We’ll build your home - big or small – with meticulous attention to fulfilling your needs.
Absolute Homes is a Christchurch-based building company. We build high-quality homes throughout Canterbury, but without the complexities of a corporate building company model.
Absolute Homes also builds quality relationships with our clients – maintaining communication is pivotal to this.
We have an experienced team of project managers and contractors, and our fantastic office team keep everything running smoothly behind the scenes. We are one of the of the few building companies to have our very own team of experienced builders. Absolute Homes is well-networked throughout Canterbury, and we’re proud of our strong work culture and excellent relationships with our contractors and suppliers.
Owner and Director, Chris Cawthray, is a qualified carpenter and Licensed Building Practitioner, and Ange is the business manager and accountant. Ange and Chris met in the UK, ran their construction business and started a family, then returned to New Zealand to provide a better quality of life for their daughters.
Chris trained and worked in the New Zealand building industry before moving overseas. He worked for fifteen years in the United Kingdom, gaining valuable knowledge and experience in running his own construction business. A decisive and results-driven leader, Chris focuses on delivering quality outcomes for our clients.
chris@absolutehomes.co.nz
Ange is a qualified Accountant. Having gained accounting experience in New Zealand and the UK, she now works full time in her crucial role supporting the sustainability of Absolute Homes and its strong work culture.
ange@absolutehomes.co.nz
Creating an environment for success is a key priority for Absolute Homes. Having the right people in the business is vital – our skilled carpenters and support staff share our values and are our biggest assets.
Project Manager
james@absolutehomes.co.nz
Project Manager
ants@absolutehomes.co.nz
Sales & Design
scott@absolutehomes.co.nz
Sales & Design
ace@absolutehomes.co.nz
Architectural Designer
lance@absolutehomes.co.nz
Project Coordinator
sherie@absolutehomes.co.nz
Project Administrator
penny@absolutehomes.co.nz
Marketing Coordinator
jade@absolutehomes.co.nz
Construction Manager
glenn@absolutehomes.co.nz
Sales Coordinator
amanda@absolutehomes.co.nz
OUR BUILDERS
Design Consultant
Our design consultant is a qualified interior designer and works with Absolute Homes to make the build process easier for you. She will help you make decisions at each stage of the build process. From choosing door handles, to paint colours and floor coverings, she is passionate about making sure you’re left with wonderful memories of building your new home.
Our Culture
Our Office/Showroom