Steve McWilliams Builders
Builders in Papatoetoe

"Steve communciated with us via email and text. He came onsite to give us a quote on how to fix up the half-finished job a shower installer did to our shower, install our vanity and fix the rot in one of our windows. He inspected our shower to make sure it was not leaking and offered suggestions on how to finish the area.

He was meticulous and tidy; he installed our new vanity well - raising it so it would cover up the old marks left behind on the wall from removing the old vanity, and added trim on the sides so it was neat. We are also satisfied with how he repaired the window rot; all that's left for me to do is paint them.

Overall we are happy with the quality of his work, he is reliable, communicative and finished the job in a timely manner."

19th Mar  •  Rating by: Elyse  •  Contact: Steve  •  Job date: Mar, 2026

"Steve came to replace some damaged shingle siding around our home. Very friendly, and reliable, and we were very happy with the result, which looks great. Steve also identified some problem areas that had rotted underneath and got those fixed up at the same time. Would definitely recommend, and will be using again on more projects in the future."

13th Dec, 2025  •  Rating by: Michael  •  Contact: Steve McWilliams  •  Job date: Nov, 2025

"Steve problem-solved a leak and restored a soffit and ceiling for my elderly mother. He was efficient, highly skilled, easy to communicate with, and completed an excellent job. My mother was thrilled with the work done and how tidy Steve left her home. Highly recommended."

23rd May, 2025  •  Rating by: Christine  •  Contact: Steve McWilliams  •  Job date: May, 2025

"With a growing family, we needed more storage in an old bungalow. Steve presented a range of options and then delivered efficiently on the solutions we chose. He was courteous to deal with, his craftsmanship was of a high standard, and he worked tidily around our busy family life. Steve was also happy to share his knowledge when asked questions about small DIY jobs we were undertaking around the house. I’d fully recommend him."

7th Apr, 2025  •  Rating by: Tom  •  Contact: Steve McWilliams  •  Job date: Apr, 2025

"Steve undertook some interior renovation work and built a deck for me. I was impressed right from the start at the care he took protecting my flooring and ensuring nothing would get damaged during the time he was on site. He also left the place spotless at the end of every day. Steve is methodical and meticulous and obviously takes great pride in his work. I found him honest, respectful and easy to communicate with and he had good ideas and solutions to the occasional unplanned problem. I am very happy I got Steve to undertake this work for me and highly recommend him."

7th Aug, 2024  •  Rating by: Jan  •  Contact: Steve McWilliams  •  Job date: Aug, 2024

"Steve did a great job repairing a storm damaged carport. He finished the job quickly and as he had quoted. Steve went the extra mile to solve a construction issue created by an earlier owner and left me confident that my carport can withstand anything the weather can throw at us in the future. Steve's coming back soon to do more work around my house."

17th Feb, 2024  •  Rating by: Mike  •  Contact: Steve McWilliams  •  Job date: Feb, 2024

"I am really impressed by Steve's work. Very professional, and also easy to have any discussions about the job in hand. Now all I have to do is wait for the rain (tongue in cheek). Very satisfied.
Many thanks Steve."

9th Nov, 2023  •  Rating by: Hamish  •  Contact: Steve Mc Williams  •  Job date: Nov, 2023

"Steve knocked out a living room window and replaced it with a custom made door that opens out on to our new deck, giving our old 1950's unit modernity, space and outdoor flow. Steve was a reliable, trustworthy and skilled builder. The part of our house at which the door was being installed was uneven in places but Steve sanded things back, sourced off cuts of similar timber flooring, and paid close attention to detail to give it a clean, seamless finish. He really took care and pride in his work. Overall, Steve did an excellent job and we are extremely happy with the result. Would absolutely use Steve again!"

26th Oct, 2023  •  Rating by: James  •  Contact: Steve McWilliams  •  Job date: Oct, 2023

"Steve replaced a bedroom ceiling for us, we are very happy with the work done and the ceiling looks great. We fully recommend him for any work you need done, we will definately use him again."

24th Aug, 2023  •  Rating by: Lawrence  •  Contact: Steve  •  Job date: Aug, 2023

"Steve renovated our bathroom and replaced the kitchen counters. His craftmanship was very good and the job looked great when completed. I found Steve reliable and trustworthy to work in my home. He was also able to arrange other tradespeople to complete the other aspects of the renovations. As Steve is so busy he couldn's start the work for a few months but it was worth the wait. I would use Steve again."

9th Aug, 2023  •  Rating by: Martin  •  Contact: Steve McWilliams  •  Job date: Aug, 2023

"Steve is fussy with his work. He done a fantastic job...Highly recommend to anyone out there.. He is in great demand so he is busy and you may have to wait a little longer but .. Guess what it was worth waiting. thk u Steve"

21st Jun, 2022  •  Rating by: vaine  •  Contact: Steve  •  Job date: Jun, 2022

"Contacted Steve after seeing his reviews on NoCowboys and that he lived locally to me. What a find! A highly skilled builder who is willing to take on little fiddly jobs in old houses. His workmanship was of a high standard. You may have to wait a while because he is so busy, but it is worth the wait!"

14th May, 2021  •  Rating by: Deborah  •  Contact: Steve  •  Job date: May, 2021

"Steve managed to fit in a rather urgent job for my Mum just prior to Xmas. The work was done when promised and to a very high standard. We are very pleased with the finished result."

7th Jan, 2021  •  Rating by: Donna  •  Contact: Steve McWilliams  •  Job date: Dec, 2020

"While we were in Level 4 Covid-19 lockdown we were urgently required to arrange the removal of a carport at a deceased relatives property. Upon contacting Steve through the No Cowboys website he was able to reassure us that he could fit the job in as soon as Levels permitted.
Steve kept us informed throughout the process and the work was carried out competently for a reasonable rate. He provided photos which was great, as we lived some distance away.
We would have no hesitation in recommending Steve, he is reliable, conscientious and honest and the job was finished to a very high standard."

12th May, 2020  •  Rating by: Fay  •  Contact: Steve McWilliams  •  Job date: May, 2020

"Steve did a complete renovation of our bathroom including organising all the other contractors - plumber, electrician tiler etc. His workmanship was excellent as was his communication and reliability. I would have no qualms recommending him and I hope to use him again in the very near future!"

23rd May, 2019  •  Rating by: James  •  Contact: Steve McWilliams  •  Job date: Apr, 2019

"Steve has built two bathrooms for us, this year. His workmanship is excellent. One of our bathrooms was a difficult build and he proved himself to be an effective problem solver. He co-ordinated and worked well with other trades. He is honest, has good integrity and is reasonably priced. I thoroughly recommend him."

24th Jul, 2018  •  Rating by: Ann  •  Contact: Steven McWilliams Builders  •  Job date: Jul, 2018

"Steve assisted us on building our new home for approx. 6 months.He was very reliable hardworking and a very good tradesman.I can highly recommend him for your project"

10th Jul, 2018  •  Rating by: Dave & Trudy  •  Contact: Dave  •  Job date: Jul, 2018

"We have employed Steve on several jobs now and will continue to employ him on future projects. Steve is reliable, a great tradesman and a terrific communicator. He doesn't mind doing small jobs either which is a bonus for us. I highly recommend him."

10th Jul, 2018  •  Rating by: David  •  Contact: Steve McWilliams  •  Job date: Jul, 2018

"Extremely happy with our newly built room by Steve's quality workmanship. Good, honest, professional and easy to deal with builder. A true Kiwi attribute. Thank you for accomodating us despite your very busy schedule. Looking forward to our next project!"

24th Sep, 2016  •  Rating by: Rommel and Grace  •  Contact: Steve  •  Job date: Aug, 2016

"We were very happy with Steve's workmanship on our handrail. He did an excellent job, going the extra mile to fix our problem, and we would very highly recommend him. Great work ethics, honest and reliable."

19th Feb, 2016  •  Rating by: Raewyn  •  Contact: Steve McWilliams  •  Job date: Jan, 2015

"Steve undertook work for us on an old villa. His workmanship was of a high quality, he was reliable and easy to deal with. His pricing was reasonable. We plan to use Steve in the future for other work."

14th Nov, 2015  •  Rating by: David  •  Contact: Steve McWilliams  •  Job date: Nov, 2015

"Steve gutted and renovated our kitchen/dining area. He was awesome - nothing was a problem even when things didn't go quite to plan. I found him to be professional and hardworking and very accommodating to the other tradies on site. He invoiced as per his quote and completed the work in the time frame he had quoted. I would highly recommend him as someone who is reliable and trustworthy with a high quality of workmanship. Thanks Steve you were a star and the kitchen is amazing."

12th Aug, 2015  •  Rating by: Brigid  •  Contact: Steve McWilliams  •  Job date: May, 2015

"Steve was very easy to deal with. He was reliable, communicated well and his work was of a good standard. I would be pleased to use Steve again in the future and would have no hesitation in recommending him to others."

22nd Sep, 2013  •  Rating by: Dianne  •  Contact: Steve McWilliams  •  Job date: Aug, 2013

"Excellent person and excellent dealing/work"

7th Jun, 2013  •  Rating by: Amarjit  •  Contact: Steve  •  Job date: Jun, 2013

"Steve was one of the best trades people we have worked with. Very good comunication and quality of work excellent."

20th Dec, 2012  •  Rating by: Russell  •  Contact: Steve  •  Job date: Dec, 2012

"I contacted Steve based on this website. I needed a Window to be fitted. He came, gave me a quote and did the job. Great workmanship, did what he said in the quote. There was no diversion from the quote in time , price or anything else. Highly recommended. A Thanks Steve"

20th Oct, 2012  •  Rating by: Wolf  •  Contact: Steve McWilliams  •  Job date: Oct, 2012

"Steve McWillimas was very prompt in replying to my enquiry, and also in communicating when he could come, and arriving on time, doing the job well and thoroughly. A relief to deal with Steve and he indeed proved he\'s a \"no cowboy\"!"

29th Jun, 2012  •  Rating by: Boyd  •  Contact: Steve McWilliams  •  Job date: Jun, 2012

"Our 2nd job with Steve and he delivered. Showed a great understanding of working in a school environment and its unique challenges."

23rd May, 2012  •  Rating by: Garth  •  Contact: Steve  •  Job date: May, 2012

"Steve did a great job constructing some wardrobes for me. He was very polite, honest and well priced. A pleasure to have dealt with someone so experienced and able."

18th Apr, 2012  •  Rating by: Karen  •  Contact: Steve McWilliams  •  Job date: Mar, 2012

"Steve did an excellant job, showed up exactly when he said he would for the original quote and for the work itself which was some minor interior alterations. Price was very reasonable and would call him again for any future work."

5th Mar, 2012  •  Rating by: Matt  •  Contact: Steve McWilliams  •  Job date: Feb, 2012

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22nd Jan, 2012  •  Rating by: Richard  •  Contact: Steve McWilliams  •  Job date: Jan, 2012

"Great job. Highly honest and reliable. You can place your trust in this guy to do what he says he will do, when he says he will do it at a reasonable price and with great quality."

22nd Dec, 2011  •  Rating by: Rob  •  Contact: Steve McWilliams  •  Job date: Dec, 2011

"The job was completed to the standard you would expect from a person with 25 years experience."

28th Nov, 2011  •  Rating by: Rodney  •  Contact: Steve McWilliams  •  Job date: May, 2011

"Steve was very hard-working, had amazing attention to detail, and a price that was really competitive compared to other companies. We would not hesitate in hiring Steve again as he did a superb job and was a pleasure to deal with. Next will be our bathroom! Thanks so much Steve!"

28th Nov, 2011  •  Rating by: Helen  •  Contact: Steve McWilliams  •  Job date: Nov, 2011

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23rd Nov, 2011  •  Rating by: Garth  •  Contact: Steve McWilliams  •  Job date: Jul, 2011

"Steve was highly professional and a pleasure to work with. He communicated well and the job was completed to a high standard in the time frame agreed upon. I have no hesitation in recommending Steve."

23rd Nov, 2011  •  Rating by: Craig  •  Contact: Steve McWilliams  •  Job date: Mar, 2011

"Steve was fantastic to deal with...highly professional and did a superb job.."

22nd Nov, 2011  •  Rating by: Dave  •  Contact: Steve Mcwilliams  •  Job date: Feb, 2011