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 Testimonials

White/YoungsonWe chose the Gullwing design for its simple clean lines and angles that best reflected how we felt about our chosen site and elevation. The Gullwing shape, together with our chosen colour scheme, is in harmony with the cliff backdrop and bush, mountain and sea views that surround us. The indoor/outdoor flow and our north/west facing aspect is great for family living and entertaining visitors. We can literally step outside onto the terrace and be entertained by a tui or a bellbird on the plants against the railings. Large bifolds and sliding doors along the front of the house allow for fantastic views of the sea, so that we can be inside as well as outside to view the magical sunsets. 
Thank you McRaeway for our Gullwing Design Experience! 
Christine Youngson & Ritchie White 

We have been in our McLaren home since 2010 and are enjoying it immensely.  We love the design, it’s easy to live in and when family come and stay the extra space is wonderful. The experience of building a new home was exciting and enjoyable with Christine and the McRaeway Team who were great to work with and nothing was a problem for McRaeway.  Credit must go to Sellars Building Contractors of Pleasant Point who were also an excellent team to work with.
Bronwyn and Alister Paul - Pleasant Point

In 2010 we built a McRaeway home at East Taieri. Initially we met with Christine Scannell (McRaeway) and Dave Wootton (Network Builder) and were very impressed with their professionalism, friendliness and advice. At no time was there any pressure, but instead direction and suggestions backed up by experience of building homes for many years.  We visited McRaeway Homes Show Homes in Timaru and found the staff very helpful and the range of options in the home comprehensive. 
Dave oversaw the whole project and made sure that everything ran smoothly. Upon completion, we had a home which we were very happy with, and the quality of the workmanship from all tradespeople who worked on the property was excellent. 
Wylie, Dunedin      

I had put off getting started with my plans to build because it seemed like such a daunting prospect, but I found a house design on the McRaeway website that looked perfect for my waterfront site, and was able to visit a show home in Timaru. From the outset, the staff at McRaeway were welcoming, positive, helpful and open to ideas. They quickly set up a meeting with their Sales Consultant Christine Scannell, who explained the whole process clearly and helped - along with the rest of the McRaeway team in Timaru - with all kinds of decisions to do with siting, altering and equipping the standard design to best suit my situation. Nothing was too difficult - it was a "yes we can" attitude all the way. 
A double garage basement was added, and some rooms re-ordered to maximise the spaces for sun and views. McRaeway staff kept in touch regularly through meetings, emails and phone calls, and all the costs were completely transparent, as they provided a thorough pricing list for standard features and optional extras.
I elected to work with McRaeway network builder Dave Wootton and his team, and from the outset Dave "went the extra mile."  He was fully attuned to my wishes and managed the whole process; from the consents to organising the subcontractors, always keeping me in touch with how things were going. The builders were a great team; reliable, careful and professional. There seemed to be a seamless connection between the staff at McRaeway, the builders and subcontractors. And, as a result of everyone's efforts, I now have exactly the house I wanted. I couldn't imagine a more positive building experience and I'm delighted with the result. I thoroughly recommend the McRaeway experience! Christine Prentice, Dunedin. 
"We were so delighted with the Lyon design we built in 2001 there was no hesitation in choosing McRaeway Homes to build our second home. The Pearse from the Limelight series suits our new rural site very well and once again we are impressed with the quality of both materials and building from network builder Dave Schroder, who also built our first McRaeway home. As always, the service we have received from McRaeway Homes has been excellent with all staff being most helpful, especially when we were ordering and planning. Dave continues to be the great builder that he is and always has time for a quick chat when we visit the site, which is almost daily   ."Chris and Mary-Anne Reid, Blenheim

"Just a wee email to thank you for all the work leading up to us taking over the house. Dave Wootton has done a wonderful job and it's looking good... no great. I have hopefully attached some photos as a teaser and Beth and I would love to show you and Jan around if you're down this way. The photos don't do justice to our quirky sense of humour if you recall and we have added some touches to enhance the 'Chablis' theme."Gavin Sullivan and Beth Herd, Dunedin   

“Thank you for the part that each of you played in supplying us with such a fabulous new home. We appreciated your efficiency, friendliness and ‘nothing is a bother’ attitude.”Dickie, Mosgiel

"We've received our occupancy certificate less than eight months since starting the build, no mean feat given our 'boat access only' location. Settled in and looking forward to the holidays in our Westy at Four Fathom Bay.  We are very pleased with the house, and the efforts both McRaeway Homes and network builder, Dave Schroder put in to make it happen. It will serve our extended family well in the years to come"  Johnson family, Marlborough Sounds          
“We were looking for a house to fit a special site - one which a young busy family could use to the fullest, was warm, stylish and easy to maintain. After years of searching, and going through our architects we finally found the Falcon 4 - pity we didn't see it sooner!
McRaeway Homes was fantastic to work with. Right from the start staff let us know what could be achieved, how and by when. They were either on site or within phone contact to work out any issues - something we and our builder were so grateful for. This made the build even smoother than we had hoped for.
We have no hesitation in recommending McRaeway Homes to anyone looking for a unique, value for money, solid and durable house.”Blake-Mansons, Charteris Bay

"Did you get my email thanking you and your staff for your help in providing requested information?    We really did appreciate your speedy help, it certainly helped us to get the Consent through in good time.     After 16 years of owning a McRaeway Home you have given wonderful service right through."Forsdick (who built a McRaeway Home 16 years ago and recently requested assistance to fit a solar energy system)

"Throughout the entire planning, delivery and building process your team of staff were exceptional in their service to me.  As I spent 21 years with Air New Zealand I have experienced service standards at all levels as well as teaching other staff how to provide good service.  Therefore it is something I am very critical of.  Your team come out as excellent in my opinion when it comes to customer service."Morton, Cromwell

“My builder reckons that it was the best framing timber he has ever seen and that the whole experience has been fantastic, he hasn't had any big issues and has really enjoyed the experience.   We have also had a lot of interest from locals coming on site to have a look."Wayne Hullen, Gisborne

"McRaeway homes in Timaru and their local representative were absolutely exceptional. Contact with Timaru was minimal – mainly as things were explained so well, and choices made so simply, that once having made them, we knew what to expect for product, what to expect for cost, and things were delivered and paid for as expected from both parties."Gardyne, Invercargill

"To everyone at McRaeway - Thank you for all your help and support during building our new home. We are enjoying every minute of it. Thanks again"  Vincent - Stratford

“I was stunned and delighted by the accuracy of the framing and the roof fixers commenting that “they had never worked to such exact measurements”, a testimony to the McRaeway processes  & staff attention to detail.  The package included everything needed to complete the house including the structural connections, saving precious time and money visiting hardware outlets, or waiting for deliveries.“Ray Smith, Timaru Building Control Manager
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"Thank you for making the whole experience so easy - no big hiccups at all.   We are happy with Steve, nothing is a problem for him and they seem to get things done quickly.   I am convinced that kitset is the way to go for folk in my position as it has been (so far) very stress free ". McLaren - Twizel