Our client opted for the ultimate pampering experience, complete with a shower radio, underfloor heating, heated towel rods, and a stylish backlit LED mirror. At Retro Construction, we take pride in delivering top-quality renovations that surpass our clients’ expectations.
The Ultimate Luxury Bathroom Renovation: From Concept to Pampering
The bathroom is no longer just a functional utility room; for many Auckland homeowners, it has become a personal sanctuary. It is the one place in the home where you can lock the door and escape the chaos of the day.
Our latest project perfectly illustrates this shift. Our client opted for the ultimate pampering experience, commissioning a luxury bathroom renovation complete with a shower radio, underfloor heating, heated towel rods, and a stylish backlit LED mirror.
At Retro Construction, we take pride in delivering top-quality renovations that surpass our clients’ expectations. Whether you are looking for high-end technology or smart storage solutions, our philosophy of “Traditional Experience/Modern Style” ensures your bathroom renovation is built to last.
Visualizing Your Dream Bathroom
The hardest part of any bathroom renovation is imagining the finished result while looking at your current, tired layout. To solve this, we utilize immediate 3D visualization technology. We can visit your home, take photos of your existing bathroom, and render 3D designs on-site within seconds.
- How it works: We overlay new designs onto your actual space. Once you are happy with the layout, we send measurements to our tile suppliers, who create a final photorealistic 3D design. This ensures you know exactly how your backlit mirror or new vanity will look before we lay a single tile.
Smart Design: Function Meets Luxury
A successful bathroom renovation isn’t just about expensive gadgets; it’s about “practical design skills”. We recently completed a project for our client, Tania, who needed to maximize a small footprint. By rethinking the layout, we created extra “packing space” (storage) and floor space she didn’t think was possible. Whether you have a sprawling master ensuite or a “poky little room” in a 1960s brick house like our client Nicola, our team creates an open internal flow that modernizes your home.
Achieving Affordable Luxury: The Power of Competitive Bidding
How do we deliver features like underfloor heating and high-end finishes while staying on budget? The secret lies in Competitive Bidding. Many builders make the mistake of relying on the same subcontractors repeatedly. At Retro Construction, we obtain multiple quotes for specialist trades (like tilers and electricians) and expensive ticket items.
- Competitive Pricing: When subcontractors know they are competing, they offer their best rates, allowing you to afford those luxury extras.
- Innovation: New subcontractors often bring fresh ideas and the latest industry best practices—such as the newest waterproofing techniques or energy-efficient heating systems,.
- Quality Control: We vet tradespeople to ensure they meet our high standards, ensuring your bathroom renovation isn’t just cheap, but high-quality.
The “Hidden” Logistics: Managing Your Site
Even a small bathroom renovation turns your home into a “temporary outdoor factory”. It requires setup, safety measures, and waste management. We are transparent about “Preliminaries”—the essential operating costs required to keep your site legal and safe. These costs, which typically range between 11–15% of a project, cover floor protection, dust management, and health and safety supervision,. By managing these logistics professionally, we ensure that your family remains safe while we work, and the project runs efficiently without budget shocks.
The Golden Rule: Insurance for Renovations
A bathroom renovation often involves exposing pipes and waterproofing layers, which carries risk. To protect your home, it is generally recommended that the property owner arranges Contract Works Insurance as an extension of their existing home policy.
- Why? This ensures a single insurer covers both your existing structure and the new renovation works.
- Our Role: While Retro Construction carries full Public Liability insurance, having your own Contract Works cover prevents disputes between insurers if an incident occurs,. We will guide you through this process to ensure you are fully protected.
Ready for Your Transformation?
Whether you want a shower radio and heated towel rails or simply need to modernize a tired 1970s layout, Retro Construction is East Tamaki’s expert in bathroom renovation. We offer an all-inclusive service package with friendly, respectful communication.
Contact us today to start your design journey. Let’s create a space where you can truly relax.
Retro Construction Ltd Quality Building Solutions in Auckland Web: www.retroconstruction.co.nz Email: info@retroconstruction.co.nz
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