About


Building Elements are a small, professional team with a big reputation for friendly, personal service and high-quality workmanship. With over 15 years’ experience in the residential renovations market in Auckland, we have the skills and knowledge you’re looking for in a building team.  

Our projects range in scale from small additions, to substantial architecturally designed renovations.

Building Elements was founded by Paul Hawthorn in 2002. We are a highly skilled 10 man team.

Building Elements are members of the Certified Builders Association and Licensed Building Practitioners.

My husband and I have recently completed a full, 8 month renovation of our home in Parnell and used Building Elements after talking with a number of builders... in fact, we were prepared to wait until Building Elements could do our job as we liked their honest upfront approach. Throughout the renovation, Paul and his team gave us great advice, made possible what others said couldn’t and overall made the process easy and enjoyable. The level of workmanship was outstanding and the subcontractors they work with were some of the best in their fields.
— Amy Hain, Parnell

Meet the team

Paul Hawthorn

Owner/Director

Matt Hendl

Site Foreman

Scott Henry

Jacob Kendal

Dan Hefford

Alex Malatios