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Mike

Hi Guys, We are looking to do a renovation of an untouched weatherboard 1950s bungalow we recently bought in Auckland and have a couple of questions below. For context, the reno will involve knocking down a few internal walls, enclosing laundry porch area, insulation, re-wiring, re-plumbing, new kitchen, new bathroom, new en-suite, painting, floors 1) Given this is a decent reno, should we get a quantity surveyor to itemise and cost vs. a detailed estimate from a trusted builder? 2) Would anyone recommend a central auckland builder or company for a fairly straight-forward reno such as this? Cheers, Mike
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markgraham

Hi Mike My personal recommendation is http://www.ctlconstruction.co.nz. They’re not the cheapest but their work is excellent. A decent building company will use a QS anyway but doesn’t hurt to get another costing done. So long as you have a detailed list of the work to be done and a detailed list of materials specified you should get an accurate idea of costs, however renovations have a way of going south once the gib comes off and you can see what’s behind the walls, so make sure you allow for contingencies. A friend ended up with a $50k drainlaying bill for reasons that they were not originally anticipating, so these things can hit you from elsewhere, too. Good Luck! And Don’t Make Changes halfway through.
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