Best Bathroom Renovators in Wellington
We assessed 46 bathroom renovators in Wellington and ranked the top 5 on public rating quality, review volume and how recent the reviews are. The businesses listed below hold 444 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 Wellington
The top 5 bathroom renovators in Wellington are #1 Refresh Renovations, #2 Form & Dwell, #3 All About Kitchens and Bathrooms, #4 Bathroomers, and #5 Whisk Renovators, ranked by Top5 score. Scroll for our take on each, plus what to ask before you hire.
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Refresh Renovations Porirua and Wellington - Jenelle Winstanley & Mark Morrison
↑ 2★ 4.8 62 reviews +5 Top5 Score 155 +35★ 59 1★ 3Refresh Renovations coordinates bathroom and multi-room renovations end to end, handling council approvals, design planning, and all trades under a dedicated project manager. Clients who renovated bathrooms alongside kitchens or garage conversions credit the single point of contact with removing the burden of chasing contractors and keeping budgets visible throughout.
location_on 53A Kenepuru Drive, Porirua
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Form & Dwell
★ 5.0 66 reviews Top5 Score 1555★ 63 4★ 3Form & Dwell takes on bathroom, ensuite, and combined bathroom-laundry renovations, guiding clients through design choices, subcontractor coordination, and fit-out from a single point of contact. Josh brings a specific eye for space planning in tight or awkward layouts, and regularly incorporates features like hidden appliance cabinetry, underfloor heating, and considered fixture selection that clients credit with lifting the finished result well beyond expectations.
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All About Kitchens and Bathrooms-Bespoke By design
↑ 1★ 5.0 48 reviews Top5 Score 1535★ 48All About Kitchens and Bathrooms project-manages ensuite and bathroom renovations from start to finish, bringing in builders, plumbers, electricians, tilers, plasterers, and painters under one coordinated plan. Clients consistently receive a day-by-day schedule naming which trades will be on site, removing the stress of chasing multiple contractors.
location_on 127 Jackson Street, Petone, Wellington
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Bathroomers
↑ 1★ 5.0 43 reviews Top5 Score 1515★ 43Bathroomers installs showers, shower domes, toilets, vanities, and extraction fans as a two-person team, meaning Guy and Adrian complete the full job without bringing in separate contractors. They have handled non-standard sizes, rotten subfloor repairs, and full small-bathroom redesigns, and several clients note the finished work required no plastering, painting, or flooring touch-ups from anyone else.
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Whisk Renovators | Wellington NZ
↑ 1★ 4.9 43 reviews Top5 Score 1505★ 42 1★ 1Whisk Renovators gets multi-trade home projects moving quickly, covering painting, plastering, building repairs, and exterior work under Jeff's direct coordination and follow-through. Clients across varied projects note that Jeff texts updates proactively, shows up when he says he will, and makes suggestions that improve the outcome before work begins.
Before you hire a bathroom renovator in Wellington
Drawn from 242 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 costs between $15,000 and $35,000, with basic refreshes starting from $5,000 to $10,000. Complex or high-end projects can exceed $50,000, particularly where plumbing or drainage is relocated.
Tiling, waterproofing, fixtures, and labour each contribute significantly, and project-managed jobs cost more than supply-only arrangements. One reviewer noted their renovation estimate of $127,000 reached $187,000 at contract close, so getting at least three itemised quotes is essential.
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 tradesperson under the Plumbers, Gasfitters, and Drainlayers Act 2006, regardless of whether consent is needed, and that work requires a certificate of compliance. Skipping required consents can result in fines and serious complications when you sell the property, so check with your local council before work begins.
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, which specifies the membrane standards for shower and bath areas, including correct upstands at wall junctions and around penetrations. Ask to inspect the membrane before tiling begins, since once tiles go on you cannot assess whether the membrane was applied correctly or whether upstands reach the required height. Your tradesperson should hold a current Licensed Building Practitioner licence, verifiable through the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment register, confirming they are qualified to carry out or supervise this restricted work.
What are the warning signs of a bathroom renovator you shouldn't hire? expand_more
- –Quotes given verbally or by email without a formal, itemised breakdown, making it easy to add charges you never agreed to.
- –Withholding repair or alternative options and presenting only the most expensive solution, a pattern that led to a Disputes Tribunal ruling against one firm in these reviews.
- –No clear explanation of who is responsible for obtaining building consents before work starts.
- –Poor communication after a deposit is paid, including going weeks without contact or failing to follow up on quotes at all.
- –Cost estimates that balloon significantly beyond the original figure without transparent explanation of scope changes.
- –Misdiagnosing faults or missing safety-critical defects, such as cracks in gas appliances, which one reviewer described as nearly causing a carbon monoxide hazard.
What should you ask before hiring a bathroom renovator? expand_more
- –Do you handle all trades in-house, or do you subcontract, and will I know in advance who is coming on site each day?
- –Is the quote fixed-price, and what is the process if hidden issues such as rotten joists or failed waterproofing are found once work begins?
- –Which building consents are required for this project, and are you responsible for obtaining them?
- –Can I verify your plumbing licence through the Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers Board and your building licence through the Licensed Building Practitioners register before signing?
- –How long will the bathroom be out of action, and will you provide a day-by-day schedule of trades?
- –What is the process for raising defects after completion, and do you provide a written defects liability period?
Also recommended bathroom renovators in Wellington
Ranked 6 to 10 on the same public review record.
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Park & Clarke
↑ 2★ 4.5 58 reviews Top5 Score 1455★ 48 4★ 3 3★ 2 1★ 5Park & Clarke coordinates complete bathroom renovations, covering design, trade scheduling, and fit-out across full bathroom overhauls, combined bathroom-laundry projects, and whole-apartment renovations. John works through layout and design with clients before a tool is picked up, and stays in regular contact throughout, including flagging unexpected issues in older buildings before they become surprises.
location_on 22 Moxham Avenue, Hataitai, Wellington
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Wellington Tilers
★ 4.8 41 reviews Top5 Score 1445★ 38 4★ 1 3★ 1 1★ 1Wellington Tilers completes bathroom floor-to-ceiling tiling, ensuite fit-outs with large-format tiles, and feature walls with small intricate tile work to a finish clients describe as noticeably above standard. Francisco brings specific tile layout and grout colour expertise to each job, and Erica keeps clients updated throughout so there are no gaps in communication between quote and completion.
location_on 24 Saddleback Grove, Karori, Wellington
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Refresh Renovations Wellington - Lia Boersma
↑ 1★ 4.9 29 reviews Top5 Score 1435★ 28 1★ 1Refresh Renovations Wellington takes bathroom renovations from initial concept through to finished fit-out, with Lia bringing specific knowledge of products and materials that clients credit with shaping the final look. Clients receive a scheduled timeline naming which trades are on site each day, and the team absorbs mid-project changes without pushing costs or completion dates out.
location_on 14 Oxford Terrace, Mount Cook, Wellington
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Upgrades Building - Wellington Builder
↑ 1★ 5.0 28 reviews Top5 Score 1435★ 28Upgrades Building carries bathroom renovations alongside kitchen and wider property modernisation work, making them a practical fit for homeowners tackling multiple rooms in one project. Jarvis is noted for keeping clients informed through each stage, adapting to requests as they arise, and leaving sites clean and tidy throughout.
location_on 7 Mandalay Terrace, Khandallah, Wellington
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Refresh Renovations Wellington - Nick Leko
★ 4.6 26 reviews Top5 Score 1395★ 22 4★ 2 1★ 2Refresh Renovations Wellington guides clients through bathroom renovations from initial concept to completed build, with Nick known for quickly grasping what a client needs and raising possibilities they had not considered. Clients working within tight budgets on bathroom transformations credit his honest, no-pressure advice with giving them a clear path forward before any commitment is made.
location_on 8 Blair Street, Te Aro, Wellington
About this ranking
What the 10 bathroom renovators listed above hold, at the 30 September 2026 check.
We first assessed bathroom renovators in Wellington in March 2026 and have rechecked the ranking four times since. Three different businesses have held first place; Refresh Renovations Porirua and Wellington - Jenelle Winstanley & Mark Morrison has held it since September 2026. Form & Dwell, All About Kitchens and Bathrooms-Bespoke By design and Bathroomers have been in the top 5 at every check. Across the 14 locations we assess bathroom renovators in, the 137 businesses listed have a median rating of 5.0, and one-star reviews are 1.5% of their total.
What has changed since March 2026? expand_more
- Sep 2026
Scoring method updated. New first place: Refresh Renovations Porirua and Wellington - Jenelle Winstanley & Mark Morrison. Whisk Renovators | Wellington NZ entered the top 5, up from #6. Wellington Tilers and Refresh Renovations Wellington - Nick Leko entered the list, at #7 and #10.
- Aug 2026
Scoring method updated. Refresh Renovations Porirua and Wellington - Jenelle Winstanley & Mark Morrison returned to the top 5, up from #6. Upgrades Building - Wellington Builder returned to the list at #9. Refresh Renovations Wellington - Lia Boersma returned to the list at #10.
- Jun 2026
Scoring method updated. Refresh Renovations Porirua and Wellington - Jenelle Winstanley & Mark Morrison left the top 5, down to #6. Park & Clarke entered the list at #9.
- May 2026
- Mar 2026
First check. Form & Dwell #1.
How are the top bathroom renovators in Wellington chosen? expand_more
We build this page from Google Maps results for bathroom renovators in Wellington. 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.
What does a business subscription offer? expand_more
No business can pay for a place in these rankings. Claiming and verifying a listing is free. It adds a phone number to the card and a small trust bonus (+3 points) to its score, for confirming a real operator stands behind the listing. The owner also gets a dashboard showing how their score is made up. A paid subscription provides an enhanced card with more ways to reach the business, including a website link and a detailed profile page. It also refreshes this page monthly and adds ranking history and competitor analysis to the owner's dashboard. The subscription adds nothing to the score. Claim your listing or 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 Wellington. 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.