Renovation
Making the Registered Master Builder of the Year awards Top 100 in 2020 was a huge achievement for Kallahan Builders with this Plimmerton renovation. Ryan Kallahan and his team also won the overall Renovation Award $500,000 – $1 million for the Wellington-Wairarapa region. The work consisted of a partial roof structure removal and rebuild with […]
Creating a home that you’re proud of should be an exciting prospect. But, without proper planning and industry knowledge, the process can be stressful, intimidating and challenging. Refresh Renovations was established to alleviate homeowners of these stressors caused by the many common pitfalls of renovating. At Refresh, our approach is founded on thorough planning and […]
A significant renovation of this 1960s home by Fairburn Builders earned the company huge accolades at the Registered Master Builder of the Year awards 2021. With magnificent views of Tauranga’s harbour and looking out to Mount Maunganui, the renovation consisted of an entire reclad, new joinery, kitchen, bathroom and ensuite, interior plaster and paint, as […]
Begovich Builders used everything from copper spouting to strong timber cladding, ensuring this Auckland client’s holiday home would perform against the elements, and stand the test of time. Shaun and Hayden Begovich have been building houses and providing extensive renovations for clients across the Waikato for 18 years, and employ a strong team including apprentices […]
This full house renovation involved stripping the house back to its bare bones, and then designing an all new floor plan, opening up the main living area and creating a master suite down one end of the house. The sleek black exterior was finished with Abodo cladding system, shadowclad ply and hardies with abodo battens, […]
DEC Construction, have a lot of projects under their collective tool belts and have been providing clients with stellar building services for over 14 years. A reputation they are humbly proud of. The company was founded by Darren Ettritch and is going stronger than ever today. DEC Construction has been trusted by hundreds of local […]
With little imagination you could transport yourself to a Tuscan inspired Estate. Privately positioned, this distinctive Tamahere property is sculptured into its idyllic 1.1 hectares of established landscaped grounds. This high-end designed, Master Build homestead has undergone significant renovations, and is ready for its new owners. Villa Bella exudes a sense of poise and calm […]
G.A Scarfe Builders Ltd is owned by Graham and Sue Scarfe of Hastings. Their family owned and operated business was established over 60 years ago and provides services nationwide. They have clients ranging from residential homeowners through to commercial and industrial businesses, and can provide quotations and recommendations for your projects on any scale. Established […]
A renovation of this Golden Hills Road rural property by Renovate Me Nelson included an extension to increase the living area, and opening up the house to the amazing rural views, the large garden and swimming pool. Exposed macrocarpa trusses, new barn doors and open plan living add to the country feel of this home, […]
This classic New Zealand bungalow has had new life breathed into it thanks to NZ Builders, who picked up a regional category win at the Registered Master Builders House of the Year 2023. This was also the first time the Auckland company had entered the awards, and co-owner Blake Cooper said while optimistic, they were […]
Bathroom renovation specialists EJ Building had two projects make the finals of the TIDA Bathroom of the Year awards in 2021. Owner Elliot Johnson received a Highly Commended for the renovation of a1920s home, where a change of layout allowed the inclusion of a larger, double shower zone. The copper tapware and floor tiles gave […]
So much gothic charm comes out of this church home renovation near Hamilton by JBeere Building. Jason and Anita needed a bigger property and there wasn’t much choice in the market, except this rundown old church that had once been renovated, and was left to rack and ruin by renters. They planned a dining room […]
Mark May Villas, is family owned and passionate when it comes to renovation and restoring character homes built in earlier years. Mark, his son Hadleigh and the team at Mark May Villas, are immensely proud of playing their part in conserving a bit of history for the families who own them. Mark, Hadleigh and the […]
Refresh Renovations might be successful globally but it is our local South Auckland team that is delivering outstanding results. The Franklin and Manukau/Eastern Bays franchises, both owned by Kim Reiche, received three medals at the ‘People’s Choice’ awards in 2020. With branches now in Australia, the United States and the United Kingdom, the success for […]
An impressive home renovation won the Smith and Sons Franklin team the renovation of the year award in 2020 and they have since gone on to multiple awards. Lane and Melissa van den Brink and their team turned this 1990s house into a brand new dream home for their client, who are now empty nesters […]
Having spent over 20 years working as an engineer, Shamrose Chaudhry knows how to manage various projects successfully. The Refresh Renovations Whangarei consultant previously worked in the oil and gas industry, and his exposure to world-leading regulations and efficient, safety-driven procedures brings an invaluable skill set to the renovation industry. But beyond his attention to […]
LOCHRYAN BUILDERS are fully licenced Bay of Plenty builders. Ryan, Rhys, Jordan and Kirt, leave a fantastic lasting impression in person and so do their finished projects. Ryan, has an eye for detail, high quality workmanship, professional project management and has a talented team to meet all your building requirements. This is what Ryans clients […]
This beautiful character-style home at Dyers Pass was built in 1914 but the Christchurch earthquake caused some damage to the property, and Character Builders came to the rescue. We restored the house to what it was by removing features like ceiling roses, skirting boards and repairing the architrave, and then reinstalled them on completion. The house […]


















