About Us

Custom Homes & Commercial Builds

Leading the way

Our Story

LMC Building & Construction is built on a simple philosophy: smart solutions and quality craftsmanship, every time. Luke Chambers and Evan Claridge lead a skilled team of professional builders with over 25 years’ experience — bringing practical know-how, clear communication and a problem-solving mindset to every project, from new builds and commercial fit-outs through to renovations and landscape construction.

As a small, family-run business, we love calling Kaikōura home. We work with integrity and a strong work ethic, and health and safety is central to everything we do — every site well managed, everyone home safely.

Building is one of the biggest investments you’ll make, so we deliver personalised service, reliable project management and craftsmanship you can trust from start to finish.

Fixed-price or open-book contracts

End-to-end project management

Health & safety and compliance

Progress updates via our Building App

Choose a quoted, fixed-price contract or an open-book ‘do and charge’ arrangement — we’ll talk you through both so you can decide with confidence. Bring us your ideas — we’re always ready to find a smart, practical solution.

Why choose us

Our Values

Skilled Craftspeople

We take pride in building with thought and precision.

Solutions Focused

We approach every task with practicality and initiative.

People First

We prioritise safety, communication and respect.

The people behind LMC

Our Team

A small, focused crew — the same faces on every build from start to finish.

Luke Chambers
Director & Licensed Building Practitioner
Nicola Chambers
Director
Evan Claridge
Foreman
Louis Kennedy
Senior Apprentice

Backed by a trusted network of experienced contractors we bring in as each project needs them — extra hands when it counts, without losing the personal service of a small team.

Licensed, certified, and guaranteed

Luke Chambers is a Licensed Building Practitioner, and LMC is a proud member of Certified Builders and the Halo Residential Guarantee.

Ready to discuss your project?

Get in touch and we’ll talk through what’s involved — no pressure, no obligation.