D & B Construction

About

We are perfectionists. We don’t cut corners and are not afraid to be a tad obsessive when it comes to our craftsmanship. Our passion is building high-quality homes detailed to perfection in Mount Maunganui/Tauranga. The reward is delivering exceptionally finished homes that we are all immensely proud of. The icing on the cake is producing award-winning homes.

Building partners, Dave Merrett and Ben Gorinski, formed D&B Construction in 2007, with the vision to carve out a niche as the best builders of extraordinary homes in Mount Maunganui / Tauranga.

To achieve this vision we also set out to become the most recommended high-end builders in town. Today, we have an experienced team of builders and work alongside talented architects and trusted subcontractors who are passionate about delivering high-end homes to perfection - with the client satisfaction to match.

An Unsurpassed Reputation
We pride ourselves on exceeding our client's expectations with our attention to detail and craftsmanship, and we enjoy making your home unique to you. We have an unsurpassed reputation for quality, can-do, finding solutions and being good guys to deal with. We want to do our absolute best for our clients and be the best at what we do.

We Don't Sit Behind a Desk All Day
We have a fresh and straight-up communication style. We employ exceptional foremen but you will always have direct access to us, the owners, Dave and Ben. We don't sit behind a desk all day, we are hands-on, out visiting sites, meeting with clients, and engaging with subcontractors to ensure a build of the highest standard right to the end and beyond.

Happy Past Clients
Client satisfaction means everything to us and that's why our clients are more than just clients, they often become our friends. These strong relationships are demonstrated by the constant referrals and recommendations given long after their builds are finished. Even more amazing is how happy past clients are to open their homes to our prospective clients. We are truly grateful to have this support and know we are building today because of it.

We Think Sideways
To build these extraordinary homes we think outside the box and as one client describes we think sideways. We are renowned for adding value and implementing creative but practical ideas as the build progresses. We work hard to ensure you don't have to worry about any aspect of the build and can just enjoy your beautifully built new home.

Your Vision a Reality
Our homes are bespoke and our clients like to be able to manage changes along the way. We enjoy the challenge of making your vision a reality.

Best Results
For best results, your architect and builder should work in tandem and as early as possible. We can help keep build prices realistic and offer our practical knowledge to plans. We are also up to date with the latest materials and building techniques and how the plans work in reality. Our clients always tell us they wish they got us involved earlier to support the architect with the plans - saving money and stress - and to get the best results.

Services

Testimonials

When our architect recommended D&B Construction to build our new home at Omokoroa in 2019 we didn’t hesitate to involve them because we’d had previous experience with D&B Construction. They did some remedial work on our old property a few years earlier and we’d been impressed with their operation. Our trust in them to build our new home proved to be well-founded. Their communication, organisational skills and the workmanship of their entire crew were exemplary. Whenever decisions were needed about the inevitable small changes as construction progressed they were always forthcoming with ideas and recommendations. Dave and Ben were always available and the entire team were courteous and helpful. The end result was that the building process was a stress-free, happy experience which came in close to the original estimate. We wouldn’t hesitate to use D&B Construction for a third time if we build again.

Paul and Diane Graveling

The current project is nearing completion and it has gone very well. Projects of this nature require a very close working relationship between the builder and Engineer to resolve the problems identified. Ben's building knowledge and communication have assisted in successfully resolving the weather-tight issues on this project, and also incorporated enhancements in the remedial construction details to reduce weather-tight risk. I would have no hesitation in using Ben for future weather-tight remedial works projects.

R A King, Fairclough and King Consultants Ltd

The end result of the renovations were beyond our expectations and we would have no hesitation in engaging D&B Construction again.

L & M Ventures Ltd

We chose D&B Construction to undertake our project based on the knowledge that they brought to it and associated new ideas as well as being considerably more cost-effective than other parties. We are delighted we did make this choice as the whole team of employee's were pleasant to deal with and extremely hard working.

Kevin Westwood

We couldn't be happier with the overall result and building process. Ben, Dave and their team are practical, knowledgeable, results-focused professionals and we appreciated their input and experience. The exceptionally high standards they demanded from both their team and the sub-contractors were most appreciated. It was always a pleasure to meet on-site for discussions and planning.

It is without hesitation that we recommend D&B Construction to build your new home and suggest you engage them before your plans are completed to share the benefits we did.

Bruce & Fiona Lysaght

I like that we had direct access to Dave and Ben. I think this is one of the keys to our great experience. They made us feel like we were the only job they had on. Their aftercare is amazing. You hear about other builders who you can't get back once they’re off the job. But not D&B. They are very attentive and responsible, which is critical. We like how they engaged with our kids and understood our lifestyle. They recognise that the little things are just as important as the big things. They generate loyalty and they will have longevity

Mary & Matt Hill

They are into detail and they build beautiful homes. I want to mention Ben; he was so good. Some parts of the architects plan we changed during the build. Ben is a great problem solver and we moved through many sticky situations together. They are really nice guys.

Sue & David Milne

The finished build with D&B was really good. They have an amazing ability to see things in plan form and suggest other ways of doing things. They work on their feet, constantly finding better ways of doing things. Dave and Ben are hands-on, they're in their trucks going from site to site. They are more than a building partner; they are people you build a house with then want to share a beer.

Allan & Pam Laing

They are top class, they are professional, they do a great job. They employ great people and they have a sense of humour. You couldn't get any better. Everyone we've come across in relation to D&B has good things to say. They're the sort of guys you want to adopt as your sons.

Pete & Tracy

I like that we had direct access to Dave and Ben. They made us feel like we were the only job they had on. Their aftercare is amazing.

Mary & Matt Hill - Mount Maunganui

They are into detail and they build beautiful homes. They are really nice guys.

Sue & David Milne - Mount Maunganui

They are more than a building partner; they are people you build a house with then want to share a beer.

Allan & Pam Laing - Mount Maunganui

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