Stop Searching. Start Choosing.
Top5.nz

Best Bathroom Renovators in Palmerston North

We assessed 36 bathroom renovators in Palmerston North 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 1,293 Google reviews between them. No business can pay for a place in these rankings. Last updated 3 September 2026. How we rank →

lightbulb

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 in Palmerston North

The top 5 bathroom renovators in Palmerston North are #1 Heatrite, #2 Ruahine Property Works, #3 Refresh Renovations, #4 Semtex Plumbing, and #5 Alteration Specialists, ranked by Top5 score. Scroll for our take on each, plus what to ask before you hire.

  • 1

    Heatrite - Plumbing, Bathroom, Heating & Cooling

    ★ 4.8 410 reviews Top5 Score 174
    5★ 359 4★ 40 3★ 4 2★ 2 1★ 5

    Heatrite completed a full main bathroom renovation, handling mid-project changes without friction and leaving a tidy finish. They coordinate across plumbing, shower, and hot water installation work, and clients note they are straightforward to reach whenever questions come up during a job.

    location_on 83/85 Bourke Street, Palmerston North Central, Palmerston North

    map Map Is this your business?
  • 2

    Ruahine Property Works

    ★ 4.8 145 reviews Top5 Score 160
    5★ 131 4★ 8 3★ 2 1★ 4

    Ruahine Property Works coordinates full bathroom renovations across multiple trades, covering shower relining, vanity and tiling work, new toilets, and floor replacement in a single managed project. For the duration of work, they supplied a mobile bathroom unit parked on the client's driveway, and tradespeople tidied the site each day before leaving.

    location_on 1 Keith Street, Roslyn, Palmerston North

    map Map Is this your business?
  • 3

    Refresh Renovations Manawatu

    ★ 4.9 119 reviews Top5 Score 160
    5★ 113 4★ 5 1★ 1

    Refresh Renovations takes full ownership of bathroom renovations, covering ensuite refits, rental property bathroom updates, and cabinet repairs while coordinating all trades so clients never have to chase anyone themselves. Karl and the team assign a single point of contact from the first consultation through to completion, and clients report being walked through variations and costs as they arise rather than discovering surprises at the end.

    location_on 629 Main Street, Palmerston North Central, Palmerston North

    map Map Is this your business?
  • 4

    Semtex Plumbing, Civil & Pipe Relining

    ★ 4.8 140 reviews Top5 Score 160
    5★ 129 4★ 5 3★ 1 2★ 1 1★ 4

    Semtex Plumbing gets bathroom renovation work finished on schedule and within the original quoted price. Clients receive a result that matches what was agreed from the outset, without cost blowouts or timeline surprises along the way.

    location_on 58 West Street, West End, Palmerston North

    map Map Is this your business?
  • 5

    Alteration Specialists Manawatu Limited

    ★ 5.0 94 reviews Top5 Score 159
    5★ 94

    Alteration Specialists carries out bathroom renovations, shower room construction, and vanity installations, with clients returning for second and third projects across their homes. Justin and Cliff are named specifically for their attention to detail, and reviewers note the site is left clean and tidy at the end of each working day throughout the project.

    location_on 4/903 Tremaine Avenue, Roslyn, Palmerston North

    map Map Is this your business?

Before you hire a bathroom renovator in Palmerston North

Drawn from 181 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 layout changes, high-end fixtures, or drainage relocation can push past $50,000. Waterproofing, tiling, and licensed plumbing labour are the biggest cost drivers in most jobs. Get at least three itemised quotes and confirm all tradespeople hold current licences through the Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers Board before committing.

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 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, whether or not consent is required. Skipping consent where it is needed can result in fines and serious complications when you sell the property, so check with your local council before work starts if you are unsure.

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 correct upstands behind tiles at walls and around floor penetrations. Ask to inspect the membrane before tiling begins, this is your only practical window to check coverage, upstand heights, and that the membrane has had adequate cure time. Work that forms part of a larger renovation should be carried out or supervised by a Licensed Building Practitioner, whose licence you can verify through the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment register.

What are the warning signs of a bathroom renovator you shouldn't hire? expand_more
  • –Quotes given verbally or without itemised line costs, making it impossible to check what you are paying for
  • –Invoicing for incomplete work and escalating to debt collection before finishing the job
  • –Charging the full amount when a fault is unresolved, then going silent when you raise it
  • –Finishing work that differs from what was agreed, then placing the blame on the client
  • –Leaving the site dirty or failing to tidy up at the end of each day
  • –Refusing to provide an itemised breakdown when costs come in significantly over quote
What should you ask before hiring a bathroom renovator? expand_more
  • –Do you handle all trades directly, or do you subcontract, and will I know who is coming into my home in advance?
  • –Is the quote fixed-price, and what is your process if hidden problems such as rotted framing or failed waterproofing are found once walls are open?
  • –Which consents are required for my job, and who is responsible for obtaining them?
  • –How long will the bathroom be out of action, and can you provide a temporary facility if the timeline extends?
  • –Can I verify your licence through the Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers Board or the Licensed Building Practitioners register before we sign anything?
  • –Can I inspect the waterproofing membrane before tiling starts?

Bathroom Renovators ranked 6 to 10 in Palmerston North

They scored below the top 5 on the same public review record.

  • 6

    Fast Flow Plumbing

    ★ 4.9 90 reviews Top5 Score 156
    5★ 86 4★ 2 1★ 2

    Fast Flow Plumbing installs showers, vanities, and bath and basin taps, and comes back to sort any post-install issues without requiring walls to be opened up. Matt worked through a tricky pressure and temperature fault after installation by finding a fix from inside the existing fit-out, and he and the team have handled bathroom challenges in older homes where ageing infrastructure complicated the work.

    location_on 42A Titoki Street, Palmerston North Central, Palmerston North

    map Map Is this your business?
  • 7

    Smith & Sons Renovations & Extensions - Manawatu

    ★ 5.0 71 reviews Top5 Score 155
    5★ 71

    Smith & Sons coordinates full bathroom renovations, including ensuite refits, bathroom and laundry combinations, and toilet renovations, pulling together builders, tilers, plumbers, and electricians under a single named project manager. Clients who came in with only a rough idea reported being walked through a structured timeline showing exactly when each decision was needed, which kept the process from feeling overwhelming.

    location_on 28 Armstrong Street, Roslyn, Palmerston North

    map Map Is this your business?
  • 8

    Foleys | Palmerston North

    ★ 4.6 139 reviews Top5 Score 150
    5★ 114 4★ 12 3★ 2 1★ 11

    Foleys turns around urgent plumbing jobs quickly, with plumbers arriving within an hour or two of a call across a range of situations including vanity and toilet installs, pipe repairs, and tap replacements. Staff on the tools are noted for explaining what they are doing and respecting the property throughout the visit.

    location_on 144 Fairs Road, Milson, Palmerston North

    map Map Is this your business?
  • 9

    Waka Property Renovations Ltd Renovations Manawatu

    ★ 4.8 52 reviews Top5 Score 146
    5★ 50 1★ 2

    Waka Property Renovations coordinates complete bathroom renovations, covering shower and vanity installs, ensuite refits, and bathroom and laundry combinations, bringing in all required trades under Nathan's direct oversight. Clients with no prior renovation experience are walked through each stage day by day, and Nathan supplied a mobile shower to one client so the household could keep functioning while the bathroom was out of action.

    map Map Is this your business?
  • 10

    Supreme Build | Palmerston North Builder

    ★ 4.9 33 reviews Top5 Score 144
    5★ 32 2★ 1

    Supreme Build draws clients who want a builder that stays communicative from first contact through to handover, having managed builds for clients based as far away as Australia and Wellington entirely via email without issues arising from the distance. Andrew is noted for resolving problems before clients are even aware of them, and for keeping budgets and completion dates on target even through COVID disruptions.

    location_on 5 Garrick Lane, Kelvin Grove, Palmerston North

    map Map Is this your business?

Related Palmerston North rankings

architecture Architects construction Builders foundation Concrete & Driveway Contractors All Palmerston North rankings arrow_forward

About this ranking

How are the top bathroom renovators in Palmerston North chosen? expand_more

We build this page from Google Maps results for bathroom renovators in Palmerston North. 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 every two months. This page was last checked on 3 September 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 in Palmerston North. 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 33. Check where you rank or read how rankings work.