New home builder checklist
Embarking on the exciting journey of building a new home? Before you make the most important decision of choosing a builder, ensure you refer to our comprehensive new home builder checklist.
From top-notch customer service to extensive building guarantees, this checklist is your guide as you navigate the path to choosing a builder for your new home. The more boxes you can tick along the way, the closer you are to finding the right builder.
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How long has the builder been in business?
40 years - since 1983 (it’s our birthday this year).
Does the builder provide building guarantees?
Does the builder offer a Home Completion Guarantee that provides 100% protection?
Signature Homes proudly offers NZ’s best building guarantees.
Signature Homes’ Home Completion Guarantee provides 100% protection.
Does the builder offer fixed pricing?
Once you’ve signed your building agreement with Signature Homes, the fixed pricing remains unchanged throughout your build journey.*
Does the builder offer a Completion Date Guarantee?
As part of our commitment to providing NZ’s best building guarantees we ensure that once your concrete slab is poured, you will receive your Signature Homes’ Guaranteed Completion Date.
Does the builder provide access to construction finance experts?
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We partner with expert construction financial advisors - service which is free of charge for our valued clients.
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Does the builder offer a clear structure around Progress Payments?
Our comprehensive programme clearly outlines the scheduled Progress Payments, enabling you to plan your payments well ahead of time.
Does the builder offer modern house designs, and an architectural design service?
In fact, Signature Homes is one of the leading custom Design & Build builders in NZ. We love designing client’s homes from scratch and showing off our creative flair!
Is the builder 100% Kiwi-owned?
Does the builder have outstanding customer feedback?
We take great pride in being the largest Kiwi-owned homebuilding brand. Since our inception in 1983, our founder Gavin Hunt has been actively involved and his commitment continues to this day.
We utilise a globallyrecognised survey tool to gather invaluable client feedback. We take great pride in consistently surpassing our industry’s average rating score, putting Signature Homes in the excellence category for customer satisfaction.
Does the builder care for the environment?
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We enlisted the expertise of a sustainability expert to fully understand and address the carbon emissions generated during home construction. By partnering with Trees That Count, we offset our carbon emissions by planting native trees for every build we undertake.
Does the builder give back to the community?
Signature Homes is honoured to partner with Save the Kiwi, a charity committed to safeguarding our beloved national icon, the kiwi.
In addition to this partnership, we proudly support Mates in Construction, a non-profit organisation working tirelessly to support the mental health of those working in the building and construction industry.
Does the builder have systems and processes for quality control throughout the construction process?
Does the builder hire subcontractors who are accredited?
All Signature Homes’ builds have a dedicated project manager who ensures seamless communication with our clients and oversees the construction process. They follow Signature Homes’ stringent quality control measures to ensure a highquality build.
Signature Homes partners with top-tier subcontractors carefully selected for their expertise and accreditations.
Does the builder provide you with confidence in their pricing?
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Signature Homes has a proven track record for accurate pricing. With our expertise and the support of advanced technology, we offer fast and accurate pricing providing our clients with complete confidence.
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Does the builder provide an overview of their service standards?
Signature Homes provide service standards that outline the experience our clients can expect from us during their build journey.
Does the builder provide an all-inclusive team under one roof?
Signature Homes provides a one-stop shop for all your design and construction needs, saving you precious time along the way.