About Us
Chris and Tanya Ballantyne are the proud owners of Longview Homes.
Chris's passion for construction began at an early age, building huts and makeshift bridges, which sparked his understanding of the importance of design and purpose. After leaving school, Chris pursued a trade course and secured an apprenticeship, gaining valuable experience in renovations and quickly earning the trust to manage his own projects.
After traveling abroad, Chris settled in Whakatane, where he worked as a lead builder before launching Longview Homes in 2000. With over 30 years of experience and more than 120 homes built, Chris focuses on delivering exceptional results through clear communication and expert project management.
His dedicated team, many of whom have been with him for over 24 years, ensures every project is executed seamlessly.
In his free time, Chris enjoys surfing, fitness, spending time with family, and exploring New Zealand's beautiful camping spots.
Quick question with Chris
What are your top three pieces of advice for anyone considering building a new home?
- Make sure the builder is easy to talk to and approachable as you will be working closely together. I also think it is worthwhile finding a builder that, (A) lives in and is a part of the community where they build, (B) is big enough to have a bit of grunt and a few resources, but (C) is small enough to really care about every single client.
- Don't fall into the common trap of choosing your builder based on initial estimates that are lower priced. You get what you pay for. Saving a few thousand dollars may seem important before you start building, but if you look at the overall cost of the build and the ongoing cost of your new home, price differences are sometimes not as big as you may think. Particularly, if you end up with lots of hassles through the build process or years of trouble from a cheaper house. There have been many times I have seen people caught out with exclusions and lower Provisional Cost Sums.
- Ask around and find people who have built with the company before. Either way, if it was a good experience or bad one, they will love to tell you their story.
Does your home suit your needs?
Whether it's a new build or a renovation, our experienced team will help create
a space tailored to your unique lifestyle.