Collision & Panel Beating Experts

Since 1957

Insurance Work

Insurance Work Claims

Full spectrum of panel beating and mechanical damage repairs and custom builds. We can work with almost all NZ insurers: AMI, IAG, NZI, State, and more.

All Car Brands At Burkes Metalworks

All Car Brands

Whether you drive an American, European, Korean, Japanese, or even vintage vehicle, we’ve got you covered! Contact us today!

Custom Spray Work

Full Spray

Full body spray work in a designated booth oven performed by skilled professionals. View our gallery here.

Mta Assured Cra Association Logo - Specializing In Panelbeating, Muscle Cars, Custom Work
Rust Repairs

Rust Repairs

Christchurch summer means beach and river time. Please check your vehicle for rust marks regularly or if in doubt come and see us.

Vintage And Custom Cars

Vintage & Custom

We have the talent and facilities to manage any job including restoration, performance modifications, one-off fabrication, and custom panel & paint.

Trusted by NZ’s best brands!

Vero - Insurance
Westpac Insurance
Starinsure Logo - Insurance
Iag Logo - Insurance
Lumley - Insurance
Ando Insurance
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Aa Logo - Insurance
Classic Cover - Insurance
Icar Logo - Insurance
Fmg Logo - Insurance
Protecta Logo - Insurance
State - Insurance
Tower Logo - Insurance
Crombie Lockwood - Insurance
Nzi Insurance
Amp Insurance
Ami Insurance
Gus Burke

About Us

Tradition Of Excellence

Founded by Gus Burke waaay back in 1957, Burkes have upheld a proud tradition of innovation and performance, with a team of master craftsmen among the best in the industry. Headed up since 1999 by second generation Burke – Jason and cousin Steve Mclachlan.

With a passion for perfection, fueled by a maniac obsession to beat metal into wicked stylish form and wrap it round performance powerhouse parts, our team can create just about anything you can imagine and beyond. There are just two conditions – it’s got to be cool and it’s got to turn heads because we don’t do things by halves.

Burkes has the talent and facilities to manage any job including restoration, performance modifications, one-off fabrication, and custom panel & paint. A Burkes ride comes with a unique combination of power, performance and style.

The Team

Experience

Founded by Gus Burke waaay back in 1957, Burkes have upheld a proud tradition of innovation and performance, with a team of master craftsmen among the best in the industry.

Team At Burkes Metalworks

The Why

WHY CHOOSE US

Burkes has the talent and facilities to manage any job including restoration, performance modifications, one-off fabrication, and custom panel & paint. A Burkes ride comes with a unique combination of power, performance and style.

Those in the know agree: Nothing beats a Burkes.

  • Over 65 yers in business
  • Over 15000 happy customers
  • Trusted partner of the best car brands

The Legacy continues

OUR PERFECT FOUNDER & team

Gus Burke

Founder

Jason Burke

Director

Steve McLachlan

Director

Contact

Contact Us

Address

7 Mountview Place
Hornby
Christchurch 8042
New Zealand