After owning their Shelly Beach Road family home for 26 years, Bob and Deb Upchurch made the decision to prepare the property for sale. They wanted to present the home at its best, protect its value, and give prospective buyers confidence in the condition of the building.

As former teachers at Waiheke High School, Bob and Deb had known Rodney for many years, knew he had a great reputation and felt confident placing their home in the hands of Waiheke Home Builders.

The scope of work included recladding three dormer faces using James Hardie fibre cement weatherboards, along with replacing the existing joinery in the reclad areas with new aluminium double-glazed windows.

Like many homeowners undertaking renovation work on an older property, Bob and Deb’s biggest concern was the unknown. What might be discovered once the cladding came off, and how would that affect both the budget and timeline.

As a safety check, a sample of the old cladding was tested for asbestos before the work began. Results proved it was asbestos-free, and work got underway. As the project progressed, it became clear that the existing roof had reached the end of its useful life. We discussed the options early, incorporated a full reroof into the project, and kept Bob and Deb informed every step of the way. By identifying issues early and maintaining clear communication throughout, the project remained on schedule and within budget despite the unforeseen challenges.

The result was a refreshed, modernised home ready for the market, delivered on time and within budget. New double-glazed joinery, durable fibre cement weatherboards, and a new roof provided confidence for both the vendors and prospective purchasers.

That confidence was reflected during the sale process. A purchaser’s building assessor was so impressed with the quality of the workmanship that he asked who had completed the project so he could recommend Waiheke Home Builders to future clients.