Garage conversion

Garage Conversion & Renovation Builders

Convert your garage into a space you can enjoy, free of clutter and mess. The team at Refresh Renovations can help make your garage conversion a reality.

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Garage Conversion Specialists

Stop thinking of your cluttered, underutilised garage as wasted space and start seeing it for what it is: untapped potential! Take advantage of what already exists and turn it into something special. There are plenty of garage conversion floor plans out there, but a bespoke design that has been tailored to how you live can transform your home’s appeal. Moreover, a professionally converted garage that turns parking space into living space will have a significant positive impact on property value, an attractive quality for those considering a sale in the future.
Whether you’re curious about the average cost of a garage conversion or you want to discuss how to convert your garage, Refresh is here to help. Our team is made up of knowledgeable Renovation Consultants who can offer advice, design inspiration, and answer any questions about your garage conversion until you land on a plan that’s perfectly suited to your lifestyle. 

How does Refresh help?

With Refresh handling your garage conversion, you’ll communicate directly with your Renovation Consultant but there will be an entire team of skilled and experienced professionals working behind the scenes. Beginning with a thorough planning phase and ending with final project delivery, your Renovation Consultant will utilise our proven 5-step approach to expertly manage all aspects of your garage conversion while providing robust customer support at every turn. 

Bringing your vision to life is a top priority, but it’s our mission to do so while also ensuring that your experience is stress-free and enjoyable. Our streamlined approach to renovations focuses on risk mitigation, transparent communication, and a thorough planning process to ensure your renovation is delivered on time and within budget. 

“The Refresh team was very professional. They worked within our budget without sacrificing the quality. We will definitely recommend them. Very honest and professional.” —  Janice Camacho, Refresh client

Ready to take back your garage?

Get in touch with your local Renovation Consultant and book a free no-obligation consultation to get your garage conversion started today.

Garage to Creative Studio Conversion

Convert Garage to Creative Studio

An art studio to craft your latest work? Musician’s space to master your instrument? Recording studio to put your music on wax? Refresh can help create the perfect creative space.

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Convert Garage to Children’s Playroom

Convert Garage to Children’s Playroom

Leave clutter out of the rest of your house by creating a craft/hobby room or nursery. Our team will design and build a safe and colourful environment for your little ones!

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We’ve completed thousands of renovation projects worldwide

Very happy with outcome and the project was handled very efficiently. Excellent communication.

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Murray

, Refresh Customer

Guy and his team have worked on two renovations for us and both have been hassle free thanks to their professionalism, consideration and can-do attitude. Genuinely helpful, adaptable in their work and very tidy! A real pleasure to deal with, we wouldn't use anyone else for our building work.

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Garage to Family Room Conversion

Convert Garage to Family Room

By converting your garage into a second living room dedicated to entertaining guests, your lounge can remain private. The Refresh team will provide a bespoke design specific to your needs.

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Convert garage to games room

Convert Garage to Games Room

Whether you want to create a gaming haven or want a place to unwind, our renovations specialists can convert you garage into the most fun room in your home. From TVs, Virtual Reality set-ups, arcade machines, to Foosball tables, nothing is too out of the box!

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Why choose Refresh?

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Online systems

Refresh’s innovative online systems keep everything running smoothly. Our project management systems keep all areas of your renovation organised, while our customer portal allows you to stay updated, wherever you may be.

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Professional project management

It is your local project manager’s job to support you every step of the way. Your consultant will be your one point of contact throughout your renovation, keeping you updated and striving to exceed your renovation expectations. All you need to do is watch the progress and enjoy the result! learn more

Convert Garage to Rumpus Room

Convert Garage to Rumpus Room

Our renovation specialists can help you create the ultimate teenage hangout that can be enjoyed by guests of all ages. From billiards/pool, table tennis, darts, to anything you desire! Also known as a grownup space or lady lair. Our renovation team can create the ideal room to display your collection, host poker tournaments, or throw the ultimate girls night!

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Convert Garage to Wine Cellar

Convert Garage to Wine Cellar

Can’t decide between a bar or a wine cellar? The Refresh team can create the perfect space that can either lean in one direction or gracefully walk the line.

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Garage to Guest Room Conversion

Convert Garage to Guest Room

Refresh Renovations has plenty of experience with creating self-contained spaces to rent out, student accommodations, granny flats, and all-inclusive AirBnBs. How can we help?

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Convert Garage to Home Gym

Convert Garage to Home Gym

From a full-body workout zone to a yoga, pilates, or dance studio — Refresh can help create a fitness area so that you’re never more than a few steps away from a healthier lifestyle.

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Convert Garage to Home Office

Convert Garage to Home Office

Whether you work from home, need a private study to focus, or want a complete home library, your local Refresh specialist can create an area for bookworms and workaholics alike!

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Garage to Home Theatre Conversion

Garage to Home Theatre Conversion

Why drive to the cinema when you can watch Netflix on a big screen with surround sound? We can help you build an entertainment hub containing everything from recliners to a popcorn machine!

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Converting your Garage into a Living Space

Converting your Garage into a Living Space

Turning your garage into a living space involves a lot of moving pieces: council consent, insulation, and electrical work amongst other things. But our streamlined approach to renovations makes it easy. With excellent communication and professional project management, we can turn your garage into a comfortable and well-appointed living space.

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Converting your Garage into a House

Converting your Garage into a House

Garages often go underutilised. Why not convert yours into a fully-functional, all-inclusive living space? Our renovation experts will make the process a breeze with the utmost professionalism every step of the way. Generate additional income or provide guests with a self-contained place to stay by turning your garage into a mini-home.

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Converting your Garage into a Room

Converting your Garage into a Room

If your home is starting to feel a bit cramped, turning your garage into an activity room is the perfect opportunity to expand without having to build a new structure. The amount of work required will depend on the room’s use; for example, plumbing is necessary for a kitchen but not a home gym. Regardless of what is needed, our renovation experts are here to help.

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Very happy with outcome and the project was handled very efficiently. Excellent communication.

⁠— 

Murray

, Refresh Customer

We engaged the services of Sharon Giblett of Refresh Renovations Tauranga for our bathroom, ensuite and toilet renovation. From start to finish the project ran smoothly. Given Omicron landed bang in the middle of our project Sharon’s professionalism, attention to detail, and problem solving ability saw the project completed on time albeit in difficult circumstances which was an exceptional result. We cannot speak highly enough of Sharon and her contractors. The quality of the finished product has exceeded our expectations and helped realise the vision we had for those spaces. Julie and I would not hesitate to recommend others seek Sharon out if you're considering a similar project.

Renovation Consultant: Sharon Giblett

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Julie and Ian Kirkland

, Refresh Customer

We were looking to renovate and extend our home. Sharon was very professional and friendly and great to deal with throughout. Although we decided to go a different route, her advice was excellent and very helpful. Highly recommended.
Renovation Consultant: Sharon Giblett

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Tim Jamieson

, Refresh Customer

Garage Conversion Specialists

Stop thinking of your cluttered, underutilised garage as wasted space and start seeing it for what it is: untapped potential! Take advantage of what already exists and turn it into something special. There are plenty of garage conversion floor plans out there, but a bespoke design that has been tailored to how you live can transform your home’s appeal. Moreover, a professionally converted garage that turns parking space into living space will have a significant positive impact on property value, an attractive quality for those considering a sale in the future.
Whether you’re curious about the average cost of a garage conversion or you want to discuss how to convert your garage, Refresh is here to help. Our team is made up of knowledgeable Renovation Consultants who can offer advice, design inspiration, and answer any questions about your garage conversion until you land on a plan that’s perfectly suited to your lifestyle. 

How does Refresh help?

With Refresh handling your garage conversion, you’ll communicate directly with your Renovation Consultant but there will be an entire team of skilled and experienced professionals working behind the scenes. Beginning with a thorough planning phase and ending with final project delivery, your Renovation Consultant will utilise our proven 5-step approach to expertly manage all aspects of your garage conversion while providing robust customer support at every turn. 

Bringing your vision to life is a top priority, but it’s our mission to do so while also ensuring that your experience is stress-free and enjoyable. Our streamlined approach to renovations focuses on risk mitigation, transparent communication, and a thorough planning process to ensure your renovation is delivered on time and within budget. 

“The Refresh team was very professional. They worked within our budget without sacrificing the quality. We will definitely recommend them. Very honest and professional.” —  Janice Camacho, Refresh client

Ready to take back your garage?

Get in touch with your local Renovation Consultant and book a free no-obligation consultation to get your garage conversion started today.

Contact us

A smoother garage conversion process

We aim to deliver a seamless garage conversion experience for homeowners by utilising our proven 5-step process.

Step 1

Briefing / Initial Consultation

To get started, your Renovation Consultant will conduct an initial consultation to get a clear understanding of your goals, budget, and timeline for your garage conversion. No detail is too small. Your input will shape the final result and make it easier for your Renovation Consultant to suggest clever solutions you may not have considered.

Step 2

Concept and Feasibility

With your expectations laid out, your Renovation Consultant will then arrange for concept designs to be drawn up. These drawings will illustrate what you discussed during your initial consultation and offer an opportunity to make important design decisions without having to use your imagination; it’s right there for you to see. The concept drawings will also be used to determine your project’s feasibility.

Step 3

Working Drawings and Costing

Moving on, concept drawings are transformed into working drawings. These are based on the technical aspects of your design such as architecture, existing conditions, and structural engineering, and determine how your plans will actually be constructed. As the last step of the planning process, now is the ideal time to make any final changes to the design to avoid incurring additional costs and delays once the construction has begun. A fixed quote will be provided for your approval so you know the garage conversion cost before breaking ground.

Step 4

Build / Construction Stage

Now that the plans are finalised, it’s time to watch your garage conversion take shape. We know that having strangers on your property can feel awkward, but the team assembled by your Renovation Consultant is comprised of trusted and experienced professionals who will treat you and your home with respect. Plus, your Renovation Consultant will be there to overcome any obstacles swiftly to ensure your project stays on track.

Step 5

Your Finished Renovation

Before Refresh finalises the project, your Renovation Consultant will provide you with a CCC (Code Compliance Certificate) which states that your garage conversion has been completed up to code, with the necessary documentation to prove it. Now, your garage conversion is complete!

Create a Garage Conversion You'll Feel Proud Of

Why Choose Refresh for Your Garage Conversion?

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You’ll enjoy a single point of contact

Traditional renovations often go off the rails because of miscommunication and poor management but your Renovation Consultant will act as your single point of contact through the renovation, bridging the gap between you and the team behind your garage conversion.

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You’ll be well-informed

Between our streamlined approach to communication and our intuitive customer portal, all the important information about your garage conversion project will be at your fingertips without overwhelming you with insignificant details.

Garage Conversion Inspiration & Advice

If you’re considering a garage gym conversion, a garage conversion with a loft, or are simply curious to learn more, check out these articles for inspiration and expert advice.

Garage Conversion Specialists

We’ve completed thousands of renovations of all shapes and sizes, each one deserving the same excellent service that our Refresh clients have come to expect. Transforming a cramped powder room into a practical family bathroom and turning a dated 1970s layout into a sophisticated wet room may yield different results, but our approach remains the same: deliver high-quality and stress-free renovations, on time and within budget.

We’re here to help at every step along the way, from inspiration and advice to cost-effective solutions and day-saving ideas.

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How does Refresh help?

Renovations can be an exciting time, and at Refresh, we want to make sure of that. From the early stages of briefing and planning through to the final results, a Renovation Consultant will be a champion for your project. Following our proven 5-step approach, they’ll handle everything while focusing on transparent communication so that you feel supported and have complete confidence in our team.

“The Refresh team was amazing. They did a splendid job with my extension and kept everything within my budget. I will definitely be using Refresh Renovations again in the future.” — Uveer Maharaj, Refresh client



Our Renovation Consultants are the foundation of each project and act as a single point of contact to limit opportunities for miscommunication. By funnelling all information through them, you remain well-informed without being overwhelmed with insignificant details. This also enables the team to remain organised behind the scenes as they work hard to deliver your new bathroom on time and within budget.

Interested in a bespoke bathroom of your own?

Get in touch with your local Renovation Consultant and arrange a no-obligation consultation to discuss your upcoming bathroom renovation!

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A smoother garage conversion process

We aim to deliver a seamless garage conversion experience for homeowners by utilising our proven 5-step process.

Step 1

Briefing / Initial Consultation

To get started, your Renovation Consultant will conduct an initial consultation to get a clear understanding of your goals, budget, and timeline for your garage conversion. No detail is too small. Your input will shape the final result and make it easier for your Renovation Consultant to suggest clever solutions you may not have considered.

Step 2

Concept and Feasibility

With your expectations laid out, your Renovation Consultant will then arrange for concept designs to be drawn up. These drawings will illustrate what you discussed during your initial consultation and offer an opportunity to make important design decisions without having to use your imagination; it’s right there for you to see. The concept drawings will also be used to determine your project’s feasibility.

Step 3

Working Drawings and Costing

Moving on, concept drawings are transformed into working drawings. These are based on the technical aspects of your design such as architecture, existing conditions, and structural engineering, and determine how your plans will actually be constructed. As the last step of the planning process, now is the ideal time to make any final changes to the design to avoid incurring additional costs and delays once the construction has begun. A fixed quote will be provided for your approval so you know the garage conversion cost before breaking ground.

Step 4

Build / Construction Stage

Now that the plans are finalised, it’s time to watch your garage conversion take shape. We know that having strangers on your property can feel awkward, but the team assembled by your Renovation Consultant is comprised of trusted and experienced professionals who will treat you and your home with respect. Plus, your Renovation Consultant will be there to overcome any obstacles swiftly to ensure your project stays on track.

Step 5

Your Finished Renovation

Before Refresh finalises the project, your Renovation Consultant will provide you with a CCC (Code Compliance Certificate) which states that your garage conversion has been completed up to code, with the necessary documentation to prove it. Now, your garage conversion is complete!

Our expert team can manage all aspects of your bathroom remodeling project from planning to build and everything in between

Full bathroom remodel

Design
& Planning

Bathroom expansion or reconfiguration

Bathtub & shower installation

Tile and grout replacement

Painting or wallpaper

Toilet installation or replacement

Flooring installation

Plumbing fixtures

Lighting Solutions

Custom cabinetry installation or replacement

Bathroom ventilation

Accessibility modifications

Jacuzzi or spa installation

Luxury bathroom upgrades

No matter your style, Refresh can create a solution for you - browse through this carousel for inspiration on your bathroom remodel project.

Luxury Bathrooms

Quartz and marble will always be synonymous with luxury, but there are many other ways to upgrade your bathroom. Underfloor heating and smart bath technology, which can be automated to each user’s preferred settings, are technology-based elements that will elevate your experience. Discuss more luxury bathroom ideas with one of our renovation experts.

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Remodelling your Bathroom

Remodelling your bathroom? That means weeks without one, right? Not with Refresh at the helm. Our streamlined approach to renovations involves a thorough planning process so we can deliver your finished bathroom as quickly and efficiently as possible. Your bathroom remodelling project doesn’t have to be stressful. We’ll complete it on time, within budget, and to our consistently high standards.Enquire now

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Bathroom Design and Build

Your bathroom should be a place to escape to, not escape from. And a poorly constructed and badly laid out bathroom can cause no end of frustration. With help from our team of renovation experts, you can have your dream bathroom in no time. We’ll make your bathroom design and build process stress-free and enjoyable - much like the end result!

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Bathroom Installation

They may not be the biggest rooms in the house but bathroom installations require a great level of expertise. From plumbers and electricians to tilers and glaziers, we only work with the best, most reliable tradespeople of all our bathroom installation projects. For a premium finish to your bathroom renovation project, trust the experts at Refresh.

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Bathroom Designer

A great bathroom begins with a great design and, at Refresh, we work with the best bathroom designers around. From modern luxury to stylish sanctuaries, we’ll create the ideal bathroom design to suit your budget and lifestyle. What’s more, your bathroom renovation will be delivered on time and within budget.

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Ensuite Bathroom Renovations

Ensuite bathrooms are all about comfort and convenience so if yours is anything but, let the renovation experts at Refresh get it sorted. Whether your ensuite needs updating or you want to add one to your home, we can help with all of your ensuite bathroom renovation needs.

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Rustic Bathroom Renovation

Elements of a rustic bathroom include timber, stone, brick materials, vintage appliances and fireplaces. We’re seeing the rustic style beginning to rival the classic white bathroom. If this is the look you’re after, talk to us today and let’s discuss options and ideas for renovating your bathroom.

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Cottage Bathroom Renovation

Elements of a country cottage bathroom include soft colours, open shelving, furniture style cabinetry, hardwood or terracotta tile flooring. If this is the look you’re after, talk to us today and let’s discuss options and ideas for renovating your bathroom.

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Small Bathroom Renovation

Refresh Renovations® has some tricks up their sleeves to make even the tiniest bathroom look great, but also be functional. If you have a small bathroom that you are wanting to renovate, talk to us today and let’s discuss options and ideas to get started.

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Contemporary Bathroom Renovation

Elements of a contemporary bathroom include cutting-edge appliances, old materials used in a new way and a mix of materials. If this is the look you’re after, talk to us today and let’s discuss options and ideas for renovating your bathroom.

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Modern Bathroom Renovation

Elements of a modern bathroom include flat-panel doors, full-overlay cabinet construction, consistency of accent pieces and emphasis on horizontal lines. If this is the look you’re after, talk to us today and let’s discuss options and ideas for renovating your bathroom.

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Traditional Bathroom Renovation

Elements of a traditional bathroom include luxury countertops, raised-panel doors, decorative mouldings and corbels. If this is the look you’re after, talk to us today and let’s discuss options and ideas for renovating your bathroom.

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Why Choose Refresh for Your Garage Conversion?

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You’ll enjoy a single point of contact

Traditional renovations often go off the rails because of miscommunication and poor management but your Renovation Consultant will act as your single point of contact through the renovation, bridging the gap between you and the team behind your garage conversion.

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You’ll be well-informed

Between our streamlined approach to communication and our intuitive customer portal, all the important information about your garage conversion project will be at your fingertips without overwhelming you with insignificant details.

Partnerships

Quality products and supply
partnerships a standard practice

At Refresh Renovations, we believe that using high-quality products is crucial to achieving a successful home renovation project. That's why we take great care in selecting only the best products and materials for every job we undertake. From the fixtures and fittings to the flooring and countertops, we source our products from trusted suppliers who share our commitment to quality and durability.

By using quality products, we ensure that our clients' homes not only look great but also stand the test of time. Whether you're planning a small bathroom remodel or a complete home renovation, you can trust us to use specify the best products to bring your vision to life.

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A bathroom renovation to suit your budget

At Refresh Renovations, we understand that every client has a unique set of requirements and expectations when it comes to their renovation project.

That's why we offer two flexible options for our clients to choose from. We can work with the client to build to their budget, helping them to maximise their renovation dollars and find creative solutions to meet their needs within their financial constraints.


Alternatively, we can build to their brief, working closely with the client to bring their vision to life and creating a custom renovation plan that matches their exact specifications. Our team of experienced professionals is committed to delivering exceptional quality and service, no matter which option our clients choose. With our flexible approach, we are confident that we can help every client achieve their dream renovation.

Learn more about our bathroom renovation cost guides.

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Garage Conversion Inspiration & Advice

If you’re considering a garage gym conversion, a garage conversion with a loft, or are simply curious to learn more, check out these articles for inspiration and expert advice.

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Our Renovation Builders Service The Following Locations

Ashburton and Timaru
Auckland
Auckland - Central
Auckland - Manukau & Eastern Bays
Auckland - North Shore
Auckland - Rodney
Auckland - West
Christchurch
Gisborne & Wairoa
Hawkes Bay
Invercargill
Manawatu
Marlborough
Nelson
Queenstown & Wanaka
Rotorua
Taupō
Tauranga
Waikato
Wellington
Whangārei

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