Frequently Asked Questions

  • The number one question! Honestly, it depends on what you’re after. A bathroom refresh might be $15-30k, a full kitchen reno could be $30-60k+, and adding a deck or extension… well, let’s just say we should probably have a chat.

    Book a free consultation and we’ll give you a realistic quote based on your actual project, not some vague online calculator.

  • Maybe, maybe not. Small stuff like internal cosmetic changes? You’re sweet. Building a deck over 1.5m high, adding a room, or moving walls? Yeah, council’s going to want a say.

    We’ll sort out what needs consent and handle the paperwork so you don’t have to decode the Building Act at 11pm.

  • Longer than you’d like, shorter than your worst nightmare. A bathroom might be 3-4 weeks, a kitchen 6-8 weeks, and a full house reno… let’s talk timelines.

    We’ll give you a realistic schedule upfront and actually stick to it (Auckland weather permitting, of course).

  • Depends on your tolerance for dust, noise, and occasional swearing. Bathroom or kitchen reno? It’ll be uncomfortable but doable. Whole house? You might want to crash with the in-laws or book an Airbnb.

    We’ll be honest about what you’re signing up for.

  • Both! We can work with your architect or designer, or we can point you in the right direction to a architect or design that knows what’ll actually work in your space.

    We’ve seen enough renos to know what’s a brilliant idea and what’s a expensive mistake waiting to happen.

  • Ah, the fun of old houses. Asbestos, dodgy wiring, rotten framing - we’ve seen it all.
    We’ll let you know straight away, give you options, and sort it properly.
    No one likes surprise costs, but we’d rather fix it now than have your ceiling collapse later.

  • Probably not, unless someone just cancelled (it happens). Good work takes planning, but let’s get you in the queue now so we can start sooner rather than later.

    Reach out through our contact form or schedule a call. We’ll walk you through the next steps and answer any questions along the way.

  • Yes, we’re not animals. We’ll keep the site tidy daily and do a proper clean at the end.
    You might find the odd bit of sawdust for weeks after (it’s like renovation glitter), but we won’t leave you with a bombsite.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

  • Fair, straight-up, and we actually finish what we start. We’ll tell you up front what’s realistic, what’ll cost extra, and if your Pinterest idea is going to be a nightmare to maintain.

    We show up when we say we will, do the work properly, and won’t leave you with a half-finished job.

    Basically, we’re the tradies you wish you’d found first time around.