Renovations in Pt Chevalier, Auckland

Your Pt Chevalier home, opened up for family life — coastal family living, modern and warm.

Registered Master Builder · 10-Year Guarantee · $2M public liability insurance · House of the Year Gold 2025 · Family home, bungalow, kitchen, bathroom and extension specialists. Servicing Pt Chevalier, Westmere, Mt Albert, Sandringham, Grey Lynn.

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Simon & Michelle’s bungalow kitchen, AVR portfolio

Renovating in Pt Chevalier

Renovating in Pt Chevalier means making coastal family homes work for the next chapter.

Pt Chevalier (Point Chev) is one of inner-west Auckland’s strongest family suburbs — 1920s and 30s Californian bungalows, postwar weatherboard family homes, 60s and 70s brick-and-tile, modern infill near the waterfront. Close to Coyle Park, Pt Chev primary, and the beach. The renovations that lift Pt Chev homes preserve the bungalow character (where it exists), open up the kitchen-living-dining for family flow, and add bedrooms or master suites for growing families. AVR has renovated across the inner-west family-home market.

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Our Pt Chevalier Services

We renovate Pt Chevalier homes across three core services.

We renovate Pt Chevalier homes across three core services: kitchens, bathrooms, and full home renovations or extensions. Each one is QS-priced before contract, built by our own team, and backed by the Master Builder 10-Year Guarantee.

Kitchen Renovations

Pt Chevalier kitchens we build typically open up the closed-off layout into a kitchen-living-dining that opens to the garden or deck. Custom joinery, modern appliances, ample storage — designed for everyday family life and weekends with friends.

Kitchen renovations in Pt Chevalier

Bathroom Renovations

Pt Chevalier bathrooms run from compact bungalow ensuites to family bathroom rebuilds. Modern waterproofing, large-format tiling, joinery scaled to the room, council-signed-off, Master Builder Guarantee.

Bathroom renovations in Pt Chevalier

Full Home & Extensions

Full Pt Chevalier home transformations: bungalow renovations preserving original character, rear extensions, modernising postwar and 60s/70s family homes. QS-priced end-to-end including engineering, consents, and complete home renovation.

Home extensions in Pt Chevalier

Why Pt Chevalier Chooses AVR

Pt Chevalier families choose AVR for renovations that grow with them.

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

200+ Auckland renovations completed since 2010

QS-led pricing — every cost upfront.

We price every Pt Chevalier 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 Pt Chevalier homes.

1920s/30s Californian bungalows, postwar weatherboard, 60s/70s brick-and-tile, modern infill — Pt Chev has the full inner-west family-home range. We know the heritage detail worth saving and where the easy structural wins are.

Newmarket-based, one team start to finish.

Our office is at 110 Carlton Gore Road, Newmarket — a 15-minute drive from Pt Chevalier. Same-day site visits, weekly walk-throughs, one accountable team start to finish.

Backed by our Master Builder 10-Year Guarantee.

From our portfolio

Opening up a bungalow without losing the character: Simon & Michelle’s open-plan kitchen.

From our recent Auckland portfolio: Simon & Michelle bought a tired bungalow and wanted modern, open-plan living without losing the character. We delivered exactly that.

ServiceKitchen + Open-Plan

OutcomeBright open-plan living

StyleShaker-style

Simon & Michelle wanted to modernise their bungalow without erasing the character. We removed the load-bearing wall using a laminated engineered timber beam, opened the kitchen to the living and dining, and installed a bespoke shaker-style kitchen that matched the bungalow’s detail. The result: light, flow, and a kitchen designed for everyday life and entertaining — all without changing the home’s soul. Council consent, architect, and kitchen designer coordination handled end-to-end.

View this project → Full project gallery and client story on the project page. Talk to us about your Pt Chevalier home.

What Auckland Homeowners Say

We’ve completed renovations across Pt Chevalier and the wider Auckland area.

“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.”

Alex SalkeldAuckland client · Bedroom renovation · ★★★★★ Google Review

The Onehunga Home ExtensionA real client story

The Onehunga Home ExtensionWatch a real Add Value Renovations client share their story · 4.8 ★ across 34 Google reviews · Read all reviews →

Our 3-Step Process

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

Free Consultation

We visit your Pt Chevalier 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.

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.

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 Pt Chevalier Homeowners

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

What does a home renovation cost in Pt Chevalier?

A typical full home renovation in Pt Chevalier runs $4,500–$8,200 per square metre in 2026, depending on heritage detail and structural scope. A kitchen and bathroom refresh costs $85,000–$170,000. AVR provides a fixed-price QS Report before any contract.

Are parts of Pt Chevalier in a Special Character Area?

Yes — pockets of Pt Chevalier, particularly around the older bungalow streets near the village, sit inside Auckland Council’s Single House Zone with Special Character Area overlays. Inside these overlays, exterior alterations visible from the street trigger resource consent. Coastal overlays may also apply on waterfront properties. AVR runs a Council pre-application check before the QS Report.

How long does a renovation take in Pt Chevalier?

Most Pt Chevalier renovations take 8–22 weeks on site. A bathroom is 4–6 weeks, a kitchen 6–10 weeks, a full home renovation or extension 14–22 weeks. Add 4–8 weeks before that for design, QS pricing, and Auckland Council building consent.

Do I need consent to renovate my Pt Chevalier home?

Most structural changes, plumbing relocations, kitchen/bathroom rebuilds, and any work touching the building envelope require Auckland Council building consent. Cosmetic-only renovations usually do not. AVR handles the consent application, drawings, and council liaison end-to-end.

Are Pt Chevalier renovations covered by the Master Builder Guarantee?

Yes — every AVR renovation in Pt Chevalier is backed by the Registered Master Builders 10-Year Guarantee, which covers structural defects, weathertightness, and workmanship. We’re also covered by $2 million public liability insurance and full LBP certification.

Can I live in my Pt Chevalier home during the renovation?

For kitchen-only or bathroom-only renovations, yes — we set up a temporary kitchen or alternative bathroom and contain the work zone with dust barriers. For full home renovations or major extensions, most Pt Chevalier homeowners choose to move out for 8–14 weeks. We’ll talk through both options at the consultation.

What style of homes does AVR renovate in Pt Chevalier?

Pt Chevalier’s housing stock spans 1920s and 30s Californian bungalows, postwar weatherboard family homes, 60s and 70s brick-and-tile, mid-century modern, and a growing number of modern coastal builds near the waterfront. AVR has renovated across the range.

Who is the best renovation builder in Pt Chevalier?

Add Value Renovations is a Newmarket-based Registered Master Builder who has completed renovations and extensions across Pt Chevalier and central Auckland. 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.

Is the same team building my Pt Chevalier home from start to finish?

Yes — AVR is a design-and-build company. One project manager, one contract, one accountable team across design, consent, build, and finish. No subcontracting the whole job to a third party. That’s why our Pt Chevalier clients can ring Simon directly at any stage and get a straight answer.

What renovation gives the best ROI in Pt Chevalier?

On a Pt Chevalier home in 2026, the highest-ROI renovations are: (1) opening up the kitchen-living-dining for indoor-outdoor flow — returns 1.7–2.0× cost; (2) adding a master ensuite or fourth bedroom — returns 1.5–1.8×; (3) modernising a tired bathroom — returns 1.4–1.6×. Pt Chev is a coastal family-buyer market.

How does the renovation process actually work with AVR?

Three steps. (1) Free 30-minute on-site consultation — we visit your Pt Chevalier home, listen to what you need, give a rough cost band. (2) QS Report ($500+GST) — our QS prices the full scope across 21 sections so you have a fixed price before any contract. (3) Build — one project manager, weekly updates, council consent handled, delivered on time and on budget under the Master Builder 10-Year Guarantee.

Also serving: Westmere · Mt Albert · Sandringham · Grey Lynn · all Auckland suburbs

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 Pt Chevalier home — coastal family home, modernised.

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What our customers say

Google Reviews

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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

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.

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.

Leah song

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.

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.

Colin McLennan

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.

Jo Nicoud-Garden

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.

K Noronha

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.

Your Pt Chevalier home, opened up for family life — coastal family living, modern and warm.

Renovating in Pt Chevalier means making coastal family homes work for the next chapter.