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TAILORED BUILDS

DESIGN | BUILD | RENOVATE

Custom new homes and renovations, tailored to your lifestyle, vision and budget.

Featured work

Bringing big ideas and great design to life.

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Based in Rotorua, we are a custom home builder specialised in architectural new builds and renovations.

We take a tailored, hands-on approach - balancing architectural intent, practical execution, and a refined finish. The result is not just a beautiful home, but also a building experience that feels calm, considered, and collaborative from start to finish.

About us

What we do.

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We build exceptional homes throughout the Bay of Plenty. With a strong understanding of local sites, conditions and council processes, our relationships and regional knowledge help projects move smoothly from concept to completion.

  • We offer clients a full design service, with access to a curated selection of architects chosen to suit a range of styles and project scales. We work closely with the architect and consultants, managing the design development and consent process - providing cost clarity, continuity, and confidence from concept through to construction.

  • We specialise in architecturally designed new homes that are tailored to both site and lifestyle. Every build is approached with care, technical precision, and a deep respect for detail - ensuring the finished home feels cohesive, enduring, and thoughtfully resolved from structure to finish.

  • From subtle upgrades to transformations, we deliver renovations that enhance the way a home functions and feels. Our team carefully integrates new work with existing structures, balancing design intent, buildability, and craftsmanship to create seamless, elevated spaces.

I highly recommend Tailored Builds and will use them again, every time.

John & Steve were great to deal with. Easy communications, good options & recommendations with transparent billing.

From the top down to the apprentices, everyone had a can-do attitude and a positive work ethic. They went above and beyond several times and always with a smile.

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— Trent Jones, Lake Tarawera.

Working with us

No-obligation project feasibility review.

Whether you’re planning a new home or refining an existing one, we’d love to discuss your project.

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