House extensions and additions

Is space an issue? Do you want another living room? Are you considering extending your house to add a new master bedroom with en suite and walk in wardrobe? 


Across New Zealand, we have carried out hundreds of home extensions and additions where people needed more space or wanted to take advantage of views. Not only do we work closely with you to create a great home design, we will provide all of the resources required to complete the project. This includes working drawings, obtaining any necessary building consents and our qualified tradespeople cover all the work required.

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Spreading out:

Extending your living spaces

Need another bedroom or a bigger living room? Want to accommodate a teenager, elderly relative or AirBnB guest? 


The key requirement is whether your section is large enough to accommodate the home extension you wish to add, whilst meeting local body coverage ratios and maintaining an outdoor space that meets your needs. Extending important living spaces, or adding bedrooms, can instantly improve your living conditions as well as the property's value.

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Building Under:
Developing your basement 

In hilly areas such as Wellington, many of our homes have unused space underneath to accommodate their sloping sections. Others have a garage and storage space for the mower - but not much else. 


Developed land in areas like Auckland and Wellington become more and more at a premium. Kiwi homeowners are making more of that under-utilised, under-house space. This can be achieved by developing the existing space, or jacking up the house to make room for a full new level underneath.  We can provide advice on all types of basement renovations anywhere in New Zealand.


If you're thinking about adding a family room, granny flat, office, studio, home theatre or any other type of basement development to your home, contact the local Pzazz Building team today to find out what's possible at a free In Home Consultation.

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Going up: 
Adding an attic room or another level

If your home has under-used space up inside the loft, one of the most cost-effective ways to gain more space and increase the value of your home can be turning the space into an attic room. Think of all the uses - a bedroom, home office, sewing room - the sky's the limit! Attic renovations can be an extremely cost effective solution to create that additional space without changing the buildings overall dimensions.


The alternative if you don't have enough space is to raise the roof - literally - by increasing the height of your roof, or by adding a whole new level to your home. The two reasons people usually consider going up is either because your section size does not allow spreading out as an option and/or that by going up you get to take advantage of some great views. 

Home extensions and additions articles 

If you're thinking about extending or adding to your home, these articles are designed to get you started with ideas, inspirations, tips and the latest designs, products and technology. 

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Frequently Asked Home Extension Questions (FAQ)

  • How much will it cost to extend on my house?

    $3,500 - $4,000 per m2 is a starting guide to estimting the cost of a ground level extension, however the final figure will be dependent on things such as what type of room your adding and the complexity of integrating with the existing home. 

  • Are house extensions worth it?

    Absolutely!  You deserve a home you love. 

    Even with the existing structure, it is possible to extend the living space out, up or even down!

  • How do you fund a house extension?

    Due to rising property values, most renovation projects can be funded through your bank, based on the increased captial value of your property.

  • Are small extensions worth it?

    Small extensions are expensive on a m2 basis due to the first metre of any extension being the most expensive. Your needs will determine what extension is best for you.

  • Is it better to add on or build up?

    Generally it is considered 20% more expensive to build up, compared to adding on.

    This is dependent on a combination of what you are allowed to do (based on site coverage and neighbour shading), and what you stand to gain e.g. views, sunlight, living space. 

  • What is the most valuable extension?

    From our experience and feedback from our customers; turning a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom unit, into a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom home is one of the more high return renoavtions. By adding an additional bedroom with ensuite, you significantly increase the occupancy in the home.

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