Home renovation costs add up quickly, especially when you are working on your whole home. To help ease the entire house renovation cost, there are plenty of financing options available including bank loans and finance company loans. Refresh Renovations works closely with financial providers to give homeowners the best solutions for their unique home renovation needs. Learn more about how to finance your large-scale home renovation.

In New Zealand, the need for a building consent for a new bathroom largely depends on the extent of the work involved and the specific regulations of the local council. Generally, if your bathroom renovation involves structural changes, plumbing alterations, or electrical work, it is likely that you will require a building consent. This is because these changes may affect the safety, durability, and compliance of the building. It is important to consult with your local council or a qualified professional, such as a building inspector or architect, who can provide accurate guidance based on the specific details of your project and the local regulations.

Your renovation consultant at Refresh can take care of these checks on your behalf during the Working Drawings and Costing stage of the process. They will be able to assess whether a building consent is required and guide you through the process to ensure compliance with New Zealand's building standards.

At Refresh, we’ve completed a range of bathroom renovations costing anywhere from around $20,000* to upwards of $90,000*, each one accomplishing a different goal. View our Bathroom Renovation Costs page for more information where we show you exactly what you can achieve at different price points by showcasing some of our real-life bathroom renovations.

Some challenges in a full renovation project often appear when renovating the kitchen. This has to do with factors such as layout changes, expanding the square footage of your space, re-routing ventilation, and more. At Refresh Renovations, our consultants have access to a trusted network of complete home renovation contractors to work on every part of your house.

Another tricky part of home renovation can often be navigating permits and regulations. Lucky for you, our Renovation Consultants handle all of the paperwork for you to ensure your home is code compliant.

If you’re thinking about renovating your bathroom, ask yourself the following questions: ‍

• What design style are you drawn to? (e.g. minimalist, modern, classic)
• Have you considered a budget? Do you need to talk to a bank or mortgage broker about finance?
• Have you checked your calendar for the most convenient time of year to renovate your bathroom?
• If you have only one bathroom in your house, have you considered an alternative solution whilst the bathroom is undergoing the renovation?
• How much space is there to work with, do you need to extend or is there sufficient space available to achieve what you are looking for?
• How much storage is required?Having this information ready will make it that much easier to plan your bathroom remodelling project with our team.

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View our Bathroom Renovations Checklist page for more information.

Are you wondering what home renovations require a permit? That all could depend on where you live and the extent of your renovation. Your Renovation Consultant will be able to acquire a building permit for your kitchen, bathroom, home extension, and more.