All-trade builders.
One reliable crew.
Crombie Construction & Trade Ltd, an all trade Cook Islands building company delivering new homes, additions, decking, pools and full remodels across Aitutaki and Rarotonga.
Real builds. Real finishes.
A selection of completed and in-progress projects across Aitutaki and Rarotonga.
The builder your neighbour told you about.
Real experience across every stage of the build, no learning curve on your project.
Framing, roofing, plumbing rough-in, decking, tiling, painting. One point of contact, start to finish.
Local team who understand tropical builds, cyclone-rated framing, salt-air finishes, drainage that works.
Owner-led by James. You deal with the builder doing the work, not a call centre.
One crew. Every trade.
From foundations and framing to the final coat of paint, we handle every stage of the build in-house.
New Home Construction
Ground-up builds from foundations and framing to finished interiors.
Additions & Extensions
Extra rooms, second stories and reconfigurations that match the existing build.
Decking
Hardwood decks, verandahs and outdoor living spaces built for the tropics.
Pools
In-ground concrete pools with surround decking, lighting and landscaping.
Remodels & Fit-outs
Kitchens, bathrooms and full interior remodels finished to a high standard.
General Trade Work
All-trade capability — one crew, one point of contact, one clean finish.
Four steps, no guesswork.
A straightforward process so you always know what's happening on your build and what it costs.
- 01
Call & site visit
Ring the crew, tell us what you're planning. We come out, walk the site and talk through what's realistic.
- 02
Scope & fixed quote
You get a clear written quote with staging, materials and timeline — no vague allowances or surprise variations.
- 03
Build with one crew
Framing, plumbing-ready fit-out, decking, tiling, paint. Same team on site start to finish, so nothing gets lost between trades.
- 04
Handover & aftercare
Final walk-through, snag list cleared, site left clean. We stay contactable long after the keys are handed over.
Aitutaki & Rarotonga
Based in the Cook Islands and building across both main islands. If you're planning a project, new build, remodel or anything in between, get in touch to check availability.
Homes, holiday houses, remodels and additions across the island.
New builds, decking, pools and full interior fit-outs.
Led by James. Backed by locals.
James Crombie has been building in the Cook Islands for 15 years, hands on the tools, not behind a desk. He runs a tight crew of skilled local tradespeople who take pride in getting the framing square, the deck level, and the finishes clean.
When you hire Crombie Construction & Trade, you hire the person who's going to build your home.
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your project.
The fastest way to reach us is a phone call. Otherwise fill out the form and we'll be in touch to talk through the build.