About

McDonald & Pretty Construction Ltd specializes in residential building services across New Plymouth and the wider Taranaki region. Our friendly team comprises qualified, experienced, and enthusiastic individuals dedicated to achieving the highest standards of workmanship. We welcome the opportunity to collaborate with new clients, striving to deliver high-quality, efficient, and cost-effective builds that are enjoyable for all involved.

As proud members of the New Zealand Certified Builders Association, we uphold excellent trade skills, maintain a strong reputation backed by good references, and prioritize building strong relationships within the community. Our two directors, Hamish McDonald and Craig Pretty, actively oversee projects to ensure superior quality and efficiency at every stage. Both directors are hands-on builders, readily addressing any issues to ensure smooth progress and client satisfaction through open communication.

McDonald & Pretty Construction Ltd is committed to staying current with industry practices, products, and innovations through ongoing training and skill development. Based in Stratford, Taranaki, our services extend throughout the region, including New Plymouth, Waitara, Opunake, Hawera, and Whangamomana.

Hamish and Craig

Company Directors:

Craig Pretty & Hamish McDonald

Orlando

client experiences

Hamish and Craig were highly recommended by several contacts, both from within the building industry and others they have worked for and after meeting with them to get their thoughts on our build we were immediately impressed by their open and honest natures and obvious strong work ethics.
During the build itself the boys kept us very well informed of progress as well as any issues that arose. They also made recommendations of changes that they believed would add more value and increase the liveability of the house. It soon became very clear that with their expertise we should follow their recommendations and everything that they suggested turned out to be exactly the right move. Hamish & Craig also project managed our build for us.
We are very thankful that we had their direction and input to add to the vision we had for the house which has resulted in a home that we absolutely love and clearly has been built to a very high standard.
We have had a consistent stream of positive feedback however most pertinent being the comments from our valuer who was very, very impressed with the quality and level of detail that the house had been finished to. He said it was very obvious that the house had been built to a high standard by builders who clearly cared about their workmanship and about delivering a house that they could be proud of.
We were very impressed by the diligence, can-do attitude and level of engagement shown by Hamish and Craig and we would highly recommend them to anyone who is contemplating a new build or renovations.
Thanks Lads for delivering us such a beautiful home.”

Tony & Leanne Fergus

NZCB

Guaranteed peace of mind

Our work is fully guaranteed. We’ve got your back when it comes to protecting your biggest investment, your home. We’ve partnered with one of the largest insurance underwriters in the world, Lloyd’s of London, to bring you Halo – the most comprehensive 10 year residential building guarantee on the market. It’s a unique, independent building cover that’s only available to people who build or renovate with an NZCB approved builder. Rest assured that in the unlikely event something happens McDonald & Pretty Construction Ltd or NZCB itself during your building project, you won’t be out of pocket. Plus, if you sell your property within 10 years, the guarantee automatically passes over to the new owner. What are you covered for?
  • Loss of deposit.
  • Extra costs to complete the dwelling.
  • Structural defects for 10 years including weather tightness.
  • Non-structural defects for ten years.
  • Alternative accommodation requirements.
Moving into your new or renovated home should be hassle-free and rewarding. With McDonald & Pretty Construction Ltd, you’ll get just that. Our builders are the best in the business with a solid reputation built on the highest standard of knowledge, skills and expertise.

**It is very important to be aware that engaging McDonald & Pretty Construction Ltd does not automatically mean that you will have the backing of the Halo policy. Documentation must be completed with your builder and submitted to the insurer. Confirmation of cover being in place is your receipt of a Halo 10 Year Residential Guarantee Policy Schedule.

client experiences

We engaged McDonald & Pretty Construction to do some renovations to our home. We were very pleased with their workmanship and attention to detail. Thanks guys, we would definitely utilise your skills in the future"

Dave & Trish Dent

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