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High-end villa and bungalow renovations require more than good building skills, they require experience, patience, and an understanding of how older homes really behave once you open them up.

01/09/2026

Design and renovation, made beautifully simple.

Working alongside renovation designer Sarah Foote, the Concept Building team carefully restored this beautiful 1920s bungalow.

Natural oak floors bring warmth, while putty-toned slim Shaker cabinetry gives the kitchen a refined, contemporary feel. Throughout the kitchen and bathroom, every detail has been fitted with precision, reflecting the exceptional craftsmanship behind every Concept Building project.

Modern, calm and considered, without losing the character that makes this home special.

If you are considering a renovation and would like to talk to a specialist, please contact Michael on 0275 373 704 to discuss your plans.

09/06/2026

From outdoor deck to all-season entertaining space.

Here’s the latest work in progress from the Concept Building Solutions team in St Heliers.

This renovation is all about making better use of an existing outdoor area and creating a space the homeowners can enjoy year-round.

The existing deck is being transformed into a versatile indoor-outdoor living area, complete with a built-in barbecue, gas fireplace, infrared heaters and retractable glass slider windows.

During winter, the space will be warm, comfortable and perfect for entertaining family and friends. When summer arrives, the glass sliders can be opened up to create that outdoor feel while still providing shelter from the elements.

Projects like this are a great example of how thoughtful design and quality workmanship can unlock the full potential of an existing home.

It's exciting to see the plans taking shape, and we can't wait to share the finished result in the coming months.

Thinking about extending your living space or creating a better indoor-outdoor connection?

Get in touch with the Concept Building Solutions team to discuss your ideas.

03/03/2026

A Ponsonby Bungalow, Reimagined

Built in 1920 and proudly standing in Ponsonby, this character bungalow has weathered a century of renovations, questionable design decisions, and at some point, a bathroom that was almost certainly a bedroom.

When the new owners took the keys, they inherited a home full of charm and a kitchen that was cosy. Meanwhile, the bathroom was enjoying rather more square footage than it deserved.

The brief was clear: modernise with a luxurious feel, whilst honouring the heritage interior features that give a home like this its soul. A considered blend of old and new.

Working alongside an interior designer, Concept Building Solutions transformed the oversized bathroom into a space that finally earns its footprint, and converted unused area into a kitchen scullery, delivering the bench space and storage that any busy household with young children quietly dreams about.

The ensuite received a well-deserved makeover, and a new laundry was added to the downstairs basement with internal access, tucking life's less glamorous necessities neatly out of sight.

A century on, this bungalow is no longer just surviving, it's thriving.

Got a renovation project you need help with? We'd love to hear about it. Get in touch.

24/02/2026

A great day to be a builder.

This week the Concept Building Solutions team swapped the Auckland CBD skyline for Waiheke Island views. Not a bad office for the week.

The job was replacing rotting timber windows with modern aluminium joinery throughout the home.

Coastal properties look incredible, but salt spray, moisture and high winds are tough on timber. Over time, wood swells, warps and rots. What once added character can quickly become a maintenance headache.

Upgrading to aluminium makes sense on Waiheke:

• Built for coastal conditions and resistant to salt air and moisture
• Minimal maintenance with no sanding, sealing or repainting every few years
• Strong and rigid, offering better performance in high-wind zones
• Slimmer frames and larger glass areas for more light and better views
• Improved thermal performance, insulation and noise reduction
• Enhanced security and long-term durability of up to 30 years

It is a smart investment that protects the home and keeps it looking sharp for decades.

When you choose a New Zealand Certified Builder, you are choosing workmanship backed by recognised industry standards and builders who stand behind their work. No shortcuts. Just quality done properly.

If your windows are starting to show their age, it might be time for a conversation.

Give the Concept Building Solutions team a call to talk through your options.

04/02/2026

What Paint Hides: The Reality of a Bungalow Renovation

This is what heritage projects look like once we open the walls.

Perfect exterior. Fresh paint. No visible issues.

Then we remove the internal linings and sometimes find hidden water damage, rotten framing, and structural compromises.

A Ponsonby bungalow can look immaculate from the street. The weatherboards appear sound. The owners have maintained the paintwork religiously.

This is why we can't give fixed prices for heritage homes until we've done proper investigation. It's not about padding quotes, it's about being honest about what we don't know yet.

Two things we always do:
1. Targeted investigation of high-risk areas, informed by 20 years' experience with local homes
2. Realistic contingency budgets that protect both parties

Our track record? We haven't exceeded a fixed-price budget in 10 years using this system.

The builders who promise fixed prices without thorough inspection? They're either inexperienced with old homes or planning to hit you with massive variations later.

Have you experienced hidden issues in a villa renovation? Share your story below.

02/02/2026

Welcome to Concept Building Solutions

After 20+ years of renovating Auckland’s villas and bungalows through word-of-mouth referrals, we’re finally joining social media.

Why now? Because too many heritage homeowners are getting poor advice from builders who don’t specialise in 100+ year-old homes.

I’m Michael Bartlett, and I’ve spent my entire career focused on one thing: renovating character homes in central Auckland properly.

Over the next few weeks, I’ll be sharing what we’ve learned from completing 20+ villa renovations in Ponsonby alone, and the hidden problems we find. Plus, how we navigate heritage consent, and why villa renovation is fundamentally different from standard building.

If you own a villa or bungalow in Ponsonby, Grey Lynn, Herne Bay or surrounding suburbs, this page is for you.

Follow along for honest insights from the field, just real knowledge from real projects.

— Michael

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70 Sales Street
Auckland
1010

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

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+64275373704

Website

https://conceptbuilding.co.nz/

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