About
Full home renovation specialists in Hawke’s Bay.
Since 2017, Total Renovations has completed over 100 renovation projects, specialising in transforming older villas and bungalows into modern, functional homes while preserving their character and charm.
We provide complete end-to-end renovation services including home reconfigurations, extensions, kitchens, bathrooms, exterior upgrades, and landscaping. Our experienced team manages the entire process — from planning and council approvals through to construction and finishing.
Homeowners don’t need to coordinate trades, schedules, or suppliers. We take care of everything, with clear communication and weekly updates so you always know how your project is progressing.
Our systems include a detailed 280-point quality control checklist to ensure every renovation is completed to the highest standard.
If you're planning a renovation and want a reliable, experienced team to guide the process from start to finish, we'd love to help bring your vision to life.
You can also follow our renovation projects and see behind-the-scenes transformations on our social media, where thousands of homeowners follow along for inspiration and real project updates.
Credentials
Site Safe
SiteWise NZ
Projects
Workmanship reviews
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BC Rating
5.0
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Workmanship |
5.0
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The quality of workmanship provided |
| Cost |
4.5
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How well they kept to the quoted cost | |
| Schedule |
5.0
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How well they kept to schedule | |
| Communications |
4.6
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Their professionalism and responsiveness |
Google reviews
Rating for Total Renovations Limited
Jodi Wicksteed
We used Matt and the team at Total Renovations to put in some new double glazed windows and doors. We were sick of previous builders quotes always running over and jobs taking forever and were really happy that this was not our experience with Total Renovation. They even agreed to a fixed price so we knew there would be no surprises. Even when the installation threw a few unexpected curve balls the solutions were found quickly and executed well. The job was done in just over a day. We will use Total Renovation again Reply: Thanks Jodi, we really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. We're glad Matt and the team delivered the fixed price, handled the unexpected issues quickly, and completed the installation so efficiently. It’s great to hear you were happy with the outcome. We look forward to working with you again.
Ravinder singh
We used Total Renovations for external renovations, carpet, and paint. Everything was smooth and on time. I dealt with Matt—he’s an experienced guy who knows what he’s doing. I would definitely go back to them if required. Reply: Thank you, Ravinder. We’re very glad Matt and the team delivered smooth, on-time external renovations, carpet, and paint work. We appreciate your trust and would be happy to work with you again. Please contact us anytime if you need assistance.
Gerry Martin
Another great job from the team and Total Renovations. Rueben and Louie, hardworking, professional and friendly. Reply: Thank you so much, Gerry. We’re thrilled Rueben and Louie delivered another great experience and we’ll pass your kind words along. We appreciate your support and look forward to helping with any future projects.
Hunter Berkahn
Couldn’t be happier with Total Renovations Hawke’s Bay and Matt’s team. Matt’s honesty, professionalism and attention to detail is evident. They work with genuine care and expert craftsmanship, delivering on time and on budget. Matt and his crew are reliable, respectful and highly skilled; we’d recommend them to anyone wanting a beautiful, stress-free renovation. Reply: Thank you so much, Hunter. We’re thrilled Matt and the team delivered a professional, on-time and on-budget renovation and that our attention to detail made the process stress-free. Your recommendation means a lot to us. We appreciate your trust and are here for any future projects or referrals.
Charlie B
We used Total Renovations in conjunction with Natural Edge Joinery to do all the building work we needed done before our new kitchen was installed. Matt and Eliza communicated exceptionally, the work was completed to a high standard and Matt was also able to organise subcontractors really efficiently for plastering etc. We love our new kitchen and would highly recommend Total Renovations if you were looking for a builder in Hawke’s Bay! Reply: Thanks so much for the wonderful review, Charlie. We’re thrilled you love your new kitchen and that Matt and Eliza communicated well and organised the subcontractors efficiently. We’ll pass your compliments on to the whole team and Natural Edge Joinery. We really appreciate your recommendation for anyone looking for a builder in Hawke’s Bay.
Annabel Klingender
Matt and his boys at TRL were fantastic to work with. Matt was super easy going and quoted fairly for exactly what we wanted for our rental. It was a very awkward space and Matt managed to come up with an idea for an easy flowing deck which is also the front entranceway. His boys were able to remove the old deck and build a new one very punctually and were very respectful. They were great with kids too, my toddlers loved watching them every day. Will definitely be using Matt and his team for any project I need in the future! Reply: Thank you so much, Annabel — we really appreciate your kind words and 5-star review. We're glad Matt and the team could design a flowing deck for the awkward space, provide a fair quote, and complete the job punctually and respectfully. It’s wonderful the kids enjoyed watching the work each day. We look forward to helping with any future projects you have.
