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ABOUT US

Nick established Smylie Builders in 2009 and we have been building homes in Canterbury for over 15 years. We cover all aspects of residential building and thrive on challenging builds with an approach that continues to earn us a reputation for diligence in every detail. We LOVE what we do and appreciate there is a lot on the line when we do it. We carefully plan, programme and track all of our projects to ensure time and budget efficiencies. Our number one source of business is repeat clients and referrals – testament to the reputation we have established over time for craftsmanship, reliability and strong relationships.

Our strength is in our partnerships and collaboration. Our projects are driven by Nick Smylie, a Licensed and Master Builder along with a consciously small team of well seasoned builders, carefully selected sub trades backed by a strong office team.

Our team

Nick

Managing Director

Nick grew up in the building industry and developed a passion for it at a young age. As a part-time job after school, he would bike to the building site to do the daily cleanup. This helped him to feel at home on the building site and to enjoy all the demands of running the job. Nick is a trade qualified, licensed, and registered Master Builder. He works closely with clients to bring their vision for the project to life. Nick is personally involved in the building process, managing the job on-site with his team. He takes pride in helping clients choose the best materials to build energy-efficient, sustainable, and durable homes. Nick leads a well-rounded team of carpenters who share his enthusiasm for construction.

Chelsea

Creative Director

Chelsea is in charge of the daily operations at Smylie Builders. Her responsibilities include construction management, financials and marketing. She keeps a close eye on budgets and ensures that the building journey is free of unpleasant surprises by conducting regular budget reviews. Additionally, Chelsea holds a Bachelor of Design and is able to guide and support our clients with the many design decisions needed to be made when building.

Shae

Foreman

Shae has over 20 years of building experience. Shae's organised and pragmatic approach keeps his sites running smoothly on a daily basis and ensures time frames are met. Shae is great at managing large projects and developing relationships with contractors and clients.

Dan

Leading Hand

Dan has been working with us for over 10 years since he was a pup training as an apprentice. He is an extremely hard worker and loves building. He has a keen eye for detail and is a hands on, energetic leading hand who will drive the project seamlessly to success.

Enjoy a streamlined, professional and attentive building service with a team of experts dedicated to delivering the best results.

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