Renovate Your Home With Christchurch’s Renovation Experts

We help homeowners across Christchurch and Selwyn modernise, personalise and enhance their homes with respectful, quality renovations. Whether an entire redesign, a one area refresh or adding on for extra space, we make the experience easy, expert and stress-free.

Our Building Renovation Services

We do a wide variety of residential renovation work including:

Residential Reno’s – Christchurch & Selwyn Wide

Rise Residential has a vast amount of experience in renovating homes of all types. Whether it be new builds, bathroom renovation, kitchen renovation, extension or adding a new story onto your existing home, we have the experience to make the process a smooth and stress-free journey.

We will help you create a house that you are proud to call home. We have a raft of satisfied, happy customers and we love what we do, treating all our client’s homes with the respect and care we would bring to our own.

We can’t wait to help you realise your dreams!

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We treat every renovation like our own home — with sincerity, accuracy and care.

Kitchen Renovations

  • Re-configuration for better flow and layout
  • Modern cabinetry, benchtops, and appliances
  • Increased storage and lighting
  • Easy upgrades from dated to functional and fashionable

Bathroom Renovations

  • Total strip-outs and rebuilds
  • Waterproofing and enhanced plumbing
  • Custom vanity, tiling and shower installations
  • Layout changes to optimise space and light

Structural Renovations & Reconfigurations

  • Demolish or reorganise walls
  • Strengthen framing to support open-plan living areas
  • Add skylights, French doors, or new windows
  • Integrating old and new with coordinated material and trims

Get a Free Quote for Your Renovation

We have vast experience renovating homes of all types. Whether it be a new bathroom, kitchen, or extension, or adding a new storey to your existing home, we have the experience to make the process a smooth and stress-free journey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

We offer full-house renovations, kitchen and bathroom updates, reconfigurations, cosmetic upgrades and structural changes.

Yes. We specialise in both modern and character homes, carefully preserving period features while improving performance and layout.

We sure do. Our in-house design team can help you reimagine your space or work alongside your chosen designer.

We provide a clear project timeline and manage each trade to reduce delays and avoid overlap. You’ll get regular updates throughout.

Not usually — unless the renovation involves removing the kitchen, bathroom or significant structural work. We’ll advise you upfront.

Client Reviews

Excellent

Based on 26 reviews

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Minna Wilson
2 months ago

Ben and his team did a great job of our renovation, the quote was well priced. Super tidy and fast work! Great attention to detail.

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Carly Flowers
1 year ago

Rise Residential built an extension to our 1920s house in Somerfield earlier this year. From our first meeting, Ben impressed us with his knowledge and clear communication throughout the project.

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Samantha Samuel
1 year ago

Rise Residential completed a kitchen and bathroom renovation for us. Ben and Caleb were very professional and organised throughout the six-week project.

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Chris Guerin
1 year ago

Incredible attention to detail keeping me, the customer, informed over six months how the repair was progressing.

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Peter Robinson
1 year ago

Nicola and I found Ben and his team to be professional without fault. Ben really took the time to understand what we wanted to do to our dwelling.

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Sara Wilson
1 year ago

Ben and his team were amazing! Ben really took the time to understand what we wanted and made the process smooth and effortless. Our extension was completed to an excellent standard in a great timeframe. I would absolutely recommend Ben and Rise Residential.

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Natasha Montagu
1 year ago

We used Rise Residential for a renovation of our home. Straight off the bat we found Ben the owner to be highly organized, efficient and a pleasure to deal with.

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Conor Doran
1 year ago

I simply can't recommend Ben and his team enough! Apparently building a house is stressful. Well, can't say we experienced that! New build was delivered on time and to a high quality.

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Robin White
1 year ago

At RW Design Ltd, we've had the pleasure of collaborating with Rise Residential on multiple projects. Their experience and expertise in both new builds and renovations really shows.

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Luke Martlew
2 years ago

Impressed how Rise Residential handled the whole build process. Appreciate the good workmanship, and I will definitely use them again in the future. It's been a pleasure working alongside Rise Residential, thanks again for helping me achieve this project.

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Sharyn Ford
3 years ago

Ben came to talk us through what our options had. Quote was sent in a timely manner and a time frame of when the job would be done.

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Kirsty Humm
3 years ago

Couldn't recommend Ben and his team more! We were stressed and nervous before starting our work, having heard stories of the horrors of building, but that wasn't our experience at all.

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Grigor McDonald
3 years ago

We decided to build a self contained flat onto our existing house. We selected Rise Residential and we had a very good experience working with Ben and his team.

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Conrad Fit
3 years ago

You won't find a better building company in Canterbury. From day 1, Ben has been spot on with communication and made our 12 week renovation as easy as it could be.

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Ros Calvert
4 years ago

Ben and his team were within budget, within the time quoted and dealt with any problems that arose quickly and efficiently. The standard of work was excellent and I would highly recommend this firm to anyone looking to build new or renovate their home.

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Laura Ford
5 years ago

Ben assisted with and managed the remodelling of our ensuite bathroom. We couldn't be happier with the finished product and Ben's professional service.

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Valerie Temby
5 years ago

Ben replaced the exterior weatherboards on a wall of my 1905 cottage. He responded quickly to my initial inquiry and I was really impressed by Ben's friendly, professional approach.

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M T M
5 years ago

Ben was great to work with on my latest renovation project. He spent time working through the quote and refined expectations before we started.

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Grant Stowell
5 years ago

Ben did a fantastic weatherboard repair job at our house, had great skills, communication and was awesome to deal with.

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Trish Newman
5 years ago

Excellent service, no mucking around, friendly and relatable. Skilled contractor. Thank you! Recommended.

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Graeme Gordon
5 years ago

Rise Residential was able to start a little earlier than the expected date and appraised us of all details we should know in layman's terms.

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Ash Blake
5 years ago

Very satisfied with the job. Great advice and helpful ideas.

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Casey-Lee Wilson
5 years ago

Rise Residential are really great to work with, Ben and his team take pride in their work, they turn up on time, they clean up after themselves and are competitively priced.

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Lauren Tulitt
5 years ago

Ben from Rise Residential was wonderful to deal with, very good with giving options and explaining the process of our renovations along the way.

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Ryan Morris
5 years ago

I engaged Rise Residential to remodel my existing bathroom. The work was completed swiftly and to a very high professional standard.

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Richard Sturges
6 years ago

We have worked alongside Ben for over five years. Ben is one of the best craftsmen around. Would highly recommend Rise Residential for any future works. Thanks, Richie.

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Renovation Green Loans

To help fund your renovation, top up your home loan with a green loan from ANZ, Westpac, ASB, or BNZ. Access a 0% or low‑interest rate to make your home warmer, drier, and more energy‑efficient.

You can get a Green Home Loan for:

  • Heat pumps – Fixed single-split, multi-split, or ducted systems.
  • Insulation – Ceiling, underfloor, and wall insulation.
  • Glazing – Double, secondary or triple glazing.
  • Ventilation – Positive or balanced pressure ventilation systems, including heat recovery options.
  • Water heating systems – Heat pump water heaters or solar water heaters.
  • Rainwater tanks
  • Replacement of household gas appliances & removal of gas connections
  • Waterproofing exterior walls
  • Solar PV system & batteries
  • Electric Vehicles

Westpac Greater Choices Home Loan

Get up to $50,000 interest-free for five years to help you create a warmer, drier and more energy-efficient home life. Learn more

ANZ Good Energy Home Loan

Top up your ANZ Home Loan at a fixed rate of 1.00% P.A. for 3 years, up to $80,000, to make your home more energy efficient and better for the environment. Learn more

ASB Better Homes Top Up

Top up your ASB Home Loan, up to $80,000 at 1.00% P.A fixed for 3 years, to make your home drier, warmer or more energy efficient. Learn more

BNZ Green Home Loan top-ups

You could borrow up to $80,000 at a 1% p.a. 3-year fixed rate to pay for eligible upgrades to your home or for electric transport options. Learn more

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