Canterbury's trusted home builder since 1987
Your new home in Canterbury, built by a family who's been doing this for 35 years
Over 2,500 homes delivered. Second-generation family-owned. Registered Master Builders. From first conversation to last coat of paint, we guide you every step of the way.
35+
Years Building
Trusted since 1987
2,500+
Homes Delivered
Across Canterbury
Family
Owned & Operated
Two generations
Gold
Master Builders
Award winners
Who we build for
Whether it is your first home, a fully tailored design, or your next investment, we have the experience and plans to make it happen.
Why families choose Today Homes
Four things set us apart from other Canterbury builders.
The most organised builder in Canterbury
On-schedule builds with weekly progress updates and responsive communication. You always know where your build is at.
Family-owned across two generations
The Sanders family has been building in Canterbury since 1987. Local accountability from people who live and work in the same community.
Guided from start to finish
Your dedicated New Home Consultant walks you through every decision, from first conversation to last coat of paint.
Comprehensive guarantees backed by 35 years
Registered Master Builders with Gold Award recognition. Our guarantees give you confidence that your home is built to last.
Home & Land Packages
Quality home and land packages across Canterbury's most sought-after locations.
Popular Floor Plans
Proven designs for New Zealand living. Each plan can be customised to suit your section and lifestyle.
Lot 25, Karumata Oaks, Leeston
Don't miss out on this tenant-ready investment package! Includes soft landscaping, blinds package, letterbox and clothesline.The DEVONPORT plan is the perfect family home or investment plan. Gorgeous open plan kitchen/dining/living with walk-in-pantry, plus a separate media/ living room and the laundry out of the way in the garage. The master bedroom boasts a walk-in-wardrobe and ensuite.
Lot 355, Earlsbrook, Lincoln
The BEDFORD offers effortless family living with four generous bedrooms, including a master with ensuite and large wardrobe. The open-plan kitchen, dining, and living areas flow seamlessly to the outdoors through sliding doors, perfect for entertaining or relaxing. A dedicated walk through laundry, located just off the garage, adds extra convenience, while the thoughtful design balances comfort, style, and functionality— making it an ideal choice for growing families.
Lot 133, Milns Green, Halswell
Don't miss out on this tenant-ready investment package! Includes soft landscaping, blinds package, letterbox and clothesline.The KARAMU is a well-designed three-bedroom home that maximizes space and functionality. The master includes a walk-in wardrobe and ensuite. The open-plan kitchen, dining, and living area forms the home’s hub, with sliding doors to outdoor living. A walk-in pantry adds storage, and a single garage with a laundry nook offers convenience.
Lot 2, Birchfields, Lincoln
This CUSTOM home offers a practical layout for modern family living. The open-plan kitchen, dining, and living area creates a central hub for everyday living and entertaining. The master suite features a walk-in wardrobe and ensuite, while two additional bedrooms are serviced by a family bathroom. A double garage with a dedicated walk-through laundry space completes this functional and comfortable home.
Lot 1, Birchfields, Lincoln
The ROSEDALE plan features three bedrooms, with the master bedroom situated at the front of the home. The master bedroom includes a walk-in wardrobe and an ensuite bathroom. The house design emphasizes open-plan living, with a combined living, dining, and kitchen area. The kitchen boasts a walk-in pantry and is adorned with a sleek stone bench top. Additionally, the house comes with a double garage, and the laundry is conveniently tucked away within the garage.
Lot 353, Earlsbrook, Lincoln
The ROSEDALE plan features three bedrooms, with the master bedroom situated at the front of the home. The master bedroom includes a walk-in wardrobe and an ensuite bathroom. The house design emphasizes open-plan living, with a combined living, dining, and kitchen area. The kitchen boasts a walk-in pantry and is adorned with a sleek stone bench top. Additionally, the house comes with a double garage, and the laundry is conveniently tucked away within the garage.
Where we build in Canterbury
We build across Canterbury — the highlighted areas are where we work most often, but they're not strict boundaries. If your spot sits between them, talk to us.
Shaded areas show where we most often build. We serve much of Canterbury — if your spot isn't shaded, talk to us.
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What the community says about us
Real reviews from real Canterbury homeowners. Hover to pause.
Mark & Lianne Dillingham
April 2026
We were fortunate to step into a Today Homes show home in Rolleston/Springston Drive in Nov '24, where we met Todd Anderson—and what an experience it was. Todd was fantastic, taking the time to showcase the quality of the build and guide us through the Today Homes process (we had built before in the Waikato). We certainly threw a few curveballs at Todd and the Today Homes team from a design perspective, and they delivered every single time. Our experience became even better once the build was handed over to our Project Manager, Mike Sanders. Mike expertly managed our expectations, the build, the timeline, and everything in between. With Hamish as our builder, the final outcome was outstanding. The quality of workmanship, the handover by Mike Barron, the clear and consistent communication from Rebecca, Abbey, and Michelle, and the support from Brendon in accounts made the entire journey seamless. We can confidently recommend Today Homes across every aspect of their business. They are a great home‑building company with an outstanding team who truly delivered everything we asked for. Thank you, Team Today Homes! Mark & Lianne Dillingham
AJT James
April 2026
Mike and the team at Today homes really delivered a great end product! We used them for our new place in Rolleston. The whole process was well executed with regular comms/updates along the way. Which was important as we are in the North Island. The handover went well, couldn't find a single thing to remedy, exceeded expectations and no hesitation recommending to others! Cheers Ari
Amie
April 2026
I run out of words when describing the experience with Today homes. From our initial meeting with Alex our sales consultant, to the communication with Nathan our project manager and Abby & Rebecca the update Gurus, Today homes has been amazing. The communication was so top tier and made us feel at ease. All timelines were clearly communicated and any changes explained and detailed. It was a very stress free experience. Our new home looks and feels phenomenal. We cant wait to make many memories in this home. Thank you all for your care and absolutely great work. In case it wasnt clear - you are at the top of our recommendation list!!
Rebecca Henderson
April 2026
Today Homes were awesome to work with from the initial consultation right through to the final handover. Their communication was great; they were incredibly helpful and provided great advice throughout the entire process. We loved being involved in every stage of the build and really appreciated the high level of service and the quality of the finish. We couldn't be happier with the great job they did!
Judith Cleghorn
April 2026
All went well very happy here the house is awesome .my thanks to all the staff involved that done a great job all round, Great to deal with and very high quality homes and finish.
Mohammed Ifran
March 2026
As first-time home builders we were quite nervous going into the process, but building with Today Homes turned out to be a really positive experience. The whole build was well organised and communication was clear throughout. Our contract manager, Mike, was excellent to deal with. He was professional, helpful, and always willing to answer our questions, which made the process much less stressful for us. The finished home turned out great and the build was completed within the expected timeframe. We’re very happy with the result. A big thank you to Today Homes and the team for making our first home build such a smooth experience. We would definitely recommend them to anyone considering building their home
Lyric Newton
March 2026
We’ve just finished building our first home with Today Homes here in Rolleston and we honestly couldn’t be happier with the experience. We were well looked after by Mike and Tara! From start to finish, the team has been absolutely amazing to deal with. Building your first home can feel overwhelming, but they made the whole process smooth, stress free, and enjoyable. Communication was clear, timelines were well managed, and nothing ever felt like too much trouble. Any questions or little concerns we had were handled quickly and professionally, and we always felt listened to and supported. The quality of the workmanship and attention to detail really shows in the finished home it’s everything we hoped for and more. We’re so grateful to the entire Today Homes team for making such a big milestone such a positive experience. We’d happily recommend them to anyone looking to build. Thank you for helping us create our first home!
Antony Stuart
March 2026
We’ve just had our new home completed and we couldn’t be happier with the whole experience. From start to finish, communication was excellent. We were always kept informed, our questions were answered quickly, and we felt supported every step of the way. One of the things we appreciated most was having the opportunity to choose so many of the details ourselves. Being able to personalise finishes, colours and features really allowed us to make the house feel like our home. We never felt rushed or pushed — we felt involved. The build quality is fantastic and the finished result has exceeded our expectations. Building can be stressful, but the team made the process smooth and exciting. We’re so grateful for all the hard work that went into our home and would highly recommend them to anyone looking to build
John CHO
February 2026
Last year, I built my very first home through Today Homes, and overall it has been a very positive experience. My build manager, Michael, listened carefully to my requirements and reflected them well throughout the build. While I was overseas in my home country for an extended period, the Today Homes team sent me weekly email updates on the construction progress, which made the whole process feel very reliable and stress-free. I have been living in the new house for just over two months now. Recently, while visiting Auckland, I stayed at my sister’s place and noticed that the finishing quality there was quite poor. In comparison, the final finishing of my home built by Today Homes is very clean and well done, which made me appreciate my own home even more. There is just one small point I felt slightly disappointed about. I was originally looking to install an HRV system, and as Today Homes uses the Mitsubishi Lossnay system, I chose Lossnay assuming that it naturally included the heat recovery function found in HRV systems. However, after moving in, I realised that the installed model provides ventilation only and does not include heat recovery. I later learned that there are higher-end Lossnay models that do offer heat recovery, and I feel it would have been helpful if this difference had been explained more clearly and if an upgraded option had been presented. That said, the current Lossnay system operates very quietly (although it seems to run quite gently), and overall I do not regret installing it. Overall, building my first home with Today Homes was a very good decision. If I decide to build a larger home in the future, I would happily choose the Today Homes team again. I would confidently recommend Today Homes to others.
Zac King
December 2025
I have recently completed a new build with today homes, which is also my first home... What seemed a stressful, daunting and scary process was made incredible easy, enjoyable and very well run by the today homes team. From the sales teams in the show homes, to consultations prebuild, subcontractors and today homes builders and staff nothing was an issue, and as a client I felt incredibly valued and looked after. The weekly communication of timelines was very apricated and followed accurately. Thanks so much to everyone involved in building my home. Zac
Mark & Lianne Dillingham
April 2026
We were fortunate to step into a Today Homes show home in Rolleston/Springston Drive in Nov '24, where we met Todd Anderson—and what an experience it was. Todd was fantastic, taking the time to showcase the quality of the build and guide us through the Today Homes process (we had built before in the Waikato). We certainly threw a few curveballs at Todd and the Today Homes team from a design perspective, and they delivered every single time. Our experience became even better once the build was handed over to our Project Manager, Mike Sanders. Mike expertly managed our expectations, the build, the timeline, and everything in between. With Hamish as our builder, the final outcome was outstanding. The quality of workmanship, the handover by Mike Barron, the clear and consistent communication from Rebecca, Abbey, and Michelle, and the support from Brendon in accounts made the entire journey seamless. We can confidently recommend Today Homes across every aspect of their business. They are a great home‑building company with an outstanding team who truly delivered everything we asked for. Thank you, Team Today Homes! Mark & Lianne Dillingham
AJT James
April 2026
Mike and the team at Today homes really delivered a great end product! We used them for our new place in Rolleston. The whole process was well executed with regular comms/updates along the way. Which was important as we are in the North Island. The handover went well, couldn't find a single thing to remedy, exceeded expectations and no hesitation recommending to others! Cheers Ari
Amie
April 2026
I run out of words when describing the experience with Today homes. From our initial meeting with Alex our sales consultant, to the communication with Nathan our project manager and Abby & Rebecca the update Gurus, Today homes has been amazing. The communication was so top tier and made us feel at ease. All timelines were clearly communicated and any changes explained and detailed. It was a very stress free experience. Our new home looks and feels phenomenal. We cant wait to make many memories in this home. Thank you all for your care and absolutely great work. In case it wasnt clear - you are at the top of our recommendation list!!
Rebecca Henderson
April 2026
Today Homes were awesome to work with from the initial consultation right through to the final handover. Their communication was great; they were incredibly helpful and provided great advice throughout the entire process. We loved being involved in every stage of the build and really appreciated the high level of service and the quality of the finish. We couldn't be happier with the great job they did!
Judith Cleghorn
April 2026
All went well very happy here the house is awesome .my thanks to all the staff involved that done a great job all round, Great to deal with and very high quality homes and finish.
Mohammed Ifran
March 2026
As first-time home builders we were quite nervous going into the process, but building with Today Homes turned out to be a really positive experience. The whole build was well organised and communication was clear throughout. Our contract manager, Mike, was excellent to deal with. He was professional, helpful, and always willing to answer our questions, which made the process much less stressful for us. The finished home turned out great and the build was completed within the expected timeframe. We’re very happy with the result. A big thank you to Today Homes and the team for making our first home build such a smooth experience. We would definitely recommend them to anyone considering building their home
Lyric Newton
March 2026
We’ve just finished building our first home with Today Homes here in Rolleston and we honestly couldn’t be happier with the experience. We were well looked after by Mike and Tara! From start to finish, the team has been absolutely amazing to deal with. Building your first home can feel overwhelming, but they made the whole process smooth, stress free, and enjoyable. Communication was clear, timelines were well managed, and nothing ever felt like too much trouble. Any questions or little concerns we had were handled quickly and professionally, and we always felt listened to and supported. The quality of the workmanship and attention to detail really shows in the finished home it’s everything we hoped for and more. We’re so grateful to the entire Today Homes team for making such a big milestone such a positive experience. We’d happily recommend them to anyone looking to build. Thank you for helping us create our first home!
Antony Stuart
March 2026
We’ve just had our new home completed and we couldn’t be happier with the whole experience. From start to finish, communication was excellent. We were always kept informed, our questions were answered quickly, and we felt supported every step of the way. One of the things we appreciated most was having the opportunity to choose so many of the details ourselves. Being able to personalise finishes, colours and features really allowed us to make the house feel like our home. We never felt rushed or pushed — we felt involved. The build quality is fantastic and the finished result has exceeded our expectations. Building can be stressful, but the team made the process smooth and exciting. We’re so grateful for all the hard work that went into our home and would highly recommend them to anyone looking to build
John CHO
February 2026
Last year, I built my very first home through Today Homes, and overall it has been a very positive experience. My build manager, Michael, listened carefully to my requirements and reflected them well throughout the build. While I was overseas in my home country for an extended period, the Today Homes team sent me weekly email updates on the construction progress, which made the whole process feel very reliable and stress-free. I have been living in the new house for just over two months now. Recently, while visiting Auckland, I stayed at my sister’s place and noticed that the finishing quality there was quite poor. In comparison, the final finishing of my home built by Today Homes is very clean and well done, which made me appreciate my own home even more. There is just one small point I felt slightly disappointed about. I was originally looking to install an HRV system, and as Today Homes uses the Mitsubishi Lossnay system, I chose Lossnay assuming that it naturally included the heat recovery function found in HRV systems. However, after moving in, I realised that the installed model provides ventilation only and does not include heat recovery. I later learned that there are higher-end Lossnay models that do offer heat recovery, and I feel it would have been helpful if this difference had been explained more clearly and if an upgraded option had been presented. That said, the current Lossnay system operates very quietly (although it seems to run quite gently), and overall I do not regret installing it. Overall, building my first home with Today Homes was a very good decision. If I decide to build a larger home in the future, I would happily choose the Today Homes team again. I would confidently recommend Today Homes to others.
Zac King
December 2025
I have recently completed a new build with today homes, which is also my first home... What seemed a stressful, daunting and scary process was made incredible easy, enjoyable and very well run by the today homes team. From the sales teams in the show homes, to consultations prebuild, subcontractors and today homes builders and staff nothing was an issue, and as a client I felt incredibly valued and looked after. The weekly communication of timelines was very apricated and followed accurately. Thanks so much to everyone involved in building my home. Zac
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How building with us works
Four straightforward steps from first conversation to moving day.
Have a conversation
Meet with a New Home Consultant to discuss your goals, budget, and preferred location. No pressure, no obligation.
Choose your plan
Select from our range of proven floor plans or customise one to fit your needs. We help you find the right land too.
We build your home
Our experienced team handles everything, with weekly updates so you always know how your build is progressing.
Move in
From code compliance to final walkthrough, we make handover smooth. Welcome to your new Today Home.
Visit our showhomes
See the quality of a Today Home for yourself. Walk through our completed builds, talk to our team, and get inspired for your own home.
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