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Auckland home renovations · Master Builders

Award-winning homes, built around your life.

Design, accurate pricing and award-winning construction under one roof—so your renovation feels clear from the first conversation to handover.

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Traditional Architect Route vs Design & Build

Rough estimate or budget certainty?

The traditional route confirms the build price after design. AVR prices the design as it develops.

Traditional Architect Route

Architect designs. Builder confirms the price later.

01Plans are designed
02Builder prices the finished plans
03Over budget? Revise the plans
Best forHigh-end architecture-led projects where design freedom comes before a fixed construction budget.

The builder confirms the real price after the design is complete.

No build-price promiseDesign first · rough estimate only

Add Value Design & Build

Builder, designer and QS work to your budget.

01Set your working budget
02Design and price together
03Agree the build price before construction
Best forMost homeowners whose renovation design must stay within a fixed construction budget.

Builder, designer and QS confirm the price while designing your renovation.

Budget certaintyBudget first · before construction

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Start with a realistic renovation range before the design is locked in.

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One Team. One Contract.

Meet the team who design, price and build together

A practical builder, experienced designer and Quantity Surveyor work together before construction begins. Decisions move faster and the budget is checked while the design can still change.

Experienced BuilderPractical design

Tests the ideas against the existing home, site conditions and the way the work will actually be built.

Renovation DesignerNo handover delay

Develops the layout inside the same team, with buildability and client decisions resolved quickly.

Quantity SurveyorPrice checked early

Checks real construction cost before the design is locked in, helping prevent a late budget blowout.

Meet the people responsible for your renovation from first idea to handover.

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2026 Auckland Investment Guide

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.

Home extension

More space, designed around the existing home

$4,500–$8,000
Typical investment per m²

Design, consent and construction cost vary with structure, access, finish level and site conditions.

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Starting ranges only. The estimator gives you a project-specific range; our Quantity Surveyor confirms the detailed price before you commit.

How We Work

A clear path from first consultation to final handover

Each stage has a clear outcome, the price is checked before construction, and responsibility never changes hands.

01

Consult

We understand your home, goals and likely budget.

Builder leads
02

Design + price

Designer, builder and QS solve layout, buildability and cost together.

Price checked early
03

Consent + prepare

We coordinate documentation, selections, ordering and the programme.

One contract
04

Build + hand over

Your site team delivers the work and closes every detail properly.

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Free Renovation Guide

Thinking about renovating? Read this first.

Seven practical checks that help Auckland homeowners make better decisions before design and construction begin.

  • How to set a realistic renovation budget
  • What to ask a designer and builder before signing
  • Where projects commonly lose time and money
  • How early QS pricing protects the final result
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Client Proof

Real Auckland families. Real outcomes.

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A 1930s bungalow extended and reworked for modern family life, while keeping the character they loved.

Maddy & Carl · Hillsborough
Frequently Asked Questions

Auckland home renovation questions, answered

How much does a home renovation cost in Auckland?

As a guide, kitchens commonly start around $35,000, bathrooms around $25,000, full-home renovations around $400,000, and extensions around $4,500–$8,000 per square metre. The property, structure and finish level all affect the final figure.

How long does a renovation take?

A kitchen or bathroom may take several weeks, while a full-home renovation or extension commonly takes several months. We build a detailed programme before construction and keep you updated throughout.

Will I need building consent?

Structural work, plumbing changes, additions and some recladding work usually need consent. We identify the requirements early and can manage the documentation and council process.

What is a design-and-build renovation?

Your designer, Quantity Surveyor and builder work within the same team and contract. Design, buildability and cost are checked together, reducing handover delays and late budget surprises.

What is the difference between a renovation and an extension?

A renovation improves or replans the existing footprint. An extension adds new floor area. Many Auckland projects combine both.

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Instant Renovation Estimator

Find out what your renovation could cost.

Tell us a little about your project. We’ll give you a realistic starting range based on current AVR trade rates.

Your estimate includes the likely cost range, where the budget goes, and a PDF you can keep.
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