Architectural Renovations, Focused on You, Built with Expertise
What our clients say
★★★★★
4.8
based on 43 reviews
Patricio Castellano
★★★★★
Hamid and his crew have been awesome throughout the whole renovation/extension process(from design, execution to Council Concent). We enclosed a carpart and converted into a garage, replaced old brick…
Hamid and his crew have been awesome throughout the whole renovation/extension process(from design, execution to Council Concent). We enclosed a carpart and converted into a garage, replaced old bricks at the back with pavers, replaced the interior flooring from tiles to timber and whole lot of drainage work to prevent future floodings.
Great communication, great people to deal with, lots of experience and attention to detail which results in a top-notch end result.
First 2 photos BEFORE. The rest is AFTER
Sharon van Rijnsoever
★★★★★
We have engaged Your Builder for multiple projects around our home over the last four years. Everything from minor repairs after a storm, to a huge double story extension, and they are always amazing …
We have engaged Your Builder for multiple projects around our home over the last four years. Everything from minor repairs after a storm, to a huge double story extension, and they are always amazing to work with. Hamid has the knowledge, ideas and energy to get the project rolling, and then his team is skilled, friendly, and professional and get the job done quickly and well.
The extension in 2024 was a major renovation on our Auckland 1950s home. Your Builder helped us right from concept through to compliance certificates, and it always felt like they were as concerned about getting the perfect outcome as we were! Our foreman James was onsite daily, and worked closely with us to build our dream home! It was lovely to be so involved with the build, but to have excellent advise for the hundreds of decisions that needed to be made. We lived onsite during the build, and the whole team was very considerate, and went the extra mile to keep the kids and the dog safe at all times. We always had a schedule, and the site was always left as tidy as possible.
And the end result- amazing! We have had so many compliments from friends on the quality of the work, how well it fits with the existing build, and all the lovely bespoke features. We wanted to build a family home that felt warm and had character even though it was new, and we are so happy with the outcome, it's everything we could have wanted. I would absolutely recommend Your Builder, and would trust them with any future projects no matter how big or small.
Dave Fleming
★★★★★
Hamid and the team at Your builder completed a major renovation at our apartment in Devon Park. We are very impressed with the quality of work performed, all within budget agreed on prior to commencem…
Hamid and the team at Your builder completed a major renovation at our apartment in Devon Park. We are very impressed with the quality of work performed, all within budget agreed on prior to commencement. Marian oversaw the project and delt with all communication with council, resulting in full Council Code of Compliance Certification on completion of the project. James managed a thoroughly professional team throughout and ensured all work was completed to the highest standard.
I would have no hesitation in recommending the team at Your Builder Ltd and have in fact recommended them to other prospective customers.
Dave and Margie Fleming
Ivana Tomba Tiling
★★★★★
We’ve had the pleasure of working alongside Hamid, Marain and the team at Your Builder and have always been impressed with their professionalism and workmanship.
Their projects are very well organise…
We’ve had the pleasure of working alongside Hamid, Marain and the team at Your Builder and have always been impressed with their professionalism and workmanship.
Their projects are very well organised, communication is excellent, and both their site managers and team genuinely care about delivering a high-quality result. Always a pleasure to work with — highly recommend.
Architectural Renovations & Extensions Across Auckland
For 28 years we’ve renovated Auckland’s heritage villas, character bungalows, and architectural homes. Across the North Shore, Devonport, Ponsonby, Grey Lynn, and beyond. Every project is priced against real data from 273 projects (as of 2026). You see the realistic figure before construction begins.
Who We Are
YOURBUILDER was founded by Hamid Zwart, a Licensed Master Builder, and Myrthe Nitzsche, an Honours-qualified Interior Architect. She was the first woman in the Netherlands to earn that distinction.
A builder’s eye and a designer’s eye on every project. Myrthe set the design integrity standard the team now works to. Hamid leads from the pragmatist side with over thirty years of experience in residential renovations.
Design is never sacrificed for convenience. Budget is never sacrificed for aesthetics. That dual lens is how the whole team works.
Meet the YOURBUILDER Team
Our team is known for craftsmanship and care across renovations, extensions, and restorations throughout Auckland. We work closely with you at every stage. We listen for what matters most to you, then build to it.
We work closely with you, your architect, and our design team. Together we develop a workable concept inside your budget, before any developed design begins.
We share information at every stage. You stay informed and in control through the whole build.
Deliberate Pre-Build Advisory
Builder, architect, and quantity surveyor sit together before expensive plans get drawn. We match you with the right architect for your project, your temperament, your budget. Scope and buildability are tested at concept stage. Your budget is validated against real project data before you commit.
Absolute Financial Clarity
Every project is priced from our own dataset of 273 projects (as of 2026). You get a detailed proposal. Our interior designer specifies fittings at concept stage. That removes cost surprises before construction starts. Our in-house quantity surveyor validates every line item against two decades of real project data.
Architectural and Execution Excellence
A permanent in-house build team delivers every project. Our builders bring decades of tenure and proven craft. They progress from apprentice to foreman through a deliberate pathway. The team knows each other's work intimately. That consistency carries onto every site.
Protected Design Integrity
We review your architectural vision through two lenses. Buildability and beauty. Every plan is tested for material detailing, livability, and construction feasibility. When budget pressure comes, and it does, we cut with precision. The design elements that define your home stay protected.
Operational Control and Transparency
Every dollar and decision lives in a centralised digital portal. Your budget updates weekly. Scope changes don't proceed until you've signed off digitally. Price impact is shown immediately. No verbal agreements. No disputed invoices. One source of truth for the entire project.
YOURBUILDER Projects
Recent renovations, extensions, and restorations across Auckland.
Our guide, YOURBUILDER: 18 Steps to the Design and Build Process, walks you through every stage. From the first Discovery Call to the final walkthrough and 12-month quality check.
Your vision built with precision. Every step clearly mapped.
Twenty-eight years renovating Auckland homes. One thing is clear. The team you choose decides how the project ends. The right team protects your vision, your budget, and your timeline.
Our guarantee to you
You get a senior-led build team, a vetted network of trades we’ve worked with for years, and complete transparency over every decision and every dollar. The work is delivered to spec and within the contract price. Talk to us about your renovation, extension, or restoration.
Backed by the Halo 10-Year Residential Guarantee when building with YOURBUILDER.
YOURBUILDER provides every project with a 10-Year Guarantee.
As a registered Master Builder, YOURBUILDER provides every project with the Master Build 10-Year Guarantee.
Backed by the Master Builders 10-Year Residential Guarantee when building with YOURBUILDER.
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