
Our expert team collaborates closely with you to transform your vision into reality, designing a home that reflects your unique style and preferences. From the initial concept to the final touches, we take care of every detail, ensuring a seamless and stress-free journey for you.
Planning your home, your way
Stage one involves a collaborative approach to create a home design that matches your preferences and aligns with your investment level. During this stage, we conduct a thorough briefing, visit your site, and design a series of design concepts for your consideration. Moreover, we provide firm pricing, ensuring transparency and clarity throughout the process.
Taking your brief
It’s time to understand your new home aspirations
Our commitment to respecting your musthaves and investment level ensures we take the time to gather all the relevant information. We can then move into the concept design phase with as much clarity as possible, ensuring your vision for your new home comes to life within the framework you provide us with.
Site visit
Full site assessment for home design and pricing
Now we have comprehensively understood your vision and indicative investment level, our next step is to visit your section and evaluate all aspects of the land. Our site visit enables us to provide accurate pricing and maximise the potential of the land’s orientation, considering how you’d like your home to interact with the site. Our thorough evaluation will ensure we create a design that not only meets your vision but also complements the natural features of your land.
Concept designs & pricing Greenlight Planning Service
The first look at your home design and cost estimate
Extra step if required: Site Due Diligence Report.
To guarantee pricing accuracy and assure our clients, we have incorporated another step in our building process to handle sites that may contain uncertain factors. We conduct a comprehensive site due diligence report and carefully review the findings with you.
At this point, we have reached an exciting milestone in which we are ready to present you with a design concept and comprehensive cost estimate for your new home, one that is based on facts and aligned with your investment level and brief. With this information in hand, you can confidently make an informed decision and proceed to the next phase.
This is the stage where we present you with a comprehensive design and offer final fixed pricing, supported by our industry-leading Fixed Price and No Hidden Extras guarantees, ensuring transparency and peace of mind.
We’ll also introduce you to our exclusive Greenlight Planning Service, designed to provide a secure and reassuring step before fully committing to building with Signature Homes. Based on the total buildonly cost, we only need a 1% deposit to move into the subsequent phases.
Contracts & Cosents
Stage two is when your new home’s exciting details come together as a Signature Homes Building Agreement. We understand just how crucial this step is, and we are here to support you every step of the way.
Once you are satisfied with your building agreement, we’ll apply for building consent, handling all the necessary paperwork and formalities. You’ll also meet your talented colour consultant, who will help you bring your vision to life.
Building agreement
It’s time to move forward
We will prepare your building agreement once you’re satisfied with your design concept and fixed pricing.
Please take the time to carefully review the information provided and let us know if anything feels unclear. Rest assured that Signature Homes is committed to being your trusted partner throughout this process.
Progress Payment
Building consent
Your plans will be sent to your local Council for approval
Now that you’ve entered into a building agreement, we will take care of arranging building consent with your local Council.
Colours & fittings
Let the fun begin
You’ll meet with your Signature Homes colour consultant while your local Council reviews your building consent for approval. They will assist you in finalising your interior and exterior colour scheme. In addition, we will review your electrical plan and discuss your kitchen design based on the pricing structure outlined in your building agreement.
It’s time to build your home
During stage three, you will meet your dedicated project management team. Once your building consent is issued, they will work diligently to create a comprehensive production timeline and initiate the construction process. Throughout this stage, you can rely on the expertise of your assigned Signature Homes project manager, who will keep you consistently updated on the progress of your project.
Meet your build team
Transitioning into construction
At Signature Homes, we want your homebuilding journey to be incredibly smooth. That’s why we’ve created our exclusive ‘Signature Homes Transition Briefing’. This service guides you seamlessly from the planning stage to the build stage of your new home.
Here you’ll meet your designated Signature Homes project manager. They will be your go-to person for overseeing the construction of your new home.
Building consent is approved
It’s time to create your production timeline
Construction commences
We’re laying the foundations
Frames up, roof on
Your home is beginning to take shape
Now that we have building consent, our production team will begin developing your production timeline and order the materials needed for your project.
Progress Payment
The concrete slab is complete, and your project is starting to take shape. We’re dedicated to keeping you in the loop every step of the way, and your project manager will provide you with regular updates. Once the ground floor is complete, we’ll provide you with your home completion date, as per our Guaranteed Completion Date guarantee.
Progress Payment
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Our clients often express this is the most exciting phase of their build journey as their homes begin to take shape. Now is a great time to conduct a site visit with your Signature Homes project manager.
Progress Payments *
Progress Payments indicate more than one payment during certain phases.
The final stages to handover
Stage four is the final stage, where we add the finishing touches to your home. Our team works diligently to place the last materials, complete the painting process, and install fixtures and fittings. To ensure your home meets all necessary regulations as well as Signature Homes’ standards, we conduct a thorough final check. Once everyone is happy and satisfied, you’ll move into your new Signature Home.
Closing in
Turning a house into a home
The exterior cladding is now in place, and the joinery has been installed, bringing your vision for your home to life.
Progress Payments *
Progress Payments indicate more than one payment during certain phases. *
Lining & painting
The finessing stages
The final countdown
Fixtures and fittings
Final inspection
One last check
Our team is working hard, lining your walls and painting your masterpiece with the utmost care and attention.
Progress Payments *
The tiles you desired at the beginning of your journey are being installed, brand-new carpet is being laid, and our expert team is ensuring your new home is fully compliant and prepared for its new owners.
Progress Payment
Once satisfied that your home meets our quality control standards, we invite you to join us for a last inspection. We are committed to your satisfaction and ensuring you are thrilled with your new home. At this point, the Code of Compliance Certificate can be applied for.
Progress Payment
Handover
Celebrations are in order!
Congratulations! It’s time to move into your new Signature Home. As we hand over the keys to your new home, we’re not bidding you farewell just yet - we’ll remain in contact to see how you’re settling into your new home over the coming months.
Regular check-ins
We’re dedicated to providing exceptional care for our clients, even after they move into their new homes. Our commitment is supported by service standards that guarantee our clients’ enjoyment and satisfaction in their new home, not only from the moment they move in, but for years to come.
3 months in
How are you settling in?
Adjusting to a new home takes time. Between finding the perfect spots for your furniture and entertaining numerous guests, it’s safe to say you’ve been busy settling in. Our 3 month check-in is to see how you’re going, that you’re 100% satisfied with your home, and that any outstanding work is complete.
STAGE 5
Celebrating your first-year anniversary 12 months in
Congratulations on completing your first year in your new home! At Signature Homes, we understand the importance of this milestone and would love to be in contact with you to see how everything is going. In true Signature Homes style, we also have a special gift to mark the occasion and show appreciation for choosing us as your home builder.
You are in safe hands
Signature Homes is proud to offer New Zealand’s best building guarantees. We take great pride in our commitment to delivering exceptional guarantees that give our clients peace of mind during their build and well into the future.
How do our building guarantees work?
Your home deposit is independently protected, ensuring 100% security, separate from your franchise builder.
Your progress payments are independently safeguarded, providing 100% protection.
The completion of your home is 100% guaranteed, independently of your franchise builder.
All of the Signature Homes Building guarantees are 100% assured and independent from your franchise builder.
Your claim amounts are not limited, offering you complete peace of mind.
You can trust that your guarantees are 100% secured and the most comprehensive in New Zealand.
OVERVIEW
Signature Homes acknowledged the necessity for Building Guarantees that would provide New Zealanders with higher levels of protection throughout their build journey and beyond. This realisation prompted Signature Homes to establish Residential Indemnity Ltd (RIL) in 2007, a company specifically dedicated to this purpose.
ABOUT RESIDENTIAL INDEMNITY LTD (RIL)
RIL was established with the sole purpose of resolving any potential claims arising from the key aspects of Signature Homes guarantees program. Operating with financial independence from the Signature Homes Franchise Builder group, RIL safeguards all clients who choose to build with Signature Homes.
Building with New Zealand’s best building guarantees
Signature Homes is proud to offer New Zealand’s best building guarantees. We take great pride in our commitment to delivering exceptional guarantees that give our clients peace of mind during their build and well into the future.
FIXED PRICE AND NO HIDDEN
EXTRAS GUARANTEE *
We understand that building a new home is a significant investment. That’s why we assure you that when you sign a contract to build with Signature Homes, you will have peace of mind knowing that the price specified in your building agreement will remain fixed with no hidden extras.
HOME COMPLETION GUARANTEE
Our Home Completion Guarantee provides 100% protection. In the unlikely scenario that our local Signature Homes franchise cannot complete your home, our Home Completion Guarantee will ensure your home is finished per the terms and conditions outlined in your Signature Homes Building Agreement.
GUARANTEED COMPLETION DATE
After pouring your concrete slab, we will provide you with a completion date. Having a set move-in date makes it easier for you to plan the sale of your current home or the final date of your rental agreement, arrange for moving trucks and the allimportant housewarming celebration.
TWO-YEAR SERVICE GUARANTEE
Relaxing in your new home is even more comforting knowing you’re covered for non-structural defects for two years. You can rest assured that such defects are unlikely, thanks to our quality assurance programme that we carry out throughout the construction process.
TEN-YEAR STRUCTURAL GUARANTEE
Our commitment to delivering quality homes is reflected in our Ten-Year Structural Guarantee. In the unlikely event of structural defects, our guarantee provides 100% coverage, ensuring your investment is fully protected.
TEN-YEAR WEATHERTIGHTNESS GUARANTEE
We have absolute confidence in both our builders and the quality of materials we use. In fact, we are so confident that we offer a Ten-Year Weathertightness Guarantee that all our homes will provide a comfortable, dry and healthy living environment well into the future.
* Our Fixed Price and No Hidden Extras guarantees are subject to the terms and conditions outlined in your Signature Homes Building Agreement. All guarantees are subject to the Residential Indemnity Guarantee (RIL) terms and conditions.