Hillsborough, West Auckland

Renovate to Stay
or Buy New?

Completed on April 2019

RENOVATION

Project Managed By

20190312-9721 Renovate or Sell? Full Home Renovation in Hillsborough, West Auckland

 

Jimmy Zhou
Head of Sales/Project Management
jimmy@superiorrenovations.co.nz
0800 199 888

Amber and Craig Lloyd – Full home renovation in Hillsborough

Project Finish Date

April 2019

To see or to renovate? This question is a common one for many Aucklanders living in their homes for an extended period.

Amber, Craig and their young son had been living in their Hillsborough home for over 10 years. The house had started showing signs of damage and they had been debating for quite some whether to renovate or sell their home.

When their roof over the kitchen started leaking, they decided it was time to repair the damages and then decide either to re-sell or renovate. Initially we carried out extensive repair work on their roof, external walls and pipes that had been leaking.

Once the repair work was completed, they decided to renovate their home instead of selling because of their good experience with their project manager Jimmy and his team.

Their scope of work was extensive as they wanted to upgrade their home in a way that they could live in the home for many more years to come.

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The final verdict – Renovation

  • Roof and External wall Repair
  • Full exterior and Interior home painting
  • Renovation of Kitchen, 2 bathrooms, Toilet and Laundry
  • Deck renovation and Staircase renovation
  • All new flooring throughout the house
  • New Wardrobes built, Extensive electric work
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Full Kitchen Design and Renovation

The kitchen was fully renovated from an old-style dated kitchen to a contemporary kitchen keeping convenience in mind.

Easy Maintenance Fixtures

  • Subway tiles installed as a splashback and above all counters to making cleaning easy
  • Custom made engineered stone countertop
  • Melteca was used for all custom-made cabinetry as it is a durable and easy to clean material. It is also a versatile style which can be textured and coloured to suit any preference
  • Black Silgranit sink used for its durability and easy to clean surface.
  • Full Laminate flooring installed
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Storage Solutions

  • We created a ‘Magic corner’ for the hard to reach space in the corner cabinets
  • 350mm Rubbish bin pull out
  • Some cabinets were installed with storage baskets to hold condiments etc

Modern and convenient appliances and Fixtures

  • Fisher and Paykel Induction stove top and range hood
  • Blum soft close door hinges
  • DTC soft close drawer runners
  • Stefano no handle set up for cabinets
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Bathroom Renovation

Amber and Craig carried out their full home renovation for a home that they had lived in for over 10 years in Hillsborough. It started with repairing a leaking roof as they were still deciding on whether to renovate or sell their home.

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They finally decided on renovating their home instead of selling their home. Their renovation included a full kitchen renovation, deck renovation, full interior and exterior painting, replacing of flooring throughout their home, laundry renovation and renovation of two bathrooms.

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Bathroom and Kitchen renovations are the most popular renovations when clients want to either stay or sell their homes. This is because these high traffic areas also areas that bring tremendous comfort, raise the quality of living and adds value to the overall price of your home.

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Bathroom Specifications

We stripped entire en-suite downstairs to include new cabinetry, toilet, Shower, Bathtub, towel rails, waterproofing and lighting.

Mosaic Tiles

  • Mosaic tiles were used throughout the floors, shower and walls
  • These tiles give a Mediterranean look to an otherwise contemporary bathroom.

Shower, Bathtub and Vanity

  • Frameless glass was custom made for the shower box.
  • The frameless glass also opened the space in a relatively small en-suite.
  • LED lights were installed above the mirror.
  • White coloured glossy finish toilet and Vanity were chosen and installed keeping the small space and maintenance in mind.
  • Soft close vanity doors and drawers
  • Heated towel rails
  • Installation of new drop in bath
  • Demolition of damaged subfloor and installation of new subfloor
  • Waterproofing
  • New toilet installed
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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!
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I have been working with Superior Renovations for years now and have nothing but good things to say about their work ethic, their team and the business as a whole! I'd highly recommend using them for all your renovating needs - they seriously take the stress out of renovating!
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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!
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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!
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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.
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!