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Crafted to your vision and built to your budget.
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Crafted to your vision and built to your budget.
Explore our library of floor plans, then chat to us about customising it for your new home.Explore our library of plans.
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From house & land packages to bespoke homes and subdivisions, find an option that suits your family.
Bespoke homes designed around the way you live.
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Bespoke homes designed around the way you live.
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Bespoke homes designed around the way you live.
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Ready-to-build sections across great locations.
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Ready-to-build sections across great locations.
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Replace an older home with a brand-new build.
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Unlock the full potential of your section.
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Our story
As Managing Director of Sentinel Homes, I'm proud of the work our teams have done to help families build award-winning homes that work for them.
Stuart Shutt
Stuart Shutt
Founder, Sentinel Homes NZ
Rural “We built with Sentinel homes last year. The quality is exceptional and the build journey was stress free.”
Fraser Osborne
Rural “Sentinel homes were fantastic to work with. Andrew's attention to detail, design suggestions, communication skills and project management made the process enjoyable and easy. Highly recommend this company if considering building a home. His building contractors and all his other service companies were also excellent to work with.”
Julie Otene
Rural “Designing a home can be overwhelming however Sentinel made this very easy for us and designed a beautiful home. Their communication is excellent and they are very professional. We love their work and highly recommend Maree and her team at Sentinel Home.”
Hugo and Nelmare Venter
Rural “We find building our home with them was one of the best decisions we made. Everyone who visits us comments on the finishing and workmanship. That says a lot. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend them.”
Fal Patell
Rural “All the pricing was really transparent and the build came in right on budget, we’d definitely build with them again. We absolutely love this house.”
Wendy & Dale Williams
Rural “The team at Sentinel homes exceeded our expectations. Our new home is energy efficient and gorgeous.”
Jessica Lee
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Build vs buy
Most buyers inherit someone else's compromises: old layouts, deferred maintenance, dated finishes. Building new with Sentinel often costs the same or less per square meter, and you get a 10-year guarantee, modern insulation, and a home designed around your life.
Build with confidence
Every Sentinel home is independently guaranteed by the 10-Year Master Build Guarantee, built to code, and protected long after handover. You're never building alone.
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We'll come to you, check your site for any issues from a building perspective, chat about your ideas, and give you some ballpark pricing. It's a free, no obligation meeting to help you.
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Explore and Pin your favourite looks in our ideas board, photo gallery and plans library.
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Share your ideas with your local team and we'll be in touch to discuss a ballpark estimate and next steps.
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We'll help you design and build your new home. Crafted to your vision, and built to your budget.
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Common questions about building with Sentinel Homes.
How long does the build process typically take?
Build times vary depending on the complexity of the design and site conditions. On average, a standard build takes between 18 and 24 weeks from the start of construction.
Do you offer fixed-price contracts?
Yes — we offer fixed-price contracts so you have certainty over your investment before construction begins.
Can I make changes during the build?
Changes can often be accommodated early in the process. Your project manager will guide you on what's possible and any cost or timeline impact.
What is included in the 10-Year Master Build Guarantee?
The 10-Year Master Build Guarantee provides independent cover for structural integrity, materials and workmanship, giving you long-term peace of mind.
Do you offer site checks and ballpark pricing?
Yes — we offer a complimentary site check and ballpark pricing, with no obligation, to help you plan your build.
Do you offer site checks and ballpark pricing?
Yes — we offer a complimentary site check and ballpark pricing, with no obligation, to help you plan your build.
Do you offer site checks and ballpark pricing?
Yes — we offer a complimentary site check and ballpark pricing, with no obligation, to help you plan your build.
