Residential & Commercial Construction Specialists:

+ Planning & Feasibility

+ Design & Build

+ New Homes

+ Renovations & Extensions

+ Fitouts & General Construction

At Slate Construction, transparency isn’t a tagline, it’s the foundation of how we build trust. Every project begins with a comprehensive Fixed Price Construction Contract, prepared by our in-house quantity surveyors to ensure total clarity from the outset.

Our approach gives you:

+ Detailed cost breakdowns for every stage
+ Budget certainty and financial control
+ No hidden costs or unexpected extras
+ Value engineering to optimise design and spend
+ Risk mitigation through robust pre-construction planning

Whether you’re building a new home, upgrading a workspace, or developing a large-scale commercial site, our fixed-price model provides the financial confidence you need to move forward, knowing exactly what you’re getting and what it will cost.

At Slate, clarity and craftsmanship go hand in hand so you can focus on the outcome, not the uncertainty.

Slate provides a comprehensive design and build service for new residential and commercial projects. Our in-house team of architectural designers, consultants, and project managers collaborate seamlessly to deliver exceptional results. We manage every aspect of your project, including:

+ Planning
+ Design
+ Construction
+ Aftercare

With Slate, you have a single point of contact throughout the entire process, ensuring a smooth and efficient experience from concept to completion.

Slate offers complimentary consultations to help you turn your vision into reality.

Start with an on-site visit to assess your projects potential or a phone/video chat for your convenience.

+ Receive Practical Guidance on Project Feasibility and Site Evaluation
+ Design Recommendations and Construction Insights
+ Preliminary Cost Estimates
+ Realistic Project Scheduling Projections & Breakdowns
+ Tailored Advice for Residential or Commercial Projects

Our pre-construction team is ready to provide valuable insights, whether you're planning a new home, office renovation, or commercial development. Book your complimentary consultation today and take the first step towards turning your vision into reality.

Slate is fully committed to providing the best architectural and construction services to the regions we serve, enabling smaller communities to experience remarkable architecture and high-quality construction at unmatched value.

Slate currently services the following Central and Lower North Island regions: Taranaki, Manawatu/Whanganui, Horowhenua, Kapiti Coast, Wellington, Hawke's Bay and Waikato.

We are happy to take on projects outside of our primary regions on a case by case basis, get in touch to discuss your project ideas and aspirations.

Slate Construction proudly operates three full-service design studios across the North Island, delivering expert architectural design, construction, and project management solutions.

Our New Plymouth architectural designers and builders are centrally located at 100 Molesworth Street, serving the Taranaki & Waikato region with comprehensive architectural services and construction expertise. From residential new builds, renovations and extensions, to commercial fitouts and developments, our New Plymouth design studio brings local knowledge and architectural innovation to every project.

Based in the heart of Levin on 16 Totara Street, our Slate architectural team and construction specialists support the Manawatu, Horowhenua, Kapiti Coast and Wellington regions. The Levin builders and architectural designers at Slate combine time-tested construction methods with contemporary design approaches, creating spaces that enhance our local communities.

Our Tauranga design studio at 130 Parton Road, serves the Bay of Plenty with distinguished architectural services and building solutions. Our Tauranga architectural designers at Slate understand the unique coastal environment and lifestyle, delivering projects that embrace both form and function.

Each Slate design studio offers end-to-end services including:

+ Architectural Planning and Design
+ Construction Management
+ Resource Consent Applications
+ Project Management
+ Building Services

"I would like to take this opportunity to say thanks to the Slate Team for executing this project! We are very happy with finished house and especially the project was completed on timely manner. All issues raised during the build were rectified promptly and professionally. Thanks Luke for Pre Build dealings and signing us up for this build. Thanks Craig for overseeing this project and making it reality from concept. Thanks Jonte for answering all my phone calls and always having positive attitude and for providing ideas and solutions. You are a superstar and a true asset to Slate Team" - Harry Sidhu

"We recommend Slate, very good to work with, build quality beautiful homes" - Mark & Hayley Hamilton

"I've always thought that building a house could get overwhelming with all the decisions you have to make. Well Slate Architecture & Construction made this super easy. It's been such a seamless, stress free project. Hands down I'll be using Slate Architecture & Construction again. Highly recommended if your thinking of building. Great Work Luke Griffiths, Craig Wycherley, Jonte Walton & the rest of the team!" - Albert Boakes

"Just finished designing my home with Slate, stoked with the finished design. Excellent communication right through and great to deal with!" - Elise Griffiths.

"These guys have been great to deal with! Great communication and service - Ryland Currie.

"We work with Nick and his team on a regular basis to design and specify interior joinery layouts and finishes throughout homes. It's great to work with architectural designers that really care about creating homes that function at a high level for people that live in them, as well as being visually appealing" - Nicola Ross Design

"Nick is a wonderful architectural designer, he helped us design our latest build and we couldn't be happier with the outcome. We look forward to working with him in the future" - Rowan Negi