TOTAL RENOVATIONS HAWKES BAY

About Us

Our Story

I’m Matt, the owner of Total Renovations Hawke's Bay Limited, and I’m here to share my journey with you. Growing up in Hawkes Bay, I discovered my passion for building shortly after finishing school. Starting as an apprentice, I honed my skills on high-end new builds, schools, and other commercial builds and renovations, but it was the charm of older homes like villas and bungalows that truly captured my attention. My motivation for being in the building industry stems from my love for restoring older homes to their former glory. Over the years, I’ve tackled numerous high-end renovations, specializing in villa and bungalow restoration & renovation, architectural builds, and delivering top-notch results. At Total Renovations Limited, we pride ourselves on our core values of honesty, integrity, respect, and professionalism. We work closely with our clients to achieve their dream homes, specializing in full-scale renovations. Our 280 Point Quality Control Checklist, weekly toolbox meetings, and clients’ weekly wrap ensure that every project is executed to perfection. With over 100 projects completed in the last 7 years, we have a proven track record of satisfied clients who commended our reliabe, honest, and hard-working team. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my wife, three children, and dogs, getting involved in the kids’ sports, gardening at our property in Clive, fishing, and riding motorbikes down at Cape Kidnappers. My journey to becoming a builder, from schooling at Napier Boys High School to studying certificate in carpentry at EIT, getting qualified, and finally becoming a licensed building practitioner, has shaped me into the builder I am today. All the while growing a team of like-minded professionals alongside me. I invite you to join me on this journey of creating beautiful homes and fulfilling dreams. Let’s build something amazing together.

proven track record of satisfied customers

Custom Builds. No Cookie-Cutter Solutions

100+

completed projects

7+

in business

Total Renovations Hawkes Bay is here to help you bring your home renovation project to life. Our professional and reliable team of builders has been renovating homes in the Hawkes Bay area since 2017. As a local family-owned and operated business, we take pride in our work and ensure every project receives the attention it deserves. We understand that renovations can be stressful, but with Total Renovations Hawkes Bay on your side, you can rest assured the job will be done to the highest standard.

  • Experienced
  • Professional
  • Quality
  • Reliable

Meet the Dream Team

Matt Fenn
Director / LPB

Raised in Napier and now residing in Clive with my wife and 3 children, I embarked on my building career 10 years ago at a prominent local construction firm. There, I gained invaluable experience working on diverse projects ranging from modest renovations to large commercial buildings, schools, and upscale custom homes. Eager to focus my passion on renovation work, I joined forces with my father-in-law Peter Hill renovating homes around Hawkes Bay.  Qualifying and becoming a Licensed Building Practitioner. Since 2017  we have steadily grown our team and clientele. I feel deeply grateful for the opportunity to do what I love with a great team behind me.

Jay
Project Manager

Essentially right hand to the Managing Director, Jay supports successful delivery of our projects, from initial consultation through to completion.
Jay has been working in the PM space for 8+ years and has wide knowledge across the construction industry. Jay also contributes design experience to the team with a background in Interior and Exterior Design and can offer great design support for your project. A part of Jay’s core role is to ensure your project scope of work is delivered within budget, timeframe and with exceptional quality.

Michelle
Admin Assist

With 4 years of experience as an admin and marketing assistant, she handles client support, administrative tasks, and ensures everything runs smoothly behind the scenes. Michelle also keeps our social media and website up to date, sharing our latest projects and updates. Whether it's organizing schedules or assisting clients, Michelle is here to make sure your experience with us is efficient and hassle-free.

Heitea
Carpenter

Heitia joined our team 4 years ago after working as an apprentice with a smaller one-man-band, eager to take on the challenge of major renovations. In his time here, he has not only expanded his skills tremendously, but also enriched our company with his diligence and ingenuity. With his quick thinking and superb craftsmanship, Heitia has proven himself a big asset over the past 4 years. You can find Heitia on our big renovations, bathrooms, and landscaping jobs. In his spare time Heitia likes to spend time with his wife and son, gaming, and working on his own place in Napier.

Rueben
Forman / Carpenter

Reuben began his career in construction as a roofer in Hawkes Bay and Fiji. After gaining experience abroad in the UK with building labor and property maintenance, he returned to New Zealand to pursue a builder's apprenticeship, qualifying under the mentorship of Matt. With his varied expertise as a craftsman, Reuben has been an invaluable team member ever since. Reuben takes on our major renovations and bathroom projects as site forman.

Louis
Carptenter / Joiner

Louis began his career as a joiner at a large local company. After several years, he yearned for a change of scenery and started doing carpentry work on construction sites. Despite my persistent efforts to recruit him, Louis resisted joining my team for months before finally relenting. With his background rooted in joinery, Louis has a keen eye for detail and artistry. As a versatile craftsman, he excels at complex projects and is a valuable team member with a real eye for detail. Louis spends his spare time going to the beach, fixing old cars and helping out his mates.

Matt M
Carpenter

Matt joined our team in mid 2023 to assist with flood repairs after returning from a time overseas. His experience across diverse fields makes him an invaluable team member. Since starting, he has rebuilt commercial and residential structures on Pakowhai Road and landscaped a large new home on Napier hill. Matt's expertise and eagerness enables him to readily tackle any task, no matter how dirty or difficult. Matt has his own properties in Hastings that he spends time working on, riding his motorbike, working on his rotarys, and fixing and selling cars.Reuben lives in Clive with his wife, dogs and baby on the way. When he's not at work you will find Reuben working on his own house, fishing, playing hockey or camping.

Doug
Operations

Doug has extensive experience in customer service, HR and management. You can find him in the office, on the end of the phone, organizing, ordering, booking, at meetings, on site, and working on the tools. Doug has a 30+ year career in management and customer relations, so he will be the one who you deal with to provide any solutions on your job. When not working Doug enjoys gardening, spending time with his children and grandchildren, fishing and chilling out.

Bayleigh
Carpentry Apprentice

Bayleigh is in his second year of his carpentry apprenticeship with us. He shows a great deal of initiative and enthusiasm, which makes him a very valuable asset. You will mostly find Bayleigh working alongside Reuben, tackling bathroom renovations and other remodeling projects. He is progressing well through his qualification papers and has demonstrated competence in every aspect of the work so far. Bayleigh has a young family who he spends his spare time with, along with detailing cars as a a passion/side job.


Ethan (EJ)
Carpentry Apprentice

EJ is in the second year of his apprenticeship. Working alongside Connor for most of his apprenticeship on two high-end full-house renovations has been extremely beneficial for building his skills quickly as a builder in the renovation scene. In addition to learning carpentry, EJ has also been training in waterproofing. Now EJ can mostly be found working with Louis on renovations. In his spare time, EJ likes four-wheel-driving, fishing, and spending time with his friends. Reuben lives in Clive with his wife, dogs and baby on the way. When he's not at work you will find Reuben working on his own house, fishing, playing hockey or camping.

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