DP Homes is your local building company. We have been building in Selwyn, Christchurch and the wider Canterbury region for over 10 years. We have built our reputation on being honest, reliable and transparent. Our team has a wealth of knowledge and expertise so you can be assured we will be working with you as well as for you throughout your build journey, whether it’s for your own home or for your investment build.
About Us
Who We Are
As a youngster, Craig Douglas (Managing Director) was always interested in building. After marrying Rowena in 1996, and buying their first home, they started the house renovation journey.
By 2005, Craig and Rowena had managed to save enough money to build a new home together. They thoroughly enjoyed the new build journey, and as soon as their first build was complete, they started building their next home.
For the past 14 years, Craig and Rowena have worked together (side by side) in building DP Homes the business into what it has become today. Along the way, they’ve enjoyed developing their own property portfolio, and now enjoy mentoring others on how to do the same.
Overall, Craig and Rowena are a fun loving couple who enjoy meeting new people, being close to water and wine. Most of all, they enjoy time with their twins Jacob and Hayley.
Meet The Team
Craig started building in Lincoln in 2008. He is the Co-Director of DP Homes alongside his beautiful wife Rowena.
Craig is deeply passionate about being a part of DP Homes customer journey’s. From watching their excitement at their very first meeting, through to move-in day, it just doesn’t get any better. Craig just loves property and feels blessed that he’s found his passion.
Before working at DP Homes, Rowena and Craig spent 10 years working in Event Management throughout New Zealand and across the globe.
When Craig is not working he loves spending time at the lakes, waterskiing, fishing, mountain biking and chasing the dreams of their 17-year old twins Jacob and Hayley.
Looking ahead into the future, Craig’s ultimate goal is to celebrate his 50th wedding anniversary with Rowena.
Your best piece of advice: Property is a marathon not a sprint.
Fun fact about yourself: I love gardening.
Favourite Quote: Enjoy the journey. Don't take life too seriously.
Rowena has worked at DP Homes since its inception, originally as an Accounts Manager. Today, Rowena Co-Directs the business alongside husband Craig, and loves nothing more than seeing her clients achieve their goals through building their own new home.
Prior to joining the DP Homes family, Rowena was a talented graphic designer working primarily in the property sector.
Outside of work, Rowena has a keen interest in reading, relaxing and going for walks, and spending quality time with her family.
Your best piece of advice: Everything in life happens for a reason.
Fun Fact: Rowena can play the piano.
Favourite Quote: Its okay to not be okay
Having worked at DP Homes since 2012 (originally as a Project Manager), Amanda is incredibly proud and passionate to be driving DP Homes forward as their Operations Manager.
Amanda thrives on going above and beyond for DP Homes clients, and loves nothing more than helping them build their homes.
Originally from New Brighton, Amanda now resides in Lincoln with her partner and two daughters. Outside of work, she loves gardening and perfecting the art of each new season’s vege’s.
Amanda’s ninja skill’s is working with and helping our clients.
Your best piece of advice: Do what you really love to do and make sure you are doing it with people you actually like. Life is pretty horrible if you aren’t.
Fun Fact: Loves karaoke.
Favourite Quote: Today is a good day to have a good day.
Caitlin joined the DP Homes team in late 2022 as a Project Assistant. She loves the team atmosphere and working closely with the Project Managers behind the scenes on their client build projects.
When Caitlin left high school, she went straight into landscaping and loves nothing better than getting her hands dirty in the garden at home (with partner and dog) close by and making that their own.
Looking ahead to the future, Caitlin is passionate about working her way up within DP Homes and to have a lifestyle block of their own one day.
Your best piece of advice: Always learn from your mistakes and own them.
Fun fact about yourself: I love to travel
Favourite Quote: Don't take life too seriously.
Laura has worked as a Project Manager at DP Homes for 3 years now. She loves working with her clients and helping them build their future in a DP Homes property.
Prior to setting up a life in New Zealand, Laura owned a bakery in Washington State, U.S.A. Before settling at DP Homes, Laura has worked for other residential building companies.
Family is super important to Laura, spending time with them and making sure everyone is happy and enjoying each other’s time is the key. Outside of family and when Laura has time, she loves to draw and paint.
Your best piece of advice: Respect is earned.
Fun fact about yourself: I make a mean cake!
Favourite Quote: Do more of what makes you happy
Odette joined the DP Homes team in July 2022 as a Project Manager. She enjoys the entire build process, seeing a project start as an idea/concept, and progress all the way through to completion. Working with clients and watching their dreams come to fruition is immensely satisfying.
Before Odette joined the DP Homes family, she co-owned a small residential housing company for 15 years where she was the Office Manager and worked closely with suppliers and tradespeople (on and off site) throughout the build process.
Outside of work, Odette enjoys doing yoga, reading, dancing and spending time with family and friends. Her goals are to enjoy and live life to the best of her ability.
Your best piece of advice: Don’t take yourself too seriously.
Alicia joined the DP Homes team in 2020 as their Company Accountant, and is passionate about all things numbers, crunching numbers and even highlighting numbers. Prior to joining the team, Alicia worked as a Chartered Accountant in the corporate sector for 6 years.
Outside of work, Alicia has two children - Lincoln 6 years old and Annabel 3 years old and lives close by in Lincoln. When she’s not at home, Alicia loves running, swimming and chilling at her Uncle Jake’s lake property.
Your best piece of advice: Everything in life happens for a reason.
Fun Fact: Alicia can pack a parachute onto a drag car.
Favourite Quote: Its okay to not be okay
Brad has worked at DP Homes for 2 years and is the Co-Director with Craig Douglas at the Douglas Fay Group. He brings a wealth of global experience in marketing and advertising to the role, and to the benefit of his clients and all stakeholders across the business.
When Brad is not working he enjoys spending time at the gym which ensures he can bring a consistent high energy to DP Homes. He also is deeply passionate about building a property profile.
Your best piece of advice: Actions speak louder than words
Fun Fact: Brad enjoys gaming
Favourite Quote: Without discipline, success is impossible - period!
Chaz joined the DP Homes team in early 2022 and has brought a depth of experience to the team. His people skills and knowledge in the building industry are an asset to the team.
Our Process
Your Project Manager works with you from the very beginning and is there every step of the journey. We can present you with a range of plans we have built before and alter to suit your own needs or start from a sketch on a piece of paper.
We understand every client, budget and build is unique and we will guide you through the design, specification and build process from start to finish.
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Our Build Team
Builders
Mike Kingston
Mike and Glenda Kingston have been building since 2002, specialising in the construction of new residential homes and have worked closely with DP Homes since its inception. Remove visit website link.
Builders
Grant Todd
Grant Todd has been building since 1988 specialising in architecturally designed housing in Christchurch’s port hills. Grant has been a trusted build partner of DP Homes since 2014 and brings a solid build team to every housing development. Outside of work, Grant loves to go hunting and fishing particularly in the Rakaia area.
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