Mark donaldson builders

we deliver quality homes and buildings that reflect our client’s vision

Mark Donaldson Building is a family owned and operated business that has been constructing both residential and rural buildings for 13 years.  We are based in the beautiful Alpine village of Hanmer Springs and service the rural communities of Waiau, Rotherham and Culverden from our base in Hanmer. 

Mark’s 18 year building career ensures that the focus is on delivering quality homes and buildings that reflect the client’s vision.  This is achievable with Mark being the owner and builder for your project. 

building specialties

Rural Dwellings
Growing up in and around Hanmer Springs, Mark has developed a great affinity to the farming sector.  As a result, he is well known for creating farm dwellings from the typical farm pole shed and has become a speciality area for Mark and his team.
This is both budget friendly and aesthetically pleasing in a rural setting.
This was the go to option for many farming clients when they lost accommodation in the 2016 Kaikoura earthquakes.
Residentials
Being hands on with all aspects of the construction process and having an eye for detail, Mark is able to ensure a client’s vision is reflected in their homes.  Building quality, multi-storey, architectural homes is a speciality.
Sheds
The typical pole shed is a versatile, cost effective, shed option for many clients. 
It can be in the form of a pole shed, garage, workshop or deer shed.  Mark and his team at Mark Donaldson Builders have experience in building them all. 
Cattle and sheep yards are also in their field of expertise.
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Chaffeys Road, Waiau

An architectural family home constructed after the clients home was destroyed in the 2016 Kaikoura earthquakes. This home has an award winning kitchen and was featured in a Home design magazine.

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Leslie Hills Road, Waiau

Farm workers cottage – One of Mark’s specialty builds – The typical rural pole shed converted to a rural dwelling.

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14 Glyn Wye Lane, Hanmer Springs

The most recently completed Architecturally designed build by Mark and his team. A great centrally located site in the heart of Hanmer Springs village. The home owners have an easy care 3 bedroom holiday home clad in vertical cedar with a stunning stone feature cladding at the front entrance.