Redvale, Auckland (Albany)

Sarah’s Bathroom Renovation – Adding
Luxury & Value to Their Home


Completed on Nov 2019

RENOVATION

Project Managed By

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Kevin Yang

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

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Bathroom and Laundry renovation to add value and modernise

Project Finish Date

November 2019

Renovating a bathroom with quality products and good workmanship is important in adding real value to a home if the plan is to re-sell in the future.

We renovated 2 bathrooms, a toilet and laundry for Sarah’s family. While the bathroom turned out to become a space of elegance and relaxation, the real highlight of this renovation was Sarah’s experience with our project manager Kevin and our renovation teams. At Superior renovations we believe that most reputable companies in Auckland can provide good workmanship but providing a seamless experience for our clients is equally as important.

“Our main reason to renovate the bathrooms was to modernise them, they were 14 years old, and to enhance the appeal and value of our home. Of key importance was value without compromising the quality”

Sarah – Redvale, Auckland

Bathroom Design Brief

The old bathrooms had laminate flooring, a wall that divided the shower from the vanity and dated fixtures. We demolished everything within the space as well as the wall. The great thing about one of the bathrooms was that it got plenty of natural light and all the bathrooms had high ceilings. Sarah wanted to add a warm feel to her bathrooms, so she steered away from using a light palette for her bathrooms.

She explains her thought process on the decision to choose dark colours in her relatively small bathrooms:

“The tiles we chose were dark, having the use of high ceilings and masses of natural light allowed us to play with colour. In saying that the rooms were not large but the darker tiles have opened the space up contrary to popular belief! The darker tiles have added warmth and a sense of intimacy in these rooms which is not as easy to achieve when working with a lighter palette”

Maximising Functionality in a small space

When asked how life had changed after her bathroom renovation Sarah said:

“Whilst the layout of the bathrooms has remained the same some, small changes have increased the functionality of the rooms incredibly. Longer vanities and achieving larger showers have maximised these spaces. It is now too easy to lose track of time whilst showering and being relaxed in these spaces!”

The bathrooms were small but had great potential even without any change in layout. Once everything was demolished within the space, we decided to create a custom-built double vanity for all the bathrooms and laundry to suit the dimensions of the bathroom. Once we removed the old shower, we custom built a larger tiled shower adding to their experience.

Main Ensuite with a bathtub and shower

Custom Vanity

• Custom designed and built vanity with MDF boards from Bestwood
• Custom built 30mm marble look alike stone engineered countertop for the vanity
• Open spa like basins installed to add to the relaxed look of the bathroom

Bathtub, Toilet and Tiled Shower

• Large free-standing bathtub installed below the window
• Custom designed and built large, tiled shower with full water proofing on the walls and floors
• Double water fall shower installed
• A shower niche created to store shampoos and toilettes
• 2 heated shower rail installed
• A new toilet installed in a small corner behind the door
• A round LED light mirror installed

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• A 3 in 1 fan, heated light and light installed on the roof
• Large 600 by 600 Pirano grey matt glazed porcelain R10 antislip tiles used on the floors from tile depot
• Large 600 by 600 MI Incarico tiles used on the walls from Tile depot
• A smart system installed to control lights, exhaust fan and underfloor heating

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Ensuite and Standalone Toilet renovation

  • Custom built Vanity in the same colour as materials as the main ensuite
  • These were made narrower than the ones in the main ensuite as they suited this bathrooms dimensions better
  • Spa like sinks installed
  • Custom built marble lookalike stone engineered benchtop
  • The colour scheme for this bathroom in terms of tiles, vanities and fixtures were kept the same as the main ensuite
  • 600 by 600 light grey R10 anti slip tiles installed on the floor
  • 600 by 600 darker grey tiles installed on the walls
  • 2 heated towel rails installed beside the vanity
  • LED light circular mirror installed
  • A touch screen installed to control underfloor heating, ceiling lights and fan
  • Custom built and waterproofed Tiled shower corner created
  • A tiled shower was built at the corner of the bathroom with a waterfall shower and a shower niche.
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Laundry Renovation

  • We custom built the vanity to accommodate a washer and dryer at the bottom.
  • The cabinets were made of MDF boards from Bestwood
  • A stainless steel sink was installed
  • Custom built white marble look alike engineered stone benchtop was built
  • Storage cabinets were built above the counter
  • CALX Aquamarine 100 by 300 tiles were installed as a backsplash from Tile depot
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Sarah’s Words

We were a tad anxious when we embarked on this project. When you are investing a lot of money you can’t help but be concerned about every decision you make. You hear plenty of horror stories and not many of the stories with great outcomes. We did have a great outcome, the budget was stuck to, we received great value for money, the bathrooms have exceeded our expectations (and the laundry) and Superior Renovations were professional and fun to deal with.

Kevin and his team were brilliant. To say they all worked incredibly hard is an understatement.

Their presence around our home was always unobtrusive, their tidying at the end of every day was great and their consideration to our pets was brilliant. Any queries that we had throughout the process and mentioned to Kevin were always matters that Kevin was on top of already and had completely under control. Once the work was completed we did have an issue in one of the bathrooms however Kevins speed and focus to resolve this was incredible and ultimately enhanced our opinion of the professionalism of Superior Renovations.

Jesse_G
We couldn’t be happier with our new pergola! From start to finish, the team was professional, punctual, and easy to work with. They took the time to listen to what we wanted and offered great suggestions to make the design even better. The quality of the materials and workmanship is outstanding — everything feels solid, well-built, and beautifully finished. Kudos to Sinan Sun as she has been an amazing contact with the company.
Tile Choice (TILE CHOICE)
We have worked with Superior Renovations for the past years and we found the team is great to work with!
No job is too big or too small, and the projects are always in good hands.
I will highly recommend Superior Renovations to my friends and family.
Sales Team
Superior Renovations are without a doubt, one of the most professional and easy to deal with companies that we do business with. It is an absolute pleasure to work with this company. Leanne, Elaine and the team are so efficient and friendly. Their systems are flawless and they make our jobs so easy!
Alex Scott
We are very pleased with our bathroom reno by Superior Renovations! Jacob, Cici and the team always kept us up to date, were always friendly to deal with and finished ahead of schedule. Most importantly we are very happy with the quality of the work.
Simon Redpath
We have been working with Superior Renovations as a supplier now for over three years. In that time we have found the team to be very professional and well organised. Which is a welcome relief in this industry! Just recently we have become their sole supplier for portaloos, which recognises the collaboration we have forged over these three years.

In particular, Leanne and Elaine set a very high standard of communication and flexibility. This is of vital importance when scheduling deliveries and pickups with us, however, they understand not everything can be done at once and are willing to work with us for the best (supplier/contractor/client) outcome.

I would imagine this ethos would flow directly through to all their contracted renovation work. A pleasure to work with!
Dylan Hawkins
We’ve been supplying portaloos to Superior Renovations across a range of their projects, and they’ve consistently been one of the easiest, most professional teams we work with. Their communication is clear and timely, their organisation on site is excellent, and their crew always treat our gear and our team with respect.

In an industry where coordination makes or breaks a job, it’s refreshing to work with a company that genuinely runs things smoothly from start to finish. Highly recommend Superior Renovations - Top team with a solid crew behind them — always a pleasure to deal with.
Hammer
A very reliable supplier – we’ve been working with them for three years now, and they have never let us down. Well done to the team.
Jeff Ren
Excellent company to work with:)
Sam McCool
We have been working with these guys for the past 4 years and find them an awesome company to work with, very efficient and organised. I highly recommend!
Word True
Finding someone reliable for renovations has always been the most stressful thing for us. In the past, we had several painful renovation experiences—money was spent but the problems were never truly solved, and things often ended up worse than before. We really didn’t know where to find a trustworthy renovation company.

For more than ten years, our wish had been to renovate our bathroom, laundry, and toilet, so that we could finally enjoy a comfortable and functional living environment. Just when we were about to give up, we came across Superior Renovations online. We quickly made an appointment with Cici, who designed and provided us with a quote.

Throughout the whole process, I was deeply impressed by the professionalism of Superior Renovations. What stood out most was that they always delivered on their promises—everything agreed upon was completed on time. This built a relationship of trust and reliability. Up until completion, I was completely satisfied with their dedication and the quality of their workmanship.

During the renovation, we encountered some of the challenges that often come with older houses, but Cici and her team helped us resolve the discomforts we had been living with for years. We are truly grateful to the construction team.

Some say renovations are easy if you just have money, but I believe the most important thing is finding a trustworthy team that keeps their word, values quality, and cares about the customer’s experience.

Because of this renovation experience, we can now confidently plan our next project—the kitchen—and Superior Renovations will definitely be our first choice. We strongly recommend them.

Finally, I want to thank Cici and the team for helping us fulfill our dream.

Mark & Kate
Jane Wright
Sinan is a very good consultant. She helps a lot during renovation. Very satisfied with their job.
Clara Ng
It was great to have Alison's recommendations and input on how & what would look best for our kitchen and bathroom reno. Jacob, our project manager, has been a star too; ensuring that the project was delivered as planned, AND giving us great ideas & suggestions along the way.

We will definitely be calling on you guys again for our next home reno. Thanks team!
Frank
Very impressed with Superior Renovations.Building our pergola with blinds for a fair price .First thank you Sinan for quoting the job and your flexabilty and knowledge..Secondly the job was done well within the time frame, thanks to Jeff for supervising the job ( eventhough he wasn't too well) and keeping us up to date throughout the process. Payment was fair and easy as well .
Thoroughly recommend Superior Renovations for your reno job 👍
Raj Dhana
Very efficient team of workers and high quality finish.
Very happy with our renovated bathroom.
We will use this company again.
neko rider
We’re very happy with the renovation work done by the team. It’s rare for renovation projects to finish on time, but they committed to completing ours before the Easter holiday—and they delivered! Our project manager, Jacob, worked incredibly hard (even physically! 😄) to make it happen.

I admit I might not have been the easiest client—I was particular about details like colours, tile placement, and exactly where the hand basin bowl should sit on the bench. But they listened, took it all on board, and got it done. Thank you, Jacob!
I’ll definitely bring you another challenge in the future. 😉
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:)
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.