The Reno Guys

Kaleb & Lisa first approached us back in 2021 with plans for a major renovation, but with the country in and out of lockdown and materials hard to source, the project was put on hold.

Fast forward to early 2024, and we were back on site and ready to go. 🔨

This wasn’t a job where knocking down and starting again was an option. The site is steep, with the land dropping sharply to the sea, and the home perched on poles to make the most of those unreal coastal views. 🌊

With challenging access and exposed conditions, a fully wrapped scaffold was key, giving the team a dry, sheltered workspace so progress could continue no matter the weather.

A challenging site, a unique build, and a project we genuinely enjoyed being part of.



Check out the links below for more photos and the video:
https://renoguys.co.nz/project/whaanga-road-raglan/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJhigWgrY9M

Some builds stay with you, not just for the final result, but for the journey it took to get there.

This home was built at the height of Covid, a time when challenges on site and behind the scenes were immense. Supply shortages, constant change, and uncertainty made this one of the most demanding projects we’ve taken on.

Now, seeing the landscaping come to life and complement this one-off build on the edge of Porongia National Park makes it all worthwhile.

The house sits on screw piles, something new for our team at the time. With tricky ground conditions, they proved to be the best solution. Once installed, progress moved quickly, bearers, subfloor, and framing followed efficiently. For a difficult site, it was a smart and effective way to get the build out of the ground.

Our client Veronica, a landscape architect, brought incredible passion to the project. She carefully researched and selected products to suit her vision, from OSB flooring and Australian hardwood decking and cladding, to the tongue-and-groove cedar ceiling flowing through the open-plan living spaces, not to mention the plywood linings with bold negative detail.

This was a rewarding build during a very stressful period for our team. Strategic planning made all the difference, with timber secured and stored six months in advance, we were ready when it mattered.

A challenging project, a great result, and a testament to preparation, collaboration, and teamwork.

Project Credits

House Concept & Design - Keucke Studio
Architectural Drawings - Joel Surridge Architecture
Site & Landscape Design - Keucke Landscape Studio

https://renoguys.co.nz/project-category/new-builds/

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After a well-deserved Christmas break, we continue to celebrate the awesome subbies who help bring our projects to life.

Spotlighting ✨ Impact Tiling ✨
Impact Tiling bring precision, craftsmanship, and a sharp eye for detail to every space they work in. From bathrooms and kitchens to full renovation projects, their tiling work adds the finishing touches that truly make a difference.

Their consistency, workmanship, and pride in their craft help turn renovation plans into polished, high-quality results — and that’s why we value having Impact Tiling as part of our team. 👌

Thanks for helping our projects stand out, Impact Tiling!

🚙 Meet Clifford 🚙

Dan’s connection to Clifford goes all the way back to around 2003, when Dan was serving in the New Zealand Army as a Carpenter with the Royal New Zealand Engineers.

Clifford actually belongs to Dan’s good mate Andrew, who he joined the Army with (also an Engineer) and who’s now based in Fiji. For now, Dan’s proudly looking after Andrew’s beloved pickup and making sure it still gets out and about.

With some custom-made roof racks recently added, Clifford is back in action, perfect for the occasional timber run and cruising the roads once again. He gets smiles and waves everywhere he goes, and if you’re near the Waitomo fuel station, you might just spot him stopping for a big drink.

⭐ Fun fact: Clifford is NZ New, pretty rare, as most F100s were imported from Australia. And yes… he’s right-hand drive.

Old school, full of character, and still turning heads.