Locally owned and proudly family-operated, High Country Carpentry is led by husband-and-wife team Lain and Heather. With over 20 years of experience building in New Zealand and the United States, Lain is a Registered Master Builder, Licensed Building Practitioner, and qualified BCITO Apprentice Assessor. He has overseen the construction of luxury homes in some of the South Island’s most iconic locations.
Lain is passionate about carpentry and working with natural timber – a key advantage when building with Lockwood. He leads a well-organised, efficient team and works closely with skilled subcontractors to ensure every project runs smoothly. When you choose High Country Carpentry, you can feel confident knowing they meet all the right criteria to make your building journey enjoyable and to deliver a home that performs beautifully for years to come.
Heather runs the show behind the scenes as Office Manager while raising their two children – ensuring every project is smooth, personal, and professionally delivered. As fifth-generation locals, their roots run deep in this region. You’re not just working with a building company – you’re supporting passionate locals who treat every project as if it were their own.
The Mackenzie District is renowned for its breathtaking alpine views, starlit skies, and harsh seasonal extremes – making it the perfect setting for a Lockwood home. With nearly 70 years of experience, Lockwood’s solid timber homes offer unrivalled thermal performance, earthquake resilience, and low-maintenance durability – ideal for this high-country environment.
Whether you’re after a bespoke architectural home, a holiday house, a second dwelling on your lifestyle block, or a customisable house plan, Lockwood offers flexible solutions designed to last generations. Our homes are eco-smart, crafted from locally sourced renewable timber, and precision-engineered in New Zealand.
Our team can bring your vision to life with a design and build experience tailored to your site, lifestyle, and budget. From your first consultation to the final handover, you’ll be supported by experienced home builders committed to excellence.
Start your new home journey with Lockwood – trusted names in house design, luxury new builds, and home construction in the South Island.