Black timber and concrete home set among landscaped gardens in Matakana

Warkworth & surrounding areas

Residential &
Commercial Builders.

New homes, commercial buildings, project management and earthworks. Building since 1985.

Residential

Matakana
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About Dobbyn Builders

Warkworth Builders.
Established in 1985.

Dobbyn Builders carries out residential and commercial construction in Warkworth and the surrounding areas.

We work with clients, architects and consultants from the first plans through to the completed build, with project management and earthworks handled by our team.

About Dobbyn Builders
Timber joinery and stone benchtops in Dobbyn Builders’ Matakana residential project
Matakana · Residential

Residential

Residential
Construction.

We build homes in Warkworth and the surrounding area.

We work with homeowners, architects and consultants from planning and design through to construction and completion.

Residential building
Kowhai Falls Warkworth Retail buildings completed by Dobbyn Builders
Kowhai Falls Warkworth Retail · Commercial

Commercial

Commercial
Construction.

Buildings and interiors for local businesses.

Our commercial projects include retail premises, showrooms and trade buildings. The portfolio includes Kowhai Falls Warkworth Retail, PlaceMakers, J.A. Russell and Reece.

Commercial building
The Dobbyn Builders project management team
Dobbyn Builders · Project Management Team

Project Management

In-House
Project Management.

Our own team manages the building process.

Schedules, budgets, quality control and compliance are coordinated in-house. Ben Callaghan manages residential projects, and Bevan Morrison manages commercial projects. The team works with clients, architects and consultants throughout the build.

How project management works
Dobbyn excavator placing rocks during site works
Dobbyn Builders · Earthworks & Civil

Earthworks & Civil

Earthworks
& Civil Construction.

Building work also begins with the site.

Dobbyn Builders carries out earthworks and civil work. Director Hamish Dobbyn’s experience includes civil construction and large-scale machinery. Contact the team with your site location and the work you are planning.

Earthworks & civil
Landscaped grounds with stonework and planting at the Takatu project
Takatu Landscape Project · Landscaping

Residential Outdoor Work

Landscaping &
Outdoor Spaces.

The grounds are part of the project too.

Our residential portfolio includes the Takatu Landscape Project, with planted areas, stonework and paths around the site.

At Matakana, the home opens onto a pool, timber decking and landscaped grounds. Explore the photographs to see the work outside the building.

View the Takatu project
Dark-clad barn set among established trees
The Barn · Residential

More Residential Projects

Barns &
Cabins.

Our residential work takes different forms.

The Barn combines a dark-clad exterior with a kitchen and living space inside. The Cabin is a compact residential project with timber finishes.

Both are part of our existing project portfolio, alongside homes in Matakana and on the Mahurangi Peninsula.

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Hamish Dobbyn, Director of Dobbyn Builders
Hamish Dobbyn · Director

The Dobbyn Team

Meet
Hamish Dobbyn.

Director of Dobbyn Builders.

Hamish has experience across building, earthworks, civil construction and large-scale machinery.

Our residential and commercial project managers work alongside him, with office support from Susan Aruch.

Meet the team

Our work

Selected Projects.

Homes, commercial buildings
and outdoor spaces.

Frequently asked questions

Before You Build.

Services, project management and what to include when you get in touch.

Ask the team
What Types of Projects Do You Build?
We carry out residential and commercial building, with in-house project management and earthworks and civil services. Our project portfolio includes homes, retail premises, trade buildings, landscaping, a barn, a cabin and an indoor pickleball facility.
Where Do You Work?

Dobbyn Builders works in Warkworth and the surrounding areas. The portfolio includes projects in Matakana and on the Mahurangi Peninsula. Contact the team with your site address to discuss your project.

Do You Manage the Building Project?
Yes. Our in-house project management covers schedules, budgets, quality control and compliance. The team works with clients, architects and consultants.
Can I Bring My Own Architect’s Plans?

Yes. We work with architects and consultants. Include any plans, site information or relevant reports when you contact us, and explain what stage the project has reached.

Do You Carry Out Earthworks?
Yes. Earthworks and civil work are part of our services. Send the site location and a description of the work so the team can discuss the scope with you.
What Should I Send with My Enquiry?

Your site address, a description of the work, any plans you have, and your preferred timeframe are useful. If you have an indicative budget, include that too. You can still get in touch while the details are taking shape.

Your Next Step

Let’s Discuss
Your Project.

Tell us what you’re planning, where the site is
and what stage you’ve reached.

Discuss Your ProjectCall Hamish · 021 068 8153

Residential · Commercial
Project Management · Earthworks