Why Schist Happens?

Since 1997, Schist Happens Ltd has made its mark on the New Zealand building industry turning organic Central Otago natural schist into architectural statements on homes throughout the upper North Island.

We create tailored stone solutions by sourcing the country’s best natural stone products and combining it with our specialist schist masons skills. If its columns, feature fireplaces, chimneys, residential or commercial we have the expertise available. Draw from our decades of combined experience to assist you from the conceptual development stage right through to laying the final stone in place.

Let us turn your stone dream into a solid reality.

Our commitment is..
  • Architect Liaison and Client Consultation.
  • We source the perfect stone direct from quarry.
  • We use only Accredited Schist Stonemasons.
  • Project Management for total Quality Control.
  • We offer Guarantees and Producer Statements.
  • We recommend and Distribute Hydestone Schist . NZ’s only BRANZ appraised Schist.

Our  great reputation has been cemented using Hydestone Schist. The BRANZ  certification means full council compliancy with an expedient  consent process. Hydestone Schist is quality assured and backed up by a fully guaranteed application system. Choose the best stone on the market for 100% peace of mind.

…Our projects speak for themselves!
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