My Glenfield bathroom is original 1970s. Is it worth renovating?

Almost always. Original bathrooms of this age usually have failing grout, dated suites and little real waterproofing. A renovation modernises the look, fixes hidden water issues and adds value, giving you a bathroom built to handle family life for years.

Can you keep the cost down without doing a cheap job?

Yes. We keep plumbing efficient and choose durable mid-range tiles and fittings, while never cutting corners on waterproofing, plumbing or ventilation. That is how you get a great-value bathroom that still lasts.

Do I need a consent for a straightforward refit?

A like-for-like refit usually does not, but moving plumbing or structural changes can. We assess this at the free consultation and, where consent is required, manage the Auckland Council process, inspections and producer statements.

How do I get a quote?

Use the online form to Get a Free Quote. We arrange a free consultation, measure up and discuss your plans, then send a fixed written quote and timeline. There is no phone number; the form is the quickest way to reach us.

Bathroom Renovation Glenfield | Mid-Range Family Renos

Bathroom Renovation Glenfield

Design-led bathroom renovations in Glenfield and across North Shore. Full renovations, ensuites, wet rooms, tiling and waterproofing — fixed written quotes, certified waterproofing and a workmanship guarantee.

Free consultation Fixed written quote Workmanship guaranteed

Glenfield is the North Shore's family heartland — street after street of practical 1970s and 80s homes, many of them original brick-and-tile and ready for their first real bathroom update in decades. Renovations here are usually about function and value: a hard-working family bathroom that looks fresh, drains properly and is built to last, without a premium price tag.

We are a design-led bathroom renovation team covering all of Auckland. Every Glenfield project begins with a free consultation and a fixed written quote.

Glenfield's 1970s and 80s family homes

The typical Glenfield home tells a familiar story once we open up the bathroom:

Original 1970s–80s bathrooms with coloured suites, small tiles, failing grout and tired vanities — functional, but well past their best.
Waterproofing of its era, which usually means little more than paint behind the tiles.
Compact, boxy layouts that benefit from a smarter configuration rather than more space.

A well-planned full bathroom renovation brings these homes firmly into the present.

Practical mid-range renovations

Most Glenfield homeowners want a sensible, good-value bathroom — and that is exactly what we build. We keep plumbing efficient, choose durable mid-range tiling and fittings, and put the budget into the parts that matter. The finish is clean, modern and built to handle years of family use.

Where a full renovation is more than you need, a focused refresh of the tiling, vanity and tapware can lift a Glenfield bathroom at a lower cost.

Fixing the hidden issues behind old tiles

Behind a 1970s Glenfield bathroom we often find the real work: no proper waterproofing, water damage to the substrate, and dated plumbing. The most common and costly mistake we see is tiling straight over a failed old surface. We strip back to a sound substrate and re-tank to AS/NZS 3740, so the new bathroom is genuinely watertight.

Our waterproofing service is the part you never see but rely on most, and it is where we never cut corners.

Compliance and quality trades

Every Glenfield renovation is built to the NZ Building Code. Plumbing and electrical are completed by registered tradespeople, waterproofing is laid to AS/NZS 3740, and structural work is handled by a Licensed Building Practitioner. Where moving plumbing or structural changes require a building consent, we manage the Auckland Council process and inspections for you.

See our full approach on the process page, backed by fixed written pricing and a workmanship guarantee.

What a Glenfield bathroom renovation costs

As an Auckland 2026 guide, depending on size, layout and fixtures: small bathroom or powder room $12,000–$20,000; standard full renovation $20,000–$35,000; ensuite $15,000–$28,000; large or premium master bathroom $35,000–$60,000+. Practical Glenfield renovations with efficient layouts typically sit in the lower-to-middle part of their range.

For the full breakdown, read our Auckland bathroom renovation cost guide, then Get a Free Quote for your home.

Serving Glenfield and the central Shore

We renovate bathrooms throughout the central North Shore. Close to Glenfield we also work in Northcote, Birkenhead and Albany. See every area on our areas hub, or learn more on the Bathroom Renovation Auckland homepage.