Horopito Road
By Mike Craig Builders
These clients had been looking for a site in the garden district of Waikanae for a while and had been talking with Mike Craig Builders about the possibility of building them a new home on a vacant section. Instead, they discovered an old dwelling situated on a fantastic site with lots of mature, well-established trees. Unfortunately, the house was in poor repair and was sinking into the ground, but they commissioned Mike Craig Builders to create a new dwelling from the old one.
Mike recruited AD Architecture to help develop the site sustainably and build essentially a whole new house on the existing footprint. A plan was developed and the old house was put into piles to create a more suitable foundation. As the project progressed it turned out to be a major rebuild, with most of the existing building removed, and a new roof and garage added.
An additional challenge was to create the couple’s desired warm and comfortable home by capitalising on the north-facing aspect of the existing building. Mike Craig Builders selected thermally broken double glazing along with high-performance glass. Additionally, the highest possible R factor insulation was used in the walls and ceiling, along with underfloor insulation and polythene.
The final result is the clients are now living in warmth and comfort in their fantastic new home in the exact the location they wanted.
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Expert at creating unique architecturally designed homes
Mike Craig Builders creates beautiful homes that are well designed and built to the highest quality. Being experts in their field at building bespoke, architecturally designed homes Mike Craig Builders has established a strong reputation in the local community for superior building work.
The company specialises in using Structurally Insulated Panels (SIPs) to create sustainable homes for satisfied clients.
Professional, experienced builders at your service
Business owner and Certified Builder Mike Craig has over 30 years of comprehensive experience in the building trade. During that time he has acquired a solid reputation as a respected and reliable local builder on the Kāpiti Coast. Mike’s professional standing is assured as a foundation member of New Zealand Certified Builders and current vice chairman of their board of directors.
In 2003, Mike Craig established his own building company, with wife Maria overseeing the administration of the business. Creating a team of loyal specialists to provide the best possible service is crucial to the continuing success of the business today. The team at Mike Craig Builder’s are hand-picked, qualified tradespeople who work alongside trusted sub-contractors and are backed by reliable suppliers.
Working closely together for the best results
To begin the design process, Mike will align your vision with the best architect and keep you in the loop right through the project timeline. A transparent approach to costings throughout the whole building process means there are no budget surprises either.
The team at Mike Craig Builders will go out of their way to make sure you are satisfied with the standard of workmanship on your build. They guarantee that you will be delighted with not only their service but also the end result of your unique, architecturally designed home.
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