Refresh Renovations was established to change the way the world renovates. Gone are stressful, delayed, and poorly executed renovation projects. In their place are well-planned, well-managed, and well-communicated, renovation projects that deliver on the vision you have for your home.
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How can someone tell if their Garage is suitable for conversion?
Under the requirements of the Building Act (2004), a change of use of all or part of a building requires notice in writing to council to determine if you need a building consent. Whilst converting a garage into an additional room or sleep-out is not considered a change of use and in theory will not require consent, it must still meet the standards of the NZ Building Code with regards to a habitable room. As a result, you may need consent to carry out the compliance work to meet the building code performance standards. A garage is a Class 7.0 domestic outbuilding and is considered a non-habitable structure. Converting it into a habitable room is a reclassification to Class 2.0.
Run us through the different stages of the Garage conversion process - what's involved?
We offer free no-obligation consultations for you to discuss your goals, budget, and timeline surrounding your garage conversion. Our proven 5-step approach to renovations includes a costing phase during which you’ll receive a fixed quote for your project. But before taking the plunge, get in touch with a local Refresh Renovation Consultant to arrange a consultation.
How can someone tell if their loft is suitable for conversion?
Converting a loft rarely requires planning permission* unless you’re raising the roofline or changing its structure, but it will need building regulations approval. This ensures that the structural strength of the new floor will be sufficient, and that 
the room and roof will be stable with safely designed stairs etc.
A building control surveyor will visit to make sure that the work meets regulations and issue a completion certificate. 
If your house is semi-detached or terraced, you’ll also be subject to party wall requirements.
It will require planning permission 
if the roof is going to be extended 
or altered and it exceeds specified limits and conditions, or if you 
live in a designated area (such as 
a national park, the Broads, an 
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, a conservation area or a World Heritage Site) and the work includes a roof extension. Check the limits and conditions at the government’s Planning Portal site.
Run us through the different stages in the loft conversion process - what’s involved?
We offer free no-obligation consultations for you to discuss your goals, budget, and timeline surrounding your garage conversion. Our proven 5-step approach to renovations includes a costing phase during which you’ll receive a fixed quote for your project. But before taking the plunge, get in touch with a local Refresh Renovation Consultant to arrange a consultation.
What’s your interior design process?
Refresh’s process supports a bespoke design and build: a renovation tailored to your lifestyle requirements and taste. Your local renovation consultant will manage every aspect for you - working to keep everything on track.
Which interior design styles can you cater for?
Your Style, Your Budget, Our Expertise. We look to do things differently and have transformed the traditional renovation approach where the homeowner manages a builder, designer, consents, suppliers and co-ordinating trades. Instead, we are a design and build renovation company that works with you to reduce the risk of your project going over time and budget with a process which aligns trades, suppliers and designer relationships and getting all the necessary permits and compliances approved. Our secret is in the planning.
Full Home Renovations
At Refresh, our Renovation Consultants utilise our proven 5-step method to deliver fantastic home renovations.
Kitchen Renovations
Create a space that makes meal preparation a breeze and entertaining guests easier by revamping your kitchen.
Bathroom Renovations
Our expert designers will help you create your dream bathroom, combining both style and functionality.
House Extensions
Add value to your home or optimise the space you have available. Whether it is adding a garage or an extra level of bedroom space, our team can help.
Garage Conversions
Convert your garage into a space you can enjoy, free of clutter and mess. The team at Refresh Renovations can help make your garage conversion a reality.
Home Office Renovations
As working from home continues to be the new norm, make sure your home office space has everything you need to help you stay productive.
Attic and Loft Conversions
Many families move homes each year because they wish they lived in a larger home. You can affordably increase the space of your home with help from the team at Refresh Renovations.
Roofing
At Refresh, our Renovation Consultants are changing the way the world renovates, using our proven 5-step method to deliver high-quality roof renovations to homeowners.
House Recladding
It is what is in the inside that counts, but when it comes to houses, first impressions are everything. A tired exterior can significantly lower the value of a house, re-clad or repaint to help modernise and add value to your home.
Open Plan Renovations
Give your home more breathing space with an open-plan renovation. Whether your home is old or new, the team at Refresh can help create a better space that works for you.
Outdoor Renovations
Take your outdoor space to the next level, from landscaping your garden area or creating a new outdoor room, our team do it all.
Apartment Renovations
A well-designed flat that has been thoughtfully tailored to your everyday needs and lifestyle can mean the difference between feeling cramped and overwhelmed or finding yourself balanced and relaxed in a space you truly love.
