Best Bathroom Renovators in Napier and Hastings
We assessed 52 bathroom renovators in Napier and Hastings and ranked the top 5 on public rating quality, review volume and how recent the reviews are. The businesses listed below hold 278 Google reviews between them. No business can pay for a place in these rankings. Last updated 30 September 2026. How we rank →
Before you hire
A bathroom renovation or remodel involves plumbing, waterproofing, tiling and electrical work, often done by different subcontractors. Ask who is responsible for the design and for coordinating these trades, how waterproofing is done and what standard it meets, and what the process is if something leaks after handover.
Top 5 Bathroom Renovators in Napier and Hastings
The top 5 bathroom renovators in Napier and Hastings are #1 Total Renovations, #2 Refresh Renovations, #3 Manzis Build, #4 James Smith Carpentry, and #5 Coast Construction, ranked by Top5 score. Scroll for our take on each, plus what to ask before you hire.
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Total Renovations Limited
verifiedVerified ↑ 2★ 5.0 40 reviews +1 Top5 Score 156 +25★ 39 4★ 1Total Renovations gets bathroom renovations completed on time and to a high finish, with Matt and the team cited for keeping communication clear and consistent at every stage. When unexpected issues came up mid-job, solutions were found and executed quickly, without the process becoming stressful for the client.
location_on 226 School Road, Clive schedule Mon–Fri 7:30am–5pm · Sat–Sun Closed
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Refresh Renovations Hawkes Bay
↑ 2★ 5.0 42 reviews +2 Top5 Score 151 +35★ 40 4★ 2Refresh Renovations takes bathrooms from full strip-out to completed rebuild, covering design, fixture selection, tiling, plumbing and multi-trade coordination under one contract with fixed known costs and managed variations. Sophia and Rachel guide clients through the design and fitting selection phase, while Mike oversees trades on site daily, keeping clients informed at each stage and resolving problems as they arise.
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Manzis Build
↑ 2★ 4.9 35 reviews +1 Top5 Score 1475★ 34 1★ 1Manzis Build takes on full bathroom strip-outs and rebuilds, coordinating subtrades including electrical and plumbing under one point of contact. Henare walks clients through the process from planning to final walkthrough, and past clients have noted structural surprises like out-of-square walls were resolved without disruption to the project.
location_on 410 Avenue Road East, Hastings
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James Smith Carpentry Ltd - Builder
★ 5.0 30 reviews Top5 Score 1445★ 29 4★ 1James Smith Carpentry delivers bathroom renovations from new shower installation and associated renovation work through to full bathroom fit-outs, bringing in plumbers and other tradespeople and keeping the project moving. Clients have praised the decision-making guidance James provides along the way, particularly useful when choosing fixtures and finishes on a job that turns out bigger than expected.
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Coast Construction HB Limited
★ 5.0 26 reviews Top5 Score 1425★ 25 4★ 1Coast Construction stepped in to repair shower leak damage, coordinating plumbers and carpet layers under one point of contact and keeping clients informed at each stage of a technically complex job. Scott and Kendal walked the client through building code compliance requirements and actively asked for feedback throughout, so nothing was left unresolved at handover.
Before you hire a bathroom renovator in Napier and Hastings
Drawn from 208 customer reviews collected for this page. The first answer is what it costs.
What does a bathroom renovation typically cost in New Zealand? expand_more
A standard full bathroom renovation in New Zealand runs between $15,000 and $35,000, with basic refreshes starting at $5,000 to $10,000. Complex or high-end projects, especially those requiring plumbing relocation or structural changes, can exceed $50,000.
Waterproofing, tiling, and fixture selection are the biggest cost variables alongside labour. Reviewers noted that fixed-price quotes and detailed cost breakdowns ahead of work starting gave them confidence and avoided budget blowouts.
When does a bathroom renovation need a building consent? expand_more
Like-for-like fixture replacements in the same location, such as swapping a toilet or basin, do not require a building consent in most cases. Consent is required if you are relocating plumbing, changing the bathroom layout, adding a new bathroom, or removing walls.
All plumbing and drainage work must be carried out by a tradesperson registered under the Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers Board, and that work requires a certificate of compliance regardless of whether consent is needed. Skipping a required consent can result in fines and complications when you sell, so check with your local council before work starts if you have any doubt.
How do I know if the waterproofing has been done properly? expand_more
Waterproofing in wet areas must comply with New Zealand Building Code Clause E3 and meet the membrane standard NZS 4858:2004, which requires continuous membranes on floors and walls with upstands of at least 100mm around shower and bath zones. Ask to inspect the membrane before tiling begins, and confirm your tradesperson holds a current licence verifiable through the Licensed Building Practitioners register on the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment website. If waterproofing fails after tiling, remediation means stripping the entire wet area, so getting this step signed off correctly is far more consequential than any cosmetic finish choice.
What are the warning signs of a bathroom renovator you shouldn't hire? expand_more
- –Quotes given verbally or without itemised line items, making it impossible to hold anyone to a scope or price
- –No clear answer about who is responsible for obtaining building consent or plumbing compliance certificates
- –Subcontractors introduced on-site without prior disclosure, meaning you have no idea who is doing restricted building work
- –Slow or absent communication after a deposit is paid, a pattern that tends to worsen once problems appear mid-project
- –Skipping daily site clean-up, which reviewers flagged as a reliable indicator of how much care a crew takes with the detail work
- –Vague responses when asked about waterproofing method or membrane compliance, which is the single most consequential part of any wet area renovation
What should you ask before hiring a bathroom renovator? expand_more
- –Do you handle all trades in-house or subcontract, and if subcontracting, can I see those tradespeople's licence details before work starts
- –Is the quote fixed-price, and if not, what triggers a variation and how are variations approved and priced
- –Which parts of this project require a building consent or a plumbing compliance certificate, and who lodges and pays for them
- –What is your process when hidden issues are found, such as rotted framing or substandard existing waterproofing, because reviewers who had smooth renovations consistently credited project managers who resolved surprises quickly and transparently
- –How many days will the bathroom be completely out of action, and what is the sequencing of trades so I understand the realistic timeline before I commit
Also recommended bathroom renovators in Napier and Hastings
Ranked 6 to 10 on the same public review record.
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Jayfix Services
★ 5.0 26 reviews Top5 Score 1425★ 25 4★ 1Jayfix carries out shower replacements, ensuite refits and full bathroom upgrades including tiling, plumbing relocation and vanity installation, with Josiah and Phil regularly cited for arriving on time, staying communicative through the job and leaving the site clean. Clients managing the work remotely have found the process straightforward, with updates kept consistent until completion.
location_on 19 Leeds Place, Tamatea, Napier
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Inspire Tiling
verifiedVerified★ 4.9 23 reviews Top5 Score 1425★ 22 2★ 1Inspire Tiling focuses on bathroom tiling, including floor and wall tile installation, shower tiling and splashbacks, with Darlan cited for turning around prompt, itemised quotes and sticking to agreed timelines. Clients have noted he travels to locations outside major centres and will take on smaller or awkward jobs that other tilers pass over.
location_on 210a Kennedy Road, Onekawa, Napier schedule Mon–Sat 8am–5:30pm · Sun Closed
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Sunshine Joinery - Hawkes Bay
★ 5.0 23 reviews Top5 Score 1405★ 23Sunshine Joinery builds custom kitchen and laundry cabinetry, with designers like Olivia and Rick working through 3D concept plans and multiple consultations to land on a layout and material palette that fits each client's budget. Tradespeople including plumbers and electricians are coordinated through the installation, so clients avoid gaps between separate contractors.
location_on 1C Wakefield Street, Onekawa, Napier
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Mann Joinery - Hawke’s Bay
★ 4.9 17 reviews Top5 Score 136 -15★ 16 4★ 1Mann Joinery fits bathroom vanity replacements, drawer upgrades and bench refits, and will coordinate a plumber directly when the job requires it. Mani gives clients multiple options at different price points to make the budget work, and brings jobs in on or under the agreed cost.
location_on 411 Tomoana Road, Akina, Hastings
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GS Tiling & Renovation
★ 5.0 16 reviews Top5 Score 1355★ 16GS Tiling & Renovation lays full bathroom tile installations from floor to ceiling, covering ensuite and main bathroom tiling, fixture fitting, and tile selection guidance from the initial consultation. Clients have noted meticulous tile alignment, seamless finishes, and a willingness to go the extra mile to get the result right.
About this ranking
What the 10 bathroom renovators listed above hold, at the 30 September 2026 check.
We first assessed bathroom renovators in Napier and Hastings in July 2026 and have rechecked the ranking twice since. Three different businesses have held first place; Total Renovations has held it since September 2026. Total Renovations, Refresh Renovations and Manzis Build have been in the top 5 at every check. Across the 14 locations we assess bathroom renovators in, the 138 businesses listed have a median rating of 5.0, and one-star reviews are 1.5% of their total.
What has changed since July 2026? expand_more
- Sep 2026
Scoring method updated. New first place: Total Renovations. James Smith Carpentry entered the top 5 at #4. Coast Construction entered the top 5 at #5. Jayfix returned to the list at #6. Inspire Tiling entered the list at #7.
- Aug 2026
Mann Joinery entered the list at #9.
- Jul 2026
First check.
How are the top bathroom renovators in Napier and Hastings chosen? expand_more
We build this page from Google Maps results for bathroom renovators in Napier and Hastings. Each one is scored on its public rating and review record. Businesses outside the area, or whose reviews describe a different line of work, are left out, and a business whose main Google category is a different trade is held back until a person has checked what it does. A business whose website no longer resolves and that has had no Google review for six months is treated as dormant and left off the page until either changes. Every category and city is rechecked on a rolling cycle, about every two to three months. A location with a subscribing business is rechecked every month, and the whole page updates with it. See how we rank for the full method.
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We build this page from Google Maps results for bathroom renovators in Napier and Hastings. The usual reasons for missing out are a Google Business category that does not match, too few reviews to score near the top, or an address outside the area we cover. Sometimes we miss a business that should be here. Check where you rank first. If you are not there and think you should be, get in touch.