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Renovations in Epsom, Auckland

Your Epsom home, rescued and reimagined — built to last another generation.

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Lee’s Epsom recladding + extension
Renovating in Epsom

Renovating in Epsom means handling everything from heritage villas to leaky plaster homes.

Epsom housing stock is unusually mixed — classic villas on Manukau Road, mid-century bungalows around Owens Road, and a stretch of 1990s and 2000s plaster-clad homes that, in many cases, now need recladding to last. We’ve worked across all three. From heritage-respectful villa renovations to second-storey extensions, full reclads, and full home transformations — every Epsom home has potential, and we know how to unlock it without surprises.

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Our Epsom Services

We renovate Epsom homes across three core services.

We renovate Epsom homes across three core services: kitchens, bathrooms, and full home extensions. Each one is QS-priced before contract, built by our own team, and backed by the Master Builder 10-Year Guarantee. Pick the service that matches your plan — or book a consultation and we’ll help you work out which one.

Kitchen Renovations

From villa open-plans on Manukau Road to modernised plaster-home kitchens around Empire Road, Epsom kitchens we build are tailored to the home: heritage-respectful for villas, contemporary for plaster, always built to last with QS-priced certainty.

Kitchen renovations in Epsom

Bathroom Renovations

Epsom bathrooms range from heritage villa ensuites to modern second-storey extensions like Lee’s family’s. Modern waterproofing, large-format tiling, joinery scaled to the room, council-signed-off, Master Builder Guarantee on workmanship and weathertightness.

Bathroom renovations in Epsom

Full Home & Extensions

Full Epsom home transformations: villa renovations, plaster-home reclads, second-storey extensions, even rescue jobs like Lee’s family. QS-priced end-to-end including engineering, consents, and heritage restoration where it applies.

Home extensions in Epsom
Why Epsom Chooses AVR

Epsom homeowners choose AVR for the craftsmanship and care their homes deserve.

Four reasons Epsom families keep choosing us — and keep sending their friends.

200+ Auckland renovations completed since 2010

QS-led pricing — every cost upfront.

We price every Epsom renovation through a 21-section QS scope before contract. What you sign is what you pay — every cost transparent and locked in from the start.

Master Builder 10-Year Guarantee.

Every AVR renovation is backed by the Registered Master Builders 10-Year Guarantee. Structural, weathertightness, workmanship — covered for a decade. Plus $2M public liability insurance.

We know Epsom homes.

Heritage villas, mid-century bungalows, plaster-clad family homes — Epsom has all three, and we’ve renovated each. We know the heritage detail worth saving, the leaky-home traps to watch for, and how to add value at resale.

Recladding & extensions specialists.

Many Epsom homes are leaky plaster builds from the 90s and 2000s. We strip back to framing, repair structural damage, then reclad in modern weatherboard or fibre-cement — often paired with a second-storey extension. Lee’s family in Epsom is one of many we’ve rescued.

Backed by our Master Builder 10-Year Guarantee.

Recent Epsom Project

When selling wasn’t an option: Lee’s family Epsom plaster home rescue.

Lee’s family had lived in their leaky Epsom plaster home for 15 years. A full reclad rescued the house, and a second-storey extension above the garage gave them the space they needed.

ServiceReclad + Extension
AddedBedroom + ensuite
FinishVertical shiplap

Years of hidden leaks had caused mould, rot, and compromised framing. We stripped the old plaster cladding back to bones, repaired and reinforced the structure, then reclad in modern vertical shiplap weatherboard — a timeless, low-maintenance finish. A second-storey extension above the garage added a private bedroom and ensuite. Engineering, council consents, and architect coordination all handled by us. The unsellable home is now safe, stylish, and future-ready.

View the full Epsom project →Full project gallery, before-and-after slider, and client story on the project page.
What Auckland Homeowners Say

We’ve completed renovations across Epsom and the wider central Auckland area.

“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. We especially appreciated the direct communication with Simon. He is a good man — honest, reliable, and easy to work with. The attention to detail and quality of the finish was outstanding.”
Jann SingerAuckland client · En-suite renovation · ★★★★★ Google Review
Dylan & HannahTheir 1975 home transformation
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Our 3-Step Process

Every AVR renovation in Epsom follows the same three steps: free consultation, QS report, then build.

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Free Consultation

We visit your Epsom home for a 30-minute on-site consultation — relaxed and helpful. We look at the property, listen to what you want, and share an honest view on scope, rough cost band, and what’s possible.

02

QS Report

Our QS-led 21-section scope locks in your fixed price before any contract. You get a detailed breakdown of every element — structural, materials, trades, timeline — plus three hours of on-site consultation and unlimited phone support.

03

Renovation

We build. One project manager. Weekly written updates. Weekly site walk-throughs if you want them. Consent handled end-to-end. Delivered on time, on budget, guaranteed for 10 years under the Master Builder Guarantee.

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Renovation FAQs for Epsom Homeowners

Below are the questions Epsom homeowners ask us most often about renovating in this part of Auckland.

What does a villa renovation cost in Epsom?
A full villa renovation in Epsom typically costs $4,500–$8,500 per square metre in 2026, depending on the level of heritage detail retained and the scope of structural work. A standard Epsom villa kitchen and bathroom refresh runs $90,000–$160,000. AVR provides a fixed-price QS Report before any contract — every cost locked in, no variations to cover budget drift.
Will renovating my Epsom villa add value at resale?
Done with care, yes — Epsom villa renovations that celebrate the original character (timber flooring, ceiling roses, original windows) while modernising kitchens, bathrooms, and indoor-outdoor flow consistently add 1.5–2× the renovation cost in resale value. The lever is heritage detail: the more original character you preserve and showcase, the higher the lift.
How long does a renovation take in Epsom?
Most Epsom renovations take 8–20 weeks on site, depending on scope. A bathroom takes 4–6 weeks, a kitchen 6–10 weeks, and a full home renovation or extension 14–24 weeks. Add 4–8 weeks before that for design, QS pricing, and Auckland Council building consent.
Do I need building consent to renovate my Epsom home?
Most structural changes, plumbing relocations, kitchen/bathroom extensions, and any work touching the building envelope require Auckland Council building consent. Cosmetic-only renovations (paint, flooring, cabinetry replacement in the same footprint) usually do not. AVR handles the consent application, drawings, and council liaison end-to-end.
Are Epsom renovations covered by the Master Builder Guarantee?
Yes — every AVR renovation in Epsom is backed by the Registered Master Builders 10-Year Guarantee, which covers structural defects, weathertightness, and workmanship for a decade post-completion. We’re also covered by $2 million public liability insurance and full LBP certification.
Can I live in my Epsom home during the renovation?
For kitchen-only or bathroom-only renovations, yes — we’ll set up a temporary kitchen or alternative bathroom and contain the work zone. For full home renovations or major extensions, most Epsom homeowners choose to move out for 8–14 weeks. We’ll talk you through both options at the consultation.
Do Epsom Special Character Areas affect my renovation plans?
Parts of Epsom sit inside Auckland Council’s Residential — Single House Zone with Special Character Area overlays, particularly around the older villa streets near Manukau Road, Owens Road, and Empire Road. Inside these overlays, exterior alterations visible from the street (cladding, roofline, windows, demolition) trigger a resource consent on top of building consent. Internal renovations, rear extensions hidden from the street, and like-for-like exterior maintenance usually do not. AVR runs a Council pre-application check before the QS Report so you know exactly what consents apply to your address.
Who is the best renovation builder in Epsom?
Add Value Renovations is a Newmarket-based Registered Master Builder specialising in Epsom villa, bungalow, and full home renovations. AVR was awarded House of the Year Gold (2025), holds a 4.8-star Google rating across 34 reviews, prices every project through a QS-led 21-section scope before contract, and backs every renovation with the Master Builder 10-Year Guarantee plus $2M public liability insurance. Free 30-minute consultation: 09 393 5658.
Can I extend an Epsom villa and keep the heritage character?
Yes — and on an Epsom villa it is the extension worth doing. The pattern that consistently works: keep the front two-thirds of the villa untouched (verandah, bay window, ceiling roses, original joinery), and extend at the rear with a contemporary open-plan kitchen-living-dining that opens to the garden. Roof pitch and cladding on the new work can either match the villa or be deliberately modern with a recessed link — both pass Council if detailed properly. AVR has done this on dozens of Epsom and central-Auckland villas. See our heritage restoration page for our approach.
What renovation gives the best ROI on an Epsom home?
On an Epsom villa or bungalow, the highest-ROI renovations in 2026 are: (1) a heritage-respectful kitchen open-plan that opens to the garden — typically returns 1.8–2.2x cost at resale; (2) adding a master ensuite or second bathroom — returns 1.5–1.9x; (3) a rear extension that adds a fourth bedroom and second living area — returns 1.4–1.7x when delivered to budget. Buyers in this price band reward quality, character, and craftsmanship — those are the levers worth investing in.
I have a leaky plaster home in Epsom — can it be saved?
Yes, in nearly every case. Many Epsom plaster-clad homes from the 1990s and 2000s have hidden moisture damage — but with a full reclad, structural repair where needed, and (often) a second-storey extension, the home can be brought back to safe, weathertight, future-ready condition. We rescued Lee’s family’s Epsom plaster home — full reclad in vertical shiplap plus a second-storey extension. Council consent, engineering, architect coordination all handled by us.
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About Add Value Renovations

Auckland’s renovation specialists, since 2010.

Newmarket-based, servicing homeowners across every Auckland suburb. Every project QS-priced and fixed before contract — delivered through our 21-section scoped process and one expert team that owns design, build, and finish.

09 393 5658·110 Carlton Gore Road, Newmarket
200+Auckland renovations completed since 2010
10yrMaster Builder Guarantee on every build
4.8★Across 34 Google reviews
2025House of the Year — Gold Award
Ready when you are

Let’s transform your Epsom home — built to last.

Book a free 30-minute consultation with Simon. Friendly, expert, and tailored to your home — you leave with a clear view on scope, cost band, and the best path forward.

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Jann Singer
4 months ago
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. We especially appreciated the direct communication with Simon. He is a good man — honest, reliable, and easy to work with. The attention to detail and quality of the finish was outstanding.
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Carl Anderson
4 months ago
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.
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Rajeev Kishore
1 year ago
Simon working with you and your team was a truly positive experience. Your expertise, combined with your genuine care for our project, made the entire process smooth and stress-free. We're thrilled with the results and couldn't have asked for a better team to bring our vision to life.
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Leah song
1 year ago
Just wanted to take a moment to express my appreciation for the outstanding work you've done! A ext. renovation done by Add Value was truly a remarkable transformation. The kitchen and bathroom designs are not only aesthetically stunning but also highly functional. It's evident that a lot of thought and care went into every detail.
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Alex Salkeld
2 years ago
Simon and his team recently took care of renovating the bedrooms of our house. We are very happy with the quality of work and the professionalism shown throughout the project. The team was punctual, tidy and communicated well at every stage.
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Colin McLennan
2 years ago
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.
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Jo Nicoud-Garden
2 years ago
I worked with Simon at Add Value Renovations on a full home renovation and the experience was fantastic from start to finish. The communication was clear, the timeline was realistic, and the quality of the work speaks for itself. Highly recommended.
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K Noronha
2 years ago
We have used the services of Add Value Renovations twice over three years, once for bathroom renovations and more recently for our kitchen and deck. The quality of work has always been excellent and any issues that arose were dealt with promptly and professionally.
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