I didn’t grow up with a silver spoon. I grew up around hard work, loud tools, and the kind of people who fixed things instead of replacing them. The backyard wasn’t just where we played, it’s where we learned how to dig, hammer, weld, and think our way through problems.
That mindset, build it yourself, back yourself, never left me.
And it’s the reason I started Smartkits Australia.
We Don’t Just Sell Patios, Carports, and Deck
We sell freedom.
We sell the feeling of standing on a deck you built with your own hands, knowing it’s strong, engineered, and built to last.
We sell a smarter way to add value to your home, your life, and your future, without begging for quotes, chasing flaky tradies, or overpaying for something you could have done better yourself.
Smartkits is DIY made real.
Engineer-certified, cut-to-size, delivered Australia-wide.
No guesswork, no upsell, no bulls**t.
I Built Smartkits for the Underdogs
For the first-home buyers told they need $50K to get a deck.
For the retired tradie who still wants to do things himself.
For the mums and dads turning the backyard into a future they can afford.
For anyone who’s ever been told, “You can’t do that yourself.”
You can.
And I’ll back you every step of the way, with plans, support, guidance, and even Micko, our 24/7 knowledge bot that answers your build questions when no one else is picking up the phone.
Why I Still Care, Even After Thousands of Builds
Because I’ve seen what this does for people.
It’s not just timber and steel. It’s confidence. It’s momentum. It’s progress.
I’ve seen young couples add $40,000 in equity to their first home with a $15K Smartkit.
I’ve seen a backyard shed turn into a small business.
I’ve seen people who never picked up a power tool stand back and say, “We did this.”
That’s why we do what we do.
Smartkits Is About Legacy
I don’t want to just sell kits. I want to build a generation of homeowners who feel empowered to do more, to build wealth, to learn skills, and to pass both down.
If you’ve made it this far, maybe that’s you.
Let’s build something together.
Not just a patio. Not just a carport.
Let’s build confidence, freedom, and a little pride every time you step outside.
👉 Get your free quote now
📸 Upload your plan or photo, we’ll take it from there.
Smartkits. Build it yourself, backed all the way.
Scott Challen
Founder, Smartkits Australia
Picture 2009 & 2025 Scott.
Written by
Scott Challen
CEO, The QHI Group - Licensed Builder (QLD, VIC, NSW)
SmartKits Australia | QHI National Builders | EzyBlox Sheds & Steel Buildings
Email: scott@qhi.net.au
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/scott-challen
Website: https://www.qhigroup.com.au/
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