Bellissimo
Floor Area 104m²
Concept session, bespoke design, transparent costing, building consent, construction, hand‑over – A six clear milestones run by one accountable team. Because our partner architects, engineers and tradies work closely and are able to act in real time.
Clients receive weekly or fortnightly updates, site photos and milestone forecasts so you’re always ahead of the curve. From the first sketch to turning the key, you enjoy a joined‑up experience that saves both time and stress.
See the timeline at our process page – its a the backbone of every Ox Builders custom project.
A unified contract removes the “architect versus builder” blame game. Budget feedback is immediate, ensuring creative ideas stay affordable. Communication channels are shorter, decisions faster, and total project length often shrinks by several weeks. Best of all, responsibility is clear: one firm, one warranty, one phone number. Design‑build is the modern delivery method Kiwi homeowners increasingly favour for certainty, simplicity and a bespoke finish without budget blow‑outs.
Talk to past clients – many will tell you they’d never build any other way again.
Our house designer produces concept sketches, 3‑D models and full working drawings ready for council lodgement. We start with lifestyle questions, morning sun rituals, storage habits, future‑proofing . After that we translate answers into room sizes, window placements and material palettes.
Need interior help? We can add mood boards, lighting plans and joinery drawings, or collaborate with your preferred stylist. Every line drawn balances aesthetics, practicality and cost.
The resulting documentation is exhaustive, yet still flexible for final tweaks pre‑consent.
High‑performance insulation, Low‑E double glazing, ducted heat‑pump systems and orientation for passive solar gain come as standard recommendations. You can add solar‑PV readiness, under‑slab insulation or rain‑water harvesting for even lower running costs. Because these features are baked into the design stage, they integrate cleanly and often cost less than retro‑fits. The outcome: a warm, quiet, healthy home with noticeably smaller power bills and a lighter environmental footprint.
After concept approval we supply a line‑by‑line quote showing materials, labour, PC sums and provisional allowances. Once specifications firm up, that figure converts to a fixed‑price contract backed by the Halo 10‑Year Guarantee. Progress payments align with bank draw‑downs, and any client‑initiated variation is cost, quoted and signed off before action. No hidden clauses; no surprise invoices – just straight, honest accounting from a family‑run firm.
Ready to imagine your bespoke home? Schedule a free 90‑minute concept session with Brett. Bring Pinterest boards or a blank slate and we’ll brainstorm layouts, ballpark costs and next steps over coffee. You’ll leave with clarity on feasibility, timelines and budget ranges plus a written action plan. No pressure, just good advice from people who build every day in Waikato and love turning ideas into reality.
Call 027 840 2662 or use our online form as inspiration starts here.
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