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crafting custom builds in queenstown, cromwell, arrowtown and beyond

At Hawkeye Builders Queenstown Lakes, we pride ourselves on communication, craft and considered choices. We work alongside you to create a home or commercial space that is unique to your needs, aesthetic and our spectacular surroundings in Queenstown, Cromwell, Arrowtown, Wānaka and beyond.

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What began as two passionate builders with a love of their home and community, has grown to encompass a team of quality craftsmen servicing the wider Queenstown Lakes region. 

From the ground up, we believe that every build should reflect both the people inside it and the stunning environment around it. Whether this is through the use of natural or recycled materials, energy-efficient design, protecting historic buildings or thoughtful landscaping.

As part of our efforts to protect our home, we offer all our building partners an eco-recycling service, fund a new community project each year and invest our resources into upskilling around energy-efficient building practices and environmentally-friendly materials suited to this spectacular landscape, working towards more sustainable practices across the board.

Whether you’re building your family home in Queenstown, crafting an alpine retreat in Cromwell, renovating a historic cottage in Arrowtown or refurbishing your business in Frankton, every element of your project will be carefully crafted to reflect your bespoke vision and the beauty of Queenstown Lakes.

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the craftsmen behind your custom build

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Richie Hawkins

Richie has loved building since his dad let him use a hammer. Since then, he has guided hundreds of home and business owners along the exciting building journey with a passion for quality craftsmanship and a solution-focused attitude. He believes communication is the foundation of all efficient and successful projects and aims to work closely with his clients and subcontractors to create a lean, mean building machine.

Richie is now leading the charge on projects throughout Queenstown and Arrowtown.

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George Roberts

George knows the importance of getting the finer details right, has an excellent eye and well-earned reputation as an honest and hard-working operator. He takes great pleasure in recycling old materials into new things and brings this hands-on and creative approach to every project. George understands why people move to the Queenstown Lakes and loves helping them craft houses that suit their unique vision and the lifestyle this region provides.

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The bespoke build process

The Hawkeye guide to building a home or business unique to your wants and needs. 

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