Holiday home

Beach House Renovations

The team at Refresh have completed thousands of renovations across the world and have an eye for the finer details that elevates your space to the next level.

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Bach / Holiday Home Renovation Specialists

When choosing a holiday home, location often takes priority over design. Whether you’re after a back country lodge, a beach house, or a lakeside retreat, Refresh will help you renovate the property of your dreams to suit your holiday needs and lifestyle.

Let your holiday home remain a place for escape and relaxation, not a source of stress. We’ll take care of your renovation from start to finish.  Then, next time you arrive at your retreat, you’ll be able to make the most of everything your haven and the surrounding area have to offer.

Renovating your holiday home is a valuable investment; it enhances the quality of your time there and adds to the income potential if you choose to rent out your property for others to enjoy. Our Renovation Consultants are experienced in a variety of holiday home renovations and will provide excellent customer support at every step. From beach houses and bungalows to lodges and luxury renovations, we’re here to renovate your holiday home into the vision you have for your property’s future.

What makes Refresh different?

Enjoy a hassle-free holiday home renovation with Refresh. You’ll partner with a Renovation Consultant in the local area who will manage every aspect of your renovation, from the initial design through to construction and delivery. Our proven 5-step method puts you in control while providing all the guidance and support you need to make the right decisions.

“Refresh was great to work with on the bathroom & laundry renovation in our 100-year-old beach house. They showed us sample tiles, flooring, shower, and hardware to consider, and the project was completed on time and handed back to us after both rooms had been cleaned.” - Heather Griffin-Peart, Refresh client



There’ll be no need to make a special trip to your holiday home while the work is being carried out. Your Renovation Consultant will secure all the necessary materials, coordinate experienced contractors, and oversee what is happening on-site. Careful scheduling means you can be confident that your renovation will be delivered on time and within budget. 

Looking to freshen up your holiday home?

Get in touch to book your free, no-obligation consultation and start your holiday home renovation today. Our Renovation Consultants can carry out this consultation either in person or via video call.

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A smooth and stress-free holiday home renovation experience

Sit back and relax while Refresh brings your vision to life. Our proven 5-step process aims to ensure your holiday home renovation is completed on time and within budget.

Step 1

Briefing / Initial Consultation

You’ll start by meeting with your Renovation Consultant to talk about what you’d like to achieve, your budget, and your timeline. Whether you’re planning a 1960s beach house renovation or a bach renovation that includes top-of-the-range fixtures and fittings while maintaining a laid-back feel, now is the time to explore the possibilities and discuss your ideas.

Step 2

Concept and Feasibility

Equipped with a clear understanding of how you’d like your finished holiday home to look, your Renovation Consultant will arrange for concept designs to be created. These will demonstrate if your vision is achievable or whether some adjustments need to be made. This is the ideal time to make key design decisions.

Step 3

Working Drawings and Costing

After you’ve confirmed that you’re happy with the concept designs, the in-depth working drawings will be developed. These encompass all the technical details including the existing structure of your property and logistical factors. This is the final stage of the planning process; now is the time to make any last-minute changes. Once you’ve confirmed you’re happy, your Renovation Consultant will provide a fixed quote and ask you to sign a contract confirming that you’re ready for the work to proceed.

Step 4

Build / Construction Stage

Your Renovation Consultant will work alongside their trusted network of contractors to turn your vision into reality. They’ll be on-site constantly and available to answer queries or address any issues. You’ll be able to carry on with your daily life and, in addition to regular personal communication with your Consultant, you can track progress using the Refresh online portal. If anything unexpected occurs that will be communicated immediately. We want your renovation to remain on schedule and within budget.

Step 5

Your Finished Renovation

Before the final sign-off, your Renovation Consultant will make sure you’re fully satisfied and that all necessary council documentation is in order, such as your Code of Compliance Certificate. Your transformed holiday home is now yours to enjoy!

Create a holiday home you'll feel proud of

Recent Holiday Home Renovation Projects

Searching for some inspiration? Check out these fantastic holiday home transformations created by our experienced Renovation Consultants.

Why Choose Refresh for Your Holiday Home Renovation?

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You’ll always be in control

From initial consultation to final handover, yours is the final say at every stage of the project. You’ll have the full support of an experienced Renovation Consultant who will provide as much advice as you need.

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We provide comprehensive project management

Since your holiday home may be far removed from your primary residence, there’ll be no need for your presence on-site. Your Renovation Consultant will expertly manage all aspects of your renovation; regular updates and images can be conveyed via video call and you can check in on your project at any time, using our intuitive customer portal.

Our Renovation Builders Service The Following Locations

Ashburton & Timaru
Auckland
Auckland - Rodney
Auckland - Central
Auckland - Manukau & Eastern Bays
Auckland - North Shore
Auckland - West
Christchurch
Far North
Gisborne & Wairoa
Hawkes Bay
Invercargill
Manawatu
Marlborough
Nelson
Queenstown & Wanaka
Rotorua
Taupō
Tauranga
Waikato
Wellington
Whangārei

I was very happy with my project outcome and the step by step process to get there. Thank you to Lawrie, Mandy, and Rob for their support and guidance throughout.

⁠— 

Karen Mac Kenzie

, Refresh Customer

Having Refresh coordinate the various trades was extremely valuable to us given we both work full time and have two children. They provided a great service and had the customer at the heart of their process.

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Tom Herring

, Refresh Customer