About Canterbury Builders

Canterbury Builders was founded in January 2011. Over the years we have built a strong and successful company that is strengthened by a dedicated and experienced team of builders and sub-contractors.

The management team at Canterbury Builders Limited work closely to ensure the best outcome for our clients.

We take pride in maintaining effective administration to ensure everything is up-to-date and everyone is supported to get projects completed.
Our project management team oversee all our major projects keeping everyone involved informed and on task.

We are a company who enjoy exploring new technology and embracing innovation within the industry. From sustainable exterior cladding to feature walls or heating solutions we are across it. Often it is our clients who introduce new ideas and technology for us to incorporate into their project. We embrace any opportunity to collaborate with our clients and improve on our knowledge and expertise.

To achieve the best solutions for our clients we engage with a strong network of industry leaders to ensure that all projects are completed with the attention to detail and quality that is required. This network includes:

  • Architects
  • Engineers
  • Designers
  • Plumbers
  • Electricians
  • Painters
  • Block Layers
  • Tilers
  • Earthmovers
  • Scaffolders

Management Team

Picture of Phil Barkle
Director and Project Manager

Phil Barkle

An experienced builder and project manager, Phil learned early the value of client communication and keeping you up to date with your project. He enjoys talking clients through the initial steps of the build process making sure contracts are understood and timelines work for everyone. Phil spends his spare time with his young family, on the basketball court or driving around in classic cars.


Learn more about Canterbury Builders

Our Commercial Projects Portfolio
Commercial Projects

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Our Values

At Canterbury Builders we are all driven by strong company values. Our clients can rest easy knowing we are guided by the following values:

Transparency – Open and honest communication
Supportive – Looking out for each other
Value – Working hard to add value to your build
Positivity – Being relaxed with a sense of humour
Trustworthy – Pride in a safe quality build

Canterbury Builders is recognized in the building industry as registered Master Builders, Licensed Building Practitioners, members of the Future Proof Building network and signatories of the Canterbury Rebuild Safety Charter.

Licensed Building Practitioner
Master Builders Member
Canterbury Rebuild Safety Charter

Job Vacancies

Interested in joining our team?

You’ve arrived at an exciting time in the Canterbury. Every day is a different adventure. The team at Canterbury Builders are focused on providing the personal touch to the reconstruction of Canterbury. We are looking for experienced, hard working individuals who can work with a close knit team.

If you are interested in joining our team please send us an email attaching your CV to us.

Contact Details

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