# Building Elements Building Elements is a builder in Auckland. Rated 4.9/5 from 9 public reviews across 1 review source. This is the MyTrustedTraders public-evidence profile for this tradesperson, with independent reviews, credentials and registry data from named public sources, no ads, and no paid placement. Trust Score: 55 out of 100, with a caution: newest review we found is from January 2012. Weigh that age against the score. ## Public review evidence (by source) | Source | Average rating | Reviews | | --- | --- | --- | | NoCowboys | 4.9/5 | 9 | Rated 4.9, above the local average for builders in Auckland. Across 115 builders in Auckland, the typical rating is 4.2 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally. Most recent review: 15 years ago. ## What customers consistently say _Recurring strength themes from this tradesperson's own reviews, each with a verbatim quote:_ - **Reliable and punctual** (Quoted from 3 reviews): "Paul and his team were punctual, polite, well presented and they produced a quality product." · NoCowboys, 11 Apr 2009 - **Quality of the work** (Quoted from 3 reviews): "They have a strict attention to detail and did an excellent job on our bungalow renovation." · NoCowboys, 9 Feb 2011 - **Clear communication** (Quoted from 3 reviews): "communicated much better than most other tradespeople we've been in" · NoCowboys, 2 Jan 2010 _Respectful and tidy in your home (3 reviewers describe them being respectful of the home and leaving it clean):_ "Attention to detail, quality workmanship and always cleaned up after themselves" · NoCowboys, 16 Dec 2007 ## What customers consistently praise _Themes mentioned across this tradesperson's own public reviews:_ - Punctual (mentioned in 33% of reviews we've read) - Reliable (mentioned in 33% of reviews we've read) - Tidy & clean (mentioned in 33% of reviews we've read) ## In customers' own words _Verbatim quotes from this tradesperson's public reviews, each attributed to its source:_ > "This is a brief record detailing Building Elements professionalism and commitment to resolving issues for their customers. We engaged Paul and the team back in 2009 to complete an extension of our property. The work completed back then was great and I rated it accordingly at the time. In mid-2010 I noticed lines appearing in the ceiling. I notified Paul pretty soon after and he was really responsive and supportive. For timing reasons we decided to leave the ceiling repair until a" > Source: Ben (5.0, via NoCowboys) > "The ratings I have given the Building Elements team may seem high but I believe they are justified. Paul and his team were punctual, polite, well presented and they produced a quality product. Paul ran the project professionally and kept us informed at each stage and where appropriate gave his insights and guidance when problems arose. Paul and his team have revived my faith in the building industry and I would have no hesitation in recommending Building Elements to others." > Source: Ben (5.0, via NoCowboys) > "Thanks very much to Paul and the guys, they were on time, did a great job and cleaned up thoroughly afterward. We can definitely recommmend Building Elements." > Source: Julie (5.0, via NoCowboys) ## Trades Builder ## See their work _Portfolio and gallery links this business publishes. Inspect the source to see what each image represents:_ - [Photo gallery](http://buildingelements.co.nz/projects) - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/building.elements) - [Facebook](http://www.facebook.com/2008) ## What we checked, and when _What MyTrustedTraders independently checked for this business (verified items only):_ - Review volume: MyTrustedTraders shows 9 public reviews on this profile. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing) - Public listing spread: MyTrustedTraders shows 1 public listing for this tradesperson. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing) - Business identity: MyTrustedTraders shows public business identity data with operating status unknown. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing) - Contact phone: MyTrustedTraders shows a public phone contact on this profile. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing) - Website: MyTrustedTraders shows a public website for this tradesperson. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing) Full verification checklist: https://nz.mytrustedtraders.com/traders/building-elements/checks ## Credentials & sources - Credentials shown: 0 - Companies Office status: Unknown - Evidence held from: NoCowboys - Check dates vary by source. Where we hold a date, the check shows it. ## What this business says about itself _Self-declared on the tradesperson's own website, not independently verified:_ - Experience they state: over 20 years - Team: small, professional team - Areas served: Auckland ## Before you hire a builder _What to check when choosing this kind of trade (general guidance, not a claim about this business):_ - Never pay a large deposit up front. Agree a staged payment schedule tied to completed milestones, and hold a small retention until snagging is done. - Get it in writing: an itemised quote with scope, materials, start and finish dates, and how any changes (variations) will be priced. - Be wary of a cash-only price or pressure to start tomorrow. Both are red flags for an unaccountable job. - In New Zealand, restricted building work must be carried out or supervised by a Licensed Building Practitioner, and all electrical, plumbing, gasfitting and drainlaying by a licensed tradesperson (EWRB for electricians, PGDB for plumbers and gasfitters). Check the public register before you hire. - For residential building work of $30,000 or more you are legally entitled to a written contract and a disclosure statement setting out the tradesperson's skills, licences and insurance. Ask for both before work starts. ## Contact - Phone: 021 835 312 - Website: http://buildingelements.co.nz --- Source: MyTrustedTraders, https://nz.mytrustedtraders.com/traders/building-elements Real public evidence only: every figure traces to its named source. The evidence for this business comes from a single public source, so it is not yet cross-checked against a second. If a source does not carry a field, it is not shown.