Architectural homes
One-off designs with complex geometry, feature cladding and high-end interiors, built to the drawings precisely.
New house construction
Build it right the first time.
Building new gives you a home designed around your section, your family and your budget — with no compromises inherited from someone else's house. We take it from concept through consent, construction and code compliance.
New builds
A new home, built around how you live
New construction is the chance to get the orientation right, size the rooms properly, insulate to a modern standard and design the flow before a single nail goes in. It is also the most unforgiving kind of building if the detailing is rushed — which is why we spend the time at design and consent stage.
We build on your section or one you are considering, working with your architect or developing the concept with you. You get a fixed-price contract, a documented programme, and one team responsible for the whole result.
- Site assessment, feasibility and buildability advice
- Architectural, structural and services coordination
- Resource and building consent management
- Full construction, landscaping and code compliance
What we build
Types of new build
Whatever the scale, the same process and the same standard of detailing applies.
Family homes
Practical three to five bedroom homes designed around light, storage and the way a busy household actually moves.
Multi-unit & townhouses
Two to six unit developments and duplexes, with shared services, fire ratings and compliance all managed.
Minor dwellings
Sleep-outs, granny flats and small second dwellings that make better use of an existing section.
Know where you stand
What a Koa Build new home includes
A turnkey new build should be finished, compliant and ready to move into. This is what we deliver as standard.
| Pre-construction | Site visit and feasibility, geotechnical and engineering coordination, concept design, specifications and a fixed-price contract. |
| Consents | Resource consent where required, building consent, development contributions coordination and all council inspections. |
| Structure | Earthworks, foundations, slab or subfloor, framing, roofing, cladding and joinery — all to consented drawings. |
| Interior | Insulation, linings, kitchen, bathrooms, wardrobes, flooring, painting, plumbing, electrical and ventilation. |
| Exterior works | Driveway, paths, decks, fencing, landscaping and connection to services. |
| Handover | Code compliance certificate, producer statements, warranties, as-built documentation and a maintenance schedule. |
Our process
From bare section to handover
New builds follow a clear sequence. We plan the whole thing before we break ground.
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1
Feasibility
Section assessment, budget conversation and an honest view of what can be built on the site.
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2
Design & consent
Architectural and structural design, specifications, pricing, then resource and building consent applications.
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3
Construction
Earthworks through to final fit-out, with scheduled inspections and weekly progress updates with photos.
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4
Completion
Final inspection, code compliance certificate, exterior works, then handover with the full documentation pack.
Common questions
New builds, answered
How long does it take to build a new house?
Design and consenting typically takes several months before construction starts. Construction itself is usually six to twelve months for a standalone home, depending on size, site conditions and material lead times. You receive an indicative programme with your contract, revised as the design is finalised.
Can you build from my architect's plans?
Absolutely, and that is common. We will review the drawings at the outset, flag anything that will be difficult or costly to build, price it accurately, and then build to those documents. We are equally happy to bring in design partners if you do not have plans yet.
Can I make changes once construction has started?
Some changes are straightforward early on, especially before framing is closed in. Later changes affect structure, services or consented documents and become expensive. Every variation is priced and approved in writing before we proceed, so you always know the impact.
Do you build on sloping or difficult sections?
Yes. Sloping sites, narrow access, high water tables and overland flow paths all need specific engineering and careful sequencing, but they are a normal part of building in Auckland. We will tell you at feasibility stage what the site is going to add to the cost.
What warranty comes with a new build?
You receive the manufacturer warranties for products and materials, producer statements from our licensed trades, and our own workmanship guarantee. If the build is covered by a building guarantee or master build type policy, we will arrange that as part of the contract.
Also consider
Not sure which service you need?
Have a section, or looking for one?
Talk to us early — feasibility advice at the start saves real money later.
Book a free consultation or call 021 116 6170