Our Services
Quality homes. Local expertise. Built with care.
At Ground Up Homes, we’re a family-owned building company based in Churton Park, Wellington. We specialise in high-quality residential builds — from brand new homes to thoughtful alterations and outdoor living spaces.
Every project is backed by a Master Build Guarantee, giving you the peace of mind that your home is in safe and capable hands. We work closely with our trusted suppliers, experienced contractors, and colour consultant to ensure everything runs smoothly — from the ground up to the final details.
Whether you’re after a custom new build, a flexible house and land package, or a well-managed renovation, we’re here to make the process simple, personal, and stress-free.
High-Quality New Builds, Tailored to You
We create high-quality, custom-built homes designed around how you want to live.
From the first conversation to the final walkthrough, we work closely with you to bring your vision to life — delivering a warm, functional, and beautifully built home that reflects your lifestyle.
House and Land Packages
Our house and land packages in Churton Park offer a stress-free way to build — but that doesn’t mean you’re stuck with a standard-style design.
Each home is built to a high specification and tailored to your layout, finish, and lifestyle preferences.
We live and build in Churton Park, so we know how to make the most of the area — and we’re here to help you feel right at home.
HEAR FROM A happy CLIENT
"We had an exceptional experience building our new home with Ground Up Homes. Their team provided fantastic ideas during the design phase and demonstrated great patience as we refined our vision. They guided us through the consents process seamlessly, ensuring everything went smoothly. Throughout the build, their communication was clear and consistent, helping us make informed decisions with ease and reducing any stress.
The quality of the construction was outstanding, and the project was completed on schedule, allowing us to move in before Christmas after starting in March. Their skilled staff and strong industry connections often went above and beyond, incorporating unique features into our home at a great value.
We wholeheartedly recommend Ground Up Homes to anyone seeking to build their dream home."
- Tasj & Jamie
Project Management
We take the pressure off by managing your building project from start to finish. We coordinate contractors, timelines, and materials, and keep you informed with regular updates so you always know where things are at with the building progress. Our organised, hands-on approach keeps things running smoothly and efficiently whilst we build the home of your dreams.
Home Alterations
Need more space, a better layout, or a modern refresh to your home? We offer home alterations that make your existing space work better for you. Whether it’s a reconfiguration, an internal upgrade or renovation, or an exterior facelift, we’ll handle your building project with care and attention to detail.
Labour-Only Contracts
Already have your plans and want to be more hands-on with your build? We’re happy to work on a labour-only basis, supplying the skilled building work while you take the lead on the rest. It’s a great option for experienced clients who want flexibility without compromising on craftsmanship.
Outdoor Building Projects
We also build high-quality outdoor living spaces — from decks and patios to pergolas and fences — designed to complement your home wherever it may be in Wellington, to enhance your lifestyle. Let’s create an outdoor area you and your family love to spend time in.
OUR PROCESS
From first chat to final handover — here’s how we build together
At Ground Up Homes, we believe that building a new home should feel exciting — not overwhelming. That’s why we take a transparent, step-by-step approach, guiding you through every stage with clear communication, fortnightly updates, and expert support.
You’ll work with specialised consultants, including a colour consultant and kitchen designer, to personalise your home inside and out. And because no two families are the same, we offer plenty of room for customisation — so your home truly reflects how you want to live.
WITH YOU EVERY STEP OF THE WAY
Here’s how we build, from concept to completion
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We’ll start by meeting with you to chat about your goals, wishlist, and budget for your new home. Once we understand what you’re looking for, we’ll provide a concept agreement outlining the costs to engage with our architect.
After the plan deposit is paid, we’ll arrange a meeting between you and the architect to begin designing your concept plans. At this stage, we’ll also provide you with a rough estimate for the build, based on your ideas and preferences.
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Once we’ve worked with you and the architect to finalise a concept plan you’re happy with, we’ll move on to the next step: preparing the paperwork for council submission. We’ll provide you with a preliminary agreement, which allows us to begin drafting the full building contract and ensure everything is in place for the next stage of the process.
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Once your working drawings are complete, we’ll sit down with you to go through the building contract together. We’ll make sure everything is clear, answer any questions you have, and confirm that all parties are happy.
Once the contract is signed and the commencement deposit is paid, we’ll submit your plans to council. This process usually takes around 20 working days, though timeframes can vary depending on council workloads. Any invoices from council will be passed directly to you for payment.
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While your plans are progressing through council, we’ll use this time to dive into the exciting design details. You’ll meet with our colour consultant and kitchen designer to choose your interior and exterior colours, and finalise selections for plumbing fixtures, tiles, lighting, and flooring.
Behind the scenes, we’ll be getting everything ready — scheduling subtrades and placing material orders so we’re ready to hit the ground running once consent is granted.
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Once building consent is granted, we’ll get started on site — turning all the planning and preparation into real progress. From laying the foundations to handing over the keys, you’ll see your new home come to life step by step.
We’ll provide you with a realistic timeframe for completion, as outlined in your Master Build contract, and keep you informed with regular updates throughout the build. While we can’t control the weather or every unexpected challenge, we’ll always be upfront, responsive, and focused on keeping everything moving smoothly.
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Your build is complete — and it’s time for the best part: handover. We’ll meet you on site for a full walk-through of your new home, giving you the chance to check that everything is just as we agreed and up to the high standard you expect.
At the same time, we’ll submit all the necessary documentation to council for your Code of Compliance inspection. Once that’s approved and your insurances are in place — welcome to your new home!
Ready to bring your dream home to life?
Thank you for considering us for your building needs. We look forward to working together and bringing your dreams to life — with the care, commitment, and personal touch that only a family-run business can provide.