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Franklin Smith & Sons

Smith & Sons Franklin-Pukekohe, owned by locals Lane and Melissa van den Brink, complete quality home renovations throughout the Franklin region. Using a simple 3 step process they can support you through your whole renovation project – from design through to building completion.

Lane is a qualified, licenced builder who leads a team with the local knowledge and building experience to do a great job working on your home. Their strong planning, project management and problem solving skills will help keep your renovation on time and on budget.

Smith & Sons Franklin-Pukekohe can help with all kinds of house alterations and extensions – from bathroom and kitchen renovations, basement conversions or minor dwellings through to total home makeovers. Our skilled team can also carry out exterior recladding, construct great outdoor living areas or handle your new build project from start to finish.

Based in Pukekohe we’re proud to renovate homes in the surrounding areas including Waiuku, Tuakau, Awhitu Peninsula,  Karaka, Waiau Pa, Patumahoe, Onewhero, Kaiaua, Mercer, Bombay, Mangatawhiri and Maramarua.

Through our commitment to great communication, professionalism, quality systems and excellent workmanship we aim to make the renovation process as stress free as possible.  So if you’d like a reliable team to handle your project from plans, to consents, to construction completion contact us today.

About Us

The Smith and Sons Franklin Franchise is owned and operated by Lane & Melissa van den Brink. Lane and Melissa are new to the Smith and son’s team since joining in June 2012. Lane however is not new to the Building Industry having worked in it for the past 10 years in shop fit outs, residential and commercial building, with Lane being registered as a Licensed Building Practitioner since 2010.

Lane enjoys the challenge of turning a client’s renovation vision into a reality with an eye for the little things in detail and design.  Lane takes pride in being able to translate a client’s brief into a practical and cost effective solution that also looks great.

Our commitment is to have great communication, professionalism, quality systems and excellent workmanship to make your renovation process as stress free as possible.

We will take our client all the way through from the design process, through to the completion.

With both Lane and Melissa being raised here in the Franklin region, they are proud to support Local Business’s and will always use local contractors where possible. Lane says “We are very proud to be part of the Smith and sons brand and are looking forward to helping clients get the desired results”.

Our Area

Franklin is beautiful area that is renowned for its market Gardens and of course the racetrack which is once again home to V8 supercars round in NZ.  With Pukekohe being in the heart of the region, the fastest growing urban area in New Zealand, it is exciting to watch the town grow.

Being close to both Auckland and Hamilton, it is both relaxing country living at its best and city savvy. So if you are looking for a builder for your next project in the following areas, why not give Smith and Sons Franklin a call.

We do home renovations and extensions around Pukekohe Waiuku Tuakau Awhitu Peninsula  Karaka  Waiau Pa  Patumahoe  Onewhero  Kaiaua  Mercer  Mangatawhiri and Maramarua.

What We Do

–        Project Management

–        Alterations and extensions

–        Kitchen Renovations

–        Bathroom renovations

–        Total home makeovers

–        Decks and pergolas

–        Property maintenance

–        Interior and Exterior living areas

–        Retail Fit outs

  • 2018 Winner – Smith & Sons, New Zealand: Best Customer Service Award.
  • 2018 Winner – Smith & Sons Outstanding Branding Award.
  • 2018 Winner – Smith & Sons, New Zealand: Best Construction Team Award.
  • 2018 Smith & Sons 10 Million Achievement Award.
  • 2019 Winner – Smith & Sons, New Zealand: Renovation of the Year Award.
  • 2019 Winner – Smith & Sons Outstanding Branding Award.
  • 2019 Winner – Smith & Sons, New Zealand: Best Customer Service Award.
  • 2019 Smith & Sons Franchisee Renewal Recognition Award.
  • 2020 Winner – Smith & Sons Outstanding Branding Award.
  • 2020 Winner – Smith & Sons, New Zealand: Renovation of the Year Award.
  • 2020 Winner – Smith & Sons, New Zealand: Best Customer Service Award.
  • 2020 Smith & Sons 15 Million Achievement Award.
  • 2021 Winner – Smith & Sons, New Zealand: Renovation of the Year Award.
  • 2021 Winner – Smith & Sons, New Zealand: Best Customer Service Award.
  • 2021 Winner – Smith & Sons Top Ten Franchisee of the Year Award.
  • 2022 Winner – Smith & Sons, New Zealand: Best Construction Team Award.
  • 2022 Winner – Smith & Sons, New Zealand: Best Customer Service Award.
  • 2022 Smith & Sons 20 Million Achievement Award.
  • 2023 Winner – Smith & Sons Outstanding Branding Award.
  • 2023 Winner – Smith & Sons, New Zealand: Best Customer Service Award.
  • 2023 Winner – Smith & Sons Top Ten Franchisee of the Year Award.
  • Office Profile

    Smith & Sons Franklin-Pukekohe, owned by locals Lane and Melissa van den Brink, complete quality home renovations throughout the Franklin region. Using a simple 3 step process they can support you through your whole renovation project – from design through to building completion.

    Lane is a qualified, licenced builder who leads a team with the local knowledge and building experience to do a great job working on your home. Their strong planning, project management and problem solving skills will help keep your renovation on time and on budget.

    Smith & Sons Franklin-Pukekohe can help with all kinds of house alterations and extensions – from bathroom and kitchen renovations, basement conversions or minor dwellings through to total home makeovers. Our skilled team can also carry out exterior recladding, construct great outdoor living areas or handle your new build project from start to finish.

    Based in Pukekohe we’re proud to renovate homes in the surrounding areas including Waiuku, Tuakau, Awhitu Peninsula,  Karaka, Waiau Pa, Patumahoe, Onewhero, Kaiaua, Mercer, Bombay, Mangatawhiri and Maramarua.

    Through our commitment to great communication, professionalism, quality systems and excellent workmanship we aim to make the renovation process as stress free as possible.  So if you’d like a reliable team to handle your project from plans, to consents, to construction completion contact us today.

  • About Us

    About Us

    The Smith and Sons Franklin Franchise is owned and operated by Lane & Melissa van den Brink. Lane and Melissa are new to the Smith and son’s team since joining in June 2012. Lane however is not new to the Building Industry having worked in it for the past 10 years in shop fit outs, residential and commercial building, with Lane being registered as a Licensed Building Practitioner since 2010.

    Lane enjoys the challenge of turning a client’s renovation vision into a reality with an eye for the little things in detail and design.  Lane takes pride in being able to translate a client’s brief into a practical and cost effective solution that also looks great.

    Our commitment is to have great communication, professionalism, quality systems and excellent workmanship to make your renovation process as stress free as possible.

    We will take our client all the way through from the design process, through to the completion.

    With both Lane and Melissa being raised here in the Franklin region, they are proud to support Local Business’s and will always use local contractors where possible. Lane says “We are very proud to be part of the Smith and sons brand and are looking forward to helping clients get the desired results”.

  • Our Area

    Our Area

    Franklin is beautiful area that is renowned for its market Gardens and of course the racetrack which is once again home to V8 supercars round in NZ.  With Pukekohe being in the heart of the region, the fastest growing urban area in New Zealand, it is exciting to watch the town grow.

    Being close to both Auckland and Hamilton, it is both relaxing country living at its best and city savvy. So if you are looking for a builder for your next project in the following areas, why not give Smith and Sons Franklin a call.

    We do home renovations and extensions around Pukekohe Waiuku Tuakau Awhitu Peninsula  Karaka  Waiau Pa  Patumahoe  Onewhero  Kaiaua  Mercer  Mangatawhiri and Maramarua.

  • What We Do

    What We Do

    –        Project Management

    –        Alterations and extensions

    –        Kitchen Renovations

    –        Bathroom renovations

    –        Total home makeovers

    –        Decks and pergolas

    –        Property maintenance

    –        Interior and Exterior living areas

    –        Retail Fit outs

  • Awards
    • 2018 Winner – Smith & Sons, New Zealand: Best Customer Service Award.
    • 2018 Winner – Smith & Sons Outstanding Branding Award.
    • 2018 Winner – Smith & Sons, New Zealand: Best Construction Team Award.
    • 2018 Smith & Sons 10 Million Achievement Award.
    • 2019 Winner – Smith & Sons, New Zealand: Renovation of the Year Award.
    • 2019 Winner – Smith & Sons Outstanding Branding Award.
    • 2019 Winner – Smith & Sons, New Zealand: Best Customer Service Award.
    • 2019 Smith & Sons Franchisee Renewal Recognition Award.
    • 2020 Winner – Smith & Sons Outstanding Branding Award.
    • 2020 Winner – Smith & Sons, New Zealand: Renovation of the Year Award.
    • 2020 Winner – Smith & Sons, New Zealand: Best Customer Service Award.
    • 2020 Smith & Sons 15 Million Achievement Award.
    • 2021 Winner – Smith & Sons, New Zealand: Renovation of the Year Award.
    • 2021 Winner – Smith & Sons, New Zealand: Best Customer Service Award.
    • 2021 Winner – Smith & Sons Top Ten Franchisee of the Year Award.
    • 2022 Winner – Smith & Sons, New Zealand: Best Construction Team Award.
    • 2022 Winner – Smith & Sons, New Zealand: Best Customer Service Award.
    • 2022 Smith & Sons 20 Million Achievement Award.
    • 2023 Winner – Smith & Sons Outstanding Branding Award.
    • 2023 Winner – Smith & Sons, New Zealand: Best Customer Service Award.
    • 2023 Winner – Smith & Sons Top Ten Franchisee of the Year Award.

Our Team

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    Lane van den Brink
    Managing Director

    • Lane van den Brink

    Managing Director

    Lane has been in the building industry since 2002 and completed his apprenticeship in 2007. He’s a Licensed Building Practitioner and has been a business owner since 2010.

    He enjoys meeting people and working along aside his great crew. He finds having such a positive team of problem solvers makes the day go easier and ensures they’ll always come up with the right solutions for clients.

    Lane has always lived in the Franklin area. He and his wife Melissa have three children. When he gets a chance he also enjoys cars, paddle boarding and building.

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    Melissa van den Brink
    General Manager

    • Melissa van den Brink

    General Manager

    Melissa has more than 10 years’ experience as an Administrator. She previously worked at RD1 and Carters -giving her a solid understanding of the rural and building sectors. Since 2013 she has managed the office for Smith & Sons Franklin.

    Melissa particularly likes dealing with clients and meeting people. With a solid team and great clients she finds getting things done can still be plenty of fun.

    Although born in Invercargill, Melissa moved up to the Franklin Region when she was young and has lived here ever since. As a busy mum to three young children Melissa likes to spend time with family and friends. When she has a spare minute she also enjoys sports, shopping and getting in the garden.

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    Lance Coleman
    Division Manager

    • Lance Coleman

    Division Manager

    Lance has been our lead Project Manager since 2016 and has progressed into our Division Manager where he focuses on bringing clients visions to reality. He was brought up in Auckland and now lives in Pukekohe with his wife and two children. He enjoys spending time with his family and participating in a few local community sports teams.

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    Nicola Burgess
    Office Manager

    • Nicola Burgess

    Office Manager

    Nicky has been with Smith & Sons Franklin since early 2017. She was responsible for our general administration and marketing for 6 years and has progressed into our Office Manager. Nicky brings a fresh approach and lots of enthusiasm to her role. She enjoys the tight knit office culture and helping clients.

  • Thomas Barclay
    Project Manager

    • Thomas Barclay

    Project Manager

    Tom is a qualified builder that joined our team in 2021. He was our head builder for 2 years then progressed into the Project Manager role. Tom is organised and concentrates on having great communication with the clients and trades. His building knowledge is a massive bonus to help projects run fluently. In his free time, he enjoys playing squash and spending quality time with his family.

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    John Schumacher
    Construction

    • John Schumacher

    Construction

    John does our deliveries and makes sure all sites are operating under the correct health and safety standards. He joined our team in 2014 and his practical nature has been a real asset.

    During his career he’s worked in a number of roles in the construction and manufacturing industries. With experience as a mechanic, dairy farmer, driver and in the water industry he really enjoys the variety in his role with us.

    Another of our team to be born and bred in Franklin, John is married with two adult children. Away from work he enjoys travelling, catching up with family and friends, surfing, rugby and getting out on his lifestyle block.

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    Alex Ramsay
    Construction

    • Alex Ramsay

    Construction

    Alex is a qualified Builder that joined the Smith & Sons Franklin team at the start of 2023. Alex has 18 years experience in the building industry, he started in commercial and has been building residential for the last 13 years. He strives to consistently produce quality workmanship and is passionate about the work he does, not minding the early mornings involved with building either. He likes to spend the majority of his time outdoors hunting and watching his kids play sports on the weekend.

  • Dylan Ost
    Apprentice

    • Dylan Ost

    Apprentice

    Dylan joined the Smith & Sons Franklin team in 2021 and is currently completing his carpentry apprenticeship. Since becoming a part of the team he has shown great willingness to learn, is hard working and produces quality workmanship. Dylan is very familiar with the Franklin area as he grew up here. Dylan likes to play rugby and in his spare time he likes to go four wheel driving and camping on the weekends.

Address

Franklin, NZ, North Island, 2120, New Zealand

Contact Us

09 947 9533

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