6 August 2022
7 Reasons to choose a ReadyBuilt by Lockwood for your new home
It’s no secret that building a prefabricated home can save you time and money. A ReadyBuilt home has even more to offer! Here are 7 Reasons why a ReadyBuilt home is an excellent option for your next build. Saves time ReadyBuilt homes are constructed under cover which eliminates delays and cost over-runs caused by the […]
27 April 2017
How much CO2 has your home absorbed from the atmosphere?
NZ Wood has this great little calculator which helps to understand how your choice of building materials impacts on your home’s carbon footprint. One tonne of CO2 is around 500m3, or approximately the volume of an average house. So one tonne of CO2 is about the same as that emitted by an average car travelling […]
27 November 2017
Is sub-dividing right for your property?
A feasibility report can help you make an informed decision If you are keen to explore the opportunities presented with sub-dividing your land, a feasibility study can help you gauge the risk and reward potential. It is always a good idea to have done some due diligence before spending large sums of money ensuring that […]
28 September 2017
Putting our strength to the ultimate test
Roger Wood, a builder in Christchurch, has put a Lockwood home to the ultimate test. He identified this particular Lockwood in a Red Zone, in the hard hit seaside suburb of Southshore. Roger says, “I spotted this one on one of my walks because it was a bit bent out of shape due to the […]
30 August 2017
Celebrate the Art of Lockwood
Download our stunning album of Lockwood homes from around the country. This booklet should come with a warning, you might end up with a little house envy! We have a huge range of plans or design and build options, so no matter your taste or budget we can help you achieve your Lockwood dream. Choose […]
27 April 2017
Future proof your investment by incorporating Lifemark Design Standards
Lifemark™ rated homes are designed to be usable and safe for people of all ages and stages. They are easy to live in – for a lifetime. Lockwood are proud to be Lifemark™ accredited partners and when you work with us to design your home we are able to apply these design standards to ensure […]
28 February 2017
Sharing testimony from our Kaikoura Lockwood owners
Lockwood has an unshakeable reputation when it comes to earthquake performance. Reflecting on the recent memorial events around Christchurch, and fresh quake activity around our shaky isles, we felt it was timely to share some of the experiences from our Lockwood home owners based in Kaikoura. On touching base with our existing Lockwood owners to […]
27 January 2017
Five great reasons to build new
There are a number of reasons to consider building new, here are some of biggest benefits for new home owners: Your new home comes with a guarantee which covers construction and warranties on individual componentry. You don’t have to deal with any historical issues which might arise in much older homes. Stringent Building Codes will […]