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OUR STORY

Young Trent on a build site

Family run.Built on trust.

Trent Garland has been on the tools since he could walk. The trade runs in the family — passed from his grandfather, to his dad, to him. Today, Uplift Construction builds high-end homes across Canterbury with the same standard Trent was raised on.

Trent on site, framing in progress

Hands-on,every build.

When you build with Uplift, you're working with Trent directly. He's on site from the first sketch to the final finish, no project manager middleman, no shortcuts taken. That hands-on approach is the difference. It's why every Uplift home gets the time it needs and the care it deserves, top to bottom.

Finished Uplift home at dusk

Built around you.

Every Uplift home is shaped by how you live. From first sketch to final finish, Trent's on it. Tell us what you're after.

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— UNDERSTAND THE PROCESS

The Upliftbuild timeline.

From first sketch to final finish, here's how a build with Uplift unfolds. A clear process, every step considered.

Whether you're starting fresh, customising one of our floor plans, or going fully custom, you'll know exactly what's happening at every stage.

Trent on site reviewing plans with clients

  1. First chat

    We sit down to understand what you want, your section, and your budget.

  2. Site visit

    Trent visits the site to see what’s possible — sun, slope, neighbours, the lot.

  3. Concept sketch

    First round of plans. Layout, flow, feel.

  4. Refinement

    We tweak based on your feedback until it’s right.

  1. Detailed pricing presented

    Plans, specs, and pricing all laid out — no surprises.

  2. Plans finalised and consents lodged

    Council consents handled in-house.

  3. Building contract signed

    Everything in writing. Timeline locked in.

  1. Site prep + foundations

    We prep the section and pour the foundations.

  2. Frame, roof, cladding

    The home takes shape. Closed in and weather-tight.

  3. Interior fit-out

    Joinery, plumbing, electrical — every detail considered.

  4. Final finishes

    Paint, tiling, kitchens, bathrooms. The home comes together.

  1. Final walkthrough

    We walk through the home together, top to bottom.

  2. Sign-off

    Code of compliance issued.

  3. Keys handed over

    The home is yours.

  4. 12-month follow-up

    We check in a year on. We don’t disappear after handover.

Heard from homeowners.

“Trent and the team were incredible from start to finish. The attention to detail was next level — every finish, every angle, exactly how we wanted it.”
— The Lincoln Family, Rolleston

PARTNERS

Built with.

The brands and partners behind every Uplift home.

Accreditations
LBP
Master Builders
Site Safe
Halo Guarantees
Suppliers
Resene
Fisher & Paykel
James Hardie
Caesarstone
Methven
Carters / PlaceMakers

GET IN TOUCH

Built around you.

Tell us about your project. Trent will be in touch within 24 hours to chat through what you're after.