Hallmark Homes is a family-owned Canterbury builder with an office at 3/213 Blenheim Road in Riccarton, Christchurch. The business says it has built homes in Christchurch, Canterbury and across New Zealand for more than 30 years, and that some of its team have been there for 20 years or more. Its ranges include the Hallmark, Prestige and Headstart series, and house and land packages. The Prestige series is its architectural range, designed by an in-house architectural designer from first sketch to final build. The homes are described as healthy and energy efficient, using Homestar standards. A free concept design, with a rough estimate and proposal, is offered, and a fixed price may need further site investigation or detailed drawings. Clients can supply their own materials. The firm also works with Christchurch developers to find sites. Our pick in Riccarton for a family who want a custom, architect-designed home built by a firm that has been around for decades.