Lifestyle Builds

25/08/2026

We could tell you why we’re worth building with. But we believe our clients feedback speaks louder 👉

23/08/2026

We may have built many houses before yours, but it’s our first time building with you.

Behind every build is a set of commitments we stand by along the way

Above, the boys putting on a stunner week from slab to roof in a 5 day push 🔨👷

17/08/2026

New week new build underway, this time up in the beautiful North Canterbury

Slab’s down on the Pearson (150m² living, 100m² garage), trucks have delivered the frames and steel ready for the boys to hit the ground running.

Watch this space 🔨🏠

15/08/2026

Before the cladding goes on, every wall gets wrapped, taped and checked, this is what keeps your home weathertight for the long haul.

Every layer done right, even the ones you’ll never see again.

Cladding on, looking sharp, and ready for the next stage.

13/08/2026

Behind the scenes at our Lifestyle branding shoot with the legend Kathryn Taylor Photography

Thankfully everyone loves being in front of the camera !!

05/08/2026

One of our site managers in training is on deck today, checking in on progress. 👷‍♂️

Cladding is finished on the main house, and it's really taking shape. Indoors, we're gearing up for gib, with the minor dwelling almost ready for fit-out.

Big steps forward on this one. 🏡

29/07/2026

We're growing and looking for another quality carpenter to join the Lifestyle Builds team. We are a family-owned team based in Canterbury, specialising in bespoke rural homes and shed homes.

Great rates, travel and accommodation covered when working away, and a genuinely good team culture where quality always wins over shortcuts.

Sound like you? Send your CV to [email protected], or apply below ⬇
https://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=6055116964

Cost-effective, unique, and bespoke shed homes. We offer warm, well-built, and affordable homes. Featuring a timber-framed living section and steel-framed garaging.

16/07/2026

Morning ☀️ vs Evening 🌇

One day, one roof, almost there!

The boys are showing up and working hard day in day out to keep progress ticking over. From the first mark-out, right through to handover.

12/07/2026

Bluebird (and freezing) day on the tools in Canterbury ❄️ 🏠