A standard full bathroom renovation in Auckland typically sits between $21,500 and $28,500 — design, supply, build, and project management included. Refresh scopes (new vanity, mixer, partial retile) sit at $14,000 to $20,000. Designer renovations with custom vanity, premium tile, and heated floor run $30,000 to $50,000. Architectural rebuilds involving layout changes or footprint expansion start at $50,000 and can reach $90,000+ depending on scope. Every quote we issue is itemised line by line. No allowances. No surprises.

A standard bathroom typically takes 4-5 weeks on site once work starts. Designer bathrooms with custom elements run 6-7 weeks. Renovations involving structural changes or council consent take longer — plan for 8-14 weeks total from design sign-off to handover. You'll get a detailed schedule during the planning phase.

A like-for-like renovation that doesn't change the bathroom's footprint or relocate plumbing usually doesn't need building consent. But waterproofing work must still be done by a licensed trade and signed off. Moving plumbing, adding a window, changing the room's size, or any structural work all need consent through Auckland Council. We handle the consent process on projects that need it.

Check three things. Licensed trades — your waterproofer and plumber must be qualified (waterproofing is restricted building work in NZ). Real reviews from completed projects — not stock photos with no client name attached. A fixed quote with line-item detail — not an estimate with allowances that can blow out mid-build. Visit a showroom if you can. It tells you a lot about how the company runs day to day.

A bathroom renovator manages the full project end to end — design, all trades (waterproofer, plumber, electrician, tiler, plasterer, painter), supply, and final handover. A builder typically only handles the structural and carpentry side. For a bathroom renovation you need either a full renovator like us who covers every trade under one roof, or you need to coordinate eight separate trades yourself. The second option's usually how renovations blow out on time and cost.

Every quote we issue is itemised. Demolition, waterproofing, tiling, plumbing, electrical, fittings, finishes, project management, clean-up. All listed separately with the supplier and the cost. No vague allowances. No hidden fees. The number you sign is the number you pay, provided scope doesn't change. If it does change mid-build, you sign off on the variation before we proceed.

Yes — most clients stay in their home during a bathroom renovation. If it's your only bathroom, we plan the sequence to minimise downtime and coordinate overnight access where we can. For two-bathroom projects, we stagger the work so one's always available. Either way, you'll know exactly which days the bathroom is out of action before we start.

Yes. Our in-house design team (Eunice, Cici, Alison, and Dorothy) works with you on the layout and finish scheme — tile selection, vanity styles, lighting, colour palette, fittings. Every detail's designed around your brief before any work starts, so you can see what the finished bathroom will look like before you commit.

A standard renovation updates fixtures, tiling, and finishes within the existing footprint. Most of our bathroom projects fall here. An architectural renovation involves structural changes — expanding the space, reworking the layout, or integrating the bathroom into a larger home extension. These projects typically need Auckland Council consent and collaboration with architects.

The full Auckland region. North Shore (Greenhithe, Albany, Glenfield, Forrest Hill, Takapuna, Devonport, Birkenhead). West Auckland (Henderson, Glen Eden, Titirangi, New Lynn, West Harbour). Central Auckland (Ponsonby, Grey Lynn, Herne Bay, Mt Eden, Epsom, Remuera, Ellerslie, Parnell, Grafton). East Auckland (Glendowie, St Heliers, Mission Bay, Howick, Pakuranga). South Auckland (Manukau, Manurewa, Papakura, Wattle Downs, Papatoetoe). Our team's based at the Wairau Valley showroom and we work the full region every week.

Workmanship's warranted by Superior Renovations directly. Plumbing, electrical, and waterproofing carry separate trade warranties from the licensed contractors. Fittings, fixtures, and tiles carry manufacturer warranties from the supplier. All warranty paperwork's handed over at the end in a single folder so you've got everything in one place. Ask for a copy of the warranty document during the consultation if you want to see it earlier.

Yes. Small bathrooms and ensuites are a meaningful portion of the projects we complete. Design and trade challenges are different to a master bathroom — every centimetre of layout matters — but the process and quality standards are the same. Small bathroom and ensuite renovations typically run $18,000 to $30,000 depending on scope and finishes.

No. We have all trades covered — plumbers, electricians, tilers, waterproofers, painters, the lot. Our team works together under one project manager, so you deal with one company from start to finish. That's the whole point of working with a full bathroom renovator instead of managing eight trades yourself.

Yes. If you want to purchase items directly and supply them at the right stage, that's fine. We generally recommend using our suppliers because we trust the quality, we get trade pricing, and if anything needs sorting during the build it's quicker when we have the direct relationship. Choice is yours.

No. We run three standard tiers — Refresh (from $14,000), Standard (from $21,500), and Designer (from $30,000) — plus tailor-made packages to suit specific scope and budget. The package tier matches the scope, not the postcode.

Waterproofing goes down first — one day, plus 24 hours to dry. Once that's set, tiling itself — cutting, laying, grouting — takes 2-4 days depending on bathroom size and tile complexity. Larger format tiles cut faster but need more careful layout planning.

Eight things actually work. 1. Choose mid-range fittings instead of premium. 2. Go with half-height tiling instead of floor-to-ceiling. 3. Keep plumbing in its existing location. 4. Avoid changes that trigger consent. 5. Reuse fittings that are still in good condition. 6. Sell anything that still has value. 7. Set a clear budget before you start. 8. Do the non-specialist tasks yourself — clearing the room before demolition, for example.

Any time of year works for an interior bathroom renovation. Weather only matters for projects involving exterior work or roof access. That said, lead times are shorter in winter (May to August) because demand drops. If you want to start in the New Year, book a consultation in October or November so design can be locked in before the summer break.

A current, well-finished bathroom is one of the rooms property buyers focus on most. The actual increase in sale value depends on suburb, scope, finish quality, and the gap between the old bathroom and the new one — so we don't quote a specific percentage. What we can say after 1,000+ Auckland renovations is that bathrooms in the standard $21,500 to $28,500 range consistently support stronger sale appeal in the Auckland market.