With over 25 years experience in building, quantity surveying, sales management and general management, Jeff sits at the helm of Casa Construction alongside his partner in business and life, Kelly.
Jeff has a special talent for ensuring buildability and liveability, looking at plans and construction methods with an eye to always optimising outcomes for his clients. His big heart for people, the community and passion for his job is part of what makes his team so successful.
More than building
Home
Crafting Beautiful buildings
Architects and clients choose us for our skill.
They recommend us because we care.
Building beautiful new homes across Christchurch and Wanaka.
Our team work hard to bring your ideas to life and support you throughout the build process.
We specialise in high-end builds and have close relationships with architects and engineers as well as interior, lighting and kitchen designers.
From design and planning through to construction, our team of master builders will help you retain the features you love and change the ones you don’t – with the least possible disruption to your daily life.
Our team has a depth of experience in light commercial projects, across Christchurch. From tilt slab warehouses and factories to apartment complexes and townhouse developments, we manage all facets of the design, development and construction process.
Award winning builders
Building with heart
Our story
Excellent craftsmanship and award-winning building is only part of our story. Supporting our clients to get the best possible outcome and ensuring they love the building process as much as we do, is what sets us apart.
We love building. Every single part of it. Watch our story and find out why.
Awards
As master builders, Casa is committed to building to the highest possible quality.
We’re proud of our accomplishments in recent Master Builder Awards.
Jeff Root
Managing Director
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Jeff Root
Managing Director
Our team
We take great pride in the strength and skills of our team. Casa is brimming with highly skilled individuals. We are a team made stronger by the way we work together to give our clients and partners the best possible experience.
Phil Badger
Director
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Phil Badger
Director
Phil has been with Casa Construction from day one as a Director and Shareholder. He brings a depth of financial experience in strategic management across many industries. His passion for people shows in his encouragement and support of the entire Casa team and through the numerous charities he supports, including the Casa Charitable Trust.
Kelly Root
New Build Manager
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Kelly Root
New Build Manager
Growing up with carpenters for a father and a grandfather, Kelly has a deep knowledge of the construction process. Kelly has a passion and big heart for people, and like Jeff, this is evident in the relationships she develops with staff, customers and suppliers.
Kelly works with Jeff and the team to ensure clients remain informed, engaged and supported from the first contact to key handover (and often beyond).
Kelly works with Jeff and the team to ensure clients remain informed, engaged and supported from the first contact to key handover (and often beyond).