About
About
ABOUT HAAVISTO HOMES
Established as a family owned business in 2009, Haavisto Homes has capitalised on over 30 years of industry experience to build high quality homes and renovations.
We are a highly motivated team with vast industry connections to professionals, a great reputation, expertise in contract management and highly qualified in carpentry. Most of our work is sourced through referral and reputation.
The types of work Haavisto Homes excels in is:
The design and construction of residential houses
Renovations
Residential building services
Carpentry contracting
ERNIE HAAVISTO
Managing Director
Ernie is a disciplined and motivated person who is passionate about his role in Haavisto Homes. His background combines experience as an Officer in the RAAF as well as a tradesman in the Construction Industry.
Having learned the trade from his father in the early 1990’s Ernie spent his early working years as a self-employed carpenter. It was during these years that the initial seeds were planted towards business.
Ernie joined the RAAF in 1998 where he gained valuable leadership and operational experience. Some of his roles in the RAAF included overseeing the daily operations of a flying squadron, flying supervision and duties as the Unit Maintenance Test Pilot (UMTP). During his career he also completed three operational tours of duty in the Middle East including one as Detachment Commander.
Ernie left the permanent Airforce in September 2009 to join the team at Haavisto Homes. His experience brings a unique blend of leadership, communication and time management skills that help complement the professional team in the delivery of high quality building projects that are completed on time and on budget.
Ernie holds a Class B Commercial Builders Licence and a Diploma in Building and Construction. He still maintains a connection with the RAAF serving as a pilot in the RAAF Active Reserves. He is married to Jo and together they have three great kids Liam, Amber and Laylah