Impact Building & Landscaping Ltd
Builders in Titahi Bay

"Sam did a great job on our deck. It was a bit tricky working round an existing deck and retaining wall and the result has been on time, at expected cost and very professionally done. It really fixes a dangerous eyesore. Thanks Sam"

12th Jun  •  Rating by: Chris  •  Contact: Sam Janes  •  Job date: Jun, 2025

"Highly recommended! Sam is great. He has done a lot of work for us over the years and we have been very pleased with it. Most recently he constructed safe steps covering a nightmare of a path and a very irregular area with deep concrete steps that were making it unsafe for us. We're delighted - the result is great - safe, functional and attractive. In our experience Sam is an excellent problem solver - dealing with difficult situations like this was, and in the past solving mistakes made by an architect and saving us a lot of worry. This is where his experience and versatility are so valuable. He works very efficiently. He is thoroughly trustworthy, always helpfully conscious of costs and always pleasant and easy to deal with. To us he's a treasure!"

1st Jun  •  Rating by: Helen  •  Contact: Same Janes  •  Job date: May, 2025

"Sam repaired our stairs, replaced our handrails and replaced the planks on our deck. He was great to plan the job with and his quote was spot on.
Sam designed and built beautiful hand rails and left the area clean and tidy when the job was complete. We appreciated his down to earth manner and he was very clear with the scope of the job and answered all of our questions well. Throughout the job, Sam kept us up to date with progress as we were not on site at the time he was working.
We are really pleased with the end result and would work with Sam again if we could."

12th May  •  Rating by: Anika  •  Contact: Sam Janes  •  Job date: Apr, 2025

"Sam was referred to us by out kitchen installer to remove two walls to open up our space near the kitchen. We were very happy with the process and the finished work. His organisation of other people needed to get the job done (engineer, building inspector, plasterer and electrician) meant the work was completed in a timely way. He was also very friendly, communicated often, including checking in to see if we were happy with how things were going. The entire team also left the working area in a very neat state after finishing for the day so we didn't have any cleaning up to do ourselves. All in all I would highly recommend Sam for any building work."

9th Dec, 2023  •  Rating by: Mark  •  Contact: Sam Janes  •  Job date: Dec, 2023

"Highly recommend! Sam has done a lot of work for us, replacing/repairing all four walls and adding insulation and double glazing, organised re-roofing, selected good materials and organised really good tradespeople for the plumbing and electricity. We find him to be thoroughly trustworthy and helpfully conscious of costs. He is outstanding at problem solving. He has identified serious problems with the architect's plans and his solutions have meant that we have not had to deal with possible causes of leaks in the house and water nightmares. He has been patient with the delays caused by said architect, and is always pleasant and easy to deal with."

26th Jul, 2023  •  Rating by: Helen  •  Contact: Sam Janes  •  Job date: Jul, 2023

"Sam did a very good work in upgrading the upstairs bathroom which is used every day by my daughter'.
Sam did an excellent job in restoring the garage and ensuring that the structure of the garage remains sound, and will allow further work later in the year.

Impotantly for the family, Sam built an outside storage in a secure and safe way to hold upwards of 100 large jars of Jams, Chutneys and Marmalades; that are a product of the family garden and reflect the amount of our skillful labour in making the above products from the fruit trees growing in the garden. Sam has developed plans to increase the amount of the storage that is needed when we start work in putting it together "The Mixed Berry Jam ""

17th Jul, 2023  •  Rating by: Roger  •  Contact: Sam Janes  •  Job date: Jul, 2023

"I recently had the pleasure of hiring Impact Building for a major renovation project on my home, and I cannot express enough how impressed I am with their workmanship and professionalism. From start to finish, I wholeheartedly recommend their services to anyone in need of a top-notch builder."

14th Jul, 2023  •  Rating by: Annette  •  Contact: Sam Janes  •  Job date: May, 2023

"We have used Sam a number of times for various work around our house (decks, stairs, etc) - and can highly recommend him for his professional, friendly and very competent work - always willing to discuss options and suggest better ways to accomplish what is wanted. No hesitation in recommending him and his work to others."

23rd Feb, 2021  •  Rating by: Bill  •  Contact: Sam - Impact Building  •  Job date: Feb, 2021

"Sam was a fabulous communicator, he made our renovations as easy as possible. He considered that we had to live in our home throughout when he planned the work, working alongside us. The final part, our deck has been admired by all, top quality workmanship. Would highly recommend Sam."

22nd Feb, 2021  •  Rating by: Angela  •  Contact: Sam  •  Job date: Feb, 2021

"My mum needed a builder to do a bathroom renovation. I found Sam on the no cowboys site and gave her his contact details. She was very impressed with his professionalism and high standard of work and how he went the extra mile for her. She loves her new bathroom and highly recommends Sam to anyone looking for a builder. Thanks so much for my lovely bathroom, Sam it's awesome Rita :-)"

12th Aug, 2020  •  Rating by: Rita  •  Contact: Sam  •  Job date: Aug, 2020

"Sam has been great to work with. He made suggestions about things that could work and that I hadn't thought of, and worked within what was a pretty tight budget to get me what I wanted. The trades he used were also fantastic, fixing bits and pieces here and there that had nothing to do with the work he was doing. Sam helped arrange additional plumbing work when the job was nearing complete, was responsive and organised and I have really appreciated him giving me the opportunity to let him know if I wasn't happy at any point."

28th Feb, 2020  •  Rating by: Sarah  •  Contact: Sam Janes  •  Job date: Jan, 2020

"Sam did a renovation in my bathroom, including pulling down all the walls and refitting shower, vanity and loo in different places. The final result is just as I'd hoped. He was very reliable, and efficient - completing the entire project in just 2 weeks, and sticking to budget, and he was awesome to work with. Couldn't recommend him more!"

20th Jul, 2019  •  Rating by: Miriam  •  Contact: Sam Janes  •  Job date: Jul, 2019

"Sam fixed my old rickety deck and stairs and did a great job. Very reliable and honest!"

1st Sep, 2018  •  Rating by: Karen  •  Contact: Sam  •  Job date: Apr, 2018

"Sam was fantastic to deal with and a great guy.
He built a deck railing and a retaining wall and fence for us.
Nothing was a problem and the work is top quality.
We are going to definitely use him again and we highly recommend him to anyone!"

18th May, 2018  •  Rating by: Jon  •  Contact: Sam  •  Job date: Apr, 2018

"I asked Sam to advise me on repairing the garage at my new house, to extend its life and make sure it was weathertight. Sam came round, talked me through what was needed, then carried out the work. He replaced rotten timber and rusted steel, and helped to secure a broken window. He was helpful, informative, prompt, came when he said he would, knowledgeable and easy to work with. I am very happy with the work and the price was very reasonable. I'm glad I found Sam! I'll definitely use him again. Great work!"

23rd Feb, 2018  •  Rating by: Jan  •  Contact: Sam Janes  •  Job date: Feb, 2018

"Sam was totally great to work with, very friendly and did a great job too. I'll be getting him back to do my bathroom. Trustworthy guy."

20th Sep, 2017  •  Rating by: Jeff  •  Contact: Sam Janes  •  Job date: Sep, 2017

"I asked Sam for some advice on some renovations. He came round to look at the jobs and gave me some ideas on how I could do them, and a ball park price. He has completed the first of the jobs (removing an internal wall to make a larger room), and I am totally delighted with the result. The quality of workmanship is exceptional, the site left clean and tidy, and communications were excellent.. I am booking him in for the next job!"

10th Apr, 2017  •  Rating by: Jenny  •  Contact: Sam Janes  •  Job date: Apr, 2017

"We found Sam to be a terrific builder. He was fast, efficient, generous with his time, and did a great job. We're really enjoying our new open-plan kitchen/living area. Sam was great at trouble-shooting various issues that arose regarding permits, architects, etc. He coordinated the sub-tradies really well and the entire experience was positive for us. Problems inevitably arise during a big project, but we felt safe and in good hands the whole time. Sam really looked after us (including making sure we came in on budget!) and we wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to others. He's excellent company too :)"

26th Nov, 2016  •  Rating by: Ken  •  Contact: Sam Janes  •  Job date: Jun, 2015

"Sam removed our old kitchen, which included some walls, and installed a new one within a week, he's a legend and we will use him again without hesitation."

26th Oct, 2016  •  Rating by: Merryn  •  Contact: Sam Janes  •  Job date: May, 2016

"Sam has put in bofolding doors, ripped out walls, redone our bathroom, built us a garage and fitted double glazed windows through out our house which we did in 3 different lots. Oh he has also reclad the back end of our house. These jobs have all taken place over the last 13yrs We would not reuse someone who we were not happy with!"

25th Jul, 2016  •  Rating by: Carolyn  •  Contact: Sam Janes  •  Job date: Mar, 2015

"Sam is genuinely the best builder we have ever come across. His speed, craftsmanship and general 'yes man' attitude was incredible in a world full of 'no's'. His value for money is extremely competitive and communication is excellent. He's completed our bathroom, laundry, and lounge, currently working on our kitchen. A+++"

6th Jul, 2016  •  Rating by: Marek  •  Contact: Sam Janes  •  Job date: Jul, 2016

"Sam has completed several jobs for me, but most notable is a large deck and conversion of a garage into a bedroom/bathroom. Stayed true to his quote, even though a minor miscalculation meant he was out of pocket. One of the most honest people I know, trustworthy and fully reliable to get the job done."

4th Jul, 2016  •  Rating by: Paul  •  Contact: Paul Ngamanu  •  Job date: Mar, 2016

"Sam took out a dining window and installed a sliding door then built a deck and roofed it and joined it on to an existing sleepout and lower deck. We loved not only the finished product but all the interactions with him and are very pleased all round , He is the real deal, goes out of his way to find what it is you want and get the best result. Highly recommended! Our 3 1/2 yr old still refers to him fondly as "crackup Sam""

30th Jun, 2016  •  Rating by: Paul  •  Contact: Sam  •  Job date: Apr, 2016

"Sam is a fantastic builder and I would definitely recommend him. He built a retaining wall, landscaped my garden and did inside renovations for me last year. He left everything so tidy each day and always kept me in the loop every step of the way. He did exactly what I had asked him to do too which is a bonus! (Not always the case with some builders). Sam also turned up short notice on a couple of occasions which was very good of him. He is just a very reliable, pleasant and genuine person with great skills. Nikki Adams"

30th Jun, 2016  •  Rating by: Nikki  •  Contact: Sam James  •  Job date: Jun, 2016

"Three years ago Sam did a major and difficult two-story addition for us. He did a great job, and so he was the first person we approached this year to build a garage -- again pretty tricky, as there had to be a dig out between three retaining walls with the garage walls then helping take the load. Again Sam did a great job, always capable, cheerful, flexible, great with the subcontractors, and true to budget!"

7th Dec, 2015  •  Rating by: Simon  •  Contact: Sam Janes  •  Job date: Jun, 2015

"Wow what can I say!! we had a hell of a job that would have scared most builders away or cost us an arm and a leg but Sam showed up as promised and renovated our Bathroom, Toilet, Hallway and Kitchen. All within budget and more. I'm not an easy man to impress but Proud of the work done is an understatement I am blown away!!! Thank you Sam so much for our Home Improvements - YOU ARE AWESOME and our Home is Awesome too"

2nd Dec, 2015  •  Rating by: phil  •  Contact: Sam Janes  •  Job date: Dec, 2015

"Sam converted our carport into a garage. He was very easy to deal with and was quick to reply to our request for a quote. We are very pleased with his work and will use him again in the future without hesitation."

18th Nov, 2015  •  Rating by: Merryn  •  Contact: Sam Janes  •  Job date: Oct, 2015

"We've now had 2 jobs done by Sam. I totally recommend him for his professionalism, delivery and general can do attitude. The fence was perfectly built and then the spa base was bang on. If you need quality building then Sam is your man."

30th Sep, 2015  •  Rating by: Richard  •  Contact: Sam Janes  •  Job date: Sep, 2015

"Very excellent builder, great work done and would recommend to all. Best price quoted also."

20th Jun, 2015  •  Rating by: Teresa  •  Contact: Teresa Brewer  •  Job date: Jun, 2015

"We used Sam to build a retaining wall and fence at our property in Tawa.
We chose Sam to do the work because he gave us confidence that he knew what was required to do the work, and has a friendly, helpful manner.
The job start date got pushed out a bit, but once he started the work was completed very quickly.
Throughout the building process Sam was always approachable, and happy to answer any questions we had.
We are very pleased with the completed work, and would be happy to use Sam again in the future."

12th May, 2015  •  Rating by: Doreen  •  Contact: Sam Janes  •  Job date: May, 2015

"Sam has completed a major renovation of our house - in effect, only the outside walls have been retained (and not all of those) with everything completely renovated, including the replacement of the roof. Sam is always professional, promptly returns calls, and is efficient, reliable, diligent and hard-working. Sam goes that extra mile to keep clients happy, and after using a number of different builders over the years, I have no hesitation in recommending Sam, and Impact Building and Landscaping. Thanks for all your hard work Sam - we are delighted with the results."

8th Aug, 2014  •  Rating by: Richard  •  Contact: Sam Janes  •  Job date: Aug, 2014

"My elderly parents-in-law required emergency repair work on the house they rent in Tawa. Their landlord had struggled for several weeks to find any tradespeople willing to quote, but finally came across Sam.

It was a somewhat awkward job requiring the replacement of dangerously rotten flooring across several rooms (and, as it turned out, also a new fit-out of laundry, toilet and bathroom).

Adding to the complexity was the requirement to rebuild with the occupants' limited mobility in mind.

Not knowing Sam, we were a bit apprehensive at first, having experienced good and bad builders in our time.

But Sam soon impressed with his punctuality, tidy and careful work habits, and the efforts he made to get the job done quickly (arranging sub-contractors to prioritise this job, and stepping in himself with some plastering & painting). Best of all was the courtesy and respect he gave my elderly parents-in-law, for whom English is a second language.

We would have no hesitation to recommend Sam Janes of Impact Building & Landscaping."

22nd Feb, 2014  •  Rating by: Michael  •  Contact: Sam Janes  •  Job date: Feb, 2014

"Sam is an excellent builder, with a very professional approach."

8th Feb, 2014  •  Rating by: Jeremy  •  Contact: Jeremy Lough  •  Job date: Jan, 2014

"Excellent service and job completed in good time. We were out of the area and left Sam to take care of the job. He arranged everything and took all the hassle out of it for us."

17th May, 2013  •  Rating by: Paul Mander  •  Contact: Sam Janes  •  Job date: Oct, 2012