

40 Years A Builder
Build Matters Limited is a building company based in central Auckland which specialises in top-end renovations and residential construction.
Richard Zander is a licensed building practitioner and certified builder with over 40 years of experience in the building industry.
He has special expertise in house renovation and new builds. Richard has a trusted reputation for quality villa and bungalow renovations.


Richard has a strong network of licensed and qualified tradespeople that complete all projects to a high standard. They place emphasis on integrity and pride in craftsmanship.
Many of Richard’s clients are gained from referral. This is supported by an established list of reputable customers who return to him for new builds or additional renovations.
Richard’s project management skills take the hassle out of the client having to micro-manage. He is here to help guide you along the way with advice and suggestions from a builder’s perspective. Enabling your renovation vision to be fulfiled.
He knows communication and sensitivity to your needs will make a potentially fraught project an enjoyable one. Leading to a satisfying conclusion.
Qualifications and Experience
Richard is well established and highly regarded within the building industry. He served his apprenticeship in carpentry, in which he qualified for in 1980. He has worked in Australia building schools, in the UK on commercial fit-outs and residential refurbishment in the USA. As well as light commercial and residential construction in Auckland. Richard has had his own building businesses in Auckland for 30 years.
Trade Certified Carpenter/Joiner (1980)
Platinum member of the New Zealand Certified Builders Association (admitted 1988)
Licensed Building Practitioner, Carpentry and Site S2
Can offer a HALO 10 YEAR RESIDENTIAL GUARANTEE INSURANCE, underwritten by LLOYD’S OF LONDON.


