“Working with Josh and the team at Kit-Markin was an absolute pleasure.”

Working with Josh and the team at Kit-Markin was an absolute pleasure.

Across a 15-month architectural build, their communication, attention to detail, and commitment to quality were outstanding.

They kept the client’s budget front of mind while never compromising on design or finish — a rare balance that made the project run smoothly from start to finish.

Based on our experience on the Maungakawa Road project in Te Miro, we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Kit-Markin Homes for any high-end residential build.

Adam Mercer · Mercer & Mercer Architects · Maungakawa Hilltop Home

“We were impressed from our very first engagement with him.”

We were recommended to Josh by our architect. He gave us the names of three builders, and we ended up choosing Josh from Kit-Markin. We had a lot of trust in our architect and felt that both he and Josh would work well together – and they did.

From the beginning, Josh showed a clear understanding of what we were trying to achieve. During the tender process, that really came through in the discussions and what he presented, which was important to us. We hadn’t built before, so we weren’t entirely sure what to expect, but we were impressed from our very first engagement with him.

Throughout the build, that professionalism continued. We looked forward to receiving our regular site summaries and appreciated how Josh made the effort to clearly document and capture all the changes we made along the way. One thing worth highlighting is his flexibility – we made several changes during the build, and nothing ever felt like a problem. We’ve been told that kind of adaptability is rare in the building industry.

We were also really impressed with the finishing details. Our architect was pleased too – it was clear their design was brought to life by skilled, quality tradespeople.

To top it all off, we were thrilled to hear that this project won a national award. From what we understand, those aren’t easy to achieve, so it was a massive recognition of the Kit-Markin team’s quality and hard work.

We are more than happy to recommend Kit-Markin Construction for any project.

Peter & Glyness · Little Beauty

“We honestly couldn't recommend Kit-Markin Homes enough.”

We connected really well with Josh from Kit-Markin Homes from day one.

We were after something bespoke and a bit different. In the past, we’d built with a higher-end housing company, but they used contract builders who were juggling half a dozen builds at once – we felt like just another number.

This time, we wanted a more personal building experience, tailored to what we actually wanted. Josh was heavily involved with the architect from the early stages, and we felt the suggestions he put forward were genuinely considered. He even helped save costs on things we didn’t really need. We also felt he had a solid understanding of the design process, and his input came from real experience – the points he raised were valid and helpful.

Throughout construction, our needs were met. With our previous build, communication was minimal – this time, Josh was an excellent project manager, and we never felt pressured. Because we made our finish and colour selections early, any delays were avoided – we didn’t want the hold-up to be on us!

We trusted the Kit-Markin team so much that we went overseas during the build, and when we returned, our home was basically ready for us to move into.

We were also thrilled to hear that our build won a Gold Award. Achieving one of these is no small feat, so we were incredibly happy for Josh and the Kit-Markin team. After all their hard work, it was a well-deserved and reassuring reward.

We honestly couldn’t recommend Kit-Markin Homes enough. We’ve since completed our second project with them, and we’re just as happy the second time around.

Colin & Vanessa May · 21st-Century Classic

“Absolutely faultless.”

We’ve been really surprised by the speed of the build. Each week we’ve been blown away by just how much work has been progressing. Because it’s been so easy with them, it’s made the process more enjoyable. All of the team have been really friendly and helpful. The communication with Kit-Markin has been absolutely faultless.

Lisa Hodgson · Pavilion Style Home

“They are a great team, passionate and proud of their work.”

We engaged Kit-Markin Construction to build our new home in 2020. We decided to go with them based on what we saw while viewing some of their finished builds. We felt Josh cared about our project, which was a contrast to the other companies we had initially spoken to.

They worked closely with the designer in the planning stage, which was essential for us as we wanted the designer and builder to be closely connected so that there would be minimal hold-ups when the build took place.

We were impressed with the build’s progress as we endured difficult times with Covid lockdowns. The Kit-Markin team stayed committed to moving the project along so we could move in, and we appreciated it.

We were happy to hear our home won Gold and made it into the TOP 100 in the 2022 Master Builders House of the Year.

Thanks to Kit-Markin Construction for our beautiful home.

Lily Watkins

“They were a pleasure to work with.”

In 2019 Cambridge Medical Centre commenced a building project in which the house next door underwent a major renovation in order to expand the practice and add more consult rooms. As a medical facility it was really important that we worked with a building company that understood our need to continue operating throughout the build, maintain patient confidentiality at all times and have minimal disruption to services.

Kit-Markin delivered on these requirements throughout the project. Their staff were professional and respectful at all times, they worked hard to keep the site tidy and safe and minimised noise disturbances as much as possible so that patients and staff weren’t negatively impacted. Josh and Stephan communicated clearly throughout the project so we knew what progress was being made, when different contractors should be expected on site and if any changes were required. They were particularly helpful in assisting us in navigating compliance requirements throughout the build so that when it came to the council sign-off it was merely a formality.

We are really pleased with the finished building and would highly recommend Kit-Markin Homes to any prospective client. They were a pleasure to work with.

Wendy Harris · Cambridge Medical Centre · Commercial renovation

“Really professional and came in under budget, which was awesome.”

I highly recommend Josh and his team at Kit-Markin. His staff were exceptional, personable and experienced.

We are absolutely stoked with how the build looks and get constant positive feedback from friends, family and random strangers. The build was really professional and came in under budget, which was awesome.

Andrew Ryan

“This construction company offers something very different in the way they build relationships.”

Josh and Hannah are genuinely interested in helping people to build their dream.

If you’re looking for a partner and team to help you achieve that, then you need to talk to these guys.

This construction company offers something very different in the way they build relationships.

Rachel Shepherd