by John | Aug 25, 2026 | Blog
How Long Does a Full Villa Renovation Take in Auckland? A full villa renovation in Auckland typically takes 9 to 18 months from first design conversation to handover, depending on the condition of the existing structure, the extent of layout change, and how much...
by John | Aug 20, 2026 | Blog
A full home renovation in Franklin typically takes 6 to 12 months from the start of design through to handover, depending on scope, consent complexity, and how much structural or services work is involved. Most of that time sits in the pre-construction phase. The...
by John | Aug 13, 2026 | Blog
If you want to avoid budget shock, timeline blowouts, and the feeling that your renovation got harder the moment demolition started, you need to find the hidden problems before you sign off on scope and price. The most expensive surprises in a full home renovation...
by John | Aug 6, 2026 | Blog
A home addition in the Franklin and wider Auckland region typically costs between $3,000 and $5,500 per square metre for a standard ground-floor extension in 2026. Second-storey additions, complex structural work, or high-specification finishes push that range higher....
by John | Nov 19, 2025 | Blog
“How do we add the space our family needs without blocking our beautiful backyard view? Will extending our home ruin the natural light we love so much?” Successful view-preserving home additions rely on three key design approaches: strategic window...
by John | Oct 28, 2025 | Blog
“Should I extend my Franklin home, or am I throwing money away? What do home addition costs actually look like in 2025, and is it worth it compared to moving or rebuilding?” Most Franklin home additions cost $5,500-$7,800 per m² in 2025 (includes GST). A...
