O'Hara and Dean

Metropol Article – February 2011

oharadean — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 02:53:09 +0000

Building Á La Carte

By Wendy Dunlop

O’Hara and Dean Ltd are the only New Home Brokers in Christchurch and offer a refreshing way of looking at the building process that saves you time, money and hassles!

Most people are familiar with the concept of brokerage for mortgages, insurance or travel and readily accept their ability to source the cheapest, best or most comprehensive services or products for their benefit. So it’s amazing that no one has offered building brokerage….. until now!

Janet Dean and Anthea Johnson established their business in 2009, offering “mix and match building options in a nutshell” based on their extensive contacts and building industry sales experience. Similar to the difference between a set menu and Á la carte, you can choose exactly what you want in your home, rather than the limitations of a standard building company’s price and package.

Your new home can be an affordable bespoke design to suit your level of finance. “We have designers who will listen to your “wish list”, we’ll guide the plans through building and consent processes, we’ll acquire a number of quotes for your consideration and we’ll engage reputable contractors and registered or certified builders to bring your genuinely individual home to fruition” says Janet.

She will even take clients shopping! “There are so many products on the market that buyers can be bewildered.” Janet also believes the earthquake has only added to the confusion because “people don’t know what products to use to rebuild with confidence.”

Among a range of products, O’Hara and Dean are agents for Insulcrete, an innovative way to build with concrete that results in a warmer, stronger home.

O’Hara and Dean’s “Showroom and Suppliers Tour” visits carpet and flooring companies, kitchen, bathroom, heating, cladding, joinery, lighting and appliance businesses and the comprehensive displays and information at the Home Ideas Centre. “You get personalised service, qualified advice, exposure to new products and the best price, plus it’s fun, it’s unhurried and we include lunch!” Janet laughs.

So if you are thinking of building or re-building and need a site, a plan, a price, a builder, or all of the above, O’Hara and Dean are professionally poised to help you with the project.

Even if you’re not yet ready to build, now is a good time to start the fun of researching and planning and like a “building concierge” they have all the components at their disposal to make your new home achievable whether it’s going to be a cottage or a castle.

Customer enquiries are always welcomed at O’Hara and Dean Ltd 238 Barrington St ph 03 943 3657 or visit www.oharadean.co.nz.

Discover the better way to build….

oharadean — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 22:45:46 +0000

Three townhouses in Spreydon, Christchurch

Thinking of building? Let us show you how you can achieve your own personalised design and build, at a better price. We guarantee to make the process of building your home a stress free and enjoyable experience…. while saving you money and time.

O’Hara & Dean have a depth of specialist knowledge and all the qualified contacts you will need to get your dream home or investment property off the drawing board and on to your land.

We cut through the confusion of building and ensure you are on the right path to a timely, successful and within budget building project.

Independent advice can really help when you are overwhelmed by a wave of potential options. Our expertise extends to 18 years combined experience in the home building industry. When cost is a major factor we can get the ultimate value for your budget.

Finding a builder you can trust is absolutely vital. O’Hara & Dean know the industry and who is good at what. We work with Master Builders and Certified Builders throughout New Zealand to provide at least three quotes for your project – not just one.

Take the risk out of building your new home or investment property. Choose the right option and meet with us at O’Hara & Dean before you jump into an agreement and there is no way out.

Office	03 943 3657	info@oharadean.co.nz
Janet Dean	027 664 4753	janet@oharadean.co.nz
Anthea Johnson	021 344 477	anthea@oharadean.co.nz
Address	238b Barrington Street, Christchurch

How we can help after the Canterbury Earthquake

oharadean — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 22:35:48 +0000

Expect 2011 and 2012 to be extremely busy years for builders in Christchurch.

O’Hara & Dean is up and running and ready to start working on your project today.

Call us now for a no obligation appointment so we can show you how we are helping Cantabrians rebuild.

Click on the below link which takes you to our flow-chart. This will give you all the “know how” you need to re-build your home after the devastating Canterbury Earthquakes.

OHD Flow-chart

Office	03 943 3657	info@oharadean.co.nz
Janet Dean	027 664 4753	janet@oharadean.co.nz
Anthea Johnson	021 344 477	anthea@oharadean.co.nz
Address	238b Barrington Street, Christchurch

Insulcrete at O’Hara & Dean

oharadean — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 03:11:10 +0000

O’Hara & Dean are the Agents for the superior cladding system – Insulcrete.

Office	03 943 3657	info@oharadean.co.nz
Janet Dean	027 664 4753	janet@oharadean.co.nz
Anthea Johnson	021 344 477	anthea@oharadean.co.nz
Address	238b Barrington Street, Christchurch