Certified Builders Association - NZCB

Connor Hamilton Construction Ltd (CHCL) is a member of NZCB and undertook 2 refurbishment projects for us total spent $570,000 CHCL tried to use their own building contract, rejecting an industry contract. Their quotes against consented HCC plans were miles out (Electrician 149% over quote, Plumber 123% over quote, Painter 87% over quote, Roof 40% over quote), had to stop all work to force progress plans to be completed over-runs cost a fortune CHCL recommended and sub-contracted Straight Paint Ltd to paint the house and new garage we paid $27,000+ for internal & external painting. Within 10 months (Feb 2022) there was widespread paint flaking off walls and windows The July 2022 Master Painters Report said the work (by Straight Paint) does not meet an acceptable trade standard, and fails to meet the standard described in AS/NZ2311/2017 In Aug 2022 Straight Paint & CHCL rejected a joint Building Disputes Tribunal application to resolve all painting issues CHCL offered $10,000+ in Nov 2022 against an expired independent quote. Independent quotes to repair got to $15,000+ on 31 Jan 2023. NZCB ought to protect their organization, other members reputations and protect the public and reconsider Connor Hamilton Construction Ltd membership. CHCL have left us with a $15,000+ repair bill. Beware
Apr 20th, 2023

Have been using this association for nearly 2 years now and what a dramatic improvement my business has made by making suggested changes advised by them.
May 2nd, 2022

As a builder from the states, I find that this organization is a joke as Ive just fired my NZCB here in the Dunedin area. I have found that NZCB has really no credibility to protecting the homeowners.
Aug 23rd, 2021

Being a member of NZCB has been great for my business & I have enjoyed watching it grow over the last 21 years to a association that cares about making our Qualified Builders better professionals in this evolving market that we work in. over 3000 builds a year with mostly very satisfied customers.
Mar 29th, 2021

Awesome group of people. Genuine and working hard to support builders and homeowners.
Feb 1st, 2021