THE CHOICE IS YOURS – TAKE CONTROL OF THE BUILD YOURSELF, OR SIT BACK, TAKE IT EASY AND LET US LOOK AFTER THE JOB FROM START TO FINISH.
Select an option below and we will give you a step by step guide – so you can see what’s involved at every step of the process.
WE SUPPLY THE BUILDING MATERIALS, WE SORT THE BUILDING PROCESS
With A1 Full build homes, we will take care of everything associated with the build project. Simply choose from one of our plans, or work with us to modify one to suit your needs, and then turn the entire running of the build over to us.
You will always be involved in the wonderfully inspiring process of building your home, while we take care of the day-to-day development. It is an entirely transparent process and we will keep you up to date at every step of the way.
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New home selection and inclusions
Meet us for a no obligation chat about our homes and your specific needs. Once you’ve settled on one of our designs we will provide you with a cost estimate, which will include a schedule of payments.
After we’ve received the plan deposit a scheme plan will be drafted. We will then work with you to review the draft plans, then make any final changes. In the time our team is completing your full working drawings, you will receive your Master Build contract from your A1 representative.
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Design and consent
Once plans are completed, all documents are signed and commencement deposits paid, we will lodge your new home plans with your local council for building consent. This will be the time to meet with our kitchen designer and colour consultant to make your exterior and interior selections, and plumbing ware and white ware selections will be confirmed. We will schedule all sub trades and material orders for your job.
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Your home build
We believe you should have a full understanding of how we plan to complete your new home. Obviously we can’t control the elements, sometimes situations outside of our control may result in delays. We will, however, do our upmost to keep the job moving at all times. We will provide you with a realistic timeline to show you how we aim to complete your new home, in line with your Master Builders contract. During construction you will be updated on a regular basis to let you know how the build is progressing, and what we have planned ahead.
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Handover
Once the build is complete, your contact person within A1homes will meet you and have a walk through of your new home. This is the time to double check everything is as you’ve agreed and to an acceptable standard. If there are any items you are responsible for, they should be completed for the Code Compliance inspection by Council.
| Full Plans | Standard plans from the A1 Range, based on a high wind zone and earthquake A, as required for consent to build (excluding any engineers designs) |
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| Insurance | Builder’s risk Insurance whilst under construction |
| Foundations | Standard concrete slab foundation based on ‘good ground’ and a level building platform |
| Wall Frames | All exterior and interior 90x45mm H1.2 treated pre-cut and pre-nailed timber |
| Roof Framing | Gang nailed engineer designed trusses H1.2 treated timber |
| Fascia | Colorsteel fascia from the standard colour range |
| Roofing | Metalcraft Colorsteel Endura, longrun corrogated or ribbed profile from the standard colour range |
| Guttering | Colorsteel guttering with white PVC round downpipes |
| Soffits | James Hardie HardieSoffit |
| Cladding | James Hardie 180mm Linea weatherboard (upgrades available) |
| Windows | ThermalHEART insulated, double glazed with pre-primed liners from the standard colour range |
| Front Entry Door | Insulated powder coated aluminium panel with lever handle (if applicable) |
| Garage Door | Dominator powder coated door from standard colour range with remote openers (if applicable) |
| Ceiling Battens | Metal ceiling battens |
| Insulation | North Island R2.2 wall and R3.2 ceiling batts – South Island R2.4 wall and R3.6 ceiling |
| Electrical | Downlights, switchgear, extraction to bathrooms. Layout in accordance with design |
| Heat Pump | Suitable to size and specification of home |
| Interior Linings | Standard 10mm GIB plasterboard to walls with 13mm to ceilings. GIB Aqualine to bathroom areas |
| Floor Coverings | For all dry and wet areas |
| Scotia | 55mm GIB-Cove and No.8 mould where required |
| Skirting | 60mm bevelled No.20 mould |
| Shelving | Ventilated wire shelf with rail to robes and ventilated wire shelving to HWC |
| Interior Doors | MDF flush panel doors |
| Door Hardware | Schlage single lever |
| Plasterboard Stopping | To a level 4 paint finish |
| Colour Consultation | 1 hour |
| Painting | Exterior – Soffits and cladding where required (single colour) Interior – internal surfaces where required, acrylic enamel to wet areas (two colours) |
| Kitchen | Fully assembled, Formica top, single bowl stainless steel insert, Melteca prefinished carcase with Meltrim edge doors and D pull handles |
| Appliances | Bosch appliances A1 standard pack incl. stainless steel wall oven, ceramic or gas cooktop, dishwasher and canopy rangehood |
| Laundry Tub | Aquatica laundry tub |
| Showers | Englefield Valencia Elite corner contour acrylic showers, size as per plans |
| Bath | Englefield Valencia 1670mm bath (if applicable) |
| Vanities | Englefield Valencia wall hung vanities, size as per plans |
| Toilets | Englefield Evora back to wall toilet suites |
| Tapware | Englefield Studio tapware range |
| Bathroom Accessories | Heated towel rail, toilet roll holders, polished edge mirrors to vanities |
| Hot Water Cylinder | Rheem 180L electric hot water cylinder with PVC tray |
| Post Construction Clean | Included |
| Freight | This price covers delivery of materials within a 50km delivery radius from our supplying stores. Outer area deliveries POA |
| Guarantee | All A1 Built homes include a Master Build 10 Year Guarantee for your total peace of mind. All products used in the construction are covered by applicable manufacturers warranties |
At the current time H1 energy requirements are not included and need to be discussed with your A1 regional representative.
WE SUPPLY THE BUILDING MATERIALS, YOU SORT THE BUILDING PROCESS
A1 Kit homes are the ideal option for those wanting to do as much as possible themselves. With an A1 Kit home you will run the job, taking on all the responsibility of building a new home from scratch, contracting subbies or – if you’ve got the qualifications or desire – even completing some of the building work yourself.
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Choose from one of our plans, or modify one to suit your needs
With over 60 flexible plans from 60 sqm to 250 sqm, there’s an A1home to suit your needs. When building your new home, it’s important to create one that will suit you – not just now, but in the years to come. That’s why, if you want to make any modifications, we are more than happy to work with you to make the changes you need. Contact us for a no obligation chat about your home, and we can discuss any modifications you might like to make, or upgrades on finishings.
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Design, deposit and council consent
Once you have decided on a plan, we’ll draw up a Kit Home Agreement and it’s at this stage that a plan deposit is required; $4000 single storey or $5000 two storey. Draft plans are then completed for your approval. Once you’re happy we’ll proceed with full working drawings that we will then lodge with council for consent on your behalf. We can then confirm your schedule of deliveries and finishes, ready for ordering.
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Hire a qualified builder and subcontractors
With an A1 Kit home you will have control of project managing your new home build. Unless you have some of the skills yourself, this will include hiring a qualified builder and relevant subcontractors. The best time to talk to subcontractors about your project will be while stage 1 & 2 are in the process. Please remember, although we’re not building your new home, we’re happy to assist wherever possible to get you started with the construction. So don’t be afraid to ask, we’re here to help.
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We deliver materials – on time, to your schedule
We understand the build process can run to different schedules, especially if you are choosing to do some or all of the build yourself. We will work with you or your builder to deliver our quality Kiwi made materials, as required in accordance with the delivery schedule. See below for what is provided at the different stages of the build.
Once initial deposit is made and plans and schedule are approved, kit home deliveries are broken down to the following stages with prepaid payments made to a lawyers trust account to ensure your funds are secure until materials are delivered.
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Frames and Roofing
Frame & Truss | Framing & Roof Framing | Ceiling Battons | Roofing Material | Freight
20 working days from confirmation of order.
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Windows and Cladding
Aluminium Joinery | Exterior Cladding | Rainwater Components | Stairs if required
20 days from confirmation of order.
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Interior
Interior Linings | Kitchen Cabinetry | Bathroomware | Whiteware | Wardrobes
20 days from confirmation of order.
| Full Plans | Standard plans from the A1 Range, based on a high wind zone and earthquake A, as required for consent to build (excluding any engineer’s designs) |
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| Wall Frames | All exterior and interior 90x45mm H1.2 treated pre-cut and pre-nailed timber |
| Roof Framing | Gang nailed engineer designed trusses H1.2 treated timber |
| Fascia | 200x25mm pre-primed H3 treated timber |
| Roofing | Metalcraft Colorsteel Endura, longrun corrogated or ribbed profile from the standard colour range |
| Soffits | James Hardie HardieSoffit |
| Cladding | James Hardie 180mm Linea weatherboard |
| Guttering | Marley PVC gutter with PVC round downpipes in white |
| Windows | ThermalHEART insulated, double glazed with pre-primed liners from the standard colour range |
| Front Entry Door | Insulated powder coated aluminium panel with lever handle (if applicable) |
| Ceiling Battens | Timber ceiling battens |
| Insulation | North Island R2.2 wall and R3.2 ceiling batts – South Island R2.4 wall and R3.6 ceiling |
| Interior Linings | Standard 10mm GIB plasterboard to walls with 13mm to ceilings. GIB Aqualine to bathroom areas |
| Scotia | 55mm GIB-Cove and No.8 mould where required |
| Skirting | 60mm bevelled No.20 mould |
| Shelving | Ventilated wire shelf with rail to robes and ventilated wire shelving to HWC |
| Interior Doors | MDF flush panel |
| Door Hardware | Schlage single lever |
| Kitchen | Formica top, single bowl stainless steel insert, Melteca prefinished carcase with Meltrim edge doors and D pull handles |
| Appliances | Bosch appliances A1 standard pack incl. stainless steel wall oven, ceramic or gas cooktop, dishwasher and canopy rangehood |
| Laundry Tub | Aquatica laundry tub |
| Showers | Englefield Valencia Elite corner contour acrylic showers, size as per plans |
| Bath | Englefield Valencia 1670mm Bath (if applicable) |
| Vanities | Englefield Valencia wall hung vanities, size as per plans |
| Toilets | Englefield Evora back to wall toilet suites |
| Tapware | Englefield Studio tapware range |
| Hot Water Cylinder | Rheem 180L electric hot water cylinder with PVC tray |
| Freight | This price covers Kit home freight within a 50km delivery radius from our supplying store, outer area deliveries POA |
Please note the following are not supplied with an A1 Kit Home:
Any building and/or resource consent fees, concrete or timber foundation, general fixings (GIB fix glue is supplied) plumbers pipe, S traps, valve kit and wastes (shower wastes included), electrical wire and fittings, plasterboard stopping and decorating materials, garage door, floor coverings, window furnishings, kitchen installation.
At the current time H1 Energy requirements for each standard home have been calculated based on Zone 2 for the North Island & Zone 5 for the South Island.
Should your build site be in a different zone or alterations made to the plans then your H1 Energy requirements will need to be discussed with your A1 Regional Representative.
WE COMPLETE THE BUILD OFF-SITE AND DELIVER TO YOU WHOLE
Our Transportable homes are designed to be great value baches, farm worker’s homes or simply for those wanting basic creature comforts and honest to goodness practicality. They are built on our site, then transported to yours.
They can arrive Gibstopped and painted or finished to any stage that suits, ready to connect to services on your site, complete with Council Code of Compliance, for total piece of mind.
| Full Plans | Standard plans from the A1 Transportable home range, based on a high wind zone and earthquake A, as required for consent to build in our yard (excluding any engineer’s designs) |
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| Building Consents | For construction in our yard, complete with a Council Code of Compliance from the bearers up, upon completion |
| Insurance | Builders risk insurance whilst under construction |
| Subfloor | 19mm Strangboard T&G sheets, on 240×45 H3.2 bearers, 3 rows. 240×45 H1.2 floor joists @ 450mm centres, including Expol underfloor insulation |
| Wall Frames | All exterior and interior 90x45mm H1.2 treated pre-cut and pre-nailed timber, includes two rows of nogs |
| Roof Framing | Gang nailed engineer designed trusses H1.2 treated timber |
| Fascia | Metalcraft metal fascia to suit |
| Roofing | Metalcraft Longrun Endura, either corrugated or ribbed profile, as per plan, from the standard colour range |
| Spouting | Marley Stormcloud PVC, with white PVC round downpipes |
| Soffits | James Hardie Hardisoffit |
| Cladding | James Hardie Axon or 180 Linea weatherboards, or a combination of both |
| Windows | ThermalHEART insulated, double glazed with pre-primed liners from the standard colour range |
| Front Entry Door | Insulated powder coated aluminium panel with lever handle (If applicable) |
| Ceiling Battens | GIB Rondo metal ceiling battens |
| Insulation | Pink Batts® North Island R2.2 wall and R3.6 ceiling batts |
| Interior Linings | Standard 10mm GIB plasterboard to walls with 13mm to ceilings, GIB Aqualine to bathroom areas |
| Scotia | 55mm GIB-Cove (supply only) and No.8 mould where required |
| Skirting | 60mm bevelled No. 20 mould |
| Shelving | Wire rails and shelves by NZ Wardrobes |
| Interior Doors | MDF flush panel doors, with architraves to all doors and windows |
| Door Hardware | Schlage single lever |
| Gibstopping | To a level 4 finish throughout |
| Painting | Interior/Exterior included, Single Colour Exterior and Interior |
| Kitchen | Fully installed, formica top, single bowl stainless steel insert, melteca prefinished carcase with meltrim edge doors and D pull handles |
| Electrical | As per electrical plan provided, all electrical work is completed to the exterior meter box, ready for meter install and connection to mains |
| Smoke Alarms | Cavius mini, as required on plan |
| Appliances | Bosch appliances A1 standard pack including stainless steel wall oven, ceramic cooktop, dishwasher and canopy rangehood |
| Plumbing | All water pipe in Buteline, all waste pipes in PVC, plumbing as required to all tapware, including dishwasher and washing machine, including 2 x exterior hose taps |
| Laundry Tub | Aquatica laundry tub |
| Showers | Englefield acrylic 900x900mm flat wall showers |
| Bath | Englefield Valencia 1670mm bath (if applicable) |
| Vanities | Raymor Boston wall hung vanities, size as per plans |
| Toilets | Englefield Valencia back to wall toilet suites |
| Tapware | Englefield Studio tapware range |
| Bathroom Accessories | Heated towel rail to bathroom/ensuite, toilet roll holders, polished edge mirrors to vanities, supply only |
| Hot Water Cylinder | Rheem 180L electric hot water cylinder with PVC tray, Rheem Infinity gas upgrade is available |
| Pre-Transport Clean | A full clean out prior to delivery |
| Guarantee | All A1 built homes include a Master Build 10 Year Guarantee for your total peace of mind. All products used in the construction are covered by applicable manufacturers warranties |
At the current time H1 energy requirements are not included and need to be discussed with your A1 regional representative.
CABINS CAN BE SUPPLIED AS A KIT, OR DELIVERED TO YOU WHOLE
Whether it’s extra space or an extra dwelling you’re looking for, one of our Basic or Finalised A1cabins will meet your needs.
BASIC OPTION
| Full Plans | Standard plans from the A1 range, based on a high wind zone and earthquake A, as required for consent to build (excluding any engineers designs) |
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| Subfloor | Timber floor joists & bearers with R1.4 Expol underfloor insulation and particle board flooring |
| Wall Frames | All exterior and interior 90x45mm H1.2 treated pre-cut and pre-nailed timber |
| Roof Framing | Gang nailed engineer designed trusses H1.2 treated timber or rafters as per plans |
| Fascia | Timber Fascia |
| Roofing | Type 1 Metalcraft Colorsteel Endura, ribbed profile from the standard colour range Type 2 Metalcraft Colorsteel Endura, corrugate profile from the standard colour range Type 3 Metalcraft Colorsteel Endura, ribbed profile from the standard colour range |
| Cladding | Type 1 James Hardie Axon Panel – Smooth 400mm profile Type 2 James Hardie Linea Weatherboard 180mm profile Type 3 Timber Slats over James Hardie Hardi Flex Cladding |
| Guttering | Coloursteel spouting with PVC round downpipes in white |
| Windows | Low E4, Argon filled double glazing with pre-primed liners from the standard colour range |
| Ceiling Battens | Metal Rondo ceiling battens |
| Insulation | Pink Batts insulation included |
| Interior Linings | Ply linings to walls and ceilings with 60mm beveled skirtings |
| Interior Doors / Hardware | MDF flush panel, Schlage single lever, with 40mm beveled architraves |
| Freight | This price covers Kit Cabin freight within a 50km delivery radius from our supplying store, outer area deliveries POA |
FINALISED OPTION ALSO INCLUDES
| Joinery Upgrade | ThermalHEART insulated, double glazed with preprimed liners from the standard colour range |
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| Interior Doors | MDF flush panel, Schlage single lever, with 40mm beveled architraves |
| Kitchenette | Kitchenette unit as per design |
| Wardrobe Shelving | White melamine shelf with Pryda rail |
| Hot Water Heater | Rinnai Infinity LPG gas water heater |
| Showers | Englefield Valencia Elite acrylic showers, size as per plans |
| Vanities | Englefield Valencia wall hung vanities, size as per plans |
| Toilets | Englefield Evora back to wall toilet suites |
| Tapware | Englefield Studio tapware range |
| Bathroom Accessories | Heated towel rail, toilet roll holders, mirror |
Please note the following are not supplied with an A1 Kit Home:
Any building and/or resource consent fees, concrete or timber foundation, general fixings (GIB fix glue is supplied) plumbers pipe, S traps, valve kit and wastes (shower wastes included), electrical wire and fittings, plasterboard stopping and decorating materials, garage door, floor coverings, window furnishings, kitchen installation.
At the current time H1 energy requirements are not included and need to be discussed with your A1 regional representative.
Keeping it Kiwi Payment Protection
At A1homes, we believe that everyone should receive the security of having their advanced payments fully protected, after all, it’s one of the biggest investments most of us will ever make.
Part of keeping it Kiwi is our payment protection plan that offers peace of mind and onshore protection. The payment protection plan means all prepayments for all stage deliveries are processed by our lawyers and held in an A1homes trust account until the stage is complete and delivered to your site. So, no funds can be used until each stage is delivered in full.