What We Do.

Wooden patio with steps, potted plants, lush greenery, and a view of a large body of water with distant mountains and cloudy skies.

You Dream It.

We are a small, family focused building company that specialises in renovations and architectural builds. Complex sequencing and intricate details are what we are all about. Bringing old buildings back to life, and creating new buildings that fit seamlessly into the natural environment.

Modern white house with large glass windows, elevated on stilts, surrounded by lush green trees and a hilly landscape under a clear blue sky.

We Build It.

The team at Building Environmental Needs can manage your project, big or small from start to finish. We are experts in the building process and specialise in making our clients dreams become their reality.

If you have a project that requires creative thinking and a passion for achieving your construction goals, get in touch today.

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Our Services

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    Small Renovations & Repairs

    BEN are renovation experts. We love creating new spaces for old homes and embrace the challenges that come with this. Whether you want to re-clad your home with fresh weatherboards, re-do your outdated bathroom or extend your kitchen, we are ready to help you achieve your dreams!

    We offer a range of services when it comes to small renovations and repairs:

    External Cladding Repair/Replacement

    Roof & Leak Repairs

    Cosmetic Upgrades & Refurbishing

    Functional Improvements

    Minor Structural Repairs

    Installation - joinery, cabinetry

    Landscaping - decks, pergolas, fencing

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    Large Scale Renovations

    Our large renovation services can help you transform your old house into a completely new home. These projects offer the client a significant opportunity to make changes to the lay-out, functionality and aesthetics of their home.

    Large Scale Renovation services include:

    Ground-Up Renovations

    Interior & Exterior Makeovers

    Structural Enhancements & Extensions

    EQC Repairs

    Modernising Homes

    Upgrading Systems

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    Architectural New Builds

    BEN has great experience bringing visionary architects’ drawings to life. With an unwavering drive for excellence, together with the client and architect, we love to create luxury homes in beautiful environments. The quality of workmanship is exceptional and we have a genuine passion for our work.

    No location, detail, or site is too big of a challenge for BEN, we specialise building on sites that are:

    Hillside

    Coastal

    Steep Sites

    Difficult Access

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    Non-Residential

    We deliver high-quality non-residential and light commercial projects across Christchurch, including Ministry of Education works for Catholic schools, community facilities, and commercial upgrades. From classroom refurbishments and cladding repairs to playgrounds and public amenities, we bring the same focus on safety, detail, and clear communication that define our residential work. Experienced in live environments, we minimise disruption while ensuring every project is functional, durable, and built to last.

    We have experience working on a variety of non-residential and light commercial projects, including:

    Education & Schools

    Community Hubs

    Playcentres

  • We first engaged Ben and his team at BEN (Building Environmental Needs LTD) in 2021 for a building upgrade at St Mary’s School. From the very beginning we were impressed with their professionalism, clear communication, and the quality of their workmanship. Since then, Ben has completed a number of projects for us, including ongoing maintenance and a major playground development. His attention to detail, reliability, and punctuality have been exceptional, making him our trusted, go-to builder. We have no hesitation in recommending Ben and his company for any building project.

    David

    St. Mary’s Primary School

  • Over the last 10 years, Ben and his team have worked on a variety of internal and external projects to our building. All projects are discussed in detail and various options are offered. We found that the work is carried out in a professional way. It is good to see Ben as part of the working team who also provides an overseeing role as well. Their work is carried out efficiently over the agreed time and a final tidy up completes the job. We can confidently recommend this firm.

    Tony

    Radio Preservation Society

  • I engaged Ben to complete a bathroom addition at my home in Southshore, and I couldn’t be happier with the experience. From the very beginning, he provided me with a clear budget and stuck to it throughout the project. Since I supplied the materials, Ben was incredibly organized and made the process stress-free by telling me exactly what I needed to have ready each week. His communication, professionalism, and attention to detail really stood out. Once he started the project, he was fully committed and completed it until the end. The end result was a very high quality build with no defects and I'm very pleased to have worked with him for the project. I would certainly recommend Ben for any project and would be more than happy to use his services on any future projects at my house.

    Olaf

    Southshore

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