Renovations & Extensions

We design thoughtful renovations, extensions and reconfigurations for Wellington homes, from character villas, bungalows to modern family houses.

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A modern house with black siding and white walls, large windows, and potted plants outside.

Swansea Street Renovation
Wellington, New Zealand

Front door of a house with stained glass windows and a black door, a small wooden chair on the porch, and a bush in the foreground.

Talavera Terrace
Wellington, New Zealand

OUR SERVICES

Renovations, Alterations, & Extensions

Wooden stairs with wooden handrail next to large window showing greenery outside.

House Extensions

Add bedrooms, living areas, upper levels, or expanded kitchens.

Interior room with large windows featuring stained glass designs, sunlight streaming in, and a mix of chairs and furniture including a globe on a small table.

Villa & Character Upgrades

Sensitive modernisation that respects original architecture.

A modern bathroom with white brick-like tiled walls, a wooden vanity with a green sink, a large mirror, and potted plants. There's a bathtub with a towel hanging over the edge.

Internal Reconfiguration

Improve flow, storage, kitchen and bathroom layouts.

People sitting at a table on an outdoor patio, engaged in conversation, with lush greenery and plants in the background, under a canopy.

Indoor Outdoor Living

Open homes to sun, garden and views.

A bedroom with a bed covered in an olive green quilt, gray patterned pillows, a wooden nightstand with a photo frame and bowl, a hanging pendant light, white sheer curtains partially open, and a wall with decorative molding.

Sustainable Retrofits

Warmer, healthier homes with better performance.

RECENT PROJECTS

Stay in the location you love, improve how you live.

Bedroom closet with wooden shelves and white drawers, decorated with personal items and hats, seen through a doorway with brown curtains.

An inner city sanctuary, Khandallah, Wellington

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A backyard with a paved walkway and a garden with lush green plants and flowers. There are two benches along the path, one on each side, and a decorative streetlamp. In the background, there's a white house with multiple windows and a gabled roof, surrounded by trees and shrubs. The sky is clear and blue.

A villa renewed,
Kelburn, Wellington

Living room view through black-framed glass doors with white vertical blinds, showing a dining area and a small sitting nook with a window seat and cushion.

A character renovation,
Palmerston North

Many Wellington homeowners outgrow their homes long before they outgrow their neighbourhood. A well-designed renovation can create more space, better light, stronger connection to outdoors, and improved comfort without the cost and disruption of moving.

Whether you need room for a growing family, better entertaining spaces, or a full modernisation, we help unlock the potential already in your property.

Wellington renovations often involve steep sites, weather exposure, compact footprints, heritage considerations and complex planning constraints. We understand how to design confidently within these realities while creating calm, functional homes. In saying that we have also renovated houses all over the country!

FAQ's

Frequently Asked Questions

  • We offer a range of solutions designed to meet your needs—whether you're just getting started or scaling something bigger. Everything is tailored to help you move forward with clarity and confidence.

  • Getting started is simple. Reach out through our contact form or schedule a call—we’ll walk you through the next steps and answer any questions along the way.

  • We combine a thoughtful, human-centered approach with clear communication and reliable results. It’s not just what we do—it’s how we do it that sets us apart.

  • You can reach us anytime via our contact page or email. We aim to respond quickly—usually within one business day.

  • We offer flexible pricing based on project type and complexity. After an initial conversation, we’ll provide a transparent quote with no hidden costs.

  • Collaborative, honest, and straightforward. We're here to guide the process, bring ideas to the table, and keep things moving.

Modern kitchen with white cabinets, green upper cabinets, a kitchen island with a white countertop, a built-in oven, a black stovetop, a window showing a garden outside, and hardwood floors.

Rongopai Reno
Palmerston North, New Zealand

A window with a view of greenery outside, next to a wooden panel wall, with a built-in bench seat with two black and gray pillows.

Swansea Street Renovation
Wellington, New Zealand

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We are the Wellington experts.

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WHY FIRST LIGHT
1.

Design Led

Architecture that enhances how you live and adds long term value.

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2.

Local Expertise

We understand Wellington homes, sites, and council requirements.

3.

Sustainable Outcomes

Better performance, comfort, and lower environmental impacts.

4.

Collaborative Process

Clear communication and guidance from concept to completion.