Renovate with confidence.
Auckland's design-price-build process — done properly.
One in-house team. One Master Builder contract. Fixed pricing before we lift a hammer. From the first phone call to your 10-year guarantee, every step is engineered to remove the guesswork that derails most Auckland renovations.
30-minute call · no obligation · serving all of AucklandOne team, one contract, zero surprises.
Most Auckland renovation projects use the traditional design-bid-build model: you hire an architect, hope the design is buildable, then take it to three builders and pray the price comes in on budget. It rarely does. By then, you've spent months and tens of thousands of dollars on a design no one priced as they drew it.
We do it differently. Our designer, our Quantity Surveyor, and our Master Builder sit in the same office and work on your project together from day one. The design is priced as it's drawn. The build is planned as it's designed. You sign one contract — and the same team carries it through to handover.
That's why our clients land where they expected to land — on scope, on budget, on time.
10-Year Master Build Guarantee
Independent third-party cover for structural defects and weathertightness for a full decade.
Fixed-price QS pricing
Your final price is built by our in-house Quantity Surveyor, not guessed by your builder.
27+ years in Auckland
Local council, local consents, local trades. We know every Auckland suburb's quirks.
Weekly progress payments
Pay only for work that's been completed. No huge up-front sums, no surprise lump invoices.
Initial consultation & feasibility planning
You'll know within two weeks whether your project is actually buildable inside your budget.
Before anyone draws a line or quotes a price, we make sure your project is actually deliverable. This is the step most renovators skip — and the reason most renovations blow out.
A 30-minute strategy call
One of our renovation specialists talks through your vision, priorities, and what "done well" looks like for your family.
Onsite consultation
If we're a match, we visit your home for a firsthand look at the existing build, the site, and the constraints.
Written Add Value QS Report
A planning report covering preliminary design and QS costs, property info, and key consent requirements.
See everything we cover at this stage
- Feasibility check against your budget — honest, before money is spent
- Preliminary council and zoning review for your property
- Site access, scaffolding, and staging considerations
- Early structural flags (load-bearing walls, retaining, drainage)
- Heritage / character overlay check if your home falls within one
- A go / no-go recommendation — we'll tell you if we're not the right fit
Design & QS report — plan with certainty
You'll sign your contract knowing the exact final price — not a hopeful estimate.
This is where most of the value gets created — or destroyed. Design and pricing happen together, not in sequence. You walk into the contract signing with a fixed, itemised price already in hand.
Build-ready concept design
Our designer turns your ideas into scaled plans, supported by QS input on costs and planning requirements.
Final QS-priced cost breakdown
An itemised, line-by-line price from our in-house Quantity Surveyor — not a guess from your builder.
Signed contract & 10-year guarantee
Master Builder fixed-price contract signed. 10-Year Guarantee secured. 10% booking deposit locks your start date.
See everything we cover at this stage
- Structural engineering input coordinated where needed
- Geotech, drainage, and other specialist consultations arranged
- Interior designer sessions to finalise materials, fixtures, and finishes
- Auckland Council building consent application lodged on your behalf
- Resource consent lodged if your project requires it
- All RFIs from council managed by our team — you don't field a single one
- Inside / outside sundry items list reviewed with you so nothing is missed
- Final plans, costs, and schedule reviewed and approved by you before contract
Expert construction & quality assurance
You'll watch progress from your phone. We'll handle the rest.
You stay in control of decisions — not project details. Your site manager runs the build day-to-day, council inspections happen on schedule, and you check progress any time from your Owner Portal.
Dedicated site manager
An experienced site manager runs your project daily — managing trades, quality, safety, and progress on the ground.
Your Owner Portal
Live schedule, weekly photo updates, payment history, and running site log. Check in any time, from anywhere.
Weekly progress payments
You only pay for work that's been completed. No big up-front sums. No paying for materials before they land.
See everything we cover at this stage
- Pre-start meeting — you meet your site manager, project manager, and key trades
- All Auckland Council inspections booked, coordinated, and passed by us
- Quality checks at every milestone — framing, lining, services, fit-out
- Regular site log entries and scheduled site meetings with you
- Health & safety managed across all trades on site
- Variations always quoted and approved in writing before any work happens
- Photo documentation captured throughout the build
- Suppliers and subtrades coordinated so trades don't trip over each other
Dedicated aftercare & total peace of mind
You'll have us in your corner for the next ten years — not just until the keys change hands.
A renovation isn't finished when the dust settles. We stay with you for a full decade — resolving any snags, returning at 12 months for a free maintenance check, and standing behind every build with two layers of warranty.
Practical completion & snag list
Final walk-through, quality inspection, and snag resolution — all done before we hand over the keys.
12-month free maintenance check
We return one year after completion to inspect your renovation and make sure everything is performing perfectly.
10-year independent guarantee
Our 2-year workmanship warranty plus the independent Master Build 10-Year Guarantee — a full decade of cover.
See everything we cover at this stage
- Detailed handover walkthrough with photos and documentation
- Operating instructions for any new appliances, systems, or fittings
- Code Compliance Certificate (CCC) lodged and obtained from Auckland Council
- All warranty paperwork and Master Builder Guarantee certificates issued
- Snag list maintained and tracked until every item is signed off
- Direct line to our team for any issues during the warranty period
- $2M public liability cover in effect across the full warranty term
Typical Auckland renovation timeline
Every project is different, but most Add Value Renovations jobs run to a similar shape. Here's a realistic, honest view of how long each stage usually takes from your first phone call to your final handover.
| Stage | Typical time | What's happening |
|---|---|---|
| Consultation & feasibility | 1–2 weeks | Discovery call, onsite consultation, Add Value QS Report delivered. |
| Design & QS pricing | 6–10 weeks | Concept design, structural and specialist input, detailed QS pricing, final plan signed off. |
| Auckland Council consent | 8–14 weeks | Building consent lodged and processed. RFIs managed by us. Resource consent if required. |
| Construction — kitchen / bathroom | 6–12 weeks | Smaller scope renovations from demolition through to practical completion. |
| Construction — full home or extension | 4–9 months | Larger projects including ground floor or second-storey extensions, structural alterations, and full home renovations. |
| Handover & aftercare | 10 years | Snag resolution, 12-month maintenance check, ongoing warranty cover under the Master Build 10-Year Guarantee. |
Common questions about our process
Auckland homeowners ask us the same questions most weeks. Here are the straight answers.
How long does a full renovation in Auckland take from first call to handover?
Do you handle the Auckland Council building consent for me?
How do you keep the price fixed and avoid cost blowouts?
When do I have to pay during the build?
What does the 10-Year Master Builder Guarantee actually cover?
Can I see updates while you're building?
What happens if I want to change something mid-build?
What suburbs of Auckland do you cover?
Renovate with confidence.
Licensed Building Practitioners. Master Builder Registered. 10-Year Guarantee backed. Auckland based for 27 years. Talk to us about your renovation — we'll guide you every step of the way.