Honest, practical guides for Auckland homeowners thinking about a renovation — the questions to ask, the costs to plan for, the contract to expect. Use these to prepare before you talk to any builder. (If we’ve already sent you a quote, your contract pack lives at /client-area/.)
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You’re learning what a good renovation looks like, what questions to ask, and which builder to trust. Start here — these are the guides we wish every Auckland renovator read before getting their first quote.
Simon Liu’s 2026 guide — budget honesty, real Auckland timelines, the 21-section contract test, and the 10-year guarantee. The conversation every family should have before they sign anything.
The insider checklist that separates reliable renovators from costly mistakes — every question paired with what a good answer sounds like.
50 things to confirm before, during and after your build — the items marked Critical are the ones that catch first-time renovators off guard most often.
Twenty-one promises we keep on every renovation — covering experience, craftsmanship, transparency, and how we run every project from first call to handover.
Once you’re close to choosing a builder, the next job is locking down the spec. Bathroom and kitchen fixtures, finishes, fittings — everything that turns “a new bathroom” into a fully-priced quote. Have a flick through the fixture package below to get a feel for what your selections will look like.
The complete fixture and fitting catalogue we use to price every kitchen and bathroom — tapware, sinks, toilets, showers, vanities, splashbacks, appliances and finishing options. Pick what suits your taste and budget before we finalise your quote.
Before you commit to any builder — ours or anyone else’s — read these. The statutory disclosures required by the Building Act 2004, the industry-standard renovation contract (RBC1-2018, the form used by every Registered Master Builder), and the terms of the Master Build 10-Year Guarantee. No fine print, no surprises.
Mandatory pre-contract information under the Building Act 2004 — company details, our LBP number, insurance cover, warranties, and the Master Build 10-Year Guarantee. Required reading before you sign with us or anyone else.
The pre-contract checklist required under the Building Act 2004 — the seven things every Auckland homeowner should work through before signing a renovation contract. Become informed, agree the structure, hire competent, agree the price, get it in writing, take control, resolve disputes.
The renovation contract used by every Registered Master Builder in New Zealand (RBC1-2018, copyright RMBA). 28 pages covering scope, price, payments, variations, defects, disputes — the lot. Read it before you sign, with anyone.
The full terms and conditions of the Master Build 10-Year Guarantee — what’s covered, what’s not, deposit protection, non-completion cover, defects, structural. Understand what you’re protected by before you commit.
Book a 30-minute call with Simon — no obligation, no sales pitch. Just straight answers about your project from a Registered Master Builder.
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