A practical renovation sequence
| Stage | Settle this before moving on |
|---|---|
| 1. Brief | What stays, what changes and the essential outcome. |
| 2. Checks | Existing condition, design, approvals and product suitability. |
| 3. Quote and preparation | Scope, responsibilities, materials, access and protection. |
| 4. Repairs and services | Underlying defects and necessary trade work. |
| 5. Linings and finishes | Required inspections, drying and system-specific installation order. |
| 6. Handover | Agreed work checked, care information and outstanding items recorded. |
The precise sequence varies by project. Confirm necessary approvals before starting; Building Performance’s project guidance explains the wider process.
Plan bathroom work before choosing the finish
A bathroom needs decisions about moisture, fixtures, service positions and household access. Use our bathroom renovation checklist to prepare the brief. If the layout works and the work is contained, the bathroom refresh guide helps separate necessary repairs from appearance changes.
Choose flooring around the room and substrate
Agree the product system before deciding when the floor goes in. Preparation, fixed cabinetry, thresholds and drying requirements can change the order. Compare vinyl vs laminate flooring, then use our flooring installation guide for Wellington to prepare for a site assessment.
Make small workspaces useful
List activities and appliances before designing a kitchenette or partitioned office. Our kitchenette ideas help turn a compact space into a practical brief. For a business setting, the Wellington office fit-out guide covers access, approvals and working around an occupied space.
Keep decisions and changes visible
Record who supplies each product, who approves changes and which tasks must finish before the next trade starts. Leave room for drying and inspections. If removal reveals hidden damage, agree the revised scope before carrying on with affected work.
We undertake small renovations in Wellington, including bathroom refreshes, kitchenettes, partitions, flooring and office fit-outs. Larger building projects need their own wider plan.
Start here
- Use the bathroom checklist for a room-based project brief.
- Compare flooring options before committing to a product.
- Explore kitchenette layouts around the tasks the space must support.
Explore the topic
- Office Fit Out WellingtonPlan a small office fit-out in Wellington: partitions, flooring and kitchenette work. Discuss your workspace and get a written quote from Dog and Bird.
- Flooring Installation WellingtonPlan flooring installation in Wellington with Dog and Bird. Check the substrate, thresholds, access and finishing before arranging your written quote.
- Vinyl vs Laminate FlooringCompare vinyl and laminate flooring for moisture, feel, cleaning and installation. Choose around your room and plan a Wellington flooring project.
- Bathroom Renovation ChecklistPlan a bathroom renovation with a checklist for scope, fixtures, moisture, trades and access. Discuss a practical Wellington bathroom project.
- Bathroom Refresh: Make the Existing Room Work BetterPlan a bathroom refresh around the layout you have. Compare surfaces, storage and fittings, then discuss a contained Wellington renovation.
- Kitchenette Ideas for Small, Useful SpacesExplore kitchenette ideas for layout, appliances, storage and worktop space. Turn a compact home or office brief into a practical Wellington project.
Bring us the project before the work starts
Send photographs, a simple plan and the changes you want to make. We can discuss a contained Wellington renovation and help define the work for a written quote.
Discuss your renovation plan