Frost Architectural Builders

Consistent, Imaginative, Personal

Why choose Frost Architectural Builders?

You’ll get personalised service from start to finish. Whether we’re working on a difficult section, sourcing alternate materials or making your design wishes a reality; we’ll keep you in the loop to minimise stress and unknowns. Long-term relationships with suppliers and meticulous project management keep costs from snowballing. Our supplier network also enables open discussion to source new materials or find options to achieve results when budgets are tight. Despite having 10-year relationships with architects, contractors, and suppliers, we regularly tender to the market to ensure pricing is competitive. Above all, you’ll get consistently excellent workmanship, on a grand scale and right down to the finest detail.

Get specialist building expertise, honest advice and practical solutions for large renovation projects. Whether you’re adding an extension or renovating to get more from your existing spaces, we’ll integrate new additions with existing features to achieve a cohesive, unified result.

Practical solutions with stunning results

At each stage of your renovation, we’ll adjust our approach to suit your unique project circumstances and keep costs within your budget. We have the expertise to minimise logistics costs in remote locations and work around the existing features of lifestyle properties such as hillsides, streams or established trees.

Our classic and heritage renovations are carried out with the ultimate care and respect for the builders that came before us. We combine modern building techniques with traditional methods to deliver old-world style with modern levels of safety and comfort.

Historic renovations with style and substance

From restoring original timber and protecting feature windows to modernizing your floor plan; successful restoration requires both foresight and attention to detail. We’ll listen to your brief before coming up with a practical solution that delivers on your vision. Our deep understanding of heritage building techniques makes us the ideal partner for improving your character home. Past projects include heritage homesteads from Ashley River, down to Darfield, Dunsandel, & Leeston.

Whether you’re building your first home or have built many times before, our team will proactively manage your project from bare land to handing over the keys. We’ll collaborate with you and your architect to highlight features of your section or suggest adjustments to keep build costs within your budget. Our finished homes are consistently 90% above standard building requirements. Each project is steered by a total commitment to quality of workmanship, backed by strong working relationships with both you and our suppliers.

Enjoy the luxury and comfort of a home built without compromise

Through open communication and transparency, we work to reduce your stress throughout the building process. We talk on your level and will openly discuss possible solutions to any unforeseen issues that may arise. We have received ongoing recognition for our standard of work through multiple wins in the prestigious Registered Master Builders House of the Year Awards. These local and national category wins were each judged on criteria including workmanship, design, functionality, style, future-proofing and sustainability. Tap into our wealth of knowledge on overcoming the challenges that come with fitting homes on hillside sections, managing logistics to remote sites, and constructing complex one-off architectural features. Consistent, Imaginative, Personal

Frost Architectural Builders specialises in high-end architectural homes and heritage renovations or extensions. We initially worked on hillside builds but have since expanded into building executive homes in Fendalton, Merivale, & Riccarton. While the majority of our projects are now focused in Christchurch we have also completed builds in Akaroa, Ashburton, Amberley, Twizel, Marlborough Sounds and as far as the Chatham Islands.