The buildingcompany with anicefamily feel

Astheir sixth year anniversary approaches, one Kāpiti-based building company putstheir success down to having apersonal touch and keeping things small.

The business has grownpredominantly through word of mouth, according to coowner and directorRuth Roberts. ‘Wehave really strong relationships with our clients and alot of clientsare returning customers thatgoontobefriends, basically.’

Keeping things small allows forfocus and forwardplanning as well as high attention to detail. During Covid, when materials became scarce,itwas Steve’s forward-planning thatenabled the team to getthe supplies theyneeded, which ultimately inspired alot of confidencein clients.

Working closely with architects and other businesses, Steve’sknowledgebase gives the firm the ability to problem solve, by spotting issues beforetheybecome issues.

Despitetheir high levelofactivity, ranging from renovations and extensions to newbuilds, the firm’s ethics means that theynever want to say no to the small stuff

People likethe fact that Legacy Building is afamily business with ahusband and wifedynamic. Wherever possible theywill go and meetnew clientstogether.‘Ican’t imagine thatsomeofthe bigger players

havethat,’saysRuth.

Over six yearsthe business has built into an incredibly close-knit team. To celebrate their six year anniversary, theyare going to alocal potteryworkshop,which Ruth thinks will be the perfectteambuilding experienceasit’sabit out of the comfort zone forsome of the team. The teamalso socialise outside of work:‘We all went to Guns N’ Roses together.’

The company also makeitafocus to giveback to the local community in various ways, ranging from regular donations to one-off sponsorships.

Legacy Building has supported Kāpiti Run forYouth fortwo years, and also makes monthly donations to Surf LifeSaving NZ. Theyhavesponsored ayoung man with his stockcar and alocal boywho raceskarts. Over the yearstheyhave supported youngpeople fundraising from their chosen sport,fromtouch rugbyto ten-pin bowling to basketball. Theywere proud to contributetothe funding of the installation of batting cagesfor Kāpiti Softball Club,and their biggestannual contribution is to theSpecial Children’s Christmas Party,aspectacular Christmas partyfor special children who livewith life threatening illness, physical or intellectual impairment,domestic violence, or arein underprivilegedcircumstances.

To find out moreabout their services, contactRuth on 020 4004 6900.