Whether you are planning a new home, a renovation, an extension, or specialist timber joinery, we bring decades of hands-on building experience and craftsmanship to every project. Based in Taupō, we work with clients who want more than a standard build. They want a home that feels better, performs better, and lasts.
Ian Chamberlain has more than 40 years of experience in building, carpentry, and joinery. With a skilled team of trusted tradespeople, Chamberlain Homes delivers new builds, renovations, project management, custom joinery, and handcrafted timber features tailored to the way New Zealand families live.
Homes designed for comfort, health and performance
We focus on building homes that are warmer in winter, cooler in summer, drier, more comfortable, and more energy-efficient all year round.
That means thinking carefully about the full building envelope and the way the home performs in real life. Depending on the project, this can include:
- higher-performing insulation
- thermally broken joinery
- high-performance building wraps
- better airtightness
- improved ventilation
- quality glazing
- smarter design for sun, warmth and comfort
We build homes that go beyond the minimum where it matters, helping clients create healthier living environments with long-term value.
New homes, renovations and high-performance building
We build a wide range of projects in Taupō and surrounding areas, including:
- custom new homes
- passive-inspired and energy-efficient homes
- SIP panel builds
- renovations and extensions
- multi-level homes
- holiday homes
- project-managed builds
- custom timber joinery and interiors
Whether you are building your first home, your forever home, or upgrading an existing property, we work with you to create a solution that suits your site, your budget, and your goals.
Custom plans that suit the way you live
A good home should fit your life, not the other way around.
We can work from your plans, collaborate with your designer, or help you customise an existing plan to better suit your needs. That might mean adding a home office, a guest ensuite, better storage, improved indoor-outdoor flow, or a self-contained space for extended family.
Our approach is practical, honest, and tailored. We listen carefully, explain the options clearly, and help you make informed decisions throughout the build.
Quality craftsmanship and custom joinery
Chamberlain Homes also offers expert joinery and handcrafted timber work for homes, interiors, and selected commercial projects.
From kitchens, wardrobes, stairs, timber detailing, mouldings and wall panelling through to one-off handcrafted furniture, we create quality pieces built to fit your space properly and stand the test of time.
If you can’t buy it, we can make it.
Build with confidence
When you choose Chamberlain Homes, you are choosing experience, craftsmanship, and a builder who cares about getting the details right.
We are here to help you create a home that is:
- healthier to live in
- warmer, drier and more comfortable
- thoughtfully designed
- well built with quality materials
- tailored to your lifestyle
- built for long-term value
Talk to Chamberlain Homes about your new build, renovation, extension, or healthy home project in Taupō.
Awards
2019 Great Lake Taupo Business Awards
WINNER: Overall Business of the Year
WINNER: Excellence in Business – Medium Business
COMMENDATION: Excellence in Innovation
2017 Great Lake Taupo Business Awards
WINNER: Excellence in Business – Small Business
WINNER: Excellence in Leadership
