CJS Carpenters Ltd

14/10/2026

The exterior is coming along nicely on this one.

The weatherboards are complete, facings and box corners are on, and the boys have done a great job finishing off all the finer details around the house.

Rather than leaving the painter with big old screw holes to fill on the window sills, we went a step further. We set up a jig on the drill press so we could drill and timber-plug all the fixings.

A bit more work upfront, but it means a finish that’ll last for generations, rather than having bog fall out before the next lick of paint!

24/09/2026

New bit of gear for the fleet 👌

Picked up this Yanmar ViO25-6 to make us a bit more self-sufficient on site - foundations, site prep, drainage, pole sheds and retaining walls.

Less waiting around on other contractors and more control over the job from start to finish.

New operator in training 👌 Hudson’s almost got it mastered already. Can’t say I’m surprised! 😂

22/09/2026

8 days from start to finish on this one. Straightforward build, but no mucking around.

This is what a farm shed should be - plenty of storage, easy access, and built like a brick sh**house.

We’ve got one gap left in the schedule before Christmas to get another one of these up.

Give Cam a call on 027 338 0713.

06/09/2026

As Father’s Day comes to a close, we’re thinking of all the dads, stepdads, grandads, father figures, solo parents, and those who step up and are there for the people who need them.

We know Father’s Day looks a little different for everyone. For some, it’s a day spent together, and for others, it’s a day to remember someone special who is no longer here.

However Father’s Day has looked for you, we hope you’ve felt surrounded by love and have had a chance to honour the people who matter most.

Happy Father’s Day from all of us at CJS Carpenters.

06/09/2026

Been a hell of a busy month on this one!

A huge amount of progress behind the scenes and on the house itself:

Septic system complete, rainwater tanks installed, drainage and stormwater sorted, roof on, building wrapped and windows in. Now the boys are into the weatherboards and the exterior is really starting to take shape.

Plenty more to come on this one, stay tuned 👌

04/09/2026

A little feature on Cam and CJS Carpenters in Business Central Magazine. Check out the link to the full article below 👇

Built on trust, transparency and quality craftsmanship, CJS Carpenters Ltd has earned a strong reputation across Hawke’s Bay for bespoke new homes, renovations, extensions and outdoor projects. Founder Cameron Smith works closely with clients to ensure every build is a rewarding and stress-free experience.

From family homes to large-scale renovations and post-Cyclone Gabrielle rebuilds, the team is helping homeowners create spaces designed for resilience, functionality and lasting value.

Optimal Plumbing, MLT Engineering , Twin City Aluminium Ltd

Full story👇

04/09/2026

Another pole shed almost wrapped up and ready to earn its keep 👌

Simple, practical and built tough - open bays, plenty of usable space and Colorsteel cladding to keep the weather off. Always satisfying seeing one of these come together and turn an empty patch of ground into something genuinely useful. Flashings to come, to finish it off.

Built for the farm.

06/08/2026

The concrete truck ended up stuck in the middle of the paddock, fully loaded. Luckily, we had a tractor on site and managed to shuttle the concrete across to the shed site one bucket at a time.

Not exactly Plan A, but we got it done. Phew!

05/08/2026

Cold starts, big progress, and plenty of timber.

The wall frames and roof trusses are now up on this new family home, and the shape of the house is really starting to come together. A run of frosty mornings has kept the boys moving - because standing still isn’t much of an option when it’s -2degrees.

Not a bad office view, though!

15/07/2026

The foundations and floor are all wrapped up on this new build. A good honest start, plenty of timber, and just enough mud to remind us it’s winter. Framing is now underway, so stay tuned as this one starts taking shape.