About

Established in 2009, LC Designer Homes are custom builders of new builds, as well as design and build projects, extensions and renovations, and house recladding. If you already have plans, we can work to those – otherwise our in-house architectural design team can create your dream home plans for you. Have a look at our building and design portfolio of bespoke homes.

We cover the North Shore, Hibiscus Coast and parts of Rodney and central Auckland, NZ. From Orewa, Silverdale, Whangaparaoa, Kaukapakapa, Greenhithe, Albany, Birkenhead and Takapuna, through to Ponsonby, Epsom, Remuera and Mt Eden.

QUALITY RENOVATIONS AND CUSTOM HOME BUILDS

LC Designer Homes is a boutique residential design and build company, delivering unique house extensions and renovations and bespoke new homes. Established in 2009 as Leonard Construction, the company is led by husband-and-wife team, Adam (a third-generation carpenter) and Michelle (an Architectural Designer).

Together, Adam and Michelle create homes that suit the needs of clients, through an integrated, seamless and transparent process.

STATE-OF-THE-ART DESIGN

We design as much as we can upfront, using our building knowledge, to ensure your design is buildable. The 3D house design software then lets you walk through the spaces so you can understand them intimately and ensure they meet your needs. Before you’ve purchased even a stick of timber.

Testimonials

“Leonard Construction was recommended to us by our neighbours who had used them to do a similar renovation as what we had planned. Straight away we were impressed by Adam’s responsiveness and professionalism and after seeing the quality of his team’s work next door our decision was easy.
Adam remained patient and accommodating while we battled delays obtaining council approval and it was some months before work could begin. The estimate provided was comprehensive and Adam made it clear where cost overruns could occur (due to issues outside of his control). At all stages of the 3-month construction period we were kept up-to-date with costs and issues and the work proceeded smoothly. We found Adam easy to deal with and pragmatic in his approach. He didn’t over promise anything and the work was completed on time and to budget. The quality of the team’s work was excellent and some minor work that needed tidying up at the end of the job was attended to promptly.
We have since recommended Leonard Construction and his team of sub-contractors to our friends and would have no hesitation in using them again.”
Simon & Jeanette Bocking – Mt Eden, Auckland
“We have now used Leonard Construction for two renovations. Firstly our basement area in 2011, and then our lounge/kitchen/dining/entranceway transformation in 2013. We now have a stunning 5-bedroom home.
The standard of work was very high, and the renovation has added significant value to our home. Adam (Leonard Construction) was great to deal with and kept us up-to-dateevery step of the way. He was very flexible when we increased the size of the project first, and the job was completed very quickly without any issues. Adam has very good communication skills – and kept us up to date by email, phone, or in person – and had regular meetings with us to check that we were happy. We were confident with the people he contracted, and felt that our home was in safe hands at all times.
These projects were managed very smoothly from start to finish, as we were able to use Michelle Leonard for design ideas, and her mother Sandy Rogers to do all the plans and make sure we had all the documents we needed for the council processes. It was fantastic to have Sandy, Michelle and Adam all onsite at the start of each project to discuss our ideas and come up with a plan.
We would not hesitate to recommend the Leonard Construction team to anyone doing a renovation.”
Tom & Paula Beguely – Birkenhead, North Shore Auckland 27/6/2014
“Adam Leonard was recommended to us by a friend who is a qualified architect (he had also engaged him as the builder for his renovation in 2013). We couldn’t speak more highly of Adam – his standards of workmanship and highly professional approach and integrity are to be commended. Adam was upfront and honest in managing our expectations from start to finish.
Our project involved 8 different subcontractors (all engaged and managed by Adam) – he was highly responsive to our requests or queries and the project ran on time. When a couple of unexpected situations arose, Adam was quick to provide us with a range of solutions and these minor issues were resolved quickly. 
We are rapt with the overall outcome/quality of our renovation – so too were our neighbours who have subsequently engaged him for their own project. We have no hesitation in providing this endorsement for Adam.”
Matt & Georgina Daly – Mt Eden, Auckland 9/2/2014
“We are incredibly pleased with Adam from Leonard Construction. Helpful advice in the planning stages of the house extensions. Great communication and advice during the build. Sensitive and co-operative with us living on-site during the build.
A fantastic quality, end result ahead of time and on budget. We couldn’t have asked for better.”
Michiel & Ellie Gorter – Massey, Auckland 11/12/2012