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OMAHA

BUILDERS IN OMAHA

McMahon Builders builds new homes, baches and renovations in Omaha, Point Wells and around the Whangateau Harbour. We're based on Gumfield Drive in Warkworth, about 20 minutes away, with more than 20 years and 300 projects behind us. We know the sand, the salt air and the summer rush, and we plan for all three from the first site visit.

MAY WAY

MAY WAY

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BUILDING IN OMAHA WITH MCMAHON BUILDERS

Our Omaha work: May Way

May Way is a new home we built in Omaha. It pairs dark vertical cladding with a white masonry entry wall, raked ceilings with exposed trusses, and a wide deck opening onto the garden. It's built for the way Omaha homes get used: easy indoor-outdoor living over summer, and low maintenance the rest of the year.

 

Building on the coast

Much of Omaha is within 500 metres of breaking surf, which NZS 3604 treats as the sea spray exposure zone (zone D). That changes the details that decide how long a house lasts:

  • Stainless steel fixings and fasteners where the standard calls for them

  • Cladding, roofing and joinery chosen for salt exposure, with the maintenance it needs written into your handover

  • Flashings and junctions detailed to shed wind-driven rain

 

Sand, wind and site works

Most of Omaha is built on sand. We get the geotechnical report early so the foundation design suits the ground, and we plan for wind exposure, stormwater and access for trucks on narrow streets. Some Omaha subdivisions also have their own design guidelines and covenants, so we check your title before plans are finalised.

 

New builds, baches and renovations

  • New homes and architecturally designed homes

  • Holiday homes and baches, including builds managed while you're away

  • Renovations, extensions and recladding of older baches

  • Decks, pergolas, outdoor living areas and pool houses

  • Minor dwellings and sleep-outs

If you don't live locally, we keep you updated with regular photos and meet you on site when you're up, and we can plan noisy work around the holiday periods.

 

Omaha building FAQs

Do you build in Omaha?

Yes. Omaha, Point Wells, Whangateau and Matakana are all part of our regular area, about 20 minutes from our Warkworth base.

What's different about building near the beach?

Salt spray and wind. Fixings, cladding and joinery need to be rated for the exposure, and that's set out in your written proposal.

Do I need a geotech report for a sandy section?

Usually, yes. It tells the engineer what foundation the ground needs, so we get it done before the design is final.

Can you renovate or reclad an older Omaha bach?

Yes. We renovate, extend and reclad older homes, and we check for hidden issues early so they're in the price.

Can you manage the build if we live in Auckland?

Yes. You get regular updates and photos, and we meet on site at the key stages.

Planning a home or renovation in Omaha? Upload your plans or call 021 425 129.

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