Adding The Finishing touches
Adding the Finishing Touches Written by:Date Published: Our team wears many hats for the journey that we go through together as we seek to create a home extension or custom new build for your family. From recommending the right designer, to holding the council accountable, to making sure that the highest standards of quality are […]
Staying at home through the construction process
Staying home while we chip away… Written by:Date Published: Have an extension or renovation in mind? Great, sounds like exciting times ahead with the additional space you are going to get from the extension or renovation. But it could possibly mean you may need to find alternate accommodation for the duration of the process, which […]
Choosing The Right Cladding For Your Home
Cladding Your Home Written by:Date Published: Weatherboards are widely used as the preferred cladding for homeowners across New Zealand. They are easily available, long lasting and they give homes a certain character and appeal that cannot be matched by other cladding types. The other options for cladding are brick, panel cladding etc.. Weatherboards Brick Cladding Panel Cladding […]
When is the right time to begin home extension
When Is the Right Time to Begin Home Extension? Written by:Date Published: One of the most common obstacles to overcome before making the decision to get a company like Certified Home Extensions around to talk home extension and/or renovation options is timing. With the chaos of everyday life, it can be tricky to squeeze a couple of […]
Keeping Your Home Warm and Cosy
Keeping Your Home Warm and Cosy Written by:Date Published: 1. Install a (new) FireplaceWho doesn’t love the ambience of a wood burning fire? (fetching firewood however might be a different story). Replacing your existing fireplace with the new and improved model is reasonably easy, especially if it is part of a larger scale home extension […]
Island, Breakfast Bar or Neither
Island, Breakfast Bar or Neither? Written by:Date Published: One key decision to make when you are renovating your kitchen or designing your dream kitchen is whether you would like an island, a breakfast bar or neither. The most popular option in most of the home extensions and renovations that we complete is an island, but that […]
Making Your Start Up Session a Success
Making Your Start Up Session a Success Written by:Date Published: CONGRATULATIONS! You’ve taken the first step to making your dream home a reality. Whether it’s a house extension, renovation or new build, rest assured that with 203 projects under our belt, we can help you! Since we first started meeting with clients in 2003, we’ve learned that […]
Types of Windows
Types of Window Written by:Date Published: A decision that is key to the warmth, energy efficiency and light transmission of your home extension or custom new build is the type of joinery that you choose to install. The right choice will mean your home is continually bathed in sunlight, you may not have to consider a fire […]
Ordering a Property File
Ordering a Property File Written by:Date Published: The first step before beginning any plans for your home extension and/or renovation in Auckland is to order your property file from the council. We can’t overstate how important this is. While sadly much like the process of dealing with council in general, there is no guarantee that […]
Choosing your kitchen cabinet materials
Choosing your kitchen cabinet materials Written by:Date Published: Something that people often don’t know a lot about before making the decision to do a house extension or renovation is kitchen cabinetry and the various types available. If you are particular about the aesthetic of the kitchen you are hoping to achieve it is useful knowledge, as […]
