Category: General

YOUR FIRST RENOVATION PROJECT – AN ACTION PLAN CONVERSATION AND TIPS

Basement renovation project: Man digging trench with shovel. Wheelbarrow filled with dirt. DIY home improvement.

Where do you start, what needs to happen, and what problems might you run into?

Simple questions with tough answers but knowing that any renovation happens long before the first tradesperson steps on site also means that by that time you will have a clear scope of works and are already 50% done with the project. Unknowns can stall projects for months, even years, leaving you wondering how things could have been done differently from the outset.

Future-Proofing Your Auckland Home: A Guide to Flood-Resilient Renovations

New Zealand flooding aerial view: House surrounded by floodwater, helicopter rescue, mountains, lightning. Flood-resilient home renovations.

Following the extreme weather events of 2023, the conversation around home renovations in Auckland has fundamentally shifted. Homeowners are no longer just looking at aesthetics; they are increasingly focused on resilience. In fact, recent data shows that a third of people are now considering measures to protect their homes from severe weather.

Progress at Cockle Bay Full Reno

Home exterior showing structural transformation during a home renovation project, featuring a deck and backyard.

On 12 December, we shared an exterior drone video of a major structural transformation and full reno currently underway. We’re now just over a month into the project, and some areas are already taking shape beautifully! Once the scaffolding and edge protection were installed, we were able to complete the shrink wrap. Shortly after, we […]

Unlock Property & Financial Freedom!

Property Apprentice's Guide to Financial Freedom: Unlock property investment and financial freedom in real estate.

As the year wraps up, Retro Construction is looking forward to partnering with Property Apprentice, putting us even further ahead in gaining market knowledge that would not only put us, but also our clients further ahead!

The tiny homes movement in New Zealand has provided shelter, security, and freedom for those struggling in the traditional housing market for over a decade.

tiny home on a rural plot of land in New Zealand

For over a decade, the tiny house movement in New Zealand has quietly rewritten the housing rulebook, offering shelter, security, and freedom to those left behind by the traditional market. It began on the fringe, a few visionaries building homes on wheels to sidestep regulation, reconnect with simplicity, and reclaim control over their lives.

Renovation Game Changer

Before image of a house exterior. Home renovation project. Yellow door.

Remember the video we shared on July 12 about extending a master bedroom, by using that underutilized verandah space? Well, there’s more!  Our client didn’t just gain a larger, more luxurious bedroom with a walk-in cupboard, but also got a dream kitchen upgrade, a brand-new pantry cupboard, and more!  As part of the bedroom extension, we replaced […]

Retro Construction Walkway and Shadowclad Wall

walkway and shadowclad wall

Hey everyone! Check out our before/after project! A transformation of our client’s Walkway and the Shadowclad Wall which we did a repair on and it got a new layer of paint done by the client himself From outdated to upgraded. A true standout feature of the exterior of the home. If you’re dreaming of your […]