Testimonial Archives - Dave McCrea Building

Dave constructed the St Vincent de Paul premise in 2015/2016 in Victoria Street, Ashburton where I was project manager for the owners. This was a compact building, occupying 100% site coverage on a small, difficult site with numerous foundation and adjoining neighbour issues. Dave and his team carried out this work in a very diligent manner, completing on time and budget.

Dave is experienced in all aspects of heavy reinforced concentrate construction, tilt panel pouring and erection, and structural steel fabricated works.

I can recommend Dave McCrea.

Ray Knight

When their old building was damaged in an earthquake, charity organisation St Vincent De Paul needed a new space to run their op-shop. Dave McCrea stepped in to run the project, designing and constructing a new building – and making sure everything came in on time and under budget.

The St Vincent De Paul project was one of our largest commercial jobs apart from dairy sheds. Because it’s located in a busy retail area in central Ashburton, roads were open throughout the project, and our health and safety planning had to be on point.

Completed in 2015, the concrete panel building with steel roof includes a retail shop and storage areas for incoming goods. After a long design and construction process, the St Vincent De Paul team was thrilled with the outcome.

Commercial/retail building
Concrete panel walls, steel frame roof
Wheelchair accessible
Large floor area with various sections for sorting, storage and processing food bank and donated items
Large roller door access for the collection and drop off of large items

Dave McCrea Building has been our builder of choice for a number of years. His building business has built a large dairy shed, staff accommodation and finally our own five bedroom homestead.

His workmanship was of a very high standard while still managing to have our work completed on time, which was very important particularly around dairy shed timing with calving etc. Our house was in the Registered Master Builders House of the year for Mid and South Canterbury in 2019 where he gained a Silver Award.

All three projects came in on budget and there were no surprises. Communications were good and variations were costed in a timely manner.

Dave McCrea has a good team of builders and labourers who worked well together and were a happy and approachable team. There was good coordination with sub-contractors and suppliers and they are obviously a well respected building firm, with many contacts in the construction industry.

We would highly recommend Dave McCrea Building.

Jason and Jade McKenzie.
Southbridge

A picturesque driveway lined with established native trees delivers you to the front door of this fantastic five-bedroom family home in South Bridge.

This hidden gem has a solid exterior of honed brick with cedar fascia and gables that are well-suited to the surrounding environment.

Thoughtfully laid out to capitalise on natural light and scenery, the home is also extremely functional.

The open-plan kitchen, dining and living spaces make it easy to relax and spend time with family or guests. Sliding glass doors bring light indoors and provide a direct link to the generous kwila deck that overlooks the tennis court and native trees.

Walking up the hallway it’s striking how quiet this house is. Silencer insulation and solid-core doors ensure peace and quiet for this active family.

The laundry with drying room serves farm life. Tiling in the designer bathroom and ensuite is beautifully in keeping with the decor. The master bedroom provides the master stroke of this relaxed rural abode. A sliding door opens the space onto kwila decking and a spa pool.