Ecotectural design and build architectural renovations and extensions across Nelson Tasman, lifting comfort, light and value in homes across the region since 2006.
Renovations and extensions
Rework the home you have, rather than start again.
Not every project is a new home. Sometimes the better answer is to rework or extend a home worth investing in, done properly, across Nelson and Motueka. This is architect-led renovation and extension work, for homes and clients where the quality of the result matters more than the size of the job.
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We bring the same design-led, high-performance approach to an existing home: better light, warmer and drier rooms, and a result that feels considered rather than tacked on.
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Every project starts around one table, with the right architect and energy-literate engineer brought in from the first sketch.
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It runs in the open, with every dollar visible, which matters twice over when surprises can hide in old walls.
Areas we serve near Nelson and Tasman: Nelson, Richmond, Motueka, Mapua and Tasman.
Built for comfort
Making an older home warmer and drier.
Insulation, airtightness detailing, better glazing and ventilation can transform how an older home feels and runs, often more than a new kitchen or a fresh coat of paint.
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We assess what a home actually needs rather than guessing, testing where heat is lost and where damp and draughts get in.
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Then we target the work that makes the real difference, without disturbing more of the existing structure than necessary.
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The result holds its warmth through winter, stays cooler in summer, and costs less to run.
Proven renovation work
A real renovation, not a concept.
At Paton Road, we reworked and extended an existing home around a new double-sided stone fireplace, set beneath a vaulted living space that changed how the whole home feels. It is a real, finished renovation you can see for yourself.
- Building since
- 2006
- Designed to last
- 50+ years
- 10-year guarantees
- Master Build + Halo
- Registered
- Master Builder + Certified Builder
"I wanted a home I could wear shorts and a t-shirt in year round and never feel cold."
Colin Hayman, Upper Moutere
Selected work across Tasman, Kaiteriteri & Nelson.
Many of our homes are completed under confidentiality, so this is only a selection. To see more, simply ask and we will arrange a private viewing or reference project.
Why renovate with us
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Respects the bones of the home. Design that works with the existing structure, rather than fighting it.
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Engineered to feel better to live in. Performance built into the new work, not just the finish, with the option to build a Passive Home.
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Built in the Open. Honest, open-book pricing, which matters most when surprises can hide behind old walls.
What we do
Everything it takes to rework and extend your home.
You engage one company: us. We bring the architect, engineer and every trade together and manage them on your behalf, so you have a single point of contact and one team accountable, from the first sketch to the final invoice. You are our design partner, the home is shaped around what you want, and we look after everyone else.
Architectural homes
Bespoke, architect-designed homes shaped around your ideas, your site and the Tasman light.
Design and build
One accountable team from first sketch to handover, so the design stays buildable and on budget.
Energy-efficient, healthy homes
Warm, dry, energy-efficient homes built well above the minimum code. We build Passive Homes.
Renovations and extensions
Considered additions and reworks, built to the same standard as our new homes.
Complete project leadership
We coordinate every consultant, supplier and trade, and keep your build on time and on budget.
A personalised experience
A calm, communicative process, dealing directly with the people responsible for your home.
A renovation of ours
Paton Road
A renovation and extension centred on a double-sided stone fireplace in a vaulted living space.
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Renovations and extensions, answered.
Do you do renovations and extensions as well as new builds?
Yes. We bring the same design-led, high-performance approach to reworking and extending existing homes across Nelson and Tasman, with the same open-book pricing and one accountable team.
Can you make an older home warmer and drier?
Usually, yes. Insulation, airtightness detailing, better glazing and ventilation can transform how an older home feels and runs. We assess what your home needs and tell you honestly what will make the biggest difference for your budget.
What does a high-end renovation cost?
It depends entirely on the scope and the state of the existing home, so we will not guess. We work through the scope with you, price it open-book so you see the real costs, and always carry a sensible contingency, because surprises can hide in old walls.
Do you do home extensions in Motueka?
Yes. Motueka is a regular part of our renovation and extension work, alongside Nelson, Richmond, Mapua and the wider Tasman district. The same architect-led, high-performance approach applies wherever the home is.
Thinking about reworking your home? Talk to us first.
Book a free one-hour consultation with founder Daryl Combes. No obligation, just an honest conversation about your home, your brief and your budget.
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