Our Process
Learn more about the Bennett Homes difference.
About The Building Process with Bennett Homes
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1. Colour Consults and Selections
To keep the selection process as stress-free as possible, we have created a 3-week colour consultation program to ensure you have time to make all choices required. You’ll have several meetings over these weeks to choose cladding, flooring, plumbing, paint colours, kitchen design, and much more! This can be overwhelming, but our Sales Consultants are there every step of the way to help guide you.
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2. Building Consent
Once your final selections have been made and your plans have been signed off on, our team will lodge your plans for consent with the council for processing to issue consent within 20 working days. When the consent has been issued, the building schedule begins and the materials are ordered! At Bennett Homes, we prioritise a seamless and efficient journey from planning to construction.
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3. Buildertrend
Learn how to use our project management platform, Buildertrend. With Buildertrend you’ll gain exclusive access to real-time progress updates and photos of your build, keeping you constantly in the loop. Additionally, you can easily request variations and seamlessly communicate with our dedicated team, ensuring all your needs and changes are addressed promptly. Experience the power of efficient project management with the user-friendly interface Buildertrend, where you’ll see your vision come to life.
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4. The Build
Your build begins! You will meet your Site Manager who ensures the build remains on schedule and works alongside our teams of trusted contractors. You will see new site photos uploaded to BuilderTrend of your home’s progress along the way. Important dates during the build include the electrical walkthrough (choosing electrical fitting placements with your Site Manager), the landscape meeting (choosing concrete and landscape placements), and the final handover with your Bennett Homes team members!
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5. The Final Handover
Once your new home has been completed and the Code Compliance Certificate (CCC) has been obtained, the project is ready for final handover. Your Salesperson & Site Manager will meet with you on-site to take you through the final handover process. This process includes a comprehensive walk-thru of the home, tutorials on how to use appliances and/or your air conditioning unit, handing over important documents and manuals relating to the build, and the keys to your new home so you can start your next chapter!
Begin Your Journey
With Bennett Homes, you’re not just getting a house – you’re embarking on a home-building journey, meticulously crafted and tailored to you. There have been cases where a client has a specific design or floor plan in mind, but a particular aspect may not quite work – that’s where we can work together and come up with solutions that not only fit lifestyle but budget as well.
From our first handshake to the moment you step into your completed build, every phase is marked by transparency, excellence, and unwavering commitment. Whether it’s understanding your vision, selecting quality materials, or integrating innovative design techniques, our journey together ensures that your home comes to life just as you envisioned.
Want to learn more about Bennett Homes and our building process? Reach out to us or step into your local Show Home. Start your Bennett Homes journey today and witness firsthand the dedication and craftsmanship that transforms blueprints into breathtaking homes.
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Visit Our Work
We have show homes in Matamata and Invercargill. visit your local showhome to experience firsthand the dedication of our builders, and the creativity of our design and drafting team.
Matamata Show Home
67 Rangitihi Street, Matamata
Open Hours
Tuesday & Thursday 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Sunday 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Invercargill Show Home
40 Victoria Avenue, Invercargill
Open Hours
Monday – Friday: 10am – 2pm
Sunday: 1pm – 4pm
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Testimonials
Hawthorndale Care Village
We chose Bennett Homes because of their commitment to Southland, they've proven themselves down here. We wanted quality and high standards, and they ticked all the boxes. We've been blown away by their performance.
Nick Hamlin
Southland
Logical and Honest
The whole process was done logically and it was done with honesty. We were told the margins for any extras and the percentage for the margins. Happy with that and everything else like that, there are no complaints, none, we are absolutely stoked.
Andrew Tough
Southland
Nothing Was Ever A Problem
When we asked if we could do this or do that, it was always a yes, nothing has been a problem whatsoever. It's a wonderful experience to have this lovely home. It means a lot to us.
Bruce & Stephanie
Waikato
Commincation and Efficiency
The two biggest things with Bennett Homes was their efficiency and communication. It was a seamless process.
The Rodgers Family
Southland
Great Experience
The team always went the second mile to make you feel comfortable. We’ve had a really good experience building with Bennett Homes and we’ve been telling everyone.
The Bowcocks
Waikato
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Trust Bennett Homes Builders
We knew we needed a solution, so we decided to build. We knew straightaway that we would build with Bennett Homes - we knew we could trust them!
The Bromwich Home
Matamata, Waikato
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Smooth Project Management
The team was so efficient and friendly, and you sorted any problems that came up so smoothly. The handover date on the contract we signed in the beginning was the exact day that we moved in - and 10 days before COVID hit!
The Arnold-Settle Home
Matamata, Waikato
Quality Workmanship
We went to the show home and we were really impressed with the quality of the house. We knew it was the right one for us. We were so impressed with the company and their values. We’ve never looked back.
Cathy & Jason
Southland
Excellent Communication
We had such a good experience the first time around with Bennett Homes we built again. We were really happy with the selection of plans. Communication was excellent right from the beginning.
Brendan
Waikato
Cost-effective And Flexible
There was a lot of flexibility in what we were able to do ourselves and what they did for us as well. Bennett Homes has been a pleasure to work with, would highly recommend them to other people.
Brian
Waikato
We'd Definitely Do It Again
We would definitely build with Bennett Homes again, the whole experience was just great. It was down to the quality of the build and the quality of people we dealt with.