The Team
Roger has a pivotal role within his business, he is hands on and works with all his clients, quoting, project managing and overseeing the building projects from start to finish. Alongside Roger he is supported by his highly experienced and trusted team.
There are 15 qualified carpenters and apprentice’s covering residential new builds and renovation projects locally. The standard of workmanship and attention detail that the team produces is second to none. Roger and his team will always find the right solutions for their clients, and work to deliver excellence every time.
Roger is also supported by Rebecca his office manager, who is responsible for the office administration, accounts, and site health & safety.
And Nina, in between raising their two young children can be found meeting clients, sourcing products, uniforms and organising staff social gatherings.
Roger Townley
Marlborough born and raised Roger Townley started his carpentry apprenticeship with a local builder after finishing his education at the Marlborough boy’s college. In 2008 at 23, Roger won the Apprentice of the Year for the Nelson / Marlborough / West Coast region in the National Registered Master Builders Carters 2008 Apprentice of the Year competition.
After 8 years working in the building industry, Roger moved to Australia and worked in the mining sector. He spent two years as the lead hand / supervisor, building accommodation camps for the mining community.
In 2014 upon his return to Marlborough Roger settled straight back into the local building industry, within 6 months had started his own business “Roger Townley Construction” as a sole trader. Roger’s reputation for his attention to detail and passion for building began to grow quite quickly, and soon began employing other carpenters for his thriving business.
In 2019 Roger and his team proudly won a gold in the Master Builders house of the year regionals, with an exquisite, architecturally designed home, that stood out with its contemporary presence. View the project here.
Roger is an executive member of the Marlborough Branch of the Master Builders Committee, working with others to deliver high standards in the building industry.