Custom homes
Custom homes designed around your lifestyle.
Bespoke homes throughout Northland, tailored to your lifestyle, your section and your budget — from your first ideas through to handing over the keys.
MARSDEN COVE · WHANGAREI · NORTHLAND
High quality custom homes,renovations & recladding.
Cogan Custom Homes is a licensed custom home builder based in Marsden Cove, Whangarei. We specialise in architecturally designed new builds, full home renovations, and professional recladding services across Northland.
Your vision, our skills.Marsden Cove specialists.
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A home is one of the biggest investments you’ll ever make. Choosing the right builder is just as important as choosing the right design.
At Cogan Custom Homes, we believe exceptional homes are created through careful planning, honest advice, quality workmanship and great communication.
Craig and Simon remain personally involved throughout every project. You’ll deal directly with the people responsible for your build, backed by more than 36 years of building experience and a genuine commitment to delivering homes we’re proud to put our name to.
Six reasons
Why clients choose us
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01 — Since 1990More than 36 years experience
Craig has been building in Northland since 1990, and founded Cogan Custom Homes in 2007 — long enough that much of the work now comes from people we built for the first time decades ago.
02 — No salespeoplePersonal service
You deal directly with Craig and Simon from the first meeting to the last. Craig oversees the project, Simon runs the site day to day, and there is no management layer between you and either of them.
03 — BuildertrendTransparent communication
Schedules, photographs, selections and progress updates in real time. Whether you are five minutes away or overseas, you always know exactly where your project is up to.
04 — No hidden surprisesDetailed cost planning
A full cost breakdown rather than a headline number, so you can see where the investment actually sits — and change your mind while changing it is still cheap.
05 — Salt air and windLocal coastal knowledge
Waterfront and coastal specialists. Salt air, exposure, ground conditions and drainage all change how a home should be built, and that knowledge only comes from having done it.
06 — In the detailQuality craftsmanship
Attention to detail from concept through to completion. The parts of a house nobody photographs are the parts that decide how it performs in twenty years.
What we buildSix disciplines,
Six disciplines,
one standard.
New builds, waterfront work, recladding and renovations — handled by the same team, to the same standard, under one point of contact.
Architectural homes
Building to your architect’s design.
We work alongside your architect or designer — we do not design the house ourselves. Bring us a fully developed set of plans, or an idea you are still shaping. The earlier we are involved, the more useful we can be about what a detail will cost to build.
Marsden Cove & waterfront
Building exceptional homes beside the water.
A waterfront home should do more than capture the view. Over more than 36 years we have built a practical understanding of Marsden Cove and the Northland coast — salt air, wind exposure, foundations, orientation and outlook.
Renovations
Transforming homes with confidence.
Renovating is often harder than building new. Every existing home has its own character and its own hidden surprises, and success comes from planning, experience and honest decisions made before construction begins.
Recladding
Protecting your investment for decades to come.
A well-planned reclad improves weathertightness and can significantly enhance your home’s value, durability and street appeal. It is also one of the most technically demanding forms of residential construction.
House plans
Plans and inspiration to help start your building journey.
Twenty-eight ready-to-build plans from 80m² to 266m², with indicative starting prices. A useful place to begin — and a plan does not have to be the finished answer.
Featured project
The waterfront showhome
Our latest waterfront showhome showcases the craftsmanship, attention to detail and quality that define every Cogan Custom Homes project.
Designed to maximise waterfront living while demonstrating premium materials and exceptional finishes, it reflects the standard we strive to achieve on every home we build.
stages, start to keys
Building should be enjoyable
Every successful project starts with a clear process.
Our proven building journey guides you from your initial ideas through design, pricing, construction and handover, ensuring you’re informed and supported every step of the way.
What Cogan clients say
It is often said that building is as stressful as divorce — not with Craig! Project on time and on budget with every change or decision recorded on-line. In fact I never checked on our house at all during the build, just turned up when it was finished! Totally recommend.
The Builders completed the repair Job on the house on time and did a great Job, it looks like new again. They went out of their way to be helpful and we would definitely use them again.
Craig Cogan and his team made building our new house a very pleasant and worry free process. We are delighted with the result and very happy that we were able to obtain his expertise.
Building relationships that last
After more than 36 years in the building industry, one thing hasn’t changed — our passion for helping people create homes they’ll love for generations.
Every project is different. Every family is different. That’s why we take the time to understand not only what you want to build, but how you want to live.
Whether it’s a luxury waterfront home, an architectural masterpiece or transforming an existing home, we believe the best results come from strong relationships, open communication and genuine pride in our work.
Much of our work comes from repeat clients and referrals, which we believe reflects the trust we’ve built over many years.
Building your home isn’t simply another project to us. It’s a responsibility we’re privileged to be trusted with.
Where we build
Builders in Whangarei, and right across Northland
We are based in Marsden Cove and build throughout the Bream Bay and Whangarei districts. If your section is somewhere not on this list, ask — most of Northland is within reach, and the first conversation costs nothing either way.
- Marsden Cove
- Whangarei
- Ruakaka
- Bream Bay
- Waipu
- Langs Beach
- Mangawhai
- One Tree Point
Questions people ask first
- Can you price from concept plans?
- Yes. Concept plans rarely hold enough detail for a fixed price, but we can prepare a realistic budget estimate from what is available. That lets you and your designer make informed decisions before investing in completed working drawings — and avoids expensive redesigns later.
- Do you build new homes?
- Yes — architecturally designed custom homes are our specialty. We work throughout Northland, creating homes tailored to their site, lifestyle and budget, whether that's a waterfront home, a rural retreat or a family residence.
- Can you help with house plans?
- Yes. If you have plans, we will price them and advise on construction. If you are starting from scratch, we can introduce you to architects and designers we have worked with successfully, and assist throughout so the project stays aligned with your budget.
- How long does it take to build a new home?
- Every project differs. Once consent is issued and construction begins, most custom homes take approximately 8–12 months depending on size, complexity and weather. You get a detailed construction programme before work starts.
Let’s build something exceptional together
Whether you’re planning a custom home, architectural masterpiece, waterfront retreat or major renovation, we’d love to hear about your project.
Or call Craig directly — 021 226 4267