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NZ Builder // Josh Chapman
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I’m Josh — a builder, business owner, and Kiwi dad who shares what it actually takes to build homes in New Zealand.

I dropped out of school at 16, scrubbed toilets at Macca’s, and built my way up through hard lessons, big mistakes, and a drive to do things better.

This channel documents the real side of building — from dodgy sites and budget blowouts to time-lapses, team talk, and getting it done. I don’t pretend to have all the answers. But if you’re building, running a trade, or just love seeing how things come together — you’re in the right place.

Welcome to the story behind the builds.

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14:37

374m of Roofing in 4 Hours

NZ Builder // Josh Chapman

Shared 1 day ago

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21:22

Makita Sent Tools. I Gave Back

NZ Builder // Josh Chapman

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21:48

What Really Keeps a House Standing!

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20:54

Big Week On Site: Steel Lift, Gutter Work and Roof Prep

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20:19

The Pine that Powers Construction NZ

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16:18

Big Day on Site: Standing the Roof Trusses

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20:02

We Built a Fortress of Scaffolding — Here’s How!

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21:07

Standing My Own Frames on my Dream Family Home!

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1:00:01

I Laid the Foundation for my Family's Dream Home

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19:16

My Dream Home is Taking Shape

NZ Builder // Josh Chapman

Shared 2 months ago

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18:48

The Magic of Pour Day - Concrete Slab Foundation

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18:43

Foundations - Should I Sub Them Out?

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20:18

Landscaping – First or Last? Fail to plan & you plan to fail!

NZ Builder // Josh Chapman

Shared 2 months ago

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21:03

Dream Home Foundation: Slab or Subfloor?

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Shared 3 months ago

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21:36

The Part of Building You Can’t Undo

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Shared 3 months ago

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21:00

The Secret to Backfilling - Way More Than Just Dig Dig Dig

NZ Builder // Josh Chapman

Shared 3 months ago

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21:59

sometimes we fight…

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Shared 3 months ago

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23:09

From Cold Blocks to Cozy Floors – Why We Trust Megaform

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Shared 3 months ago

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21:03

Building on a Slope? Watch this first!!

NZ Builder // Josh Chapman

Shared 4 months ago

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20:58

3 Months Later… Phase 1 Complete

NZ Builder // Josh Chapman

Shared 4 months ago

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20:30

Drainage Planning on a Steep Site | What Could Go Wrong?

NZ Builder // Josh Chapman

Shared 4 months ago

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23:29

3 Months In and Still in the Ground – The Reality of Building on a Slope

NZ Builder // Josh Chapman

Shared 4 months ago

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21:36

Digging House Footings in the Wettest Winter EVER

NZ Builder // Josh Chapman

Shared 5 months ago

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15:10

Full House Build in 15 Minutes! | Timelapse + Plans

NZ Builder // Josh Chapman

Shared 5 months ago

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22:42

Timber or Block? The Retaining Wall Debate

NZ Builder // Josh Chapman

Shared 5 months ago

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19:57

10 Months of Mud & Misery… Then We Did This in 10 Weeks

NZ Builder // Josh Chapman

Shared 5 months ago

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20:13

Why Your Job Site Setup Matters More Than You Think!

NZ Builder // Josh Chapman

Shared 6 months ago

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22:07

Why We Picked Upper Hutt For Our Dream Home!

NZ Builder // Josh Chapman

Shared 6 months ago

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20:11

Don’t Build Yet! Why Landscaping Comes First on Steep Sites

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Shared 6 months ago

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22:00

We Built a Giant Wall to Stop Nature!

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Shared 6 months ago

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21:03

This Trick Makes Steel Bending Look Easy!

NZ Builder // Josh Chapman

Shared 6 months ago

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22:13

Building My Dream Home During the Worst Storm in 10 Years!

NZ Builder // Josh Chapman

Shared 7 months ago

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13:26

You Won't Believe the CHALLENGES of Building on a SLOPE!

NZ Builder // Josh Chapman

Shared 7 months ago

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12:25

The Most Frustrating Part of This Build (Consent Process Explained)

NZ Builder // Josh Chapman

Shared 7 months ago

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13:07

The TRUTH About House and Land Packages in New Zealand!

NZ Builder // Josh Chapman

Shared 7 months ago

78K views

18:33

Building Our Dream House From SCRATCH in New Zealand!

NZ Builder // Josh Chapman

Shared 8 months ago

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43:54

How We Conquered This Nightmare Building Site (Foundations Complete!)

NZ Builder // Josh Chapman

Shared 8 months ago

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18:41

Why Are We Building On This Nightmare Site???

NZ Builder // Josh Chapman

Shared 8 months ago

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7:51

Nobody Wanted This Site… So I’m Building My Dream Home Here

NZ Builder // Josh Chapman

Shared 8 months ago

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12:51

NZ’s $20 Billion Leaky Homes Disaster EXPLAINED

NZ Builder // Josh Chapman

Shared 8 months ago

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13:45

Owning a Home Is Closer Than You Think (Here’s How a Mortgage Broker Helps)

NZ Builder // Josh Chapman

Shared 8 months ago

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9:07

Starting a Build Is Harder Than You Think – Here’s Why!

NZ Builder // Josh Chapman

Shared 9 months ago

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13:44

Revealing the Hidden Expenses of Home Construction

NZ Builder // Josh Chapman

Shared 9 months ago

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10:59

The Real Cost of Building a Home (You Won’t Believe the Difference!)

NZ Builder // Josh Chapman

Shared 9 months ago

149K views

13:26

Building a 3.8m Retaining Wall on a Nightmare Site!

NZ Builder // Josh Chapman

Shared 10 months ago

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12:25

From Empty Yard to Modern Homes: Full Build Timelapse!

NZ Builder // Josh Chapman

Shared 10 months ago

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10:34

Is NZ's Building Industry on the Brink? 2025 Outlook Unveiled!

NZ Builder // Josh Chapman

Shared 10 months ago

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13:46

My 10 Biggest Regrets When Building My Dream Home!

NZ Builder // Josh Chapman

Shared 10 months ago

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12:03

WE MOVED AN ENTIRE HOUSE to Build This Stunning 3-Bedroom Home!

NZ Builder // Josh Chapman

Shared 11 months ago

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1:07:29

I Built My Dream Home For Under $500,000 | Full Breakdown

NZ Builder // Josh Chapman

Shared 11 months ago

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11:43

The Surprising Truth About Virtual Reality Nobody Tells You

NZ Builder // Josh Chapman

Shared 1 year ago

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11:57

How I Built My Business From the Back of a Truck

NZ Builder // Josh Chapman

Shared 1 year ago

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10:40

97m² Home Built Surrounded by Bush: Complete Journey

NZ Builder // Josh Chapman

Shared 1 year ago

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8:30

Building Deadline Chaos: What Needs to Happen Before Year-End

NZ Builder // Josh Chapman

Shared 1 year ago

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9:02

How To Fix A Failing Retaining Wall

NZ Builder // Josh Chapman

Shared 1 year ago

61K views

8:55

Am I Ruining Neighbourhoods With My Infill Housing Projects?

NZ Builder // Josh Chapman

Shared 1 year ago

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11:10

How to Install Windows Like a Pro – No Leaks, No Drafts!

NZ Builder // Josh Chapman

Shared 1 year ago

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12:04

How to Build a Deck That Will Last a Lifetime!

NZ Builder // Josh Chapman

Shared 1 year ago

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2:29

The Card Deck Head Office Rejected

NZ Builder // Josh Chapman

Shared 1 year ago

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11:13

What I Wish I Knew Before Building My Deck!

NZ Builder // Josh Chapman

Shared 1 year ago

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