Better Than We Ever Imagined - Maungakawa Home Extension & Renovation

We had found the ideal lifestyle block, complete with a charming three-bedroom home. But as our family grew, it quickly became clear that the house no longer met our needs. With a vision to unlock the full potential of our property, we developed a design that would give us the extra space and functionality we needed for our family of five. What we needed next was a building company we could genuinely trust — one that would deliver a high-quality build, stick to agreed timelines and budgets, and work respectfully around us while we continued living in the home during the renovation and extension.

We spoke with several building companies about our project, but because we had decided to live on-site throughout the build, it was especially important to find the right fit for our family and situation. From the very beginning, Mike at MDB Homes stood out with his professional, transparent communication. During the initial consultation, he offered honest, practical feedback on our plans — helping us refine the small details we hadn’t even considered. We’d heard all the horror stories about living through a renovation, but our experience couldn’t have been more different. Mike and his team were incredibly accommodating and kept us informed every step of the way, always making sure our living arrangements were as smooth and comfortable as possible. They were also fantastic with our three young children, who were constantly curious about the building process. Small gestures — like taking the time to check for stray nails at the end of each day — didn’t go unnoticed and showed how much care the team put into every aspect of the job.

Now that the extension and renovation of our home is complete, we finally have the space and layout we’d envisioned — a home that’s perfect for our young family to grow into. The end result that MDB Homes delivered has exceeded our expectations in every way. The new extension blends seamlessly with the original structure; in fact, we’ve had friends visit who can’t even tell where the old house ends and the new begins. Every expectation we had was met — the project was completed on time, on budget, and without any of the drama you so often hear about. We’re absolutely stoked with the outcome. This is now a home we can see ourselves enjoying for the next 15+ years. It’s better than we imagined it would be!

- Rebecca & Liam Beattie