Residential Building Services New Plymouth

Ten Ways We Build and Renovate in Taranaki

Custom New Home Builds

A custom new home build is a fully designed and constructed home built to your brief, not a spec home or standard plan, covering every stage from concept through to code compliance sign-off. It is the right path for any homeowner who wants a home shaped around their site, family, and long-term plans.

Albon Building Taranaki has built custom new homes since 2005. We work with both architecturally designed plans and client-supplied plans, and every build is carried out by qualified tradesmen under a Licensed Building Practitioner, backed by the Halo 10-Year Residential Guarantee.

Architecturally Designed Homes

An architecturally designed home is a custom-built residence designed from the ground up by an architect or designer to suit a specific site, lifestyle and budget. It requires a builder who can read complex plans, work closely with architects and designers, and execute high-specification details accurately.

We have built architecturally designed homes across New Plymouth since 2005. Our LBP-licensed, NZCB-member team liaises directly with your architect during construction to keep the build aligned with the original design intent from start to finish.

Kit Set Home Construction

Kit set home construction is the professional assembly and completion of a prefabricated home package, from foundation through to code compliance. We manage every stage on site, so buyers who purchase a kit set package get a fully finished, consented home built to the same standard as a custom build.

This service suits homeowners who have bought or are considering a kit set package and need an experienced local builder to manage the build, rather than self-managing the project.

Residential Renovations Over $50,000

A residential renovation over $50,000 is a substantial structural or whole-home improvement project that goes beyond cosmetic updates: kitchen or bathroom rebuilds, extensions, re-roofing, full interior fit-outs, or major structural work. These projects require a Licensed Building Practitioner and often involve consents and multiple trades.

Albon Building Taranaki has completed major renovations since 2005, backed by the Halo 10-Year Residential Guarantee on eligible work.

Minor Alterations Under $50,000

A minor alteration is residential building work valued under $50,000 that doesn't involve major structural change — bathroom or kitchen refits, internal wall changes, window replacements, and small additions. A Licensed Building Practitioner still oversees the work to confirm it meets building standards.

Smaller jobs never mean smaller care — every project receives the full attention of our qualified team, proper assessment, honest scheduling, and workmanship built to last.

Building Project Management

Building project management means one accountable person coordinates every part of your build — scheduling subcontractors, managing consent timelines, booking inspections, overseeing procurement, and keeping the project on budget and on time.

Gary Albon leads this work personally as an on-the-ground owner-operator, not through a hands-off management firm, for both new builds and large renovations.

Decks and Fences

This service covers the design, supply, and build of new outdoor timber decks — ground-level, elevated, and wraparound styles — plus boundary and garden fences. Decks over 1.5 metres above ground and solid fences over 2.5 metres typically require a building consent, which we assess and manage for you.

Durable timber decks and fences built to handle Taranaki's weather and last for years, from homeowners wanting more outdoor living space to added privacy and security.

Farm Buildings

Farm buildings are purpose-built rural structures, including hay sheds, implement shelters, livestock housing, and storage barns, constructed to meet the demands of working farm properties and handle New Zealand's variable weather and heavy use.

We have constructed farm buildings for rural clients across Taranaki since 2005, paying close attention to structural framing, roofing, and weatherproofing on every build.

Garages and Carports

Covered vehicle storage and workshop structures built to consent-compliant standards, from single-vehicle lean-to carports to double-bay garages with internal access. Most garages in New Zealand require a building consent, which we confirm before any work starts.

Homeowners choose this work for off-street parking, protecting vehicles from Taranaki's coastal weather, increasing property value, or adding workshop space.

Granny Flats and Minor Dwellings

A granny flat or minor dwelling is a self-contained secondary dwelling built on the same property as an existing home, with its own kitchen, bathroom, living space, and entry. Homeowners build them to house family members, create rental income, or add long-term property value.

Most minor dwellings require a building consent because they include full kitchen and bathroom facilities. We confirm consent requirements and applicable district plan rules at the very start of your project.