Meet your builder

Meet Caleb.
Your builder.

TrickyBuilds is led by Caleb White, an Auckland builder with a hands-on approach to making spaces work.

After leaving school in 2018, Caleb started a building apprenticeship, qualified in 2023 and founded TrickyBuilds. Today the main focus is on design and build, new homes, and outdoor living including decks and fences across Auckland.

Whether you are planning a home or improving one room, the conversation starts with how you want to use it, what matters to you and what the site allows.

Caleb White, founder of TrickyBuilds, wearing his branded work shirt
Caleb WhiteFounder · TrickyBuilds

A clearer way to start

From an idea
to a practical plan.

  1. 01

    Explore your project

    Choose your service and get an early budget indication. See what is included and what needs a closer look.

  2. 02

    Walk through it with Caleb

    Book a 60-minute Auckland site visit for $75. Talk through your priorities, the space and the next steps.

  3. 03

    Agree the scope

    Review the proposed work and pricing before proceeding. Your visit includes a written project summary, with a preliminary estimate where supportable. The $75 is credited to the same job if you proceed within six months.

Real customers. In their words.

Good work.
Worth talking about.

What customers say about working with TrickyBuilds.

Customer feedback on Google
Read the reviews on Google →

Customer reviews from Google, checked 22 October 2026.

“TrickyBuilds did an absolutely amazing job building my deck! From start to finish, the communication was excellent, and the workmanship was top-notch. Everything was completed on time, and the attention to detail really shows in the final result. Couldn’t be happier with how it turned out — highly recommend TrickyBuilds to anyone looking for a reliable and skilled builder!”
Brad McmurrayGoogle review
1 / 8

Your next step

Start with a conversation.

Tell Caleb about your project. There is no charge for an initial enquiry, and we’ll respond within 1 working day.

Talk about your project →

Book a quote / site visit →

60-minute visit, written project summary and a preliminary estimate where supportable. Credited to the same job if you proceed within six months. Visit terms.

People & responsibility

Experience, with clear responsibilities.

Titirangi new build · 2023

TrickyBuilds completed a new home in Titirangi in 2023. Bring your plans or early ideas and talk with us about your next build.

Licensed builders

We work with Licensed Building Practitioners (LBPs). Practitioner details and responsibilities are shared directly with clients for their project.

Insurance for the work

TrickyBuilds holds public liability and tool insurance. Project-specific insurance is arranged where applicable, depending on the project. We discuss the cover relevant to your agreed scope before work begins.

Design, engineering and specialist-trade responsibilities are agreed for each project. See how we work together →