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About Us

A team with extensive expertise and knowledge, helping families into genuinely healthy and energy-efficient homes.

As sports enthusiasts, we believe building a home is like committing to the BIGGEST race or event that you have ever done! You want to enjoy the journey, relish the challenge and achieve ‘success’. To do this you need a great ‘Support Crew’ with passion, dedication, trust, and experience, to help you achieve your goals.

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Our History

  • Chatterton Homes (previously Chatterton Builders) have been building quality homes in the Canterbury Region since 1998.
  • 2011 became one the early adopters of passive house and energy efficient homes in NZ.
  • One of the first builders to achieve accreditation to build with structural insulated panel (SIPs) in NZ.
  • Completed many (over 90 by 2024) successful passive house and SIPs projects, from architectural homes to social housing and new schools across the South Island.
  • SIPs experience highly sought after in the industry. Now offer a SIPs pre-assembly and install service throughout the South Island.
  • Brent Chatterton has completed the Passive House Tradesperson qualification and is an accredited (ATTMA) air tightness tester.
  • Continue to offer vast experience in architectural and hillside construction.
  • Members of relevant authorities. PHINZ (Passive House Institute of New Zealand), and The Superhome Movement.
  • Members of New Zealand Certified Builders Association. Brent previously served on the Board for 7 years, 2 years as Chairman.
  • Licensed Building Practitioners and Site Safe members.
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Award Winners
North Canterbury Business Awards 2023

The Chatterton Guarantee

PERFORMANCE

A comprehensive whole-house approach considering health, comfort and energy efficiency. No isolated fixes or unintended consequences.

PROVEN EXPERTISE

Successfully creating high-performance homes since 2011 and continually up-skilling. We know what is required and we get it done right!

FIXED CONTRACT PRICE

Transparent process! Clear inclusions! Foolproof variations! No surprises!

SUPERIOR QUALITY

Our teams consist of craftsmen. Committed to excellence through passion, dedication, knowledge, and precision.

OUTSTANDING CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE

Clarity and communication. Prescribed processes and an online project portal complement our collaborative model, ensuring client satisfaction.

PROFESSIONALISM

Integrity and reliability. Accountable staff and proven systems! We won’t let you down!

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Our Mission

To provide clients with a superior build experience, reassurance of outstanding craftsmanship and a beautiful home that stands the test of time.

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Our Values

Integrity

The reassurance of honesty and trust, from our entire team, throughout the building process. Processes and communication remain open and we are accountable for delivering on our promises.

Communication

Effective and frequent Communication is integral to our relationship, and the success of the building result and process. We embrace all avenues of contact to ensure accessibility, understanding and clarification throughout the entire process.

Excellence

We strive to be the best in what we do, and provide this service for our clients. We employ experienced craftsmen, embrace innovation, follow proven processes and importantly develop dynamic relationships with our clients to achieve an exceptional result. Be won’t sit idle though! To be the best we must keep developing ourselves!

Team Work

We employ staff who share our same values and relish the team spirit of working together to produce an exceptional result. Everyone plays an important role and supports each other to achieve the best they can and take pride in what they have created for the client.

I am grateful for the opportunities that this industry has provided me – opportunities to create, to innovate, and to leave a lasting mark on the world around us. Each structure we build is not just a building, but a symbol of our dedication to quality and our commitment to excellence.
But beyond the projects and the tools, it is the people that make this company truly special. The camaraderie, the teamwork, and the shared sense of purpose that we bring to each project are what make our work meaningful and fulfilling. I am honoured to work alongside such talented and dedicated individuals who share my passion for craftsmanship and excellence.

– Michael Brebonaria, Chatterton Homes Foreman

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