At Add Value Renovations, a Designer, Quantity Surveyor and Master Builder work together under one roof — giving you a structured, professionally managed home renovation from concept to completion. Why the traditional renovation approach fails Aucklanders Most homeowners start by hiring an architect, fall in love with the vision, then discover the build cost is far beyond budget. Our One-Team Approach makes sure design and real-world pricing happen together from day one. Three trades. Three handovers. Three sets of problems. ✕ Hire an architect to create a design ✕ Fall in love with the vision ✕ Then get pricing from builders ✕ Realise the cost is far more than expected ✕ Redesign from scratch (and pay again) — or abandon the project entirely The plan was never built around real-world costs. One team. One plan. One price. ✓ Design with a Quantity Surveyor at the table from day one ✓ Architectural vision and real cost planning happen together ✓ Our build team reviews the design early — no surprises ✓ Every detail is scoped, priced and ready to execute ✓ What we design is what you can actually build What we design is what you get — on time and on budget. The result: a renovation delivered on time, on budget, with no surprises You get a smart, complete renovation plan that’s ready to move forward — not just sit on paper. Designer. Quantity Surveyor. Master Builder. One Team. Most renovation companies focus only on construction. We focus on design intelligence, cost certainty, and delivery discipline — working together from day one. Spatial Design That Works We don’t just update finishes — we rethink layouts, improving flow, functionality, and how your family lives every day. Better sightlines. Better movement. Better use of light. Accurate Pricing Before You Commit Our Quantity Surveyor sits at the design table from day one — making sure your project is clearly defined and realistically priced before work starts. No budget blowouts. Award-Winning Delivery House of the Year 2025 Gold-winning Master Builder team. We handle consents, scheduling, site coordination, and quality control — backed by a 10-year guarantee. Our renovation services From kitchens and bathrooms to full home renovations, extensions and recladding — one team handles the whole project, making it clearer, more organised and more predictable. Home Extensions Rear extensions, second-storey additions, master suites and garage conversions — designed to fit your home, site and budget. Complete Home Renovations Whole-home transformations that rework the layout, finishes and feel. Designed and built as one integrated project. Failing plaster, leaky joinery or weathertight issues? Full house reclad — system selection, engineering and consent handled end-to-end. Bathroom Renovations Full strip-out, waterproofing, tiling and joinery — premium bathrooms and ensuites built to last, by one team from design to finish. Kitchen Renovations Layout reworked, custom joinery, stone benchtops and quality appliances — kitchens designed around how your family actually lives. Heritage Renovation Villa, bungalow and character home renovations — modernise the layout, services and finishes without losing the soul of the home. Real homes. Real budgets. Real outcomes. Three recent Auckland renovations designed, priced and delivered by our one-team process. Reimagined From Within: Blockhouse Bay Full Home Renovation Award-winning reconfiguration of a Blockhouse Bay bungalow — 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms and 2 living areas added without extending the footprint. The Bungalow They Always Wanted: Hillsborough Extension 1930s bungalow extended and reworked — load-bearing wall removed, French doors to the deck, new kitchen and a stunning wet-room bathroom. Stay or Sell? A Lynfield Kitchen & Bathroom Renovation Why Kane and Janet renovated their Lynfield home instead of selling — a kitchen and bathroom transformation that delivered the lifestyle they wanted. What does a home renovation in Auckland actually cost? Real, honest price ranges for 2026 Auckland renovations — based on the projects we’ve delivered. Use these as a starting point for your budget conversation. Kitchen Renovation Layout reworked, new joinery, stone benchtops, appliances and finishes — designed for everyday family life. Bathroom Renovation Full strip-out, waterproofing, tiling, vanity and tapware. Higher-end finishes and tiled showers push toward the top. Full Home Renovation Whole-home transformation: layout, kitchen, bathrooms, living spaces, exteriors. Heritage homes sit higher. Rear extensions, second storeys, master suites, garage conversions. Complexity, finish and consent path drive the range.

These are starting ranges only. For an accurate, project-specific estimate, book a free consultation — we’ll prepare a fully costed plan with our Quantity Surveyor before you commit. Our streamlined renovation process Four clear stages, one team, no handovers between trades. Start with a Consultation Talk to us first. Through your free consultation , we’ll help you understand if your budget is feasible and guide you toward a buildable design — no wasted drawings, no unrealistic concepts. Get Real Costs Before You Commit We prepare a fully costed plan with our QS working alongside your designer. You’ll see exactly what your renovation will take to build — avoiding budget blowouts and redesign fees. Let Us Handle Everything Approve the plan and leave the hard work to us. Our Master Builder team manages consents, scheduling and construction, keeping you updated while we deliver your renovation. Quality Guaranteed for 10 Years Move back into your transformed home with confidence. We finish with quality checks, full compliance sign-off, and a 10-Year Master Builder Guarantee protecting your investment. Thinking about renovating? Read this first. The 7 things every Auckland homeowner needs to know before starting a renovation — written by a Master Builder Gold Award team after 30+ years of combined team experience on Auckland sites. How to set a realistic budget — and what to hold back for surprises What separates a good builder from one that will burn you How to plan around consents, services and timing so the job runs clean The biggest mistakes that blow out cost and timeline (and how to dodge them) Free PDF • Delivered instantly • No spam, ever Real Auckland families — in their own words . Two Auckland families, told straight to camera. No scripts. A back-of-house extension and full ground-floor rework on a 1930s bungalow — opening it up for the way Maddy and Carl actually live, while keeping the character of the original. Maddy & Carl · Hillsborough Bungalow Extension · Hillsborough, Auckland A full home renovation in The Gardens — reworking the layout and finishes so the house actually suits the way Alison’s family lives in it. Alison · The Gardens Full Home Renovation · The Gardens, Auckland More client stories on our reviews page . What our customers say Real Google reviews from Auckland families we’ve worked with. We loved working with Simon and the team at Add Value Renovations. Add Value’s project manager Tim, and interior designer Joanna, had excellent communication throughout the entire process. The quality of the workmanship was top-notch and they completed our bungalow renovation on time and on budget. Simon and Joanna of Add Value Renovations planned and completed our en-suite upgrade. We are entirely happy with the finished product and the service and care they provided. He is a good man, honest, reliable, and easy to work with. The attention to detail and quality of the finish was outstanding. Had the pleasure of using Simon and his team on a garage conversion project. Simon made the planning and building process easy and his team were professional in their approach. It was a project that was on time and budget. Have no problem recommending Add Value Renovations for your next project. Simon and his team have completed two pieces of work at my home, the renovation of the main bathroom and an update of the kitchen. Both projects were completed to a very high standard. The team was professional, tidy, and communicative throughout. Auckland home renovation questions, answered The questions Auckland homeowners ask us most often — answered honestly. Still have one? Book a free consultation . Auckland home renovations in 2026 typically range from $3,500 to $7,500 per square metre depending on scope and finish level. A kitchen renovation sits at $35K–$60K, a bathroom $25K–$40K, and a full home renovation $400K–$900K for a 150–200m² house. See our full Auckland renovation cost guide for line-by-line breakdowns. Plan for 9–18 months end to end. Design and consent typically takes 3–5 months, construction another 4–9 months depending on scope. Heritage homes and major structural work sit at the longer end. We give you a milestone schedule before contract sign-off so there are no surprises. Most renovations that change structure, plumbing, drainage, or building envelope need a building consent from Auckland Council. Cosmetic work (paint, finishes, like-for-like joinery) usually doesn’t. We handle the entire consent process for you — from PIM to CCC. Design-and-build means one team handles design, pricing, and construction under a single contract. You don’t manage handovers between architect, QS, and builder — they all work together from day one. That’s the Add Value approach, and it’s the difference between a plan that gets built and one that sits on paper. A renovation reworks the existing footprint — new kitchen, new bathrooms, new layout within the current walls. An extension adds new floor area to the home — rear extension, second storey, master suite add-on. Most full home projects combine both. Renovating usually makes financial sense when your home’s structure, location, and bones are sound — Auckland’s character villas and 1950s–80s homes are prime candidates. Rebuilding wins when foundations are failing, the layout fundamentally doesn’t work, or your section warrants a much larger home. Our designer can walk you through it in a free consultation. Yes — we renovate homes across all of Auckland, from the central isthmus (Remuera, Ponsonby, Mt Eden, Epsom) to the eastern bays, North Shore, west and south. See the full list below or get in touch with your address. The Master Build 10-Year Guarantee covers loss of deposit, non-completion, defects in materials and workmanship, and structural defects for 10 years from project completion. It’s only available through Registered Master Builders — which we are. There’s no single best month — Auckland’s mild climate means construction runs year-round. The real driver is your design and consent timeline: starting design now means breaking ground 4–6 months later. If you want to be in your new home for next Christmas, start the conversation by autumn. For partial renovations (kitchen-only, single bathroom) — yes, with some disruption. For full home renovations and major extensions, most families move out temporarily. We’ll discuss this honestly in your consultation and plan staging around your situation. We renovate homes across all of Auckland — including Remuera , Ponsonby , Mt Eden , Epsom , Newmarket , Herne Bay , Grey Lynn , Mission Bay , St Heliers , Greenlane , One Tree Hill , Onehunga , Blockhouse Bay , Mt Roskill , Lynfield , Hillsborough , Devonport , Takapuna , Albany , Howick , Botany , Pakuranga , Glen Eden , Titirangi , Papakura and across the wider region. See all 36 Auckland suburbs we serve → Not sure if we cover your area? Get in touch — we work right across Auckland. Your renovation, costed in minutes. Answer a few quick questions about your project and get a realistic Auckland price range on the spot — no email gate, no sales call. Detailed breakdown by trade section Built from 500+ real Auckland renovations Current 2026 Auckland rates Takes less than 2 minutes Free · No obligation · No sales pressure What our customers say Renovating in Auckland? Get the free Master Builder guide — 7 things every Auckland homeowner must know before they start.