Better Builds
About
At Better Builds, we specialise in high-quality home renovations, extensions, kitchens and bathrooms and general carpentry work across Auckland.
Led by Dom - a Licensed Building Practitioner, we manage the entire process from planning to handover, so you always know what’s happening and what to expect. Our focus is on clear communication, realistic timelines, and quality craftsmanship that adds long-term value to your home and the way you live in it.
If you’re looking for a builder who does things properly, pays attention to the details, and genuinely cares about the outcome, we’d love to work with you.
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Trade licences
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| Trade licence | Registration | Ownership | Details |
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| Licensed Building Practitioners | view details |
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Carpentry |
| Electrical Worker Register | - | - | - |
| NZ Registered Architects | - | - | - |
| Plumbers Gasfitters & Drainlayers | - | - | - |
| Asbestos Assessor Licence Holder Register | - | - | - |
| Asbestos Remover Licence Holder Register | - | - | - |
| Chartered Professional Engineer | - | - | - |
Insurance
This tradesperson has not provided any public liability or professional indemnity insurance information. While this is not a legal requirement, if you engage them, ask if they hold any public liability or defective workmanship insurance.
Memberships & Associations
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Verified work reviews
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5.0
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5.0
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Seton Butler
Dom and his team at Better Builds NZ went the extra mile for us - I rate them very highly! They were available at short notice and delivered promptly and at quality. Reply: Thanks Seton, appreciate the kind words.
Dion Mortimer
Dom and his team recently helped give our home a much needed face lift. New Kitchen, floors, paint, electrics and upgraded bathrooms! On time, on budget, easy and reassuring to work with and genuine craftsmanship applied to everting they did. We are absolutely delighted with the result! Truly, if you want a better build use Better Builds!! Dion and Natalie.
Rowena Coleman
We had a full renovate of downstairs and a bathroom upstairs remodelled. Communication with changes etc was helped by Dom and Eric with there suggestions. Any problems encountered and changes in pricing was communicated to us in a timely manner. As owners we still lived in the premises and the courtesy they offered to us from all who worked onsite was appreciated. We would certainly be happy to employ them again.
Joanne Savage
Fabulous 😊 super communication, gave honest views, & great ideas. Highly recommend 👌
Trang Minh
Highly recommend. We’ve got our bathrooms renovated and kitchen installation. The team is professional, timely and very meticulous with their work. Communication is easy and great quality.
Steve Kaa
We recently had our bathroom renovated by Dom and his team, and the result is even better than we imagined. What really set Dom apart was his involvement from start to finish—he didn’t just build; he helped us with the entire design. His expertise made the decision-making process so much easier and stress-free. Dom and the whole team were incredibly friendly, which made communication effortless throughout the entire project. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for high-quality workmanship and a professional team. Reply: Thanks Steve, great working with you!
