EVER HOMES
Made to Last
We offer full design, build, & renovation services at any project scale
While we always recommend engaging with our team as early as possible to minimize waste and increase efficiency, we know that isnt always possible. That’s why our services can be tailored to wherever you are in your project development cycle
We offer full design, build, & renovation services at any project scale
Everhomes is experienced in building houses, particularly energy efficient buildings that prioritise using local materials. While we always recommend engaging with our team as early as possible to minimize waste and increase efficiency, we know that isnt always possible. That’s why our services can be tailored to wherever you are in your project development cycle.
Phase 1: Initiation
We can work with you from start to finish, from the bare site with a few ideas, to a finished building. This can be beneficial for a number of reasons, particularly if you want more cost control, with the builders scrutiny early in the design process. Perhaps you want to keep the development affordable, yet not compromising on beauty, durability and functionality. We have an in-house Architectural Designer available.
You may already have selected an Architect or designer and want input from a builder on your design. We are super keen and believe this will ensure your building is more buildable; avoiding unnecessary amendments to the plans after building consent.
Phase 2: Execution
Everett is an LBP in carpentry and has experience running a team of builders and subcontractors to delivery a full new build or extensive rennovation.
Everett has done some bespoke building work for other main contractors because he brings to a team experience in natural plastering and fine wood working. See the Methven strawbale house as an example where Everhomes did the strawbales, plastering and earthen floor, while the main contractor did the rest.
Everhomes has a particular passion for applying natural plasters whether clay based or limestone based to buildings. Natural plasters are complementary to hempcrete or strawbale houses, but can be applied to regular plasterboards too, making the home feel more natural.
With a specialization in passive & natural houses
EverHomes builds energy efficient homes with a passion for doing it naturally. The company is lead by Everett Noris an LBP Carpenter builder, certified passive house builder, and a strawbale or hempcrete house builder and plasterer. Overcomes brings together a team to build big or small.
Building Techniques that Everhomes can provide:
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Carpentry
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full house structure and foundations
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Roofing
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Metal roofs. Can bring in subcontractors for other types.
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Claddings
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Timber vertical or horizontal and similar painted claddings.
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Limestone based plaster used over hempcrete or strawbale. Can bring in Sto or Rockcoat contractors for other types.
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Metal vertical or horizontal, and various other claddings on a cavity.
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Insulation
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Any kind but preferribly natural (terra lana wool, Hempcrete, strawbale) and other standard insulations.
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Interiors
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Plasters including murals and pigments, Tadelakt limestone based smooth plasters
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GIB plasterboard and paint
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T&G timber linings, plywood linings, timber flooring
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Tiling and waterproof membranes
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Earthen floor with oils as an overlay to concrete or plywood floor.
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Fitout (cupboards, kitchens, stairs, bathrooms) with other subcontractors as required.
"It was a pleasure to work with Everett on our straw bale house in Methven. We were lucky to have input from Everett at an early stage in our new build journey. He gave us confidence in what we were hoping to achieve. Because of Everett’s ingenuity and tireless work ethic, he was able to finish our plastering ahead of schedule and under budget. He was able to draw on his connections to get us an incredible team of talented and skilled professionals to work on our build, and create the finish we desired."
Phil & Laura Stoakes, 2024, Methvan Strawbale House
"The combination of Everett's skill and passion for Earth Buildling makes for an incredible result. He has created the earthen floor of our dreams which has made our home feel elevated above the rest"
Stephanie Damm-Logan, 2026, Earthen Floor Overlay