Ingo True, the founder of True Carpentry, combines the Philosophy and Tradition of German Building with New Zealand's pragmatic approach. Together with his wife Sophie-Charlotte 

Using an integral approach and a passion for timber, True Carpentry offers you sustainability, economy and contemporary architecture; Using wood, one of the oldest known building materials, is part of providing warmth and timelessness.

How ever your vision comes first and we will create an amazing home with your choice of modern materials too.

As a Master Carpenter, Ingo has accrued 20 years of building industry experience. This is in addition to his background in architectural and structural design. Ingo has also earned the qualification of Master Roofer and is certified as an environmentally responsible builder by becoming a Building Energy Consultant (BEC). Ingo will advise on improving the efficiency of a existing homes.

As a carpenter, I believe "a house should be" built to the best standards available."

Every builder has a responsibility to his clients, but also to the surrounding community and the environment. Housing is one of our basic needs. Progress in the building industry is fast paced, as well as every other part of our life. This means we must constantly update your knowledge and skills and transcripe them into your work. Airtightness, Cellulose Insulation or Pre-build panel systems are common practise in Europe to meet required standards. Those methods can be applied to New Zealand conditions with the advantage of making the house performance measurable.

Such standards and materials guarantee that no corners will be cut and that quality stays high in the concept as well as the execution.

As a designer, I believe "a home should be tailor-made to the needs and desires of the future resident."

Everything around a home should be tayler made to fit perfectly into the lifstyle of the future inhabitants. e.g. Providing a measurable energy efficient Building allowes you to get your custom built heating system which is not over designed and therefore not over priced. You tell us about your lifestyle and we translate them into building ideas.

As a responsible father, I believe that “we do not inherit the earth from our fathers, but we are borrowing it from our children.” (David Brower)

Responsibilitie for the future of our kids means to conserve our nature and natural resources. This includes proper building, waste management and the right choice of materials and heating without affecting a healthy and comfortable environment in a house.

Sophie-Charlotte True

Admin and the good soul

Charlotte is a trained Dental Assistant, this alone guarantees that your records will be detailed and kept tidy as your project progresses. Charlotte works close with the Accountant and keeps it all streamlined and organized.

Your Project Wouldn't Be Sound Without A Woman's Perspective!

After all women are the ultimate decision makers for anything pertaining to the home aren't they?

Keeping this balanced approach will be crucial in the success of your home planning process

When You Build A House, Focus On The Big Picture Rather Than Just the Building

"I have moved house 24 times in my lifetime", Charlotte says. "What I learnt from that is that you need to keep thinking about the "flow & practicality" of your home, and build it for various stages of your life...A simple oversight could affect your lifestyle for the next 20 years!"