I Vlogged My Entire House Build Start to Finish

Watch Me take on the challenge of building my family home on a steep sloping section. This is a long one, from prepping the site all the way to landscaping. If you like this kind of content please consider subscribing for more.
Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:50 The Section Nobody Wanted
02:01 Design
02:57 First Day On Site
04:20 Building Consent
05:21 Site Prep
06:19 Set Out
07:11 Earthworks
08:18 Foundations
08:43 Worst Day On Site
10:00 Garage Slab
12:17 Factory Tour
13:19 First Floor Framing
13:49 Steel beam install
15:36 Subfloor
16:07 Framing
16:41 Roof Framing
18:19 Roofing
19:22 Rigid Air Barrier
20:03 Moving Sliding Door
20:49 Window Install
21:27 Lockdown
22:50 Cladding
25:02 Kitchen Planning
25:32 Pre-Wire/Pipe
26:02 Stairs Install
26:32 Insulation
27:26 Plasterboard
29:24 Paint
30:12 Drop Scaffold/ Electrical
30:56 Flooring
33:23 Kitchen Install
34:07 Driveway
35:24 Finishing Interiors
37:30 Fireplace
40:35 Study Nook
42:26 Decks
47:09 Landscaping
52:10 Skate Ramp
53:00 Finish Build

[@kabir8217]

Looks like Franklin’s house from GTA well done on the build🫡🫡

[@BlaziNTrades]

Thank you, I came here to say this!

[@goodgamist5113]

I was thinking the sameeee

[@rahuljha1642]

I was waiting for this comment. I cant be the only one who thought this

[@bremsberg]

I can swear that I saw a similar house in Dead Island 2

[@童颖睿]

I came in to find a comment like this!

[@SamSmithVev0]

I need this dudes skincare routine.. long hours, in the elements all day, stressed, physically tough going… and he’s glowing man!!

[@JMc.D]

Weirdest comment ever! 😂

[@nzbuilder]

Can't beat Fresh NZ Air :)

[@likfarmenhet]

😂

[@Lahmekful]

Too much praise from one man to another

[@andycoker3833]

Great vid and lovely house mate! Out of interest did you have to fit any upright steels in or was it just that one above the basement to support the upstairs floor for building regs? Really interesting to see how it all went together start to finish.

[@qzy-179SanTzxkW]

Note to self, when mowing grass on a hill with a motorized tool, do it downhill. OUCH!!!! Hope it healed well, man! Mad respect for your work!

[@supersaiyan4rambo]

Yeah running over a foot with the mower sounds absolutely horrible, one of my worst nightmares actually

[@PeNGuiNZoMbiEUYA]

There’s only one way to get back up hill tho…

[@Konitama]

@@PeNGuiNZoMbiEUYA Cut the engine and push it back up the part you just mowed :)

[@pipj14u2nv1]

That mower doesn't have a safety lever on the handle.Dont know about there but here in America if you let go of the handle the mower will quit.

[@mrebholz]

​@@pipj14u2nv1 it probably did, but it's still turning by itself.

[@charleskennedy8326]

I'm in admiration - as someone not in construction I think people like yourself that can build their owns houses start to finish are incredible. Beautiful home from a fan in the US!

[@BrotherEDEN]

I can only imagine the 'feeling' of knowing you built your home on a site no one else wanted but will now be the envy of everyone that passes by it. Bravo. And, Congratulations on weathering all the mini-storms to completion. It's STUNNING.

[@arcadiagreen150]

Can you imagine the feeling of being the only person you know who ran their foot over with a lawn mower? Must be equally astounding

[@BrotherEDEN]

As soon as I saw that push mower and those kids playing around it, I was already nervous!! A push mover on an incline surface is a recipe for something to go wrong. I bet he hires professionals on the new project!! @@arcadiagreen150

[@honeybunny371]

@@arcadiagreen150 I think I'm going to wear some safety boots next time I mow the lawn. 🤔

[@Salmacream]

@@honeybunny371I always do lol

[@MichaelInvento-b9c]

​@@arcadiagreen150aaaaaAA

[@nickhobbs6514]

I'm a builder in Holland, I'm most impressed you pushed through the last months of 'almost finished' with such energy and actually saw it through to absolute completion whilst maintaining those quality levels in the garden and finishing, that takes grit. The feeling when the plastering gets done is always one of the greatest achievements, but usually less than half way to the end due to all the little details. Subscribed and looking forward to your next build!

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[@sibonisso]

This has to be one of the most satisfying videos I have ever watched on KZbin.

[@musicstuff664]

💯

[@rumiravens4614]

Same here bafo.

[@kingdomfocus]

The land nobody wants now becomes the home everybody wants. Well Done!

[@jayasari]

Iesson learned for me : spirit, persistence, consistency ... thx a lot for this video

[@REdgar66]

Epic build! You must be so proud of this accomplishment. Taking an unwanted plot of land and turning it into a beautifully crafted and landscaped homestead. Amazing!

[@jamesbaconreid]

Incredible job on building your home on that slope! Your hard work and persistence really paid off. It looks fantastic!

[@nzbuilder]

Thanks so much!

[@bayodaman]

Dude watching this now in 2024. You got so lucky with when you started this build. The wood and materials would have been so much more. You got all the important things before lockdown.

[@MarcineKKK]

haha sorry for laughting , can't belive how care free you are, you literally mowed your foot and you still pushed along, thats admirable, something I needed to see today haha , thank you and sorry again for laughting, you're awesome. Ps. the house turned out AMAZINg. well done!

[@clydekamiya1618]

As a fellow tradesmen I can really appreciate the efforts you put in. Your eye for detail, humbleness to admit mistakes, willingness get down and do the gritty work, integrity to go the extra mile and your patience and understanding make you stand out amongst the rest 👍 you sir are a fine builder and a 1st class boss, I would be proud to work under you! Keep it going! Cheers

[@abdihassan9239]

A million dollar HOUSE... GRAND DESIGN HOUSE WELL DONE

[@iangough7659]

Since I’ve subscribed I have learnt the correct way to build . I look at what is being built in both Australia and the UK , and they could learn a lot from you. If I was to live in New Zealand, I would get you to build a home for me as I know that I would have peace of mind in knowing the house was done proper. Keep up the good work mate.

[@nzbuilder]

Cheers

[@stillx1211]

Totally depends on where you live. In Germany this would likely not even be allowed. Leaving out the different building paradigms

[@Dicksonia_squarrosa]

@@stillx1211 Why would it not be allowed in Germany?

[@emretouchcompany3096]

im watching this in awe and then thinking im going to build an ikea hack in the hallway. You could say same levels of courage....

[@noworriesimfijian]

Now that is a great utilization of space on a narrow and sloping site. Well done mate👍😎

[@nzbuilder]

Thanks 👍

[@jeremygziji9186]

im a new builder in Sydney and this vid is super useful / helpful thank you for sharing ... god bless

[@nzbuilder]

Glad it was helpful!

[@BethSitler]

This turned out to be a great looking place. Besides the cost of the property, how much does this sort of build set one back?

[@redGUMbuildingco]

Great effort mate!!! I am in the middle of building our family home and it’s inspiring to see this start to finish. Top job!!

[@nzbuilder]

You can do it! Its such a rewarding process

[@Salmacream]

Post a video of a few photos man.

[@BarStooolPundit]

Even the kids got bigger! One of the most beautiful build videos I've watched. I've been obsessed with houses on slopes for a minute and this video was most satisfying

[@NoCluYT]

I remember seeing a build video where the couple went from nothing to having like 2 or 3 walking and talking kids. I don't remember the exact vid, but they were making the house out of shipping containers.

[@TheFantasyClinic]

This was such a magical video to watch. I especially loved how you gave so much thought to literally every detail, right down to multiple designated areas for your kids. Your family are very lucky to have you!! Your home is incredibly beautiful and it's clear so much love got poured into it!

[@lynnelewis9605]

Hi there it was a hard place to build but u made it beautiful place for u and your family to live.x

[@EdwardThatch-ee7yx]

You’re the man mate. This build looked absolutely difficult and yet you smashed it out of the park. Well done mate 🇬🇧❤️ 🇳🇿

[@eddyeroyal6024]

Great job!! From Dallas, Texas (USA).

[@deankoncan1645]

Just finished 6 days / 14 hour flights over the holidays. Sitting in my den enjoying beer and stumbled on to this video. Watched it in its entirety. Loved it !! Much love and respect to you all in (NZ) from East Coast of Canada.

[@kyubtauji7]

Lol i am watching from Canada too!

[@libbysevicke-jones3160]

Thank you. As you would know, most clients have little concept on what is actually involved in a build. Your video is very educational.

[@vikkibeebe9480]

When i first saw your lot, i would never have guessed you could get this incredible build, yard, fun space all on it. Absolute PERFECTION. I subscribed. Cant wait for more!!

[@AlphaMachina]

What an absolute masterpiece of a home. It's beautiful.

[@congobongoify]

Inspirational stuff. This was well designed, planned, organised and constructed.

[@8uggy]

Damn, that is a beautiful house! Great work.

[@rogerdodgerxd]

Congrats on your new house. I - too have seen a house build of my parents. One day, I hope to be able to build my own dream house like you and my parents. The journey is mildly bittersweet but at the end, it's all worth it.

[@ms-nyakio]

This is quite the masterpiece. Congratulations on building the family home amidst the challenges. Great work

[@passmethesaltplease9350]

Awesome! Love the skylights, definitely made use of that protected tree

[@alexandramcpherson4189]

I'm really hoping you got that land for an amazing price!!! nice job, I didn't even build my house, just watched others build and manage it and it was stressful!! I literally chose colours and watched.... guys like you are amazing!!

[@RS-chino]

Absolutely love this long form video. Brilliant to see it all come together. What an incredible project and a beautiful home! Brilliant work Mate!

[@paulushdk]

2:02 That was the straightest hand drawn line i have seen in my life!

[@Jonit_svk]

That struck me too!

[@CreatorSpotlight254]

swear down!

[@CryptoJay]

Wow crazy build man that must've been wild to do during lockdowns, supply chain blah blah. You are a mad man to do that over again!

[@ouicraft]

You did so good!! great job on overcoming all the initial problem you faced!!

[@nzbuilder]

Glad you liked it!!

[@ladydragon7005]

You & your team have done well young man!! It was fascinating. watching !! Is this your FOREVER HOME??.....or will you do it again, ??

[@rolling20deep]

Love how you showcased the native trees with the skylights. From an inconvenience to making them a feature 🙌🏾

[@Reformatt]

Looking back after 3 months, Josh, what would you have done differently? I am always curious

[@mikiethebikie]

What an amazing job Josh, you have amazing skills to pull this build off. All the best for ‘24.

[@nzbuilder]

Thanks, you too!

[@Kelly-n2z7q]

Thank you for sharing your build. I hope your neighbor above you still has a view of the mountain.

[@olekssambrogadtonle6437]

phenomenal, Can only thank you for filming and editing all this for our viewing pleasure. cheers from London England.

[@nzbuilder]

You're Welcome, watching over all the old filming was just as rewarding for me. Merry Christmas :)

[@thrivefnl]

I was taken by that too. This build and EVERYTHING involved was an amazing accomplishment but that you were also disciplined to shoot footage over 4 years IMPRESSIVE ‼️🤩 Thank you for you diligence and efforts Bravo 🥳💪💗

[@rickats]

amazing craftmanship and vision!

[@nzbuilder]

Thank you

[@juriteller3688]

Seeing how such houses are build always amazes me. Especially since i am from a part of the world where houses are built with solid bricks. It always feels like those houses won’t stand longer than a normal human lifespan.

[@lamaidalaakapinkcrocodile7527]

exactly, i always remember those american nursery rhymes about three little pig with different house, here in our country we build our house with bricks and cements..... this house is beautiful don't get me wrong, but one strong wind could have took it....they always looks like they just puzzles pieces and legos lmfao......

[@motttta]

@@lamaidalaakapinkcrocodile7527Yea when he started putting the wooden planks up, I was like "oh he's building a shed..." 😂😂

[@Wheeznbreezn]

The reason most of our houses are built this way is a mixture between the resources we have and have always had (lots of trees) and being designed to withstand earthquakes, rigid with a bit of flex is good. These homes have no trouble in wind, been a few tornadoes in the south west and the worst it does is strips some of the roofing iron off.

[@NandishPatelV]

Well done! You deserve it. Wishing you & your family happy living. KeepSmiling 😊🌺

[@RootedTreeWellness]

I so thoroughly enjoyed watching this entire process. A lot of effort went into the build as well as the filming and editing process. Thank you so much for sharing this with us

[@vanshgulati03]

What a commendable video and piece of work👏🏻 I'm doing my master's in Construction Management at Massey University, and I found this video incredibly helpful. After watching it, i’m super excited to start working in the industry!

[@thekiwinomad]

Great video. I know that down here in the south so many people including the council stay away for sloping sites due to the extra work and cost involved. Even though most of the town is built on hill sides. Great to see someone taking up the challenge. Personally I think it would be great if someone could come up with a range of designs to suite sloping sites (I know it's not that easy and there more to it) depending on soil and ground conditions and the slope. But given that so many houses are built on sloping sites and hill sides I personally think in my opinion that a range of standard plans could be a good idea

[@nzbuilder]

Thanks for watching - I've made some other videos on how to approach sloping sites and tips I've learnt along the way

[@michaelhorn5633]

really nice job josh, great acheivement ,something to be very proud of

[@KainSilvester]

Had a vision and saw it through.... well done mate! great video and a beautiful home!

[@nzbuilder]

Its been a journey with quite a few setbacks but I have loved the process so much (most of the time haha)

[@Biodebatable]

I love how it's been designed as a home and not simply a property, the play area, the office separate from the house, the flow following the environment. Hell even the ramp!

[@Torbox1]

That looks awesome and the tiered layers to make use of the sloped yard looks great too. The only thing I'm wondering about and would be concerned about is the water running down the road and into the driveway and straight into the garage. Maybe you addressed it in another video and it looks like you're not concerned since you were washing with a hose right on the driveway but I would be concerned during a heavy long rain that the garage would flood.

[@kimmileusnic3249]

Well done Josh! You took on a challenge that others passed on. Now Pat yourself on the back for the accomplishments and enjoyments for being brave and taking a leap of faith. It’s a beautiful home! ❤

[@lolikobob]

Great! It's fantastic that the video showcases the landscaping. The final look is wonderful. I hope you enjoy it with your family. If possible, could you please provide information on the cost of building such a project?

[@nzbuilder]

House and Land was under a mill, this was 4 years ago, with lots of deals and lots and lots of hours from myself :)

[@jtkto]

Wow man, so many things to say. - I wasn't looking to watch a 1 hour house build but was hooked after a few mins. - Probably the best youtube video ive watched in ages. - So many interesting things I didn't know went in to a build, makes me want to make a career change. - Obviously an amazing design, didn't expect it to look so cool at the end. - Great family man building the mini ramp and kids area! Just a bloody rare awesome video. Shot bro

[@020_ayushanandmalviya4]

Looks like THE GTA 5 house...

[@damonmhtan9490]

Terrific terrific effort and skills and talent. Wonderful. Thanks for posting this video 👍👍👍💪💪💪🙏🙋🏻‍♂️

[@HeinrichBauer-md6um]

Congratulations to me it’s amazing that I just bought my first landed property few days ago , I feel so happy for myself and my accomplishments so far. I’m so happy I made good decisions about my finances that changed me forever❤️

[@NatashaJason-om3kl]

Congratulations to you that’s a great, you need loads of cash to buy a nice house in a good environment, wow! congratulations once again 🎉

[@HeinrichBauer-md6um]

I can share something that helped me 1. Plan towards it 2. Be Frugal and minimal on spending (don’t buy why you don’t need) 3. Save money towards retirement 4. Save to invest, this is most important because it’s a proven way to get rich. Very important path to financial success

[@HeinrichBauer-md6um]

There’s a lot of investing options but my best advice is to get a professional who will guide you into a more profitable investment, that’s exactly what I did.

[@HeinrichBauer-md6um]

@Cecilia_Thompson

[@HeinrichBauer-md6um]

ON TE LE GRAM

[@SamSamthereal]

My future dream that i don’t think i can achieve. Awesome video and thank you for sharing the whole process of building a house😌

[@mshl_s2002]

hi, mate that was absolutely a great work, everyone dreamt of having a house of their own, it really motivates us by seeing u do it from the very beginning till the very end. oh believe me, i loved it every minutes and seconds of it, i hope u r doing well mate. i am now a subscriber of yours, love ur work, keep going. Love from Bangladesh. peace ,.,

[@johnkovacs2388]

It’s never easy to navigate the trials and tribulations when building, a smashed foot, Covid lockdown! Well done and heaps of credit for designing and building a beautiful home. I can imagine the feeling of pride and satisfaction, for you, your wife and boys. Such a big job. Great video, thoroughly enjoyed it and it encourages me with the task of tackling my second home build. My kids have all grown up now, so it’ll be smaller, simpler and thoughtful. Thanks so much for sharing your story Josh 😊

[@tymothy2k6]

Anyone think the thumbnail looks like the house in GTA 5?

[@alexties6933]

Clicked on it because of that

[@danielnjuguna8037]

Definitely 😂

[@elieceisome2428]

Yes! Thats the same thing I said! My son bought a GTA5 house on a country hill that looked just like that in the game.

[@broskino2756]

Innittt

[@sam5687]

Yep first thought

[@moronicdooshbaggery756]

Thanks for taking me on your journey Josh Iappreciate the Mahi and planning and your an exceptional builder. And the editing and drone work sets your videos apart Again thank you

[@SakowskiStudios]

Beautiful build mate. Looks awesome.

[@nzbuilder]

Thank you kindly

[@Kingslayerrock]

A man can build something so incredible from scratch, it's marvelous! Keeep going and keep inspiring!

[@cw7368]

Impressive build ! Also always a good idea to put safety glasses on yourself and the little ones when mowing the lawn. Prevent an eye injury

[@nzbuilder]

Cheers

[@wendytalbot5857]

🎉CONGRATULATIONS! What great news for your family.

[@domanickharper]

DIY: it's in our DNA

[@sydney19931]

Great video! 👍I'm in awe of the skills that everyone involved has. Complete mastery and artistry of their crafts. I've always wanted to build my own house. Cheers to many happy years in your new home.

[@WinchesterxNL]

How in the hell did you manage to hurt yourself like that mate? Seriously! But loving the video!

[@nzbuilder]

Slipped on the hill, mower got jammed up against a tree and my foot slid under

[@ii_dynasty]

Such an amazing level of success.

[@Dantestoussaint]

Thats a yuck section bro! Amazing job!!

[@nzbuilder]

Yes it was - its deceiving how much room there was once you started clearing it and defining the boundaries - cheers for watching :)

[@poerava]

Bro. You’re a machine. Well done. That schedule is impressive. Any other team would have taken twice as long at a minimum. (With the same number of team members) What was the build price? Sorry just saw the price was under $1M. Mate. You’re amazing. Wow

[@ladysafari01]

I'll now start appreciating buildings more. The view overlooking the mountains is amazing 🔥

[@startingtech3900]

Fire view 🔥

[@troyvardeleon9467]

Very nice walkthrough, I pretty much like the processes specially the transition from design to actual site work. The bits and details also are amazing. I appreciate how much work has been put up to the very completion of your house let alone the effort to document the whole project!

[@BubblesPleasant]

Wow, first day on the job broken foot ,surgery. Can’t wait to see how this ends. Hope you’re doing better.❤

[@AlanCostaPlus]

You deserve all the praise and should be proud given your prowess as a builder!

[@Fierysky]

Дом, работа над ним просто невероятная, вы прекрасны. Желаю вам и вашей семье счастья в этом прекрасном доме.

[@SuperNiqz]

Stunning!!!! Seeing it from start to end was amazing. thank you for sharing with us!!

[@emelialartey2973]

Your are very hardworking. May God bless your efforts. Thoroughly enjoyed watching all of it

[@nzbuilder]

So nice of you

[@dennisboyd1712]

Congratulation you set a goal & you accomplished it, with determination & hard work. You should be very proud.

[@deirdregahansuttle5698]

Fantastic house and garden. IRELAND

[@WandafulWrldWide]

Amazing build! Thanks for sharing! 🎉

[@EqDior]

that house is absolutely beautiful!!! Great Job!

[@olafklug126]

What a nice job! Very clever and beautiful design. Greetings from Germany

[@nzbuilder]

Danke

[@neighborhoodfirendly_dude]

Dude i just want to let you know that you're truly blessed brother, to be able to design your own house from scratch and building it to the top nothing is more amazing than that, it's my dream.

[@timw5k]

Wow, what an achievement. The whole place looks amazing, incredible effort, skill and perseverance.

[@gustonzimasheen]

What a great Christmas surprise. Hope everyone is safe, happy and doing well. Cheers!

[@nzbuilder]

Happy holidays!

[@JustRefiloe_]

This is probably one of the best builds I've ever seen on KZbin, well done Josh 👏

[@hoops135792468]

From one Josh to another, amazing work! I wish I knew the cost of all of this to have an idea for the future but I also see why this sort of information is not shared!

[@kelvinobalu1170]

Loved every bit of your explanation. Great resilience mate. Good job and good attitude

[@raja8573]

That house is incredible, i hope it will be a great memory for you As it is for me watching the house take shape

[@davidhaworth7152]

Intrigued. Subscribed. Exited for back catalogue binge.

[@jaechung895]

hope you have a amazing 2024 thank you for the great video

[@hddrecoveryservices]

awesome, I want to watch this whole build later today

[@thrivefnl]

I’m just a layperson but it looks like you have more framing than we do in the US?! Gorgeous each and every step WOW!! You are are an excellent example of diligence and perseverance 💪 May your paths continue to drip with Gold ❤