Tauranga's Trusted Builders for New Homes and Renovations

Straight Up Builders is a Tauranga-based building company operating out of Mount Maunganui, serving homeowners across Tauranga, Mt Maunganui, Pāpāmoa, Katikati, and the wider Bay of Plenty. Led by directors Garret Jones and Dave Furney, the team has built a strong reputation for quality craftsmanship, honest communication, and genuine care for their clients.

The business was founded by Garret with a simple goal: do good work and treat people right. Dave joined as a partner in 2025 after nine years working within the same team, bringing complementary skills and a shared work ethic. Together they lead a skilled team of carpenters and trusted sub-trades who share the same values.

The name says it all. Straight Up Builders gets much of its work through referrals and word of mouth, which is a reliable indicator of how clients experience working with them.

Qualifications and Guarantees

Licensed, Certified, and Guaranteed

All building work at Straight Up Builders is completed or signed off by a Licensed Building Practitioner (LBP) and an NZ Certified Builder (NZCB), ensuring every project meets New Zealand's highest building standards and regulatory requirements.

For added peace of mind, Straight Up Builders can offer the Halo 10-Year Residential Guarantee, providing long-term protection on residential building work.

Building Services

A Full Range of Residential Building Services Across the Bay of Plenty

Straight Up Builders offers a comprehensive range of building services for homeowners, covering everything from large architectural new builds through to smaller bespoke projects.

New Builds

Straight Up Builders can take on new builds from council-approved plans, or help connect clients with an architect at the start of the process. Getting the team involved early is encouraged, as it allows them to offer cost-saving advice at the design stage before decisions are locked in.

From concept through to council consent, construction, and compliance sign-off, the team manages the full process. A daily Quality Control Checklist is carried out on every build, ensuring attention to detail from the ground up. The team also maintains a reliable network of sub-trades and tradespeople to keep projects moving efficiently.

Architectural Homes

For clients working with an architect and interior designer, Straight Up Builders can step in as the build partner to deliver unique, high-quality, custom-designed homes that are tailored to a specific vision. The team has experience delivering architecturally complex projects and takes pride in translating creative briefs into finished homes.

Renovations

From full home renovations and large extensions to kitchen and bathroom remodelling and minor improvements, Straight Up Builders handles renovation projects of all sizes. The team works directly with homeowners to understand what they want to achieve, offering straightforward advice and practical, cost-effective solutions.

Renovations are planned carefully to minimise disruption, with clear communication throughout. The process is collaborative, transparent, and organised, with clients kept informed at every stage.

Kitchen Renovations

Whether it is adding a kitchen island, replacing cabinetry and benchtops, or a full kitchen transformation, the team works through the details to deliver a result that suits the client's style and budget.

Bathroom Renovations

From updating fixtures and fittings through to full bathroom rebuilds, Straight Up Builders handles all aspects of the renovation.

Full Home Renovations

For clients wanting to modernise or completely transform their home, Straight Up Builders has completed full renovations across the Bay of Plenty, including projects that have turned dated older homes into warm, modern spaces and beach bachs into multi-level forever homes.

Minor Dwellings

Straight Up Builders builds minor dwellings, also known as granny flats, providing a self-contained separate home on an existing property. Clients supply the plans and the team takes care of the build.

New Joinery Installation

Working with local joinery companies, Straight Up Builders installs quality windows and doors into existing homes throughout Tauranga and the Bay of Plenty. New joinery can significantly improve insulation, aesthetics, and the overall feel of a home.

Decks and Smaller Projects

The team builds and replaces decks and takes on bespoke smaller building projects. No job is too small, and the team does their best to accommodate any project they have availability for.

The Straight Up Approach

Communication You Can Count On

From the first conversation to the day compliance is signed off, and beyond, the team commits to clear, open, and honest communication. Clients always know where things stand on timelines, costs, options, and solutions. There are no surprises and no disappearing acts once the keys are handed over.

Quality From Start to Finish

Every project is taken seriously regardless of scale. The team pays close attention to detail throughout, and the high standard of workmanship is consistently reflected in client feedback and the quality of completed projects across the region.

Lasting Relationships

Straight Up Builders values long-term connections with clients and local trades. Many clients return for future projects or refer friends and family, which reflects how the team operates from start to finish.

What Clients Say

Clients consistently highlight the same qualities across Google reviews: honest project management, strong communication, willingness to find the best solutions under pressure, site cleanliness, and a team that genuinely cares about the outcome. Projects completed include a 1970s Pāpāmoa full home renovation, a single-storey Pāpāmoa Beach bach transformed into a three-level home with sea views, a new build in Katikati, and a full renovation in Mount Maunganui.

Get in Touch

If you are looking for a building company in Tauranga, Mount Maunganui, Pāpāmoa, or the surrounding Bay of Plenty, contact Straight Up Builders to discuss your project. Enquiries can be made online at straightupbuilders.co.nz or by calling 027 656 0026.