RETRO CONSTRUCTION LIMITED
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
We always strive for complete customer satisfaction with every project we undertake.
Read on to hear from some of our happy customers.
I have known Irne since 2017 and he is an approachable and easy person to deal with, always willing to help others where possible.
He has a natural talent for what he does and is an excellent problem solver, with a can-do attitude towards work and projects, while still remaining professional. Irne has been a great help to me over the years on an advisory level, doing work for a franchise group of well known creches and also a great motivational inspiration giving technical support and training support over the two years of my studies in the construction industry.
Having a natural ability for building new projects or just general maintenance, his building knowledge and skills are exceptional and I can recommend Irne to anyone looking to do any building work or general maintenance without any hesitation.
As a member of a local church, he can often be found volunteering his time and services whether it be maintenance around the church or even helping in community projects and services. Irne will be a great asset for any building work requirements or projects which you may have around your home or business.
Tony Corby
Irne, Retro Construction, has done some maintenance and small building work for us in the last decade. We noticed that he is meticulous and very observant as a good builder should be.
His attention to detail is extraordinary and he does not hesitate to attend to small, or big challenges as they happen.
We’ve become good aquitances over the years, and now I find myself calling him up even for the things I could probably do myself, or just to have a chat, or even, for advice. I keep his coffee ready whenever he has to work here. I know he has a few other clients that he does maintenance and smaller projects for on a regular basis.
My email is to confirm that Irne is professional at all times and that he helps where ever they can. Whenever he uses staff from his crew, the supervision is great and he ensures instructions are clear and well understood. He would keep a close eye on progress of the project and when completed, is checked and signed off in good time. Wishing him all the best.
Magda
Flatbush
I am writing to highly recommend Irne Grobler, the owner and manager of Retro Construction.
I had the privilege of working alongside Irne through various commercial and residential projects for the past 26 years. If you are looking for an honest, hard-working, and ethical contractor, then Irne would be the perfect option for your project. Irne is highly skilled and always comes up with the best and most cost-effective solutions. He is a true example of what many other contractors aspire to be. You are more than welcome to contact me if you want to further discuss all the great achievements he has achieved through his many years in the construction industry.
George de Lange
Commercial Construction Manager
Retro Construction Limited was the contractor for an building an extension to our existing house.
The work included site preparation, preliminary and general concrete works, framing and roof carpentry, roof tiles, brickwork and practical completion.
The $81,896 project, which also included scaffolding erection and removal was delivered on-time and within budget in an extremely professional and friendly manner. I would recommend Retro Construction Limited to any prospective customer requiring construction/building works to be carried out.
Rina and Raymond Thompson
I’m honoured to provide a letter of recommendation for Irne Grobler from Retro Construction.
Craig Blaxall
Google Business Reviews
EXCELLENT Based on 23 reviews Posted on Hayley Paul2026-02-24 I have used Retro Construction several times for big and small jobs. They have always been very thorough and detailed with the projects they do.Posted on Ben Trieu2026-01-29 We recently completed a home renovation with Retro Construction, led by Irne, and overall had a solid experience. Pricing is sharp, the quoting was accurate, detailed, and transparent, with final costs matching what was agreed (including variations). The core build work carried out by Irne and his builder was to spec and of high quality, particularly the foundations, structural work, and major building elements. We also appreciated the care taken with important details, such as the finish of the living space doors and the fireplace mantelpiece. They quickly identified and addressed unexpected issues like rotting framing, which we valued. Angie was responsive and helpful through most of the project. We’ve deducted one star due to a few finishing and coordination issues. Communication slowed toward the end of the project. The painting, done by a subcontractor, had a visible sheen mismatch on one wall. The electrical subcontractor’s work did not fully match the drawings, with some items never resolved. Site clean-up could also have been better. For example, some excavated dirt was swept directly onto the bark garden rather than disposed of, and although a broken window was repaired quickly, we’re still finding small pieces of glass in the garden beneath it. Overall, Irne and Angie are professional, friendly, and easy to work with. We enjoyed working with them and would recommend Retro Construction for the quality of their main construction work and accurate quoting.Posted on Vaughan Saywell2026-01-28 Great wrap around service from design though to final product. Nothing was too hard; there was a solution to every hurdle. Great company to work with, excellent quality finish. I would highly recommend Retro Construction to anyone thinking of building new or updating existing.Posted on Rubel Pathan2026-01-26 Reliable , clear communication, fair pricing and solid workmanship. Would definitely recommend them.Posted on Rajendra Kumar2026-01-26 I had a great experience working with Retro Construction.The staff were friendly and explained everything clearly.The job was fast and the quality of the job exceeded my expectations.I'd definitely recommend this company know as Retro Construction Thanks RajPosted on Josh Beech2026-01-24 Irne and the team are very knowledgeable, fast and efficient. Very easy to deal with. Highly recommend!Posted on Rahman Ramzi2026-01-24 Great renovation work and very professional service. The job was done on time with excellent quality. Highly recommend!Posted on Richard Nathan2026-01-23 I was so impressed with response times to queries, punctuality, standard of workmanship and attention to detail, and clean up after the job was well done!Posted on Lucia Ericsen2025-05-04 To find a contractor willing to assist with a small repair, is not very easy. Most builders want the big paying contracts, but Nesuto Newhaven is a Property Management company responsible for the caretaking of 176 apartments in East Tamaki. The complex is now 20+ years old, and we are experiencing ongoing repairs required. We were very happy to find Retro Construction willing to step up and assist us with the small jobs that crop up from time to time. Although small in their eyes, any repair in our eyes is important as we have investors to report to. Trying to find a contractor willing to provide us with a quote or step up to do an emergency repair is quite scarce as recently experienced when a waterpipe burst and a concrete step needed to be cut into, to lay new pipes. Irne was quick to assist us, not only with a superb job, but at a reasonable price. We can highly recommend Retro Construction and Irne Grobler's integrity in executing the job he set out to do.