Best Bathroom Renovators in New Plymouth

We assessed 21 bathroom renovators in New Plymouth and ranked the top 5 on public rating quality, review volume and how recent the reviews are. The businesses listed below hold 161 Google reviews between them. No business can pay for a place in these rankings. Last updated 22 September 2026. How we rank

Top 5 Bathroom Renovators in New Plymouth

The top 5 bathroom renovators in New Plymouth are #1 Oncore, #2 Callaghan Construction, #3 Versatile, #4 Newton Gordge Joinery, and #5 Kitchen Studio, ranked by Top5 Score.

  • 1

    Oncore New Plymouth - Michelle Bowater

    ★ 5.0 91 reviews Score 159
    Highest
    5★ 87 4★ 4

    Oncore coordinates complete ensuite and bathroom renovations, with Michelle handling project management from first contact through to handover so clients do not need to chase individual trades.

    Call 06 280 4241 Map Is this your business?
  • 2

    Callaghan Construction Ltd

    ★ 5.0 13 reviews Score 133
    25.8 behind
    5★ 13

    Callaghan Construction relinesand fits out bathrooms, including wall relining and acrylic bath and shower wall installations, and gets jobs finished within the agreed budget.

    124 Glenpark Avenue, Frankleigh Park, New Plymouth

    Call 027 823 7181 Map Is this your business?
  • 3

    Versatile

    ★ 4.7 10 reviews Score 126
    32.2 behind
    5★ 8 4★ 1 3★ 1

    Versatile suits new home builds where the client wants a say in how plans are adapted, with the team known for taking the time to understand individual needs before and during the build.

    3 Hurlstone Drive, Waiwhakaiho, New Plymouth

    Call 06 757 3980 Map Is this your business?
  • 4

    Newton Gordge Joinery

    ★ 5.0 7 reviews Score 125
    33.7 behind
    5★ 7

    Newton Gordge Joinery produces fitted kitchens, dressing rooms, utility spaces, and bedroom joinery as part of new builds and full renovations, with Scott and the design team working from client preferences rather than off-the-shelf solutions.

    67 Breakwater Road, Moturoa, New Plymouth

    Call 06 751 5065 Map Is this your business?
  • 5

    Kitchen Studio - New Plymouth

    ★ 4.5 14 reviews Score 123
    35.8 behind
    5★ 11 4★ 1 3★ 1 1★ 1

    Kitchen Studio pairs design and installation under one roof, with Kirstin shaping layouts around how clients actually use their kitchens and Rodney handling the build side so there is no juggling of separate contractors.

    367 Devon Street East, Strandon, New Plymouth

    Call 06 758 8870 Map Is this your business?

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Before you hire a bathroom renovator in New Plymouth

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.

The questions below are drawn from 135 customer reviews collected for this page.

What does a bathroom renovation typically cost in New Zealand?

A standard full bathroom renovation in New Zealand costs between $15,000 and $35,000. Basic refreshes, covering new fixtures and cosmetic updates without relocating plumbing, start from $5,000 to $10,000.

Complex projects with structural changes, high-end tiles, or heated floors can exceed $50,000. Project-managed renovations cost more upfront but reduce the risk of trade coordination problems.

When does a bathroom renovation need a building consent?

Like-for-like fixture replacements in the same location, such as swapping a toilet or basin, do not require a building consent. Consent is required when you relocate plumbing or drainage, alter the bathroom layout, add a new bathroom, or remove walls.

All plumbing and drainage work must be done by a registered tradesperson under the Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers Act 2006, regardless of whether consent is needed. Skipping required consent can result in fines and cause serious complications when you sell your property, so check with your local council before work starts.

How do I know if the waterproofing has been done properly?

Waterproofing in wet areas must comply with New Zealand Building Code Clause E3 and meet NZS 4858:2004, which sets the standard for wet area membranes, including minimum upstand heights at wall junctions and penetrations. Ask to inspect the membrane before tiling begins, since once tiles go on you cannot verify what is underneath without destructive investigation. A Licensed Building Practitioner (LBP), verifiable through the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment LBP register, must carry out or supervise this work where it forms part of a larger renovation, giving you a record of accountability if problems emerge later.

What are the warning signs of a bathroom renovator you shouldn't hire?
  • –Quotes are verbal or vague, with no itemised breakdown of labour, materials, and consents.
  • –They cannot confirm who will carry out the plumbing work or whether that person is registered with the Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers Board.
  • –Subcontractors are brought in without your knowledge or agreement, making accountability difficult if something goes wrong.
  • –Communication drops off sharply after a deposit is paid, with delays in scheduling or returning calls.
  • –Tiling is started before waterproofing has been inspected or signed off, which is a serious compliance risk.
  • –The site is left untidy between visits, and debris or off-cuts are not removed, which often reflects broader attitudes to quality control.
What should you ask before hiring a bathroom renovator?
  • –Do you handle all trades in-house, or do you subcontract, and if so, who are the subcontractors and can I verify their licences?
  • –Is the quote fixed-price, and what happens to the price if hidden problems such as rotted framing or old plumbing are found once work begins?
  • –Which consents are required for this project, and will you obtain and manage them, or is that my responsibility?
  • –Can I inspect the waterproofing membrane before tiling starts, and will you provide documentation of compliance with NZS 4858:2004?
  • –How long will the bathroom be out of action, and what is the realistic timeline from start to handover?
  • –What is your process if I am not satisfied with the finished work, and do you offer any defect liability period?
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About this ranking

What the 10 bathroom renovators listed above hold, at the 22 September 2026 check.

91
reviews held by the #1 ranked business
14
reviews held by the #5 ranked business
4.5
lowest rating among the 10 listed
0.6%
of their 161 reviews are one-star
How are the top bathroom renovators in New Plymouth chosen?

We build this page from Google Maps results for bathroom renovators in New Plymouth. Each one is scored on its public rating and review record, using the same published method on every page. 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. See how we rank for how rankings are made and who is left out. On specialist pages like this one, a business's reviews count in proportion to how many of them are about bathroom renovators, so a business mostly reviewed for other work cannot win on review volume alone. See the words we look for.

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