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Word of mouth is key
Carol Harker and Tony Wilson, co-owners and partners of the
successful Mastercraft Kitchens Whitianga, is a licensee of the
nationwide Mastercraft Kitchens. They have worked through the highs
and lows of the building trade over the last
seven years, experiencing the change and
growth first hand.
“When you’re local and working in a small
town, word of mouth is key – it can make
or break you. When the ‘word’ is good, it is
very beneficial. When times were tough in
the Coromandel building trade,
this
is what
set the standard. Businesses with good
reputations and local feedback survived the
down times and continued to get the work.”
Improved building standards saw everyone lift their game, raising the
quality of work across the industry. “It’s not just builders who benefit.
When things are looking up for builders, the same goes for plumbers,
brick layers, tilers and painters. It’s a synergy where everyone profits.”
Communication has also improved greatly between property owners
and contractors/subcontractors. “Builders make every effort to keep
their word. It gives me peace of mind, having deadlines and knowing
that I’ll be informed about delays and any change to schedules.”
The area is fortunate to have many forward thinking entrepreneurs
locating here like the Lees and Carol and Tony. They saw the
opportunity to fill the need for up-to-date, industry leading builds,
cutting-edge design, and high standards of modern workmanship,
utilising the latest products and techniques.
It seems the ‘cowboys’ have been weeded out, and talented and
reputable locals have stepped up to the plate.
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Mastercraft owners Carol
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COROMANDEL ECONOMY
grew by 3.3%
in 2016, with indications for
spending and investment to continue
RESIDENTIAL CONSENTS
in Coromandel
increased 41%
in 2016,
more than four-times the national average 10%
TCDC RESOURCE CONSENT
APPLICATIONS
July 2015 to Feb 2016:
264
July 2014 to Feb 2015:
214
SUBDIVISION CERTIFICATES
GRANTED
July 2015 to Feb 2016:
88
July 2014 to Feb 2015:
55
“Totalspan were really on the ball. They
answered all my questions & got the
job completed on time & on budget.”
07 869 0400
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KOPU RD, RD1 KOPU, THAMES
0800 TOTALSPAN
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example of the
before/after
transformations
happening at
Mastercraft
Kitchens in
Whitianga.
AFTER
BEFORE