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New Home Builders in Queenstown
Building a new home in Queenstown is different. Steep sections, hard ground, alpine weather and a council process that rewards preparation. Hunter Construction has built here since 2015. Every job is run by Riki personally, from the first site visit to the day you get the keys.
Why build your new home with Hunter
- One point of contact. You deal with Riki from first conversation to handover. No handing you over to a salesperson or a junior manager.
- Priced honestly, early. We test cost and buildability while your design is still moving, so there are no surprises at tender.
- Built for difficult sites. Steep, elevated and tight sections are our normal. We plan cranage, access and retaining before a spade goes in.
- Independent checks. We bring in structural engineers for third party inspections at key stages.
How a new home build runs
- Site visit and brief. We walk your section, talk through what you want and give you a straight view on what it will take.
- Feasibility and early pricing. Before you commit to full drawings, we give you a realistic cost range. Use our Feasibility Tool to get started.
- Design with your architect. We work alongside your architect or designer so the plans are buildable and on budget. See working with architects.
- Consent and contract. We help manage the building consent and agree a clear contract and programme.
- Build. Riki runs the site. You get regular updates and photos.
- Handover. Code compliance, a full walkthrough and a home that matches the drawings.
Where we build
Queenstown and the Wakatipu Basin, including Fernhill, Queenstown Hill, Kelvin Heights, Frankton, Jacks Point, Lake Hayes, Dalefield and Arrowtown.
Common questions
It depends on the site, the design and the level of finish. Steep sites, retaining and cranage add cost. Read our guide to the cost to build in Queenstown or use the Feasibility Tool for a starting range.
Consent and design usually take months before building starts. The build itself depends on size and site. We give you a programme before you sign.
Yes. Steep and challenging sites are a large part of our work. See steep site builds.
No. You can come to us with a section and an idea, or with full plans. Involving us early usually saves money.
Planning a new home in Queenstown?
Tell us about your section and what you have in mind. Riki will call you back, usually within one working day.