Rangiora Display Home

Yes. Tell us your overall budget early, including land and other project costs, so we can design towards it. Efficient layouts, a considered building shape and well-chosen materials and specifications can help your money go further. We’ll discuss your priorities and explain the trade-offs as the design and pricing develop.

No. You can start with your ideas, an indicative budget and any information about your section. We’ll help you explore what’s possible and develop a design around your site and the way you live. Our Ideas Gallery can provide inspiration, but you don’t need to choose a plan before talking to us.

Good orientation, window placement and passive design can make a substantial difference to comfort and energy use without necessarily increasing the build cost. Plan these early, alongside insulation, glazing, shading, ventilation and heating. We’ll help you make the most of your section and coordinate these choices with your lifestyle and budget.Your home must meet the New Zealand Building Code. We’ll explain the insulation and weathertightness provisions in your specifications and any optional performance upgrades.

The Master Build 10-Year Guarantee provides cover for structural defects for 10 years and materials and workmanship defects for two years, subject to its terms. It can also include protection for loss of deposit, non-completion and temporary accommodation during covered repairs.It’s an industry-standard form of protection your lawyer should be familiar with. We can take you through the contract and guarantee documents, including the cover, limits and exclusions that apply to your home.

Yes. Get in touch to arrange a free site check and ballpark pricing, with no obligation. This gives you early guidance; a detailed feasibility study, specialist reports and final building quote come later. We’ll explain any paid investigations or design work before you commit.

Yes. Explore our Award Winning Homes to see completed Sentinel projects, then browse our Ideas Gallery for styles, spaces and finishes you love. Your local team can share relevant projects and client feedback near you. Tell us where you’re building and the type of home you have in mind; visits to clients’ homes depend on their permission and availability.