About Us
Gregg Builders in Christchurch was established in 1939 by Master Builder George Gregg.
His son Bruce and now his grandson Colin have continued the proud tradition of master craftsmanship, growing Gregg Builders into one New Zealand’s leading builders of quality architecturally designed homes.
Here’s Colin’s story...
From the day I was born it was my destiny to become a builder.
Both my grandfather, George Gregg, and my father, Bruce Gregg, were builders and I can remember from an early age that all I wanted to do was follow in their footsteps and become a Master Builder.
You could say I began my apprenticeship while I was still at primary school. Every Saturday, I would accompany dad while he worked, soaking up everything I could about the business, listening and watching, taking it all in. When I moved on to high school, I began working for dad during the holidays, and I can still remember the excitement of getting my first pay packet at the end of the week along with all the other guys. It felt good to be part of a team and I couldn't wait to finish school and become a builder.
In 1983, I began my apprenticeship and I started to feel like a real builder at last. My father set high standards, and he expected a lot from me too much, I sometimes thought. But as we worked together over the coming years, I gradually learned the secrets of building houses that will pass the test of time. From foundations to finishing joinery, we did it all, and the mystery of the whole process fell away. At last I had become a master craftsman, just like my father and my grandfather.
Although the fundamentals of good building practice remain constant, the industry has become more complex over the last 20 years. The days of working with a few skilled sub-contractors are over, and to the outsider, the building process can seem more daunting than ever. That's where Gregg Builders can make the difference.
The process of house building is like putting together an enormous jigsaw puzzle. There are architects, surveyors, engineers, subcontractors, suppliers and staff to manage, materials to select, deadlines to achieve and budgets to meet. Attention to detail and an eye for the broader picture are essential at every stage.
Over the last 10 to 20 years Gregg Builders has evolved into a more complex business and has specialized in building architecturally designed homes. If you want your next home or project built by a proven quality-driven, cost-effective master builder, then give us a call to arrange a free consultation.
For some interesting old photographs going back seventy years and three Gregg Builder generations please click here.
