We had the opportunity to work on a renovation project for a client, with careful attention being paid to finishes and painting. The room now has a fresh and modern look that perfectly reflects the client’s style and personality. We are proud to deliver outstanding results and create transformations that our clients adore. If you are thinking about a renovation project, we would be delighted to hear from you!

Transforming Your Auckland Home: The Essential Guide to Renovation and Open-Plan Living

Are you dreaming of a brighter, more expansive home that truly fits your modern lifestyle? Renovation is often the key to unlocking hidden potential, especially when aiming for that sought-after open internal flow. Based in Auckland, New Zealand, Retro Construction offers quality building solutions designed to help homeowners transform their space, eliminating the frustrations of outdated, “poky little rooms and passages” and embracing contemporary design.

Why Choose Open-Plan Design for Your Renovation?

Open-plan living is more than just a trend; it’s a structural approach that dramatically improves how you use your home. Successful renovations often involve the tearing down of internal walls to create seamless connections between living, dining, and kitchen areas. This approach not only modernizes the aesthetic but also enhances functionality and natural light.

Retro Construction has extensive experience in comprehensive residential transformations. For example, they extensively renovated a small, original 1960s brick house, successfully bringing it into the 21st century. The result was an interior featuring that crucial open internal flow, alongside a modern kitchen and bathroom, and great outdoor flow. Whether your project is an extensive overhaul or a focused improvement, such as a living room extension with a wrap around deck, the goal is always to deliver a result that meets your needs and future proof[s] the design. Even smaller projects, such as a bathroom renovation, can be meticulously planned to create extra floor space and packing space.

Navigating the Renovation Journey with Confidence

Renovations, especially those involving structural changes to achieve an open design, require meticulous planning. A successful project ensures that expectations are met, and surprises are avoided. Retro Construction employs a philosophy centered on using only quality materials and providing a high standard of work, backed by 30 years industry experience.

Key to a stress-free renovation is proper upfront project planning, which allows for good project management, ensuring the team stays on budget and on schedule. The company offers a comprehensive service package, managing everything from the initial architectural designs, to consent, the build and following up on our code of compliance. They also efficiently manage necessary documentation, including relevant council requirements. This all-inclusive approach ensures that all facets of the project, from insurance claims and reclads to additions and conversions, are handled by highly qualified staff, who are all either qualified builders or tradesmen. This dedication to process and professionalism helps ensure that projects are completed efficiently, sometimes even within tight deadlines, and within budget and time.

Design Expertise Meets Budget Management

Achieving an open-plan renovation doesn’t necessarily mean breaking the bank. Retro Construction prides itself on offering competitive pricing for all of your projects, ensuring detailed quotations are prepared by a construction estimator. Clients who have worked with the team found that they made sure everything was accounted for, especially when working with a strict budget or a smaller financial scope.

The process is guided by a practical and creative designer, known for an eye for detail and ability to foresee issues. Clients highly value the team’s design skills and their ability to suggest creative ideas to improve what the client already had in mind.

Furthermore, the team prioritises excellent communication, offering a friendly and respectful approach. They ensure that clients are well informed with everything that was happening and even take steps to minimise disruption to the household, a huge help when managing complex living situations, such as dealing with a newborn baby during construction. This commitment to integrity and dedicated customer service has earned the company an “Excellent” rating based on 10 reviews.

Whether you need a full residential transformation, internal renovations, or even the conversion of a garage into a granny flat, Retro Construction is ready to assist.

For your next major renovation, addition, or conversion in Auckland, request an estimate today.