Why use Registered Master Builders?

Not all builders meet the strict criteria to become a Registered Master Builder.

It is not enough just to be Trade Qualified!

To be a Registered Master Builder, building experience, trade or professional qualifications and practical management experience are assessed. Workmanship is inspected and previous clients contacted, to ensure the applicant's work is of a high standard and has satisfied clients' expectations.

In addition applicants must provide evidence of financial responsibility with written references from their bank, public accountant and building material suppliers.  Re-certification of members occurs regularly, with checks on financial viability and more importantly their workmanship.

When engaging a Registered Master Builder for a new home or for alterations and additions work (whether built under a full contract or a labour only contract) a Master Build Guarantee covering loss of deposit, non-completion of the work, defective workmanship and defective materials, will be offered by the Registered Master Builder (conditions apply).

A Registered Master Builder offers you:

• a proven track record in building and business
• Master Build Guarantees on residential work with a contract price of $25,000 or more
• peace of mind and formal investigation and complaints settlement procedures
• the protection of consumer friendly Building Contracts
• full support and backup from the member's local RMB Association and the national Registered Master Builders Federation.

How does a builder qualify as a Registered Master Builder?

The membership criteria are very strict with builders having to meet a broad range of requirements around qualifications and period of service, financial stability of the business and references.

Specific requirements include either:

• a minimum of six years building experience and also have completed at least three years in business on their own account, or in day to day management of a building business, or
• must have been continuously managed for the past six years by an individual or individuals who meet the above criteria.

In addition to the above requirements, an applicant must also satisfy the local Association and the Federation of continuous solvent trading of the individual applicant or company, together with satisfactory management of the business.

Applicants must also provide current and satisfactory written references from their bank, public accountant and their principal building material suppliers.

Specific requirements on becoming a Registered Master Builder are available here

How you know if a builder is a Registered Master Builder?

 To find out whether a builder is a Registered Master Builder you can: 

• check them by clicking here
• contact the Registered Master Builders' Federation on 0800 269 119 or mbf@masterbuilder.org.nz
• contact your local RMB Association details here

What are the benefits of choosing a Registered Master Builder?

There are a range of benefits in choosing a Registered Master Builder. You can be confident that the builder is (or uses) qualified and experienced tradesmen and has the experience and the management skills to do the building work. There are also the many benefits associated with the Master Build 7 Year Guarantee. More information on the Guarantee is available here