Services
— WHAT WE DO
What we build.
Architectural new builds, full renovations, and turnkey house and land packages — every part of building across Canterbury, done to the same standard.
From a full architectural build to a deck out back, every job gets the same time and care. See the full build process on our About page →
— 01 / New Builds
Built fromthe ground up.
Architectural new homes built around how you live. From first sketch to final finish, Trent's on it.
Every Uplift home gets the time it needs, the care it deserves, and the finish you'd be proud to put your name on.
A full range of new homes across Canterbury, from considered lifestyle blocks to large architectural family homes.
We design and build:
- Custom architectural homes
- Design and build
- Lifestyle block homes
- Premium new builds
Every new build includes:
- Architectural design or starting-point floor plan
- Council consents handled in-house
- Full construction from foundation to finish
- Every trade overseen by Trent
- Premium fixtures, fittings, and finishes
- Final walkthrough and code of compliance
- 12-month follow-up after handover
All in writing. No hidden costs.
— 02 / Renovations
Brought backto standard.
From kitchens to full transformations, we bring tired homes back to standard. The same care, same time, same finish as a new build.
Whether it's a single room or a whole-home rework, every reno gets treated like our own.
Single-room refreshes through to whole-home transformations.
We renovate:
- Kitchen renovations
- Bathroom renovations
- Full home renovations
- Indoor-outdoor flow renovations
Every renovation includes:
- Site visit and full walk-through
- Detailed pricing — every line itemised
- Council consents where required
- Full transformation, start to finish
- Every trade overseen by Trent
- Final walkthrough and sign-off
Living through a reno isn't easy. Trent works around your home and family wherever possible.
— 03 / House & Land
Sections,sorted.
Hand-picked sections paired with considered homes, ready to build across Canterbury. The simplest way into a new Uplift build.
You pick the package, we handle the rest — design, build, finish, handover.
A curated selection of house and land packages across Canterbury, ready to build now.
Sections currently available in:
- Selwyn
- Rolleston
- Prebbleton
- Christchurch
Browse the full range on our House & Land page — packages move quickly.
A simple five-step process:
- 1.Browse the packages and pick one that fits.
- 2.Reach out — Trent walks you through the section, the design, and pricing.
- 3.Customise the design where you want changes.
- 4.Sign the contract — your build is locked in.
- 5.Move in, keys in hand.
Every package includes:
- The section
- A fully customisable house design
- Council consents and permits
- Full construction, foundation to finish
- Premium fixtures, fittings, and finishes
- Driveway, fencing, and landscaping
- 12-month follow-up after handover
Turnkey delivery — you walk in, it's done.
— 04 / Extensions
Adding on,without adding seams.
Home extensions, second storey additions, garages. Built to feel like they were always there.
The trick to a good extension is that you can't tell where the new ends and the old begins.
From a single new room to a full second storey or wing.
We build:
- Home extensions
- Second storey additions
- Garage construction
- Alterations and additions
Every extension includes:
- Site visit and full walk-through
- Architectural drawings and engineering
- Council consents
- Full construction, foundation to finish
- Matching cladding, roofing, and finishes
- Final walkthrough and sign-off
Built to match the existing home — same materials wherever we can, same finish standard always.
— 05 / Outdoor
Beyond thefront door.
Decks, pergolas, retaining walls, fencing, landscaping. Every part of the section, finished to the same standard as the home.
The outdoor work matters as much as the home itself — it's where life actually happens half the year.
Every part of the outdoor build, from custom decks to fully landscaped sections.
We build:
- Decks
- Pergolas
- Outdoor living areas
- Fencing
- Retaining walls
- Landscaping
Every outdoor project includes:
- Site visit and full walk-through
- Detailed pricing — every line itemised
- Premium materials sourced and delivered
- Construction by Trent's team
- Site left tidy on completion
- Final walkthrough
Built to last as long as the home it sits next to.
— 06 / Heritage
Built to last,restored to standard.
Canterbury homes deserve to be looked after. Villa restorations, character home renewal, and earthquake strengthening done with care.
These homes have stories. We work to keep what matters and bring the rest up to modern standard.
Specialist work on older Canterbury homes — restorations, earthquake strengthening, and character home renewal.
We work on:
- Villa renovations
- Character home restoration
- Earthquake strengthening
- Post-earthquake renovations
Many Christchurch homes still need strengthening and follow-up work — older builds especially, plus those carrying quake-era issues.
Our work covers:
- Foundation strengthening
- Wall and chimney restoration
- Re-piling and re-levelling
- EQC follow-up work
- Insurance claims where applicable
Working alongside engineers and assessors to find the right approach for every home.
Every heritage project includes:
- Site visit and full walk-through
- Engineering input where required
- Heritage council consultation if needed
- Period-appropriate materials sourced and matched
- Full restoration construction
- Modern systems updated throughout
- Final walkthrough and sign-off
Done right, your home holds its character and gets another 50 years.
EVERY UPLIFT JOB
One standard.
Whatever you're building, every Uplift project gets the same time, the same care, and the same finish.
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.