Great vid and lovely house mate! Out of interest did you have to fit any upright steels in or was it just that one above the basement to support the upstairs floor for building regs? Really interesting to see how it all went together start to finish.
I can only imagine the 'feeling' of knowing you built your home on a site no one else wanted but will now be the envy of everyone that passes by it. Bravo. And, Congratulations on weathering all the mini-storms to completion. It's STUNNING.
As soon as I saw that push mower and those kids playing around it, I was already nervous!! A push mover on an incline surface is a recipe for something to go wrong. I bet he hires professionals on the new project!! @@arcadiagreen150
I'm in admiration - as someone not in construction I think people like yourself that can build their owns houses start to finish are incredible. Beautiful home from a fan in the US!
I'm a builder in Holland, I'm most impressed you pushed through the last months of 'almost finished' with such energy and actually saw it through to absolute completion whilst maintaining those quality levels in the garden and finishing, that takes grit. The feeling when the plastering gets done is always one of the greatest achievements, but usually less than half way to the end due to all the little details. Subscribed and looking forward to your next build!
Hi, this is Vienna from Prima. We are currently seeking potential partners in the construction industry. Allow me to introduce myself: Our company is a reputable manufacturer based in China that provides high-quality building materials. If your upcoming project requires doors, windows, stairs, cabinets, and guardrails, we would be delighted to offer you a quotation. Our prices are exceptionally competitive compared to the local market. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you are interested in exploring this opportunity further.
Epic build! You must be so proud of this accomplishment. Taking an unwanted plot of land and turning it into a beautifully crafted and landscaped homestead. Amazing!
As a fellow tradesmen I can really appreciate the efforts you put in. Your eye for detail, humbleness to admit mistakes, willingness get down and do the gritty work, integrity to go the extra mile and your patience and understanding make you stand out amongst the rest 👍 you sir are a fine builder and a 1st class boss, I would be proud to work under you! Keep it going! Cheers
From a hopeless site to a work of art!! Pray every minute, hour, day, month and years are filled with joy, and blessings for you and your, God bless your family 🙏🕊️
This was such a magical video to watch. I especially loved how you gave so much thought to literally every detail, right down to multiple designated areas for your kids. Your family are very lucky to have you!! Your home is incredibly beautiful and it's clear so much love got poured into it!
Dude watching this now in 2024. You got so lucky with when you started this build. The wood and materials would have been so much more. You got all the important things before lockdown.
Just finished 6 days / 14 hour flights over the holidays. Sitting in my den enjoying beer and stumbled on to this video. Watched it in its entirety. Loved it !! Much love and respect to you all in (NZ) from East Coast of Canada.
Even the kids got bigger! One of the most beautiful build videos I've watched. I've been obsessed with houses on slopes for a minute and this video was most satisfying
I remember seeing a build video where the couple went from nothing to having like 2 or 3 walking and talking kids. I don't remember the exact vid, but they were making the house out of shipping containers.
I love how it's been designed as a home and not simply a property, the play area, the office separate from the house, the flow following the environment. Hell even the ramp!
Us Kiwis take our green landscape for granted. It’s only when we travel overseas that we truly appreciate how beautiful New Zealand is compared to so much of the world.
When i first saw your lot, i would never have guessed you could get this incredible build, yard, fun space all on it. Absolute PERFECTION. I subscribed. Cant wait for more!!
haha sorry for laughting , can't belive how care free you are, you literally mowed your foot and you still pushed along, thats admirable, something I needed to see today haha , thank you and sorry again for laughting, you're awesome. Ps. the house turned out AMAZINg. well done!
Since I’ve subscribed I have learnt the correct way to build . I look at what is being built in both Australia and the UK , and they could learn a lot from you. If I was to live in New Zealand, I would get you to build a home for me as I know that I would have peace of mind in knowing the house was done proper. Keep up the good work mate.
Congrats on your new house. I - too have seen a house build of my parents. One day, I hope to be able to build my own dream house like you and my parents. The journey is mildly bittersweet but at the end, it's all worth it.
Seeing how such houses are build always amazes me. Especially since i am from a part of the world where houses are built with solid bricks. It always feels like those houses won’t stand longer than a normal human lifespan.
exactly, i always remember those american nursery rhymes about three little pig with different house, here in our country we build our house with bricks and cements..... this house is beautiful don't get me wrong, but one strong wind could have took it....they always looks like they just puzzles pieces and legos lmfao......
The reason most of our houses are built this way is a mixture between the resources we have and have always had (lots of trees) and being designed to withstand earthquakes, rigid with a bit of flex is good. These homes have no trouble in wind, been a few tornadoes in the south west and the worst it does is strips some of the roofing iron off.
Well done Josh! You took on a challenge that others passed on. Now Pat yourself on the back for the accomplishments and enjoyments for being brave and taking a leap of faith. It’s a beautiful home! ❤
I so thoroughly enjoyed watching this entire process. A lot of effort went into the build as well as the filming and editing process. Thank you so much for sharing this with us
I'm really hoping you got that land for an amazing price!!! nice job, I didn't even build my house, just watched others build and manage it and it was stressful!! I literally chose colours and watched.... guys like you are amazing!!
I was taken by that too. This build and EVERYTHING involved was an amazing accomplishment but that you were also disciplined to shoot footage over 4 years IMPRESSIVE ‼️🤩 Thank you for you diligence and efforts Bravo 🥳💪💗
Congratulations to me it’s amazing that I just bought my first landed property few days ago , I feel so happy for myself and my accomplishments so far. I’m so happy I made good decisions about my finances that changed me forever❤️
I can share something that helped me 1. Plan towards it 2. Be Frugal and minimal on spending (don’t buy why you don’t need) 3. Save money towards retirement 4. Save to invest, this is most important because it’s a proven way to get rich. Very important path to financial success
There’s a lot of investing options but my best advice is to get a professional who will guide you into a more profitable investment, that’s exactly what I did.
JESUS, i thought that censoring and blurring out when u were mowing was just a skit, but then transitions into the bloody hospital my stomach tangled itself... OOF... Thats one way to start building your dream home; by mowing over your foot XD Great results in the end though! You are as resiliant as can be!
Great video. I know that down here in the south so many people including the council stay away for sloping sites due to the extra work and cost involved. Even though most of the town is built on hill sides. Great to see someone taking up the challenge. Personally I think it would be great if someone could come up with a range of designs to suite sloping sites (I know it's not that easy and there more to it) depending on soil and ground conditions and the slope. But given that so many houses are built on sloping sites and hill sides I personally think in my opinion that a range of standard plans could be a good idea
That looks awesome and the tiered layers to make use of the sloped yard looks great too. The only thing I'm wondering about and would be concerned about is the water running down the road and into the driveway and straight into the garage. Maybe you addressed it in another video and it looks like you're not concerned since you were washing with a hose right on the driveway but I would be concerned during a heavy long rain that the garage would flood.
It’s never easy to navigate the trials and tribulations when building, a smashed foot, Covid lockdown! Well done and heaps of credit for designing and building a beautiful home. I can imagine the feeling of pride and satisfaction, for you, your wife and boys. Such a big job. Great video, thoroughly enjoyed it and it encourages me with the task of tackling my second home build. My kids have all grown up now, so it’ll be smaller, simpler and thoughtful. Thanks so much for sharing your story Josh 😊
I cannot put in to words how much I love this house. The colors, the materials, the style, the look, the setting. It's all perfect to me. I think you actually built my dream house mate lol
Great! It's fantastic that the video showcases the landscaping. The final look is wonderful. I hope you enjoy it with your family. If possible, could you please provide information on the cost of building such a project?
hi, mate that was absolutely a great work, everyone dreamt of having a house of their own, it really motivates us by seeing u do it from the very beginning till the very end. oh believe me, i loved it every minutes and seconds of it, i hope u r doing well mate. i am now a subscriber of yours, love ur work, keep going. Love from Bangladesh. peace ,.,
Bro. You’re a machine. Well done. That schedule is impressive. Any other team would have taken twice as long at a minimum. (With the same number of team members) What was the build price? Sorry just saw the price was under $1M. Mate. You’re amazing. Wow
Thanks for taking me on your journey Josh Iappreciate the Mahi and planning and your an exceptional builder. And the editing and drone work sets your videos apart Again thank you
Dude i just want to let you know that you're truly blessed brother, to be able to design your own house from scratch and building it to the top nothing is more amazing than that, it's my dream.
I need this dudes skincare routine.. long hours, in the elements all day, stressed, physically tough going… and he’s glowing man!!
Weirdest comment ever! 😂
Can't beat Fresh NZ Air :)
😂
Too much praise from one man to another
Great vid and lovely house mate! Out of interest did you have to fit any upright steels in or was it just that one above the basement to support the upstairs floor for building regs? Really interesting to see how it all went together start to finish.
Looks like Franklin’s house from GTA well done on the build🫡🫡
Thank you, I came here to say this!
I was thinking the sameeee
I was waiting for this comment. I cant be the only one who thought this
I can swear that I saw a similar house in Dead Island 2
I came in to find a comment like this!
I can only imagine the 'feeling' of knowing you built your home on a site no one else wanted but will now be the envy of everyone that passes by it. Bravo. And, Congratulations on weathering all the mini-storms to completion. It's STUNNING.
Can you imagine the feeling of being the only person you know who ran their foot over with a lawn mower? Must be equally astounding
As soon as I saw that push mower and those kids playing around it, I was already nervous!! A push mover on an incline surface is a recipe for something to go wrong. I bet he hires professionals on the new project!! @@arcadiagreen150
@@arcadiagreen150 I think I'm going to wear some safety boots next time I mow the lawn. 🤔
@@honeybunny371I always do lol
@@arcadiagreen150aaaaaAA
Note to self, when mowing grass on a hill with a motorized tool, do it downhill. OUCH!!!!
Hope it healed well, man! Mad respect for your work!
Yeah running over a foot with the mower sounds absolutely horrible, one of my worst nightmares actually
There’s only one way to get back up hill tho…
@@PeNGuiNZoMbiEUYA Cut the engine and push it back up the part you just mowed :)
That mower doesn't have a safety lever on the handle.Dont know about there but here in America if you let go of the handle the mower will quit.
@@pipj14u2nv1 it probably did, but it's still turning by itself.
I'm in admiration - as someone not in construction I think people like yourself that can build their owns houses start to finish are incredible. Beautiful home from a fan in the US!
I'm a builder in Holland, I'm most impressed you pushed through the last months of 'almost finished' with such energy and actually saw it through to absolute completion whilst maintaining those quality levels in the garden and finishing, that takes grit. The feeling when the plastering gets done is always one of the greatest achievements, but usually less than half way to the end due to all the little details.
Subscribed and looking forward to your next build!
Hi, this is Vienna from Prima. We are currently seeking potential partners in the construction industry. Allow me to introduce myself: Our company is a reputable manufacturer based in China that provides high-quality building materials. If your upcoming project requires doors, windows, stairs, cabinets, and guardrails, we would be delighted to offer you a quotation. Our prices are exceptionally competitive compared to the local market. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you are interested in exploring this opportunity further.
The land nobody wants now becomes the home everybody wants.
Well Done!
This has to be one of the most satisfying videos I have ever watched on TH-cam.
💯
Same here bafo.
Iesson learned for me : spirit, persistence, consistency ... thx a lot for this video
Epic build! You must be so proud of this accomplishment. Taking an unwanted plot of land and turning it into a beautifully crafted and landscaped homestead. Amazing!
Incredible job on building your home on that slope! Your hard work and persistence really paid off. It looks fantastic!
Thanks so much!
As a fellow tradesmen I can really appreciate the efforts you put in. Your eye for detail, humbleness to admit mistakes, willingness get down and do the gritty work, integrity to go the extra mile and your patience and understanding make you stand out amongst the rest 👍 you sir are a fine builder and a 1st class boss, I would be proud to work under you! Keep it going! Cheers
A million dollar HOUSE...
GRAND DESIGN HOUSE
WELL DONE
From a hopeless site to a work of art!! Pray every minute, hour, day, month and years are filled with joy, and blessings for you and your, God bless your family 🙏🕊️
This was such a magical video to watch. I especially loved how you gave so much thought to literally every detail, right down to multiple designated areas for your kids. Your family are very lucky to have you!! Your home is incredibly beautiful and it's clear so much love got poured into it!
What an absolute masterpiece of a home. It's beautiful.
Now that is a great utilization of space on a narrow and sloping site. Well done mate👍😎
Thanks 👍
Inspirational stuff. This was well designed, planned, organised and constructed.
im a new builder in Sydney and this vid is super useful / helpful thank you for sharing ... god bless
Glad it was helpful!
Dude watching this now in 2024. You got so lucky with when you started this build. The wood and materials would have been so much more. You got all the important things before lockdown.
yeah.stuff has gone up by shitloads
Just finished 6 days / 14 hour flights over the holidays. Sitting in my den enjoying beer and stumbled on to
this video. Watched it in its entirety. Loved it !!
Much love and respect to you all in (NZ) from East Coast of Canada.
Lol i am watching from Canada too!
Even the kids got bigger! One of the most beautiful build videos I've watched. I've been obsessed with houses on slopes for a minute and this video was most satisfying
I remember seeing a build video where the couple went from nothing to having like 2 or 3 walking and talking kids. I don't remember the exact vid, but they were making the house out of shipping containers.
You’re the man mate. This build looked absolutely difficult and yet you smashed it out of the park. Well done mate 🇬🇧❤️ 🇳🇿
I love how it's been designed as a home and not simply a property, the play area, the office separate from the house, the flow following the environment. Hell even the ramp!
one of the most underrated things is probably all the green that surrounds the house
Us Kiwis take our green landscape for granted.
It’s only when we travel overseas that we truly appreciate how beautiful New Zealand is compared to so much of the world.
This is quite the masterpiece. Congratulations on building the family home amidst the challenges. Great work
When i first saw your lot, i would never have guessed you could get this incredible build, yard, fun space all on it. Absolute PERFECTION. I subscribed. Cant wait for more!!
im watching this in awe and then thinking im going to build an ikea hack in the hallway. You could say same levels of courage....
haha sorry for laughting , can't belive how care free you are, you literally mowed your foot and you still pushed along, thats admirable, something I needed to see today haha , thank you and sorry again for laughting, you're awesome. Ps. the house turned out AMAZINg. well done!
Love how you showcased the native trees with the skylights. From an inconvenience to making them a feature 🙌🏾
Since I’ve subscribed I have learnt the correct way to build . I look at what is being built in both Australia and the UK , and they could learn a lot from you. If I was to live in New Zealand, I would get you to build a home for me as I know that I would have peace of mind in knowing the house was done proper. Keep up the good work mate.
Cheers
Totally depends on where you live. In Germany this would likely not even be allowed. Leaving out the different building paradigms
@@stillx1211 Why would it not be allowed in Germany?
You deserve all the praise and should be proud given your prowess as a builder!
Great effort mate!!!
I am in the middle of building our family home and it’s inspiring to see this start to finish.
Top job!!
You can do it! Its such a rewarding process
Post a video of a few photos man.
Awesome! Love the skylights, definitely made use of that protected tree
2:02 That was the straightest hand drawn line i have seen in my life!
That struck me too!
swear down!
🎉CONGRATULATIONS! What great news for your family.
Congrats on your new house. I - too have seen a house build of my parents. One day, I hope to be able to build my own dream house like you and my parents. The journey is mildly bittersweet but at the end, it's all worth it.
Well done! You deserve it. Wishing you & your family happy living. KeepSmiling 😊🌺
Seeing how such houses are build always amazes me. Especially since i am from a part of the world where houses are built with solid bricks. It always feels like those houses won’t stand longer than a normal human lifespan.
exactly, i always remember those american nursery rhymes about three little pig with different house, here in our country we build our house with bricks and cements.....
this house is beautiful don't get me wrong, but one strong wind could have took it....they always looks like they just puzzles pieces and legos lmfao......
@@lamaidalaakapinkcrocodile7527Yea when he started putting the wooden planks up, I was like "oh he's building a shed..." 😂😂
The reason most of our houses are built this way is a mixture between the resources we have and have always had (lots of trees) and being designed to withstand earthquakes, rigid with a bit of flex is good. These homes have no trouble in wind, been a few tornadoes in the south west and the worst it does is strips some of the roofing iron off.
Well done Josh! You took on a challenge that others passed on.
Now Pat yourself on the back for the accomplishments and enjoyments for being brave and taking a leap of faith.
It’s a beautiful home! ❤
You did so good!! great job on overcoming all the initial problem you faced!!
Glad you liked it!!
Stunning!!!! Seeing it from start to end was amazing. thank you for sharing with us!!
I so thoroughly enjoyed watching this entire process. A lot of effort went into the build as well as the filming and editing process. Thank you so much for sharing this with us
I fell asleep watching this on a Monday afternoon around 4pm. so peaceful.
I'm really hoping you got that land for an amazing price!!! nice job, I didn't even build my house, just watched others build and manage it and it was stressful!! I literally chose colours and watched.... guys like you are amazing!!
Terrific terrific effort and skills and talent. Wonderful. Thanks for posting this video 👍👍👍💪💪💪🙏🙋🏻♂️
phenomenal, Can only thank you for filming and editing all this for our viewing pleasure. cheers from London England.
You're Welcome, watching over all the old filming was just as rewarding for me. Merry Christmas :)
I was taken by that too. This build and EVERYTHING involved was an amazing accomplishment but that you were also disciplined to shoot footage over 4 years
IMPRESSIVE ‼️🤩
Thank you for you diligence and efforts
Bravo 🥳💪💗
The Beginning was wild.
Congratulations to me it’s amazing that I just bought my first landed property few days ago , I feel so happy for myself and my accomplishments so far. I’m so happy I made good decisions about my finances that changed me forever❤️
Congratulations to you that’s a great, you need loads of cash to buy a nice house in a good environment, wow! congratulations once again 🎉
I can share something that helped me
1. Plan towards it
2. Be Frugal and minimal on spending (don’t buy why you don’t need)
3. Save money towards retirement
4. Save to invest, this is most important because it’s a proven way to get rich. Very important path to financial success
There’s a lot of investing options but my best advice is to get a professional who will guide you into a more profitable investment, that’s exactly what I did.
@Cecilia_Thompson
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Congratulation you set a goal & you accomplished it, with determination & hard work. You should be very proud.
JESUS, i thought that censoring and blurring out when u were mowing was just a skit, but then transitions into the bloody hospital my stomach tangled itself... OOF...
Thats one way to start building your dream home; by mowing over your foot XD
Great results in the end though! You are as resiliant as can be!
I'll now start appreciating buildings more. The view overlooking the mountains is amazing 🔥
Fire view 🔥
Damn, that is a beautiful house! Great work.
A man can build something so incredible from scratch, it's marvelous! Keeep going and keep inspiring!
Great video. I know that down here in the south so many people including the council stay away for sloping sites due to the extra work and cost involved. Even though most of the town is built on hill sides. Great to see someone taking up the challenge. Personally I think it would be great if someone could come up with a range of designs to suite sloping sites (I know it's not that easy and there more to it) depending on soil and ground conditions and the slope. But given that so many houses are built on sloping sites and hill sides I personally think in my opinion that a range of standard plans could be a good idea
Thanks for watching - I've made some other videos on how to approach sloping sites and tips I've learnt along the way
Thank you.
As you would know, most clients have little concept on what is actually involved in a build.
Your video is very educational.
Anyone think the thumbnail looks like the house in GTA 5?
Clicked on it because of that
Definitely 😂
Yes! Thats the same thing I said! My son bought a GTA5 house on a country hill that looked just like that in the game.
Innittt
Yep first thought
Idk why this came in my recommendation, but enjoyed watching it!!!!😂
That looks awesome and the tiered layers to make use of the sloped yard looks great too. The only thing I'm wondering about and would be concerned about is the water running down the road and into the driveway and straight into the garage. Maybe you addressed it in another video and it looks like you're not concerned since you were washing with a hose right on the driveway but I would be concerned during a heavy long rain that the garage would flood.
Absolutely love this long form video. Brilliant to see it all come together. What an incredible project and a beautiful home! Brilliant work Mate!
What an amazing job Josh, you have amazing skills to pull this build off. All the best for ‘24.
Thanks, you too!
Wow, what an achievement. The whole place looks amazing, incredible effort, skill and perseverance.
This turned out to be a great looking place. Besides the cost of the property, how much does this sort of build set one back?
What a beautiful home. Loved seeing this build.
Had a vision and saw it through.... well done mate! great video and a beautiful home!
Its been a journey with quite a few setbacks but I have loved the process so much (most of the time haha)
It’s never easy to navigate the trials and tribulations when building, a smashed foot, Covid lockdown! Well done and heaps of credit for designing and building a beautiful home. I can imagine the feeling of pride and satisfaction, for you, your wife and boys. Such a big job. Great video, thoroughly enjoyed it and it encourages me with the task of tackling my second home build. My kids have all grown up now, so it’ll be smaller, simpler and thoughtful. Thanks so much for sharing your story Josh 😊
Looks like THE GTA 5 house...
This is probably one of the best builds I've ever seen on TH-cam, well done Josh 👏
Impressive build !
Also always a good idea to put safety glasses on yourself and the little ones when mowing the lawn. Prevent an eye injury
Cheers
This video flies by even though its almost an hour long. Great job making it interesting.
DIY: it's in our DNA
What a wonderful job, I really love building things and they are far better than buying some expensive house.
Thats a yuck section bro! Amazing job!!
Yes it was - its deceiving how much room there was once you started clearing it and defining the boundaries - cheers for watching :)
Like this construction if beautiful hpuse and the medieval style music.... so much fun watching this video
How in the hell did you manage to hurt yourself like that mate? Seriously!
But loving the video!
Slipped on the hill, mower got jammed up against a tree and my foot slid under
I cannot put in to words how much I love this house. The colors, the materials, the style, the look, the setting. It's all perfect to me. I think you actually built my dream house mate lol
Great! It's fantastic that the video showcases the landscaping. The final look is wonderful. I hope you enjoy it with your family.
If possible, could you please provide information on the cost of building such a project?
House and Land was under a mill, this was 4 years ago, with lots of deals and lots and lots of hours from myself :)
Hard work paid off. home sweet home, satisfying watching you building start to. finish
hi, mate that was absolutely a great work, everyone dreamt of having a house of their own, it really motivates us by seeing u do it from the very beginning till the very end. oh believe me, i loved it every minutes and seconds of it, i hope u r doing well mate. i am now a subscriber of yours, love ur work, keep going. Love from Bangladesh. peace ,.,
Hi there it was a hard place to build but u made it beautiful place for u and your family to live.x
Beautiful build mate. Looks awesome.
Thank you kindly
Well design planning.
Well co-ordination.
Skilful workmanships
Happy living.
Enjoy the laboured put in.
Fine finished house 🏠
Can the house last through a rough storm or wind
Bro.
You’re a machine.
Well done.
That schedule is impressive. Any other team would have taken twice as long at a minimum. (With the same number of team members)
What was the build price?
Sorry just saw the price was under $1M.
Mate. You’re amazing. Wow
Дом, работа над ним просто невероятная, вы прекрасны. Желаю вам и вашей семье счастья в этом прекрасном доме.
I was expecting a pool but the mini ramp is cool too. Great work!
Thanks for taking me on your journey Josh
Iappreciate the Mahi and planning and your an exceptional builder.
And the editing and drone work sets your videos apart
Again thank you
Wow! I bet people were beating themselves up after writing off this property to seeing what a stunning house you made! So enjoyable to watch!
Fantastic house and garden. IRELAND
That house is incredible, i hope it will be a great memory for you
As it is for me watching the house take shape
Amazing build! Thanks for sharing! 🎉
Wow, first day on the job broken foot ,surgery. Can’t wait to see how this ends. Hope you’re doing better.❤
What a great Christmas surprise. Hope everyone is safe, happy and doing well. Cheers!
Happy holidays!
Just when one task seems over, there appears more work to be done and all were accomplished with perfection! Props to you mate! Cheers.
amazing craftmanship and vision!
Thank you
Bravo soluksuz baştan sona bir defa da izledim. Tebrik ederim. Evinizde uzun yıllar mutlu bir hayat dilerim.
Great job!! From Dallas, Texas (USA).
Your are very hardworking. May God bless your efforts. Thoroughly enjoyed watching all of it
So nice of you
Dude i just want to let you know that you're truly blessed brother, to be able to design your own house from scratch and building it to the top nothing is more amazing than that, it's my dream.
Absolutely beautiful. I 💯 love your home and the precision work that was involved thank you for sharing. Trinidad and Tobago.
Thank you for sharing your build. I hope your neighbor above you still has a view of the mountain.