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Renovations
The definitive guide to renovating your home on Auckland's North Shore
"Thinking of renovating your home? When embarking on a North Shore renovations project there are loads of questions and concerns you'll have.
Questions around cost, timings, process, design, materials, consents...and the list goes on!
Being North Shore residents we understand this, so we've used our local knowledge and combined it with industry experience to put together the comprehensive Renovations guide, tailored to North Shore properties.
Our aim is to help you go about navigating this complex and financially demanding project with a little more confidence, so that you have the greatest opportunity to succeed and realise your dream North Shore renovations."
Cameron Holm
Director, Create Renovations
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Project Example - Forrest Hill
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Introduction
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Part 2: Getting Design Ready (...Or Not) While your reading this you’ll know whether or not you want to play a big part, or no part at all in the design process. If you are of the latter, no worries, we can take care of the design, look and feel for you. All we'll require is a little direction from you.As we all know, everyone is different. And just like us, no two renovation projects are the same. Sure we can template some things that will add efficiencies to your project, but your renovation will be completely and undoubtedly unique. However, if you are wanting to get involved in the creative aspect, the first step is to combine your creative vision with ideas online and in print, to create a mood board that will mould the look and feel of your renovation. Once this is complete we will put you in touch with a designer to help get these ideas refined into practical working drawings of your project.  What’s the best way to keep all of my images, and ideas in one place?It is of the upmost importance to have a realistic idea of what you can afford to spend, and what actual industry standard costs look like in comparison. Do they line up with your expectations? Here you will likely need some input from a qualified North Shore renovations specialist, and the best way to handle this is through an in-person consultation with our team. You can contact us here. Some Useful Websites> Houzz > Home Ideas > The Home Guide Instagram Accounts To Follow@madison.bloom, @thestylephiles, @_emmaburton |
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Project Example - Campbells Bay
The North Shore was predominately a holiday destination, much of our coastline was filled with classic weatherboard villas that served as holiday homes. Now that the North Shore is a city in its own right, many people are still working with the confines that a house originally meant to be a bach brings.
These issues can be not much indoor/outdoor flow, outdoor areas facing away from the sun, small and pokey spaces, tiny bathrooms and configurations that do not work as well with modern life.
Create Renovations can work with you from design to completion, making the most of the natural features of your house while re configuring, extending and updating to help you achieve a house that works for your lifestyle.
Visit our renovations page to learn more.
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Renovating the classic 70's bach or villa?
The North Shore was predominately a holiday destination, much of our coastline was filled with classic weatherboard villas that served as holiday homes. Now that the North Shore is a city in its own right, many people are still working with the confines that a house originally meant to be a bach brings.
These issues can be not much indoor/outdoor flow, outdoor areas facing away from the sun, small and pokey spaces, tiny bathrooms and configurations that do not work as well with modern life.
Create Renovations can work with you from design to completion, making the most of the natural features of your house while re configuring, extending and updating to help you achieve a house that works for your lifestyle.
Visit our renovations page to learn more.
Unique building conditions of the North Shore
The North Shore has some very unique building conditions within Auckland. With an undulating hilly landscape, cliffs and expansive clay foundations the North Shore offers some building challenges.
Using a local North Shore building team means you are getting experts in dealing with these issues. We know the best ways to utilise and avoid these challenges and how to extend your house to make the most of your space. We very commonly do basement dig outs on the North Shore, to make the most of the space under your pole house.
You need to make sure you have the right team handling something as technically difficult as this. Especially due to the clay nature of the soil which can cause collapses. We make sure that your renovations auckland build is done safely and to the highest quality.
Quality materials to repel the elements
The North Shore is a coastal environment and one that requires quality materials to ensure the longevity of your renovation.
Our Local North Shore Building team have a great understanding of what materials should be used in these conditions to ensure your renovation stand the test of time.
From stainless steel bolts, treated timber and the right cladding we have your best interests at heart. Our Renovations come with a 10 year guarantee. We are also Certified builders as well as licensed and qualified.