Stephen Donald

Stephen Donald has been in the building industry for more than 20 years...
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Stephen Donald

I have been in the building industry for more than 20 years. Recently I returned to Christchurch building new homes, as well as kitchen and bathroom renovations, home alterations, and landscaping projects.

Previously in Auckland I rebuilt villas and batches, fitted out shops for Noel Leeming, Bond and Bond, and other retailers plus commercial work to various shopping malls and other commercial premises. I also built high value homes in Takapuna, Kohimarama, and apartments at Gulf Harbour.

Prior to spending 10 years in Auckland I built homes in Huntsbury, St Albans, Cashmere, Halswell, Fendalton, and Hillmorton. Alterations and additions to homes and commercial premises were also completed.

My building roles in these projects have been practical, supervisory, and as a designer.

I look forward to working with you to achieve the results you desire for the project you have in mind.

Craig Douglas

I have been in business for myself since 1995 and in that time built many successful companies...
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Craig Douglas

I have been in business for myself since 1995 and in that time built many successful companies. Over the past 10 years I have built one of New Zealand's largest event management companies and also own two franchise companies. I formed a partnership with Steve Donald after he built our new home in Lincoln.

I was caught in the building industry collapse and lost thousands of dollars to a dishonest building company and as a business owner I believed the industry needed a breath of fresh air. Running a successful business takes commitment, focus and a dedication to succeed which is what I believe I bring to this team. We have established a professional team of sub contractors some of the most professional I have seen.

I have always admired Steve Donald's commitment to excellence and his attention to detail. Where every other builder put one nail he put in two. You are more than welcome to come and visit the home that Steve built for us before we formed this partnership and I can personally guarantee that you will not find a more committed team than us. I will project manage your new home better than anyone else and together Steve and I will work hard to create you and your family the house of your dreams.


Clearwater Homes is a building company based in Christchurch, NZ and run by Steve Donald and Craig Douglas. We specialise in custom designed affordable quality homes.

We offer a complete design and build service catering for all budgets from first homes to rural estate homes. We can build to our designs or yours.

When you build with Clearwater Homes you deal with the builder personally, from concept through quotation, construction and completion.

Once your design is finalised you are given a firm fixed price tender which includes all relevant costs including council and work cover requirements, application fees and basic requirements. You can then arrange finance with confidence, knowing that there will be no hidden costs to pay.

Clearwater Homes do not charge a fee for quotation or concept design work. Build times generally vary between 12 and 20 weeks after council approval, depending on design elements and site conditions.