About us
We are family
Established in 2015, RB Thomas Limited is a small family-run construction company run by Jake and Faye Thomas. Being small makes us nimble. We’re able to move more efficiently to deliver you awesome products and services, while keeping a lid on overheads, which saves you money. Rain or shine, we love nothing more than bringing your dreams to life and the smiles that accompany them.
Building your trust in us
Building’s not just about hammers and nails, it’s about relationships too. The best way we know to build trust is to always do what we say we’ll do. And always be straight up with you. We’ll tell you if something won’t work. We’ll look beyond your brief to get the right result. And we’ll stand by every quote, even if it costs us. That’s just who we are.
We’re New Zealand Certified Builders
Most people have only ever heard of Master Builders, because of all the TV ads. But we firmly believe the New Zealand Certified Builders Association (NZCB) is better for both you and the industry. What’s more, it’s the only builder association with strict entry criteria that include minimum qualifications and stringent background checks. So you can be sure your job’s in good hands.
Our 10-year guarantee
When you get us on the job, you get the peace of mind of knowing our work is covered by the 10-year implied warranty set out in the Building Act 2004. On top of this, our membership of NZCB means we can also offer you access to Halo – the comprehensive 10-year residential guarantee.
A great team around us
We work with suppliers and subcontractors who make us look good.
They said it, not us
Building FAQs
Do I need building consent?
Building consents are required for:
- Structural work including new builds, additions, alterations and re-piling.
- Plumbing and drainage
- Heating, ventilation and air-con systems.
- Retaining walls higher than 1.5 metres or with a building or dwelling near the top
- Fences more than 2.5 metres high
- Swimming pools and swimming pool fences
- Decks more than 1.5 metres from ground level.
Building consents are no longer needed for a number of new or expanded types of low-risk building work, such as sleepouts (without bathrooms or kitchens), sheds (less than 30m2), carports (less than 40m2), outdoor fireplaces and ground-mounted solar panels. See www.building.govt.nz for the full rundown.
What does the Halo 10-year residential guarantee cover?
Halo provides maximum peace of mind, covering:
- Loss of deposits if the builder fails to commence the building work.
- Financial losses if the builder begins but does not finish the building work.
- 10-year coverage for the full contract price, including structural defects and weather tightness issues, once the building work is completed.
- 10-year coverage for the full contract price, addressing non-structural defects once the building work is completed.
- Defects caused by subcontractors and suppliers
- Costs to repair additional damage to the house caused by the defect are insured up to the full policy sum.
- Up to 6 months of reasonable alternative accommodation costs are covered while the house undergoes repairs.
- Necessary fees for surveyors, engineers, legal, and other professionals to rectify any defect.
- Damage to existing structures caused by the defect.
