We are a Kiwi/Canadian/Latvian family, living in small town New Zealand, passionate about building high quality European wood houses for the benefit of families and generations to come.
Wade’s extensive experience in mechanical engineering design & manufacture and Sandra’s project and events management background provide the perfect symbiosis to plan, consent and procure high quality bespoke house sets from Latvia.
We acknowledge that importing a whole house set could be daunting, so here is a step-by-step guide to get you started:
Begin by meeting with us either in person or online to discuss your ideal home, review floor plans, and explore potential solutions.
We will then send the initial plans to our Latvian partner for a detailed quotation.
If the financial aspect aligns with your expectations, will commence work on the Technical Project.
Once the Technical Project is completed, our New Zealand-based engineer and architect will prepare the necessary documentation for submission to the Council.
The Council will review the paperwork, a process in which they typically support this building method. They may have some inquiries, which we are more than happy to address.
Upon receiving Building Consent approval, your house can be ordered! It will require approximately 6-10 weeks to manufacture it.
During this period, we can help you select and order additional items such as windows, doors, internal doors, flooring, ventilation systems, internal ceiling cladding, and even kitchen and bathroom fixtures.
Once all components are ready, our shipping agent will coordinate transportation, which will take 12-16 weeks to reach your nearest port by sea.
Upon arrival in New Zealand, customs and reloading procedures will occur, followed by the transfer of items to your prepared building site with foundations and necessary services ready
With a team of four builders, a house similar to ours should take around four weeks to be weatherproof, followed by internal fitting and painting. The great news is that we can oversee varying degrees of project management based on your preferences!
Get in touch if you would like to explore the opportunity to work with us on your home build!
Thanks,
Sandra & Wade McMillan