Canterbury’s Builder for Homes, Dairy Sheds, Farm Buildings & Agricultural Sheds
Serving Timaru, Ashburton, Oamaru, Waitaki, North Otago & the MacKenzie District

Houses, Farm Buildings & Agricultural Structures Built to Last
Russell Black Building specialises in a wide range of rural building projects including farm buildings, dairy sheds, feed pads, implement sheds, pole sheds, calving sheds and effluents ponds in Timaru, Ashburton, Canterbury, Waitaki, North Otago, Oamaru and the MacKenzie district. We understand the unique requirements of our largely rural clientele and are proud to have been successfully completing projects in this region for many decades making Russell Black Building a trusted name. As Licensed Building Practitioners and Registered Master Builders you can be assured of a high quality result backed up by comprehensive guarantees. We are proud to team up with a number of locally based companies to offer our clients a complete service.
Farms Buildings & Houses

Designing and building quality new homes across Canterbury, Timaru, Ashburton, Oamaru and the MacKenzie District. We work closely with you from plans through to completion, delivering exceptional results on time and on budget.
Rotary/Herringbone Dairy Sheds

Specialist builders of rotary and herringbone dairy sheds in South Canterbury and North Otago. We design and construct durable, efficient milking sheds tailored to your farm’s needs. Quality dairy shed construction built tough for New Zealand conditions.
Rural & Agricultural Buildings

From feed pads and effluent ponds to silage bunkers, implement sheds, pole sheds and calving sheds — Russell Black Building handles the full range of farm infrastructure across South Canterbury and North Otago. Built to last, and built to work.
“We are proud that most of our work is generated by word of mouth. Completing projects on time and on budget is our focus. It’s very satisfying to see a project from start to completion and to see the happy faces of satisfied customers”
Russell Black

Our Projects


Registered Master Builders Member
As Registered Master Builders, we offer homeowners across Canterbury, Timaru, Ashburton, Oamaru, North Otago, Waitaki and the MacKenzie District the confidence of working with a proven, trusted building company. Our membership confirms that we meet rigorous industry standards for workmanship, professionalism and reliability, giving you peace of mind for your new home build, renovation or light commercial project. You’ll also enjoy the added protection of the Registered Master Builders guarantee scheme, providing long-term cover and assurance that your investment is securely backed by one of New Zealand’s most recognised and respected building organisations.


