Design & Build in Canterbury, Crafted Around You
A seamless, hands-on way to create a home that’s truly yours — from the first sketch to the final handover, led personally by Jesse de Wys.
DESIGN & BUILD CHRISTCHURCH & CANTERBURY
The art of building, tailored to you
At JD Homes, every project starts with a conversation. From our base in West Melton, we’ve been helping Canterbury families bring their dream homes to life for more than 18 years. With over 25 years of trade experience, Jesse personally leads the design process before handing it to our in-house designer to refine and perfect. Our design & build service is a seamless, hands-on way to create a home that’s truly yours — unique, functional, and built to last.
Why choose design & build with JD Homes?
A hands-on approach
From the very first concept, you’ll be working directly with Jesse to shape a home that reflects your ideas and lifestyle.
Designed for the way you live
We believe an architectural home should be more than beautiful — it should be practical, functional, and tailored to the daily life of your family.
Recent design & build project
Perched on the hillside with sweeping views over Christchurch, this design & build project shows what happens when thoughtful design meets hands-on craftsmanship. Working closely with the clients from the very first sketch, Jesse led the design process to capture both the landscape and the lifestyle of the family. The result is a boutique architectural home that balances form and function — modern living spaces, timeless detailing, and a seamless connection to its surroundings. This project is one of many that reflects our design & build approach: homes created around how people live, not just how they look.
Our design & build process
Discovery meeting
We start with a sit-down chat to understand your vision, lifestyle, and goals.
Concept design
Jesse drafts initial concepts that balance creativity, function, and budget.
Detailed plans
Our designer refines the concept into final working drawings, ensuring every detail is considered.
Build & craftsmanship
With Jesse overseeing the build, you’ll see quality, detail, and communication at every stage.
Completion & aftercare
We don’t just hand over keys — we ensure your home is finished to the highest standard and built to last.
What our clients say
We had a fantastic experience working with JD Homes...Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a reliable and knowledgeable builder.
David Owen
Fantastic team to work with on the design and build of our new home. Highly recommend JD Homes to anybody.
Daniel McQueen
Couldn’t fault JD’s communication, expertise and workmanship. Would definitely recommend and use them again. Thanks JD and team.
Jane Faber
Start your design & build journey
Ready to turn your ideas into a home that’s uniquely yours? Book a free sit-down meeting with Jesse in West Melton and let’s explore what’s possible.
