Poolhouse · Tamahere, Waikato
Tamahere Poolhouse
GRIT built the louvred pergola and completed the poolhouse carpentry. Explore the progress photos and project walkthrough.
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Look at the finished result, the construction details and our role on each job. These projects show the range of building work GRIT has been trusted to carry out.
Pergola installation · Mission Bay, Auckland
Mission Bay twin louvred pergolas
Twin louvred pergolas, outdoor screens and composite decking create an entertainment area overlooking the tennis court and Mission Bay.
GRIT’s role: Pergola, outdoor screen and composite decking installation around established trees.
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Motorised pergola installation · Taupō
Taupō twin-bay motorised pergola
Penny Homes engaged GRIT to install a twin-bay motorised louvred pergola at Grey Ghost Lane, overlooking Lake Taupō.
GRIT’s role: Twin-bay motorised louvred pergola installation for Penny Homes.
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Deck construction · Pirongia, Waikato
Pirongia deck build
A ground-level timber deck transformed a bare concrete area beneath an existing upper deck.
GRIT’s role: Ground-level timber deck and outdoor connection.
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Outdoor & interior renovation · Auckland
Rangitoto Revamp
A curved spotted gum deck and cedar pergola, alongside new joinery and renovated interiors.
GRIT’s role: Deck, pergola, joinery, bathroom and interior work, contracted by CMP Construction.
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Reclad & refurbishment · Herne Bay, Auckland
Herne Bay cedar reclad
Complex roof construction, curved forms and carefully fitted cedar cladding.
GRIT’s role: Exterior and interior carpentry as part of the onsite construction team.
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Building remediation · Hamilton
Hamilton balcony remediation
Balcony removal and weather-tight reinstatement for a Hamilton home ahead of its sale.
GRIT’s role: Balcony removal, window installation, council and trade coordination.
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Development carpentry · Te Arai
Te Arai Links cottages
Detailed carpentry across several stages of construction in a coastal setting.
GRIT’s role: Frame-out, internal linings and natural cedar cladding; GRIT supported the cottage delivery.
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More photos and video of our people, construction details and outdoor work.
The people behind the finish
Hands-on GRIT
Experienced builders who care about the small details, work cleanly and stay accountable from set-out through to handover.
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On site
Measured. Fitted. Finished.
Good work happens in the process: careful measurement, precise installation and the discipline to get every junction right.
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Project experience
Te Arai Links
GRIT supported delivery of the cottages with frame-out, internal lining and natural cedar cladding—detailed work in a remarkable coastal setting.
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Project video
Te Arai Links
GRIT supported delivery of the cottages with frame-out, internal lining and natural cedar cladding—detailed work in a remarkable coastal setting.
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Residential renovation
Rangitoto Revamp
GRIT was contracted by CMP Construction to build a curved spotted gum deck and cedar pergola, install new joinery, and renovate the bathroom and interiors.
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Specialist installation
Structure in progress
A louvre roof and deck taking shape together—carefully set out and integrated with the surrounding build.
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Coastal construction
GRIT on site
Showing up ready for demanding conditions, with the equipment and experience to keep a coastal build moving.
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Interior craftsmanship
Clean architectural finish
A refined interior where curved forms, crisp junctions and careful finishing come together as one resolved space.
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Bespoke outdoor work
Crafted around the curve
Custom timberwork shaped to the landscape, combining a durable hardwood cap with precise vertical cladding.
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Structural carpentry
Framing at scale
Complex roof framing delivered with disciplined set-out, safe coordination and a clear understanding of how every member works together.
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GRIT in action
Cladding the curve
Careful installation work bringing a complex curved exterior to life, one accurately fitted board at a time.
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The work behind the work
Whatever the site takes
Real delivery includes the hard yards—moving materials, solving access challenges and keeping the job progressing safely.
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Outdoor transformation
Built from the ground up
Extensive deck framing and an integrated pergola structure, carefully planned to create one cohesive outdoor living area.
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Workmanship on site
Built by hand
Accurate cuts and confident assembly turn heavy timber into a clean, enduring outdoor structure.
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Completed installation
Outdoor living, resolved
A clean, contemporary louvre roof integrated with the home to create a sheltered outdoor space that feels permanent and considered.
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Precision in every layer
Detailed to keep weather out
Careful measuring, folding and fitting around a framed opening—because durable construction depends on getting the hidden details right.
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Built together
The team behind the finish
A substantial deck and twin louvre roofs delivered around an established tree—careful construction, specialist installation and a crew proud of the result.
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