Auckland Villa Renovation & Restoration
New Zealand villas, also known as "Kiwi villas," emerged in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Recognisable by their gabled roofs, decorative brackets, sash windows, and weatherboard cladding, they have a romantic, timeless appeal. These homes often include features like leadlight windows and intricate woodwork, all of which add character but may require careful restoration to bring them back to life.
We renovate & restore Auckland villas to their former glory.
Transforming Auckland Villas
There’s nothing quite like a classic NZ villa. The history, charm and high level of workmanship makes Auckland villas undeniably appealing. But there comes a time when an old building needs to be restored.
At DEC Construction, we pride ourselves on bringing Auckland Villas into the 21st century, while still maintaining the authenticity and charm of the original building. Whether it is opening up living spaces, installing skylights to improve natural lighting or modernising kitchens, bathrooms and exteriors, we improve your Auckland villas liveability without compromising tradition.
Auckland Villa Renovation Experts
We have helped transform dozens of Auckland villas, restoring them to their former glory. We work carefully and diligently to maintain the integrity of these character homes. When undergoing villa renovations, you want to work with a team you can trust. DEC Construction are trusted villa renovation and restoration experts who have been working throughout Auckland for over 14 years. With DEC Construction you Auckland villa is in the hands of the experts.
What’s the difference between an Auckland villa and an Auckland Bungalow?
The terms “villa” and “bungalow” are regularly used to refer to the same thing. Many are unaware of the architectural nuisances separating the two styles of character homes. The victorian Villa first appeared in Auckland in the mid 19th century and was characterised by high ceilings, ornate awnings, little windows and a wide central hallway.
The bungalow was introduced to NZ after the villa in the early 20th century. It was so popular that is swiftly overtook the Villa as the prominent style of new home in Auckland at the time. The Californian Bungalow was more open plan than the villa and featured lower ceilings and exposed rafters. Window were also more expansive, letting in more light.
There are several variations of the Villa. The Bay Villa, the Square Front Villa and the Trans Villa. The Trans Villa was a combination of the Villa and the Bungalow with some villa owners renovating their villa to the California bungalow style.
Auckland Villa Renovation Costs
When it comes to estimating the cost of an Auckland villa renovation or restoration project, a lot depends on the current state that the villa is in. Luckily villas are built pretty tough and stand up well to the test of time. The cost of a villa renovation can vary depending on how much work you want done. From simple skylight installation to improve natural lighting and kitchen & bathroom remodelling, to more large scale projects such as adding additional rooms, the cost of an Auckland villa renovation project really depends on the scale you have in mind.
The Auckland Villa Renovation & Restoration Process
The process of renovating and/or restoring a villa starts with formulating a plan. You want to consider how you can improve the livability of your Auckland villa, without compromising its original, character home charm. Once you have defined exactly what you want from your villa renovation, get in touch with both a builder and an architect who specialise in villa restoration. This will ensure that your renovations work seamlessly with your villa design while improving the comfort of your beautiful character home.
Susan Braithwaite
Auckland Villa Renovation, 2019
“We approached DEC Construction to renovate and restore of Auckland villa in 2019. Working with Darren and his team was an absolute breeze. They transformed our home from its dilapidated state into a comfortable, modern home but still retained all the features of the character home style that we loved. Thanks for a wonderful job!”