New Builds
High-end architectural homes, townhouses, and family builds — clear communication from planning to handover.
Palmer Builders
Havelock North builders with 20 years of experience delivering quality new homes — from high-end architectural builds to renovations, decks, and bathrooms — across Hawke's Bay, at a price that makes sense.
Built for the way you want to live.
From high-end architectural homes and townhouses to renovations, decks, and bathrooms, Palmer Builders brings planning, workmanship, and a high standard to every job across Havelock North and the wider Hawke's Bay.
Renovations
Thoughtful upgrades, alterations, and extensions that respect the character of your home.
Decks & Outdoor
Decks and outdoor living that open the home up and make the most of indoor–outdoor flow.
Bathrooms
Bathroom builds and renovations finished to a high standard, right down to the details.
Recent work.
A selection of new builds, renovations, decks, and bathrooms completed across Hawke's Bay. Tap any photo to enlarge.
Step inside a finished build.
23 Ritchie Place, Havelock North — a modern home we completed in 2020, with generous living spaces and a seamless indoor–outdoor flow. Take the tour.
Video tour of 23 Ritchie Place, Havelock North · produced by New Zealand Sotheby's International Realty.
From a full architectural home to a single bathroom — held to the same standard.
A higher standard, start to finish.
We're a down-to-earth team and serious perfectionists — we hold every job to a high standard, from a high-end architectural home to a new bathroom. No job is too big or too small.
Done right the first time
We'd rather take the time to do it properly than rush and redo it — the standard we've held for 20+ years.
Competitive, no-surprises pricing
We price to win and keep our rates highly competitive — a stress-free build at a price that makes sense.
Local Hawke's Bay knowledge
Based in Havelock North and across Hawke's Bay homes, sites, and conditions.
Meet the builder
Built by Seth Palmer.
Palmer Builders is led by Seth Palmer — owner, Licensed Building Practitioner (LBP), and a hands-on builder with more than 25 years on the tools across Hawke's Bay.
Licensed Building Practitioner
Registered LBP #BP113980 — every build carried out and certified to New Zealand standards.
25+ years on the tools
Over two and a half decades of new builds, renovations, decks, and bathrooms across Hawke's Bay.
Local and hands-on
You deal directly with Seth, from the first conversation through to final handover.
What clients say.
Real words from Hawke's Bay homeowners and clients we've built for.
“Highly recommend Seth and the team! Right from initial consult there was great communication and a wealth of knowledge. Every step of the way we felt in good hands — nothing was ever an issue. They sorted our council inspections and the sub-contractors, and the finishing was all to high standards. Will be ringing Seth & the team for our next building project.”
“We are so thankful that we chose Palmer Builders to build our home. From the very first meeting through to the final handover, Seth demonstrated professionalism, integrity, and attention to detail. He communicated clearly throughout and was always willing to answer questions and offer helpful advice. Seth takes great pride in his work, and it shows in every aspect of the finished home. We could not be happier with our new home and recommend Palmer Builders without hesitation.”
Ready to plan your next build?
Talk to Palmer Builders about a new home, renovation, deck, or bathroom — no job is too big or too small, and we're happy to price anything.
Send a few details and Seth will get back to you — usually within a business day. No-obligation quote.