Greenlane, Central Auckland

Joanne & Steve’s
Full Home Renovation
in Central Auckland


Completed on October 2019

RENOVATION

Project Managed By

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Kevin Yang

Managing Director/Project Management
kevin@superiorrenovations.co.nz
0800 199 888

Renovating an old house to modern standards

Project Finish Date

Oct 2019

Joanna and Steve initially bought this house as a rental property. They were living in a modern Auckland home and were about to make a permanent move to the UK. Their plans however changed and they decided to postpone their move which meant that they would now have to live in this Greenlane property.

“So when we decided that the move was not going to happen, we were stuck with this. I mean it was okay, it was just not very modern. We had come from a very modern house into an older house, so I wanted to add that modern touch to it. I think the toilet was the most important to us. We had come from a house that had multiple toilets to a place with just one toilet. So that was the kickstart of the whole renovation” explains Joanna.

“The kitchen and was old, and coming from a new house I mean we are not cooking buffets at all but we like a nice kitchen. The kitchen was old” added Steve about the problems that they faced.

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Full Kitchen and Laundry renovation

The kitchen in the house was in a decent condition. However, Joanna and Steve who had previously always lived in modern and new homes could not reconcile themselves to a closed off kitchen with old laminate benchtops, yellowing laminate cabinets with brown handles, square tiled splashback and old flooring.

Building work

  • We demolished the wall between the lounge and kitchen to create an open space
  • This also enabled us to create a breakfast bar with stools which was more in line with Joanna and Steve’s lifestyle
  • We replaced the ceilings in the lounge, kitchen and dining in order to rewire the ceilings with downlights

Low Maintenance modern materials

  • 16mm MRPB high water resistance carcass boards made for all kitchen cabinets
  • These were custom built for the kitchen space
  • DTC soft close drawer runners and soft close hinges from BLUM
  • A no handle setup for all cabinets and drawers
  • 30mm engineered stone benchtop was custom built with a white marble look
  • Modern white subway tiles were chosen as a backsplash for easy cleaning
  • Blanco silgranit sink was installed for its high durability
  • Samdung 60cm 70L SS oven from Kitchen things
  • Samsung 60 Ceramic cooktop from Kitchen things
  • Samsung 60SS FS Dishwasher from Kitchen things
  • Classique 53cm powerbank
  • Apploco 1/HP white Waste disposal from Kitchen things

Flooring and Painting

  • Havanna Oak 966D Vinly sheets from Flooring Xtra were used for flooring in the kitchen
  • These wooden floor lookalike Vinyl flooring were used because they are very easy to maintain and also quietens footsteps

Laundry

  • A storage area behind the lounge was converted into a laundry space
  • Havana Oak 966D Vinyl sheets were installed
  • Full painting of ceiling and walls
  • A window between the lounge and laundry was removed
  • SAMSUNG 8.5 kg FL washer was installed
  • The same cabinets as the kitchen were custom built and installed
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Ensuite Creation and Toilet Renovation

The house had a separate toilet and bathroom which did not suit Joanna and Steve’s lifestyle as all their previous homes had multiple bathrooms. Hence we decided to add a toilet in the bathroom which required a consent process. We also renovated the standalone toilet as a guest toilet.

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Ensuite Bathroom Creation

  • New Vanity, mirror, towel rail, and flooring was installed
  • A new toilet was installed which included a consent process which we handled for our clients
  • As this was a small space, our designers decided on using shades of white for the toilet and vanity cabinet
  • To add some character they decided to use black tapware as well as showerhead
  • A glass tiled shower was installed

Floor and Wall tiles

  • As the space within the ensuite was small, we decided to use large 600 by 600 tiles for the floor
  • Large tiles work well in a small space as they open the space up and make it appear larger
  • This is because there are less ‘breaks’ in the design for example in this case it would mean lesser grout lines
  • ALES Dark grey Lappato 600 by 600 tiles were used from Tile Depot
  • For the walls, we decided to go with white tiles as we did not want to make the bathroom feel closed in
  • We used Blanco Brillo white gloss 300 by 600 from Tile depot

Separate Standalone Toilet Renovation

  • The standalone toilet was fully renovated for guests
  • We used the same tiles as the ensuite for the walls and floors
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Rumpus Room

Once Joanne and Steve’s renovation was completed, they decided to go ahead and renovate their rumpus room into a den. The previous space was 2 separate storage rooms which were combined together to make one large rumpus room with storage space.

  • The wall between the two storage rooms was demolished to create one space
  • 3 doors were removed and 1 window was removed
  • Instead, another window was installed
  • New underlay and carpets were installed in the rumpus room
  • A new pantry was custom built next to the entrance of the room for storage
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See what Joanna and Steve
had to say about their renovation

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“Working with Kevin and the team was easy because we weren’t having to ring up different suppliers ourselves, it was like one team does this, another team does that – and everything was done for us under one roof. Kevin had a contact for everything, and the experience was simple. You hear a lot of horror stories about doing renovations and I was like, well that was very easy…” Jo

Vilma Arcos
Thanks Superior Renovations for doing our house, it definitely looks a lot better now! Special thanks goes to Alison and Jacob for their excellent effort and good manners in handling the construction process, it wasn't easy but with them around it definitely became easier to handle. Cheers🥂
F J Bandukwala
Absolutely thrilled with the outcome of our renovation of two bathrooms and kitchen in a double level home. Kevin and his entire team were an absolute pleasure to work with from the get-go. Every minor detail was attended to, and all our requests were accommodated. Cyrus deserves a special mention as under his watchful eye and expertise, nothing could go wrong.
Jacquie
I have recently finished a renovation in our 1930’s bungalow, updating the original (and I do mean original) kitchen and bathroom. Plus creating a new laundry and removing three fireplaces which created two new spaces including an office. From the initial appointment with Alison who came over and then provided drawings and a quotation, to the work with Frank, our project manager and the team, this has been a wonderful renovation experience. I would have described myself as a nervous-renovator prior to doing this, as I had never done a renovation before, but Frank, Alison, Sunny and all the team have worked so tirelessly and generously to create spaces that we love. Superior’s care in managing the project has meant that we have come away with much more than we originally sought to achieve and without the stress I hear others lament about when they renovate. I would recommend Frank, Alison, Sunny and the team at Superior Renovations wholeheartedly.
Ike Harris
We engaged with three companies to completely renovate our downstairs and ensuite bathrooms. We elected to go with Superior Renovations as they provided us with a fixed price and specific timeline to complete the project (which two other companies could not do), and we were absolutely delighted with the end result. We love everything from the floor and wall tiles to the heated towel rails and from the LCD mirrors to the underfloor heating and soft close lids. We especially loved replacing the old tub in our ensuite with a walk-in shower.

The entire process went incredibly smoothly, with the project being completed on budget and ahead of schedule. From the initial design phase to the final touches, nothing was too much trouble for the team. Superior Renovations conducted themselves with the utmost professionalism, ensuring every detail was perfect.

Frank (Project Manager) and the team did such an amazing job. Totally professional outfit, top notch communication, all tradies were courteous, polite and respectful. Alex (Builder) was especially knowledgeable and offered great solutions as minor issues unfolded. Each stage of the renovation was completed on the day it was scheduled. The crew were always on time and mindful of our work from home arrangements. And I was also impressed with the floor protection that was laid out on the first day.

Through no fault of Superior, we did encounter a major, unforeseen setback that delayed our renovation on the downstairs bathroom. Superior were patient with us while we sourced specialists to remedy the issue. But once that was all sorted, Frank and the team picked up the baton and charged ahead to the finish line, delivering two beautifully ‘superior’ bathrooms. We also experienced a minor electrical issue post-build. And even though it was unrelated to their renovation work, Frank promptly dispatched an electrician who quickly fixed the problem. Talk about above and beyond!

In summary, we highly recommend Superior Renovations for anyone looking to undertake bathroom renovations in their home. We’re already talking about renovating the kitchen next and we’re so confident in Superior Renovations that we will most certainly be engaging with them to complete the task.

A huge thank you to Frank, Alex and all the wonderful team at Superior Renovations:)
Greg Paget
Just had my ensuite fully gutted and renovated. Very happy indeed. Great quality work, great communication throughout the process, and mostly great people to work with. Highly recommended.
Kalina Hristova
Superior Renovations did an amazing job we would definitely recommend them for anyone looking for a high quality outcome. Our Project Manager Jacob was amazing, taking care of any minor adjustments we wanted, nothing was too much trouble.
Melanie Whittaker
Absolutely love my new ensuite bathroom. Superior Renovations made the process so enjoyable, I'm truly delighted with the transformation from an old tired room to modern functionality.
Jacob led a wonderful team of professionals who were considerate and efficient. He answered any query with reassurance and patience.
I'm now looking at engaging them again for my main bathroom because I'm not fearful of renovating anymore and confident I'll get a superior outcome. They definitely lived up to their name!
Carolina Guerra
Superior Renovations transformed our bathroom, and we couldn’t be happier. Cici, Jacob, Alex, and Ray were a fantastic team (Ray, our dog, is going to miss you). They tackled our old house’s quirks with creativity and attention to detail. We were especially impressed that they stayed within budget, even with a few surprises along the way. We’d definitely choose Superior Renovations again and highly recommend them.
Regina Cho
Thanks Sunny, Jacob and the team for a great renovation. We had 2 bathrooms, the laundry room and front door re-done and very pleased with the results.
Kalpana Iyer
Superior Renovations did a good job for our deck, they are professional and took on board any changes suggested by us and gave good ideas and advice.

They took care of cleaning up all the mess after every job.

Good value for money.

Special mention to Cici, Frank & all the workers.😊 Thank you so much

Highly recommended 👍😊
Narelle Silwood
It was a pleasure to work with Jacob and his team. They installed a lovely new kitchen which met all my requirements, it arrived on schedule and I was kept informed all the way through the project. Thanks Jacob ... you did a great job. Narelle
Gavin Botica
I recently engaged the services of Superior Renovations for a complete renovation of my kitchen and bathroom, and I couldn't be happier with the results. The entire process went incredibly smoothly, with the project being completed on budget and ahead of schedule. From the initial design phase to the final touches, nothing was too much trouble for the team. They conducted themselves with the utmost professionalism, ensuring every detail was perfect. I highly recommend Superior Renovations for anyone looking to renovate their home.
Chinchien Lin
We have our bathroom renovation scheduled later this week. Everything so far is awesome. They are very patient and nice to work with!

My wife's dream of a bathtub is finally happening. Can't wait to see the final result!
Rajesh Kumar
Great work done by Superior Renovation.Great service and efficient job.Big thanks to Jacob and
they team.Highly recommend.Got my 2 bathrooms renovated.
Narene Orchard
We had the best experience using Superior Renovations. They had a good range of products available making it easy to pick the fixtures and fittings. The team were experienced and had great pride in their work, from the office to onsite we were treated like valued customers. The product we ended up with exceeded our expectations.
Jason Orchard
We have just recently completed a renovation project with Superior Renovations, complete demo and redo of x2 bathrooms, laundry, extension to existing deck, custom cabinets built & new wardrobe system installed.
We have been completely OVERWHELMED and IMPRESSED by the professionalism of the whole team from start to finish. From the initial consultation, visiting the showroom, design team, admin correspondence, project manager and sub-contractors.
We couldn’t be any happier with the final product.
The whole process was extremely well streamlined, we were given timeframes well in advance and informed of any changes.
The whole process was surprisingly stress free and we felt like a valued customer throughout.
THANK YOU 🙏🏽
Dhruv Mehta
Great experience with Superior renovations. I would highly recommend it for anyone looking to renovate their house.
Steve
We engaged Superior Renovations to transform our 30-year old, tired looking and problematic bathroom into something world class - and wow! The end result is simply stunning. The team led by Frank did an absolutely fantastic job. This was our first major renovation project and the entire process was easy and hassle free. The team delivered on schedule, within budget and the quality of their work is outstanding. If you are considering renovating - do not go past these guys.
Linda Lee Meyer
Just completed a large renovation in East Auckland with the Superior Team and can highly recommend their team's workmanship, skill and positive no problem approach to any task. I will certainly be a repeat customer if ever needed. Very positive experience.
Linda Meyer
Wish I had given more of my renovation project to Superior earlier in the process. Superior team was knowledgeable, skilled and exception to work with. Will certainly be a repeat customer if ever a need comes up.