New Build Home Builders Christchurch Custom Builds, Clear Process

Building a home is one of life’s most exciting milestones — and also one of its most complicated. At Rise Residential, we specialise in bringing new builds in Christchurch, Selwyn, Prebbleton, Rolleston and surrounding suburbs to life with clarity, accuracy, and attention to detail.

Whether you’re a first-home buyer or creating a dream home for your family, our design-and-build team is by your side every step of the journey.

What Do Our New Build Services Include?

We provide a total end-to-end service. This encompasses:

Initial consultation and feasibility guidance
Site visit and land-specific design recommendations
Concept and working drawings
Council consent and documentation
Full build project management
Fixed-price contracts (where feasible) with transparent breakdowns
Final Code Compliance sign-off and handover

We prioritise teamwork and communication, so you’re never left in the dark during your new build journey.

From Section to Site: What to Expect

Here’s what a typical new build process with Rise Residential would generally look like:

Discovery + Consultation

We discover your goals, budget, timeline, and site requirements. This is where we help you create a realistic plan from a local knowledge and buildability perspective.

Design + Consent

You can either use your own architect or our architectural service. Either way, we’ll work with you to create a compliant, cost-effective design that meets both your vision and local authority regulations.

Costing + Contract

We provide you with a detailed breakdown of costs, along with definite timeframes and build stages. For the majority of builds, we can offer fixed-price contracts to protect your investment.

Construction Begins

Our team of Licensed Building Practitioners and carefully chosen subcontractors commence the build, overseen by a dedicated site manager. You’ll receive regular updates and on-site walk-throughs.

Completion + Handover

Once your home is complete, we oversee the final inspections, sign-off, and issue of your Code Compliance Certificate.

Advice on Building a New Home

Christchurch is a fantastic city to live in — but building here demands unique regulatory compliance.

We walk you through:

TC1, TC2 and TC3 land classifications
Foundation systems suited to liquefaction-prone land
Building to exceed earthquake resilience standards
Compliance with Christchurch and Selwyn District Plans
Stormwater management, minimum floor levels, and setbacks

Because we’re locals, we understand the land, council processes, and the dynamics of building in Canterbury.

New Build Consultants

We offer personalised new build consultations, advice and support at every stage in your home-building journey. With wide-ranging experience in Christchurch residential construction, each consultant can hold valuable insights regarding design, budgeting, and project management.

We are always in consultation with our clients to understand their vision and make practical solutions in line with the vision at an affordable budget. Whether you are building your first home or a customised dream house, our consultants will be there for you to make the process smooth, efficient, and enjoyable.