| 115 “There’s a huge array of stakeholders that you need to be engaged with to make sure that things are going to be costed correctly and run smoothly. T T Russell Fredric Renovations enhancing homes and value Refresh Renovations has thorough and well-proven processes for the planning and completion of the renovations and additions it undertakes. Refresh Renovations Manawatu BUILDING Refresh Renovations Manawatu is not only winning high praise from its clients, it is also being consistently recognised in industry awards. Franchise owner Wayne Gordon says Refresh Renovations has thorough and well-proven processes for the planning and completion of the renovations and additions it undertakes. The company operates nationwide, and has expanded internationally into Australia, the United Kingdom and North America. “It’s a New Zealand company that is taking on the world,” Wayne says. “We are a design-and-build renovation company, so from our first meeting with clients we can start scoping a project, but scoping it in detail to make sure that nothing’s amiss with regards to the trades and materials and the fittings.” Wayne notes a renovation, especially a complex one, is a specialist area, and typically involves seven to 10 sub-trades and several merchants for the supply of materials, plus the consenting process, which requires specialised knowledge. “There’s a huge array of stakeholders that you need to be engaged with to make sure that things are going to be costed correctly and run smoothly. “Our sub-trades are all vetted to make sure they have the right licences and qualifications, plus an impressive catalogue of work behind them that we can use as a reference.” Wayne estimates about 80% of Refresh Renovations Manawatu’s work involves kitchen and bathroom renovations, which significantly enhance the functionality, aesthetics and enjoyment of these spaces, as well as the saleability of a house. Refresh Renovations Manawatu can undertake projects of widely varying scale, from minor refreshes to comprehensive renovations or additions. For some, a renovation or addition that enables them to stay in their neighbourhood and keep their existing relationships, networks and schools is considerably preferable to moving. This was the case for a Palmerston North family, who own a 1930s’ bungalow and love where they live, but with two daughters sharing a room, as well as wanting a new lounge area, they were starting to feel squeezed for space. “The couple had been working with a home building company on extension plans, but were left feeling disappointed with the communication and progress, so they decided to get in touch with us,” says Wayne. With the client’s ideas and vision captured, the Refresh team worked with an architect to create plans and price the design, which the client accepted. “The architect created an exciting concept that would juxtapose a contemporary extension against the classic bungalow look.” The beautifully built contemporary extension has created space for a lounge and new bedroom, both opening on to the spacious deck that the clients recently installed. This offered indoor-outdoor flow, while a new double garage on the opposite side of the house provides extra protection for the family’s vehicles, plus additional storage. “They love it. They’re a five-star Google review client. They’ve referred us on to other people and are really happy,” says Wayne. Another client, who lives overseas, was “thrilled” with Refresh Renovations Manawatu’s quality of work and seamless communication during the transformation of a triple garage into a modern, self-sufficient rental home. “The owners wanted to maximise their property’s potential by converting the under-utilised space into a modern, open-plan home that would allow separation from the main house on the property, and autonomy of power and gas usage.” Wayne explains. “They appreciated our recommendations and advice, resulting in an attractive and practical modern dwelling.” Reflecting the high standard of Refresh Renovations Manawatu’s operation, at the Kiwibank 2024 Yorb Manawatu Small Business Awards it was the winner in the small business category and received a highly commended accolade in the trades and services category. 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