Renovations

Home renovations in Wellington that add value, comfort and space

At New Digs, we aim to make the renovation process straightforward and well managed from day one.

Renovating your home can feel overwhelming.

Especially when you are unsure where to start, how much it will cost, or what issues might be uncovered once work begins. Many homeowners worry about hidden problems behind walls, unclear pricing, delays, and the stress of coordinating designers, council requirements and multiple trades.

Our goal is to make your home work for you and improve the way you live, not just update how it looks. We can connect you with the right architect for your project and provide an early budget outline, so you can make realistic decisions about scope, design and overall feasibility before moving too far down the path. Alongside this, we offer clear scopes of work, upfront communication and practical guidance throughout the build so you always know what to expect.

We can also carry out a detailed pre renovation assessment of your home, including floor level checks, subfloor and pile observations, and targeted moisture testing. This helps identify potential issues early and allows the renovation to be planned with greater confidence, reducing the likelihood of unexpected surprises once construction is underway.

Our renovation services

Full Home Renovations

Comprehensive renovations that transform the layout, performance and overall feel of your home, including creating open plan living spaces that better suit modern family life.

Partial Renovations

Targeted upgrades to specific areas of the home, improving functionality and comfort while working within an existing layout and budget.

Structural Upgrades

Carefully planned structural alterations, such as removing walls to achieve open plan living and improved flow, while ensuring all work is completed safely and to current building requirements.

Weather-Tightness Fixes

Remedial works to address moisture related risks and ageing exterior elements, helping protect your home and improve durability in Wellington’s conditions.

Like for Like Replacements

Upgrading bathrooms and other interior elements on a like for like basis where consent may not be required, helping refresh tired spaces efficiently while maintaining compliance with current regulations.

Landscaping & Indoor Outdoor Living

Enhancing outdoor spaces to better connect with the home, including installing sliding, bifolding or French doors opening onto decks, along with custom built pergolas or louvres to create functional, sheltered outdoor living areas.

Why renovate with New Digs?

Clear timelines and well planned programmes so you understand the sequence of work and what to expect at each stage

Honest, practical advice based on real building experience, helping you make informed decisions that suit your home and budget

Experienced project management that coordinates trades, communication and site progress, giving you greater confidence and control throughout your renovation

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Our Renovation Process

One

Initial consultation

We meet on site to discuss your goals, ideas and budget, and assess the existing home so we can provide practical guidance on what is achievable.

Two

Scope of work & estimates

We prepare a clear scope of work with preliminary estimates to help you understand likely costs and make informed decisions before progressing further.

Three

Planning, design & consents

If required, we connect you with trusted architects and consultants to develop plans and obtain council consent, ensuring everything is properly coordinated before construction begins.

Four

Contractor meeting & final pricing

Once plans are confirmed, we meet to review the full project details, provide final pricing and timelines, and agree on the contract so expectations are clear from the outset.

Five

Build phase

Construction begins with careful project management and regular weekly or monthly updates, depending on the size and complexity of the job, so you remain informed throughout the process.

Six

Consent sign off

Where applicable, we coordinate inspections and documentation to achieve council sign off and ensure work is completed in accordance with approved plans.

Seven

Final walkthrough

We complete a detailed walkthrough with you at the end of the project to confirm all work aligns with the agreed scope and to ensure you are fully satisfied before handover.

People like you who trusted us

    
 
 
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   Peter Cui 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Genuine, down to earth, enthusiastic crew that just want to do the best job. Completed an awesome large house extension for us and was fantastic to work with.
  
 
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   Gregor Ransfield 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Just prior to last Xmas our tenants informed me that the upstairs shower was leaking into the lower level bedroom, I called Digs who had his crew there immediately, damage was assessed and a planned hatched quickly. In short they had the leaking shower out a dehumidifier in and in a few days a new shower cubicle was installed for the tenants to use over Xmas. Post Xmas the crew came back and completed the finishing works to a high standard. Digs and his crew saved the day, days, holidays treated the property and tenants with respect, I can only highly recommend this team, New Digs will always be my first choice.
  
 
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   Hayden Simpson 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Digby and Susan from New Digs build are very professional! Have used them a couple times now and will definitely use again, will be highly recommending to any one I know looking for a great team to take on thier project. The whole team at new digs were great to deal with all of the workers were always tidy, great at communicating and made the project a dream to do!
  
 
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   Julia Thompson 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We’ve had the pleasure of working with Digby, Susan, and their crew on a number of renovation projects. They consistently achieve great results, are easy to work with, and always make the process smooth for both clients and contractors. A fantastic team who are a pleasure to work alongside.
  
 
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   Anna Sewell 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The New Digs Team were awesome to deal with. Excellent communication and nothing was a problem as they removed and replaced rotten weather boards at our house. I would highly recommend them :)
  
 
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   John Coltman 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Amazing building company, fantastic communication with updates and timelines, highly reccomend
  
 
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   Monde Nanzala 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I recently hired New digs for a pre-purchase building inspection. I highly recommend, they were amazing and I was very satisfied with the level of service provided. The we’re friendly, professional, and they took the time to explain what they were checking during the process. To anyone needing a reliable building inspection I highly recommend New digs !
  
 
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   Brandon Laws 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Digby is the best! Working with Digby for our builder's report was a truly amazing experience! He was able to help us on such short notice, and his report was incredibly extensive and thorough. The explanations were so clear and easy to understand that they gave me the confidence I needed to buy the house. Digby truly went above and beyond, even taking the time to call me and explain some of the details over the phone so I could ask all my questions. I highly recommend him!
  
 
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   Sarah W 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Digby and his team were fantastic. They assisted us with a builder’s report before purchasing our new home and were incredibly prompt, professional, and thorough. Despite the short notice, they delivered a detailed and insightful report that gave us real confidence in our decision! Would definitely use them again for any building needs in the future.