About us
You can't build great homes
without great people.
The year was 1987. The All Blacks had won the inaugural Rugby World Cup, Bon Jovi were Livin’ on a Prayer and Mark Prosser was a fresh-faced nineteen-year old builder from North Canterbury. Newly qualified, Mark took a courageous punt, one with enduring attention to detail and a commitment to excellence that saw his sole tradership grow to become one of Canterbury’s preferred architectural build companies.
Alongside his wife, Melissa, Mark developed a reputation for perfection. Now, thirty-five years later, Prosser Builders is in the hands of their son, Alex, a builder with an equally attentive eye for quality and his own personal guarantee for premium workmanship. However, Melissa and Mark remain in the background, always available for Alex, with Mark loving his latest role as Alex’s delivery boy!
Today, Prosser Builders are the preferred builders recommended by architects and influential clientele who demand the best and are honoured to have fostered a reputation for building elite architectural residences throughout Canterbury, something we pride ourselves on. However, Prosser Builders’ portfolio isn’t limited to residential new builds. They relish the challenge of a renovation, a new bathroom, extension work…anything requiring skill and precision.
With a reputation for pushing boundaries while striving for perfection, Prosser Builders are equally proud of their exceptional team of qualified builders and apprentices. Growing an even greater legacy, one custom home at a time, the entire team plays a role in their seamless builds where expectations are always exceeded.
'We don't need to be the biggest in town, just the best.'
- Alex Prosser
Director | Owner/Operator
Raised in North Canterbury and schooled in Christchurch, Alex feels privileged that he had the opportunity to gain his apprenticeship under one of the best, DJ Hewitt Builders. Now, he gets to be one of the best, as Director and Owner/Operator of Prosser Builders.
Quietly unassuming, Alex’s unflappable approach to work and life ensures only the best for his clients and his team. Alex’s mother, Melissa, best sums up the qualities of this selfless young leader when she refers to the ‘flipping’ mullet he grew as a 20-year old. Legend has it the style originated among the fishmongers of Iceland who cultivated the style to keep their necks warm against the icy North Atlantic spray. Alex had no such excuse, but playing rugby for Glenmark, he and his teammates embraced the mudflap motif, embellishing it further with dangerously thin moustaches. Melissa was aghast. Alex proudly wore the mullet for his 21st birthday, the family photos forever tainted. However, soon after his birthday, Alex decided it was coming off…but rather than just getting a haircut, Alex selflessly devoted the occasion to a fundraiser for Bowel Cancer, shaving his hair and raising over $5,500 for the cause.
‘Alex doesn’t like the limelight on him but he’s a quiet achiever with big ideas. He’s got a big heart.’ – Melissa
Delivery Boy, on hand mentor A solutions-based operator and a problem solver who thinks outside the square, Mark has always thrived on the difficult jobs. For over thirty-five years he has lived and breathed Prosser Builders, the face fronting this highly successful family business. These days Mark’s role looks a little different as he takes a back seat, excited to see son, Alex, take up the reins and shape Prosser Builders for the next generation.
Administrator
A chartered accountant by profession, Melissa laughingly refers to herself as ‘the chimney sweep.’ It’s a role she’s held since 1996, the behind-the-scenes matriarch with exceptional communication skills, an eye for detail and outstanding project management skills. Today, Melissa is on hand to provide professional mentoring to Alex.
‘You've got to be solutions-based. You've got to be problem solvers. You’ve got to be prepared to do research, prepared to keep up with ideas and concepts, moving and changing the whole time.’ – Melissa Prosser
Our unique approach sets us apart. With over three decades of experience, our proven track record and unwavering commitment to the highest standards of craftsmanship make us the preferred choice recommended by architects. Every Prosser home is a premium build, meticulously crafted with the right materials, the right team, and a personal guarantee of workmanship. With a focus on the finest details, we ensure your budget is in good hands while delivering a personalised experience, treating each build as if it were our own.
A rich heritage that spans over three decades. Since our inception, we have been dedicated to upholding exceptional quality and paying close attention to detail. We take pride in redefining luxury living through our diverse portfolio of homes. Our rich heritage fuels our drive for excellence, pushing us to exceed expectations and embrace innovation. With every project, we honour our legacy, creating homes that endure and inspire for generations to come.
We guarantee you'll be proud to call us your builders.
Our guarantee is a multi faceted pledge covering how we will work, who will be available, and what the results will be. When you engage us, we promise that:
- Our projects will be completed on time and defect free.
- Your dedicated site foreman will be there for the whole project, from start to finish.
- Your site foreman will be a Licensed Building Practitioner.
- We provide only the best forms of communication; face to face, backed up with email.
- Your project manager will ensure all details are included and understood.
- We are fully insured including public liability and contract works.
- We provide a Master Builders 10 year guarantee along with our contract documentation.
- We will keep you up to date on progress and assist you with any queries.
- You will understand your Health and Safety obligations as much as we do.
We only engage the best sub-trades in town, from the concreter to the wallpaper hanger and everyone in between.
Likewise, we enjoy partnering with professional interior, lighting and landscape architects. Communicating individual client style through exceptional tailored design, sourcing some of the best products the world has to offer, we have worked alongside renowned New Zealand and international designers.
You can’t build great homes without great people. Our management team includes an Administrator, Project Manager and Health + Safety Officer. Each site is managed by a site foreman who is guaranteed to be there from start to finish. We encourage our staff to up skill constantly to provide the best possible outcome to the project.
We are multi-award winning builders. Since 1998 we have been receiving praise and plaudits for our homes. From clients, architects and also from the judges of the Masterbuilder Home of the Year awards. We believe that our list of accolades reflects our passion for building the best homes we know how to. Awards
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