Best Bathroom Renovators on the North Shore
We assessed 14 bathroom renovators on the North Shore and ranked the top 5 on their public review record: rating quality, review volume and how recent the reviews are. The 10 listed below hold 459 Google reviews between them. No business can pay for a place in these rankings. Last updated 29 July 2026. How we rank →
Before you hire
Bathroom renovations involve plumbing, waterproofing, tiling and electrical work, often done by different subcontractors. Ask who is responsible 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 on the North Shore
The top 5 bathroom renovators on the North Shore are Superior Renovations, Oncore Auckland Central, Create Renovations, Refresh Renovations North Shore, and Bathrooms and Kitchens North Shore, ranked by Top5 score. Scroll for our take on each, plus what to ask before you hire.
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Superior Renovations
★ 4.7 191 reviews +5 Top5 Score 168 +25★ 165 4★ 13 2★ 5 1★ 8Superior Renovations coordinates tilers, plumbers, electricians, and builders under a single project manager who communicates with clients daily. Quoting is transparent with no hidden costs, and several bathroom jobs have finished ahead of schedule.
Reviews most often describe: Full bathroom renovations with multi-trade coordination
- ✓ Daily project manager updates
- ✓ Transparent quotes, no hidden fees
- ✓ Completed ahead of schedule
location_on 16B Link Drive, Wairau Valley, Auckland
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Oncore Auckland Central - Sarah and Jeremy Lowe
★ 4.9 57 reviews Top5 Score 1515★ 56 1★ 1Oncore Auckland Central coordinates full bathroom transformations, including rotted floors and total fitouts, with quotes and timelines that hold. Clients away during the work get daily photo updates and end-of-day progress summaries from the team on site.
Reviews most often describe: Complete bathroom overhauls with multi-trade coordination
- ✓ Daily photo updates during work
- ✓ Quotes and timeframes that hold
- ✓ Guides first-time renovators through options
location_on 26 Fitzwilliam Drive, Torbay, Auckland
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Create Renovations
↓ 1★ 5.0 38 reviews -1 Top5 Score 1475★ 38Create Renovations coordinates ensuite and bathroom work with a transparent process that lets clients stay informed and even participate in procurement to manage costs. They schedule site visits around client working hours, and when issues like painter reworks arise, they take ownership and see the fix through.
Reviews most often describe: Homeowners wanting transparent, multi-trade bathroom renovations
- ✓ After-hours site visits arranged
- ✓ Client procurement to reduce costs
- ✓ Reworks owned and resolved by team
location_on 41 Clyde Road, Browns Bay, Auckland
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Refresh Renovations North Shore - Sarah & Jeremy Lowe
↑ 3★ 5.0 31 reviews +12 Top5 Score 146 +85★ 31Refresh Renovations North Shore coordinates bathroom projects from concept through to completion, keeping clients updated with daily progress reports and photos throughout. Sarah leads the planning process closely with clients, helping shape the design so the finished result matches what was originally imagined.
Reviews most often describe: Homeowners wanting on-budget, on-time bathroom results
- ✓ Daily progress photos during build
- ✓ Budget tracked through to completion
- ✓ Finished on time as planned
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Bathrooms and Kitchens North Shore
↓ 1★ 4.8 37 reviews +2 Top5 Score 145 +25★ 35 1★ 2Bathrooms and Kitchens North Shore coordinates full bathroom renovations across multiple trades, consistently completing jobs on time and within the quoted budget. Their project managers help clients choose materials, accommodate last-minute scope changes mid-build, and keep clients informed at each stage.
Reviews most often describe: Full bathroom renovations needing coordinated multi-trade management
- ✓ Completed within quoted budget
- ✓ Accommodates mid-project scope changes
- ✓ Assisted materials selection appointments
location_on 202 Archers Road, Glenfield, Auckland
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Before you hire a bathroom renovator on the North Shore
Drawn from 165 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 from $5,000 to $10,000. Complex projects involving plumbing relocation, structural changes, or high-end finishes can exceed $50,000. Tiling, waterproofing, fixtures, and labour each form significant portions of the total cost. Getting at least three itemised quotes and confirming all tradespeople hold current licences through the Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers Board helps you compare accurately.
When does a bathroom renovation need a building consent? expand_more
Like-for-like replacement of fixtures in the same location, such as swapping a toilet or basin, does not require a building consent in New Zealand. Consent is required if you are relocating plumbing or drainage, altering the bathroom layout, adding a new bathroom, or removing walls. All plumbing and drainage work must be carried out by a licensed practitioner under the Building Act 2004, regardless of whether consent is needed, and that work requires a certificate of compliance. Skipping consent where it is required can result in fines and serious complications when you come to sell the property, so check with your local council before work starts.
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 requirements of NZS 4858:2004, which covers wet area membranes, including minimum upstand heights and full coverage behind tiles. Ask to inspect or photograph the membrane before tiling begins, since once tiles go on you cannot verify what is underneath without destructive investigation. Your renovator should hold a current Licensed Building Practitioner licence, verifiable through the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment register, as waterproofing in a wet area forming part of a larger renovation is restricted building work.
What are the warning signs of a bathroom renovator you shouldn't hire? expand_more
- –Quotes are verbal or vague, with no itemised breakdown of labour, materials, and consents
- –The renovator cannot confirm who is pulling required building consents or dismisses the question
- –Subcontractors are brought in without prior disclosure, leaving you unsure who is responsible for each trade
- –Communication drops off sharply after a deposit is paid, with slow or no responses to follow-up questions
- –Finished work shows uneven tiling, poor grout lines, or incomplete fixtures, all of which point to shortcuts on less visible work like waterproofing
- –Problems flagged at completion are ignored or left unresolved, such as doors that do not close properly or rubble left in garden beds
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 are those subcontractors and are they licensed
- –Is the quote fixed-price or an estimate, and what triggers a variation charge if unexpected problems such as rotten subfloor or incorrect existing work are found
- –Which parts of this project require a building consent, who will obtain it, and is that cost included in the quote
- –Can I see the waterproofing membrane before tiling starts, and will you provide documentation that it meets NZS 4858:2004
- –How long will the bathroom be out of action, and can you give me a written schedule with start and completion dates
- –Do your tradespeople hold current licences verifiable through the Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers Board and the Licensed Building Practitioners register
Bathroom Renovators ranked 6 to 10 on the North Shore
They scored below the top 5 on the same public review record.
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Handy Home Solutions - Bathroom Renovations and Repairs - North Shore & Rodney
★ 4.8 26 reviews Top5 Score 1435★ 24 4★ 1 1★ 1Handy Home Solutions takes on complete bathroom demolitions and rebuilds, holding to the original quote even when hidden problems surface mid-project. Clients have left house keys and travelled overseas mid-renovation, receiving photo updates throughout and returning to finished bathrooms.
Reviews most often describe: Full bathroom gut-and-rebuild with fixed pricing
- ✓ Fixed quote, no variation charges
- ✓ Photo updates during unattended work
- ✓ Handles last-minute design changes
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Auckland Renovations
★ 5.0 23 reviews Top5 Score 1415★ 22 4★ 1Auckland Renovations turns tired, outdated bathrooms into modern spaces clients describe as total transformations, with workmanship praised down to the finest detail. Their quotes come in below competitors and they work within tight budgets without cutting corners or bypassing council consent standards.
Reviews most often describe: Dated bathrooms needing a full modern transformation
- ✓ Priced below competitor quotes
- ✓ Works to council consent standards
- ✓ Clear communication throughout the job
location_on Unit 22/36 Peters Way, Silverdale
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Refresh Renovations Rodney & Hibiscus Coast
★ 4.8 28 reviews Top5 Score 1395★ 26 4★ 1 1★ 1Refresh Renovations Rodney & Hibiscus Coast coordinates bathroom renovations end to end, covering design input, council consenting, trade coordination, and quality control under one point of contact. They set both best-case and worst-case cost estimates upfront, so budget surprises are rare before a tile is lifted.
Reviews most often describe: Homeowners wanting full bathroom project management handled
- ✓ Fixed-price contracts offered
- ✓ Best and worst-case estimates given
- ✓ Council consenting handled in-house
location_on Unit I, Suite A/69 Gulf Harbour Drive, Gulf Harbour, Auckland
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Madison Building Ltd
★ 5.0 15 reviews Top5 Score 1355★ 15Madison Building coordinates bathrooms from design through to finished trades, including managing plasterers, plumbers, and painters on your behalf. Nick personally checks subcontractor work against spec before signing off, which repeat clients credit for keeping jobs clean and on deadline.
Reviews most often describe: Multi-trade bathroom renovations needing tight coordination
- ✓ Picks up half-finished bathroom projects
- ✓ Owner reviews all subcontractor work
- ✓ Clear communication throughout build
location_on 46 Weatherly Road, Torbay, Auckland
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NOW TILE &PLUMBING RENOVATION LIMITED
★ 5.0 13 reviews Top5 Score 1345★ 13Now Tile coordinates bathroom renovations around homeowners' travel and availability, including starting demolition the day a family departed overseas and finishing before they returned. Their quoting process breaks down every cost line by line, and repeat clients specifically cite consistent results across multiple jobs as the reason they return.
Reviews most often describe: Full bathroom renovations with tight scheduling needs
- ✓ Progress photos after each stage
- ✓ Itemised cost breakdown in quotes
- ✓ Schedules work around client absence
location_on 12 Newbury Place, Schnapper Rock, Auckland
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About this ranking
How are the top bathroom renovators on the North Shore chosen? expand_more
We build this page from Google Maps results for bathroom renovators on the North Shore. 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. See how we rank for the full method.
How often are rankings updated? expand_more
Every category and city is recrawled on a rolling cycle, about once a month. This page was last checked on 29 July 2026.
Can a business pay to appear in this list? expand_more
No. Top 5 and Also Recommended positions are merit-only and cannot be purchased. Verifying a business is free. A subscription adds a website link on the card, a public profile page, and competitor and ranking history in the owner's dashboard, none of which affects ranking position. See what a subscription includes.
Why isn't my business listed? expand_more
We build this page from Google Maps results for bathroom renovators on the North Shore. 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. At the last update, the smallest review count among the 10 businesses listed here was 13. Check where you rank or read how rankings work.