Evolution Builders Magic Story
Evolution Builders was founded in 2001 by Craig Parker and Brent Varley. With a combined range of building skills from Boat Building, Timber Joinery and Carpentry, as well as already having run previous building companies, they came together on a joint venture and realised they shared a common dream – To create an innovative building company that provides exceptional quality alongside a genuine commitment to service, budget and timeframes.
Over 20 years ago, the goal was to create a home building company capable of building the most challenging of home designs with consideration to both form and function. Today, Evolution Builders are Award Winning specialists in Villa and Bungalow renovation and refurbishments and are exceptionally skilled in creating contemporary extensions to these beautiful old homes. We have an in-depth understanding of what it takes to pull home renovation projects together, to create a fantastic result. We also build large architecturally designed new homes for some of Auckland’s top Architects.
Master Builders House of the Year Awards 2021 – Northland, Auckland, Coromandel Region
In the Master Builders Association Regional House of the Year Awards, Evolution Builders swept four awards, including the Supreme Award, New Home over $2 million Gold Award, Regional Category Award and the Craftsmanship Excellence Award for our work on the Eastern Beach House.
The Registered Master Builders House of the Year celebrates and acknowledges the achievements of RMBH members. These highly prestigious awards confirm the Registered Master Builders Association’s commitment to building excellence, which aligns with Evolution Builders Excellence Guarantee.
Meet the Directors of Evolution Builders

Brent Varley
Company Director with over 30 years experience in the building industry.

Craig Parker
Company Director with over 30 years experience in the building industry.
Reasons to work with Evolution Builders
The Evolution Builders Team

Katherine Parker
Administration and Accounts Manager
Katherine has been running the office administration since Evolution formed in 2001 and she runs the business accounts like a well-oiled machine. In her spare time Katherine enjoys sailing, gardening and fitness.

Thomas Halton
Site Manager, Licensed Building Practitioner, Carpenter
Thomas has been with Evolution since 2007 and is a qualified Carpenter and Licenced Building Practitioner. Thomas is our most experienced site manager and in his spare time enjoys firing up his BBQ while having a beer with his friends and family.

Matt Turner
Site Manager, Licensed Building Practitioner, Carpenter
Matt has been with Evolution since 2011 and is a qualified Carpenter and Licenced Building Practioner. Matt is a keen sportsman and in particular playing rugby at a competitive level. Matt also enjoys traveling.

Jack Smith
Site Manager, Carpenter
Jack joined Evolution in 2015 and enjoys spending his spare time fishing and in the outdoors.

Jayden Morrison
Apprentice
Jayden started with Evolution in 2021 and is always out there doing stuff in the outdoors hunting and fishing. He loves a weekend project to keep him busy, he is clearly an active relaxer who chills out while cutting the lawns on a Sunday.

Mark Watkinson
Apprentice
Mark joined Evo in 2021 and is actively involved in surf lifesaving at Mangawhai Heads and enjoys spending time with mates in his spare time.