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Home Renovations Auckland LBP BP143236

Home Renovations
& Extensions in
Auckland.

From bathroom and kitchen renovations through to recladding, interior refits, joinery, and full home extensions delivered across Auckland to LBP-supervised standards. Backed by a 10-year structural guarantee, with one team managing your project from consent through to Code Compliance.

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01 — What We Renovate

What we renovate.
From one room to
whole houses.

Every renovation job is different, but most fall into one of five buckets. Here's what we handle, what's typically involved, and what we're known for in each.

Kitchen Renovations

Full kitchen rebuilds, layout changes, second kitchens for minor dwellings. One locked quote covering joinery, benchtops, appliances, plumbing, electrical and the finishing trades, not a parade of contractors you have to juggle.

Bathroom Renovations

Full bathroom rebuilds, strip-out through to tiling, fixtures and waterproofing sign-off. Ensuites, main bathrooms, or second bathrooms added during extensions. Waterproofing is LBP-signed wherever the bathroom is new or fully re-done.

Re-clads & Weathertightness Repairs

Full house re-clads and targeted weathertightness fixes on Auckland homes built between 1994 and 2004, the leaky-building era. LBP-supervised from first assessment through to Code Compliance Certificate.

Home Extensions & Additions

Adding a room, opening up a wall, building out the back or up a storey. Consent through to handover. Structural engineering, council paperwork, and matching the new build to the original bones of the house.

Interior Refits & Joinery

Highest-impact work on older Auckland homes: re-configuring interior layouts, restoring or replacing original joinery, adding built-ins. Usually runs alongside a kitchen or bathroom reno, sometimes standalone.

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02 — How We Build

How an LSM
renovation works.

Renovating an existing house is different to starting from a slab. There's structure you have to work with, services to protect, and a family that usually wants to stay in the house while we build. Every LSM renovation runs through the same five stages.

1

Site Visit & Feasibility

Free on-site visit. We walk the existing space with you, identify structural constraints, flag services that will need to move, and tell you up front if the project is feasible in the form you're imagining.

2

Design & Consent

If the project needs design input, we bring in our architectural partners. We lodge with Auckland Council where consent is required. You don't chase council paperwork; we do.

3

Fixed-Price Quote

Transparent, itemised, fixed-price quote. Labour, materials, permits, council fees and engineer sign-off all listed. Variables inside the walls are listed as named allowances, not hidden.

4

Build (with a living-in plan)

Most clients stay in the house. We agree up front how we'll stage the job: temporary kitchen, bathroom access, dust containment, working hours. Weekly progress updates and photos throughout.

5

Handover, CCC & Aftercare

Full walk-through on completion. Code Compliance Certificate lodged where applicable. 12-month workmanship warranty kicks in from handover, with the 10-year structural guarantee behind it.

Start With a Free Site Visit
Bathroom renovation in progress, Auckland Build Phase
Completed Auckland renovation with new entry and deck Handover
03 — Portfolio

Recent Auckland
renovations.

Just a sample of finished Auckland work: bathrooms, kitchens, exterior re-clads, full interior refits. The rest of our work lives on the portfolio page.

Full bathroom renovation with tiled wet area
Bathroom RenoFull bathroom renovation with tiled wet area
Bathroom rebuild with freestanding bath
Bathroom RenoBathroom rebuild with freestanding bath
Exterior renovation with entry re-do
Exterior RenoExterior renovation with entry re-do
Renovation with pergola and spa addition
RenovationRenovation with pergola and spa addition
Interior refit showing kitchen and living area
Interior RefitInterior refit, kitchen and living
Extension reaching completion
ExtensionExtension near completion
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04 — Local Expertise

Built for
Auckland's
older homes.

Auckland renovations often involve older housing stock - from character villas and bungalows through to plaster-clad homes from the 90s and 2000s. Each brings its own challenges. Our experience across these property types means we plan for them early, avoiding surprises during construction.

01

Villa & Bungalow Renovations

Central and south-west Auckland (Mt Eden, Epsom, Mt Roskill, Hillsborough) is full of pre-1940 villas and bungalows. These homes reward renovations that respect the original bones: matching profile weatherboards, interior layouts that don't fight the architecture, and the right structural call when opening up a load-bearing wall in a century-old frame.

02

Leaky Home Repairs & Re-clads

Auckland homes built between 1994 and 2004 are the ones to check. Leaky building syndrome hit thousands: monolithic plaster cladding, poor flashings, framing rot. We handle targeted flashing repairs, partial re-clads and full re-clads with LBP sign-off across every stage.

03

Auckland Council Consents

Most renovation work that changes the building envelope, structure or services needs a consent from Auckland Council. We lodge, attend inspections and close out the Code Compliance Certificate as part of the build quote. For work that doesn't need consent, we'll tell you up front.

05 — Reviews

5 stars from
22 Google reviews.

Here's what Auckland homeowners have had to say once the job's done.

5.0 ★★★★★
22 Reviews on Google
★★★★★
"We're very grateful for the excellent work done building our outdoor stairs and decking as well as the landscaping completed. The quality of workmanship is outstanding, and the finished result looks fantastic. LSM was professional…"
Donovan CoetzeeGoogle Review
★★★★★
"LSM Construction have exceeded our expectations at every turn. Highly recommend. Professionalism 10/10, Workmanship 10/10, Transparency 10/10."
Paige WilsonGoogle Review
★★★★★
"Great communication, pricing was fair and work was completed to a very high standard. Would recommend Lukas and his team to anyone needing building work done - you won't be disappointed!"
Paihere TimsGoogle Review
★★★★★
"I highly recommend Lukas and his team. They recently repaired a timber deck for us and the results are outstanding. His communication was professional, his pricing was transparent, and the workmanship is top-tier."
Wan ChenGoogle Review
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06 — Pricing

What affects the cost
of an Auckland renovation.

Renovation costs vary significantly depending on the existing home and project scope. Rather than relying on indicative "starting from" figures, we identify the key cost drivers specific to your project. These are carefully assessed on-site prior to preparing a detailed fixed-price quote.

01

Scope, Size & Structural Changes

The primary cost driver. A bathroom renovation, kitchen renovation, and full-home renovation each carry different levels of scope and cost. Structural changes - such as load-bearing wall removal, second-storey additions, or extensions - introduce additional engineering and complexity.

02

Existing Condition

The condition behind the walls is often as important as what's visible. Damaged framing, outdated wiring, galvanised plumbing, missing insulation, or asbestos can all affect cost. Where identified, these are clearly outlined as allowances within the quote - not left as unexpected variations.

03

Finishes & Fixtures

Selections such as tiles, joinery, appliances, tapware, and flooring all scale the overall cost. This is typically where clients have the greatest control over the final budget.

04

Council Consents & Engineering

Works involving structural changes, plumbing alterations, weathertightness, or extensions generally require consent. Associated council, engineering, and inspection costs are incorporated into the quote, not treated as additional extras.

Get a free on-site visit and we'll walk the project with you, itemise these variables against what's actually in your home, and send a fixed-price quote within the week.

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07 — FAQ

Renovation questions
we get asked.

The key information homeowners usually want before getting in touch. Can't see your question? Just reach out.

How much does a renovation cost in Auckland?

It depends on scope, structural changes, existing condition, and finish level. See the cost factors above for what actually drives pricing. We carry out a free on-site visit and provide a fixed, itemised quote within a week. You'll know exactly where every dollar goes before committing.

How long does a renovation take?

Depends on scope. A standalone bathroom renovation typically runs 2–4 weeks. A full kitchen rebuild is 3–6 weeks. House extensions and whole-home renovations run 3–9 months depending on design complexity and consent. Timelines are realistic, not designed to win the job. We'd rather set it honestly and hit it.

Can we stay in the house during the renovation?

For most kitchen and bathroom jobs, yes. We agree a living-in plan up front: temporary kitchen set-up, bathroom staging, dust containment, working hours. For bigger projects (full rewires, second storey additions, major structural work) it's sometimes cheaper and less stressful to move out for part of the build. We'll be honest about which applies to your project in the quote.

Do we need a building consent?

Most renovation work that changes structure, services, or the building envelope needs a consent from Auckland Council. Interior cosmetic work (painting, like-for-like fixture swap) usually doesn't. We'll tell you clearly in the quote which category your project falls into, and we handle all lodging and inspections where consent is required.

Which Auckland suburbs do you renovate in?

Auckland-wide. Our core catchment is the central and south-west suburbs (Hillsborough, Mt Roskill, Mt Eden, Onehunga, Three Kings, Epsom, One Tree Hill, Royal Oak, Remuera) but we cover everywhere between Silverdale in the north and Pokeno in the south, Piha in the west and Kawakawa Bay in the east. Up to 40 km from central Auckland for the right project.

Do you renovate villas and bungalows?

Yes. Central and south-west Auckland is full of pre-1940 homes and this is a specialty area for us. Matching original weatherboards, respecting existing joinery details, making the right structural calls when opening up load-bearing walls. These are the things that separate a good villa renovation from a botched one.

What are your payment terms?

We require a deposit of 50% before work begins, which covers initial materials and mobilisation. From there, we invoice weekly in line with progress on site. Every project is covered by a written contract before any work starts, so payment milestones, scope, and expectations are clear from day one.

08 — Service Area

Auckland-wide.
Silverdale to Pokeno.

Based in Hillsborough, LSM Construction works across Auckland - from Silverdale to Pokeno, and from Kawakawa Bay to Piha and Kumeu. Most projects are in central and south-west Auckland, with travel considered up to 40 km from the city centre.

  • Hillsborough
  • Mt Roskill
  • Mt Eden
  • Onehunga
  • Three Kings
  • Epsom
  • Royal Oak
  • One Tree Hill
  • Remuera
  • Sandringham
  • Kingsland
  • Ponsonby
  • Grey Lynn
  • Mission Bay
  • St Heliers
  • Titirangi
  • Takapuna
  • Devonport
  • Pakuranga
  • Howick
  • Botany
  • Flat Bush
  • Manukau
Workshop & Base

74 Goodall Street
Hillsborough, Auckland 1042

Outside Auckland

We also take on select projects outside of Auckland, across New Zealand. Get in touch to discuss.

Hillsborough HQ
09 — Let's Talk

Ready to start
your renovation?

Free on-site quote. We come to you, scope the project, and send a fixed-price quote within the week. No pressure, no hard sell, no follow-up spam.

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Where

74 Goodall Street, Hillsborough, Auckland 1042

Hours

Mon–Sat · 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
After-hours by arrangement

LBP BP143236 · Site Safe · 12-month workmanship + 10-year structural · 5★ across 22 Google reviews