Manor Build is not your average New Zealand building company

We've become a well known and respected business helping to match New Zealanders with their dream home with minimal hassles and maximum satisfaction. For more than 20 years the Uniplan Group specialized in creating transportable buildings for the holiday park industry. As the New Zealand housing market has become increasingly steeper, more and more people have enquired about residential pre-fabricated building options, seeing a gap in the market Manor Build was born. 

Having many years of combined experience amongst our qualified staff and management team, we create affordable yet luxurious prefabricated homes at our factory in New Plymouth, then transport them over much of the North Island to their new home. We offer a great deal of choice on the design of your prefabricated home, you can choose a design to meet your needs with our contemporary designs ranging from two to four bedrooms.

We look after virtually everything for you, from initial designs and building consents to putting it all together and delivering to site. Our ethos focuses on creating high-quality yet affordable homes for New Zealanders in a fraction of the time a normal build would take.

If you thought designing and building your dream home would take years to complete, think again. Thanks to Manor Build your dream home is only just around the corner.



Sustainability and Efficiency

How Manor Build houses outperform traditional builds

Foundations/Flooring

Timber piles and timber floor
Timber floors are more sustainable than concrete due to their renewable characteristic and lower carbon footprint. This contrasts with the intensive energy needed and the resulting greenhouse gases that are emitted during concrete production.

Walls and Framing

Engineered timber, RAB and continuous insulation

The installation of the Rigid Air Barrier board, combined with a timber-to-insulation ratio of less than 16%, provides unparalleled airtightness and thermal performance, whilst also making use of sustainability-sourced, highly renewable materials.

Ceilings and Roof

Metra panel and R6.6 insulation

25mm solid Metra Panel ceilings, made from New Zealand pine wood fibre leftovers from timber processing, create another thermal barrier and are extremely airtight, resulting in greater efficiency. They also provide exceptional bracing to improve the strength of the home.

Ventilation and Heating

Continuous ventilation and heat pumps

All Manor Build homes include ventilation systems that reduce moisture and improve indoor air quality, along with heat pumps for heating. Due to the innovative design from floor to ceiling the energy required for heating is drastically reduced. 

Cladding

Weathertex

Weathertex cladding is often seen as a more sustainable choice than brick, due to its lower embodied energy, zero carbon footprint, utilization of renewable materials, minimized upkeep requirements, and numerous design possibilities. Furthermore, this product comes with a 25-year warranty. 

Factory Built and Transportable

Waste reduction is able to be relocated

Factory-built housing is constructed in a controlled environment, leading to precise material measurements and reduced waste which can be recycled or repurposed. Additionally, should requirements change, the house can be relocated and reused, instead of being demolished.

Manor Build's sustainability and efficiency

Meet the team at Manor Build

Having many years of combined experience amongst our qualified staff and management team, we create affordable yet luxurious prefabricated homes at our factory in New Plymouth, then transport them over much of the North Island to their new home.

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Rob Foster

General Manager

Rob Foster

General Manager

Rob is a passionate and experienced business leader bringing decades of experience to the Manor Build team. Robs smart management of our processes stems from an extensive background in manufacturing and production lines. Despite his intense passion for skateboards, we have made it very clear he isn't allowed to attend the World Skateboard Champs.  

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Ryland Currie

Sales and Marketing

Ryland Currie

Sales and Marketing

Ryland has a passion for helping people through what could be one of the biggest purchases of their life! Market trends, Council regulations and lending scenarios are all aspects that Ryland loves to help with. His extensive experience within the construction industry is evident in his pragmatic approach to his clients needs. If you catch him outside work, you will find him either making or drinking his highly regarded home-brew!

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Tim Suckling

Construction Manager - LBP

Tim Suckling

Construction Manager - LBP

Tim is Manor Builds knowledgeable Construction Manager and Licensed Building Practitioner. Having been a builder ever since he left school (and that's a very long time ago) he knows all the ins and outs of Building and council requirements. Tim brings a practical approach to the detail of building our homes and always has a solution for the most complex construction scenarios. 

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Margi Betteridge

HR and Customer Service

Margi Betteridge

HR and Customer Service

Margi is the friendly team member that helps clients with any concerns or queries. She also handles the accounts, ensuring customers receive clear communication around payment schedules and dates. Margi understands every aspect of Manor Build and has a unique ability to answer the trickiest of questions! She also ensures all the plants around Manor Build are kept well watered and cared for - she even talks to them when they look sad!

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Jon Rimmer

Client Specifications and Marketing

Jon Rimmer

Client Specifications and Marketing

Jon is the glue that captures all our clients specifications and ensures the homes are built exactly to the requested spec. His extensive hands on experience with construction is especially valuable as he gives clients a practical perspective on proposed ideas and is able to foresee any potential drawbacks. Also known as the Motocross photo man and photography wizard, if you see pictures of anything Manor Build, chances are Jon snapped the image!

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Sarah Lauridsen

Accounts Payable and Customer service

Sarah Lauridsen

Accounts Payable and Customer service

Sarah is the person in charge of paying the bills and handling the money. She is also the friendly team member that backs the sales team up with customer service. Besides all this, the team here are still trying to convince her that Whittakers chocolate isn't the only chocolate worth trying! 

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Johnathan Lauridsen

Contractor and factory manager

Johnathan Lauridsen

Contractor and factory manager

Johnathan is the resident explorer. Often travelling to distant parts of the planet for a week or so. Despite this he manages to ensure all our contractors and factory staff have what they need to complete their jobs. Having been on the tools for many years, he can foresee issues before they arise and propose solutions accordingly. He's more commonly known as "Chucky" due to his frequent habit of chuckling/ laughing at any given opportunity !

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Vaughan, Johnathan and Mick

Factory Team Leaders

Vaughan, Johnathan and Mick

Factory Team Leaders

Vaughan, Johnathan and Mick are our factory team leaders. They manage the workload of their teams and ensure all our houses stick to the scheduled build time allocation. All 3 have a great sense of humor and always watch out for their team members. If you have ever been astonished with the quality and finish of our homes, its these 3 and their teams that make it happen. 

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Fabiola Goble

Draughting and Construction Spec

Fabiola Goble

Draughting and Construction Spec

Fabiola is the Manor Build draughtswoman. If you choose to modify our plans,  Fabiola is the one who will draw them up. As well as being a machine on the draughting programme, she also has a trained eye for construction detail and the specifics of the building code. She also has a trained eye for identifying the best tasting cappuccino!

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