Lockwood homes are synonymous with quality high performance buildings. We have built our reputation on creating homes with one simple foundation – Lockwood is designed for good. Engineered from NZ grown timber, every home represents the pinnacle of solid wood construction, with proven durability, resilience, thermal comfort and control and low maintenance built in.
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Wairau Plains Development Company Limited
Kirk’s building career commenced in 2004 when he joined his fathers business, and Kirk Nicholas Builders was registered with the Companies Office in March 2007. Still working with his father, Kirk was runner up in the Apprentice of the Year in 2007 in the Upper South Island and is now a Licensed Building Practitioner. In recent years renovations, bespoke family homes and land and home packages have been the main focus.
The Lockwood division operates under the Wairau Plains Development Company Ltd brand and even prior to formally joining with Lockwood, he completed several upgrade and renovation projects on Lockwood homes around the Marlborough Sounds.
Kirk and Elyse run the business together, balancing a family life featuring two young sons and their own sporting interests.
Kirk and Elyse Nicholas
Karen Gillam - Client Services Consultant
Karen has a history that involves close working relationships with architects and designers, events, promotions and product launches. Karen is based in our Lockwood South Island Regional office, assisting clients through the early stages of their project, and supporting our South Island Building contractors through the design and construction stage.