By Cooper & Cooper Renovations
Tania and Aiden purchased a picturesque property in Oratia, West Auckland, with stunning views and surrounded by native bush, but the existing house was falling apart. When they contacted Cooper and Cooper Builders Auckland, they had already made the decision to demolish the old house and build a new home.
This architecturally designed home was a very technical build with some beautiful detailing around windows. A cedar weatherboard house that looks fantastic with a concrete feature wall entry, giving a great contrast in materials.
In our early discussions, Tania and Aiden mentioned how it would be great to keep some mementos from the old house. We decided that throughout the demolition stage we would collect any timber that could be recycled, such as the old Rimu joists, the Kauri T & G flooring, and the Kauri weatherboards. We were able to re-run the floor boards and use them in the entryway, dining room and kitchen. The joists were dressed and we made exquisite vanities. The weatherboards were dressed too, for the wall paneling in the kitchen and behind the fireplace.
The end result is a stylish, modern home that Tania and Aiden are loving, and will enjoy for many years to come!
Renovating high end properties for over 15 years
Since 2001 Cooper + Cooper have been building and renovating high-quality and unique family homes in Auckland’s Northern, Central and Western suburbs.
What started as a small, family-orientated business has grown to a busy team of professionals who work with you towards a guaranteed outcome.
We’ll ensure you receive the correct advice so your build or renovation is exactly as you envisaged. Tell us what you’re planning; we’ll give you two options to achieve it and provide you with advice if you are looking for guidance. We’ll talk through your project together so you understand exactly what the process will entail.
With a team of permanent builders, and a number of qualified, trusted contractors at the ready, we can complete any build of any size.
For a team of expert builders who guarantee to build your new home or renovation to the exact standards you’re after, contact us on 0800 4 RENOS.
The right projects, the best service
For our team, it’s not about getting any job – it’s about getting the right job. We sit down with you and discuss all your needs, your preferences, and your time and budget. These may be some aspects for you to consider:
• Is this the right time in my life to be renovating or building?
• Will this planned renovation or build overstretch my family?
• Is renovating or building a preferable option, or should I consider moving?
After we’ve agreed the type of renovation or build you need, we bring in our experienced architect to document your ideas. We then present up to two cost and project options, leaving you the final decision.