Best Bathroom Renovators in Nelson
We assessed 54 bathroom renovators in Nelson and ranked the top 5 on public rating quality, review volume and how recent the reviews are. The businesses listed below hold 314 Google reviews between them. No business can pay for a place in these rankings. Last updated 22 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 Nelson
The top 5 bathroom renovators in Nelson are #1 Stonewood Homes Nelson, #2 Craftworx, #3 The Custom Space, #4 Kitchen Studio, and #5 Bays Joinery, ranked by Top5 score. Scroll for our take on each, plus what to ask before you hire.
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Stonewood Homes Nelson
★ 4.7 50 reviews Top5 Score 1455★ 43 4★ 4 2★ 2 1★ 1Stonewood Homes Nelson guides first-home buyers through new builds with a clear stage-by-stage process, covering design, consents, trade coordination, and handover. Clients who had no prior building experience point to the team walking them through every question, and several note the finished home came in on budget and ahead of schedule.
location_on 4 Kidson Place, Stoke, Nelson
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Craftworx Construction & Enjoinery Bespoke Interior
★ 4.9 38 reviews Top5 Score 1455★ 36 4★ 1 1★ 1Craftworx coordinates complete bathroom renovations, from gutting and relining through to tiling, cabinetry, plumbing, and final inspection, with a single point of contact managing every trade. Dirk's team has turned awkward spaces into functioning bathrooms in older villas and bungalows, adding entirely new bathrooms where none existed, and bringing projects in on time and within budget.
location_on 5A Rotherham Street, Annesbrook, Nelson
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The Custom Space
★ 4.9 34 reviews Top5 Score 1435★ 33 1★ 1The Custom Space builds bespoke bathroom vanities that clients describe as transforming their bathrooms into noticeably more luxurious spaces, with the designer Bec reading client preferences closely to land on functional, elegant results. Jobs are coordinated cleanly from concept through installation, with the construction team noted for flawless finish and clear communication at every stage.
location_on 150 Vanguard Street, Nelson South, Nelson
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Kitchen Studio - Nelson
★ 4.6 56 reviews Top5 Score 1435★ 46 4★ 5 3★ 2 1★ 3Kitchen Studio takes on kitchen renovations, sculleries, and pantry fitouts, with consultants like Louise and Nicole visiting homes, doing thorough measurements, and producing 3D walkthrough videos before any commitment is made. Multiple clients on tight budgets found the team worked within their figures from the outset rather than pushing upgrades.
location_on 154 Tahunanui Drive, Tāhunanui, Nelson
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Bays Joinery
★ 4.8 39 reviews Top5 Score 1425★ 37 1★ 2Bays Joinery takes on bathroom cabinetry, bedroom joinery, kitchen, and laundry fitouts, making them a practical choice when several rooms need joinery work at once. Consultants like Karen and George walk clients through each design decision step by step, and the factory lets clients visit to check progress before installation is complete.
location_on 6 Tokomaru Place, Stoke, Nelson
Before you hire a bathroom renovator in Nelson
Drawn from 289 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 basic bathroom refresh, covering cosmetic updates like tapware, vanity, and paint, runs between $5,000 and $10,000. A full standard renovation with new tiling, waterproofing, fixtures, and labour sits between $15,000 and $35,000.
Complex projects, such as those relocating plumbing or adding a new bathroom entirely, can exceed $50,000. Waterproofing, tiling, and plumbing labour are the biggest cost drivers, and any plumbing work must be done by a tradesperson licensed through the Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers Board, which adds cost but is non-negotiable under the Plumbers, Gasfitters, and Drainlayers Act 2006.
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, basin, or shower unit, do not require a building consent in most cases. Consent is required when you relocate plumbing or drainage, alter the bathroom layout, remove walls, or add a new bathroom to the property.
Even when consent is not required, the work must still meet the New Zealand Building Code, particularly Clause E3 on moisture control and Clause G1 on sanitary facilities, and all plumbing remains restricted building work under the Building Act 2004. If there is any doubt, contact your local council before work starts, because unconsented structural or drainage changes can trigger fines and create serious complications when you sell.
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 NZS 4858:2004, the New Zealand Standard for wet area membranes, which requires a continuous membrane applied to floors and walls with upstands of at least 50mm above the floor at all junctions. Ask to inspect the wet area before tiling goes on, because once tiles are laid you have no way to check membrane coverage, upstand heights, or whether corners and penetrations have been sealed correctly. If problems appear later, such as damp framing, mould behind walls, or lifting tiles, your recourse depends on whether a Licensed Building Practitioner (LBP) carried out or supervised the work, verifiable through the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment LBP register, and whether a building consent and code compliance certificate were obtained, as these create a documented trail for any warranty or dispute claim.
What are the warning signs of a bathroom renovator you shouldn't hire? expand_more
- –Quotes given verbally or without itemised breakdowns, making it impossible to compare costs or hold the contractor to a price later.
- –Vague answers about who is responsible for obtaining building consents, or an assumption that no consents are needed without checking with your council.
- –No clear explanation of which trades will be on site, or reluctance to confirm whether subcontractors will be used and who supervises them.
- –Communication that drops off after the deposit is paid, which reviews identify as a reliable indicator of how a contractor handles problems mid-project.
- –Evidence of non-compliant workmanship such as tiling over uneven substrate, missing waterproof upstands, or fixtures installed without proper sealing.
- –Using completed project photos for marketing without disclosing known defects or cost overruns, which one reviewer flagged as a direct misrepresentation of the actual outcome.
What should you ask before hiring a bathroom renovator? expand_more
- –Do you manage all trades directly, or do you subcontract, and if so, who supervises those subcontractors on site?
- –Is the quote fixed-price or estimate-based, and what is the process if hidden issues such as rotten framing or failed waterproofing are discovered once the room is opened up?
- –Which consents are required for this specific project, who is responsible for obtaining them, and are the consent fees included in the quote?
- –How long will the bathroom be out of action, and what is the plan if the timeline extends due to material delays or trade scheduling?
- –Can you confirm your Licensed Building Practitioner licence number and the registration details of any plumber working on the job, so I can verify both through the relevant public registers before work starts?
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Francis Builders
★ 5.0 19 reviews Top5 Score 1385★ 19Francis Builders draws repeat clients and trade referrals for building work where clear upfront quoting and day-to-day communication matter most, with Max keeping clients posted at every stage including those managing jobs from overseas. Quotes are stuck to, worksites are kept tidy, and clients note he goes out of his way to work around their schedules rather than his own.
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Welldesignz
★ 4.8 26 reviews Top5 Score 1385★ 25 1★ 1Welldesignz rebuilds bathrooms from the ground up, handling layout reconfiguration, wall moves, plumbing upgrades, and future-proofing for accessibility needs within a single managed project. Nathan's upfront costings and realistic timeframes hold through to completion, and tradespeople like the tiler he works with note they arrive to straight walls and a properly planned room.
location_on 6 Rotherham Street, Annesbrook, Nelson
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Infinity Plumbing and Gas
★ 5.0 17 reviews Top5 Score 1365★ 17Infinity Plumbing and Gas gets bathroom plumbing sorted fast, tackling shower pressure problems, hot water cylinder replacements, and bathroom fan repairs with the job left tidy on the day. Antony turns up when he says he will, explains the work clearly, and has lent clients equipment like a dehumidifier while follow-on drying work was underway.
location_on 28 Kahikatea Way, Appleby, Nelson
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Trends Kitchens Nelson
★ 5.0 17 reviews Top5 Score 1365★ 17Trends Kitchens pairs clients with consultants like Karin and Donna who listen to how a space will actually be used, then steer the design toward functional results that hold up years later. Several clients note that budgets and timelines were met without last-minute surprises, and that even late-stage changes were absorbed without pushing the project out.
location_on 21 Bolt Road, Tāhunanui, Nelson
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Milestone Homes Nelson Bays
★ 4.9 18 reviews Top5 Score 1365★ 16 4★ 2Milestone Homes Nelson Bays takes first-time and repeat builders through the entire new home construction process, keeping clients informed at every stage in plain language rather than industry jargon. Consultants like Holly and the broader team including Adam, Antoinette, and Fergus are consistently reachable for questions, and several clients managing builds from overseas found the pre-planning system removed the need for day-to-day oversight.
location_on 2 Estuary Place, Richmond
About this ranking
What the 10 bathroom renovators listed above hold, at the 22 September 2026 check.
Across the 13 locations we assess bathroom renovators in, the 127 businesses listed have a median rating of 5.0, and one-star reviews are 1.8% of their total.
How are the top bathroom renovators in Nelson chosen? expand_more
We build this page from Google Maps results for bathroom renovators in Nelson. 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. 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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Why isn't my business listed? expand_more
We build this page from Google Maps results for bathroom renovators in Nelson. 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.