Builder Serving Devonport & Surrounds
Ravix Construction is a licensed builder based just up the road in Takapuna, and Devonport is one of the North Shore suburbs where we work most often. It's a suburb of villas and bungalows dating back to the 1840s, more than most parts of the Shore, which means most of what we do here is renovation and extension work that respects an existing character home rather than starting from a blank site. From a kitchen or bathroom refresh through to a full extension, we know what a Devonport project actually involves before we quote it.
Renovating One of Auckland's Oldest Villa Suburbs
Most of what we do in Devonport is renovation work on an existing character home, updated kitchens and bathrooms, room additions, and full renovations that bring a villa or bungalow up to a modern standard without losing what makes it distinctive. Devonport was one of the first parts of Auckland to be built up, laid out from the 1840s as a naval and ferry town, and a large share of its housing still dates from that period through to the early 1900s. That means matching weatherboard profiles, working around kauri framing that's often still sound underneath, and keeping a street-facing facade looking the way it always has. That's what a House Renovations & Extensions project in Devonport looks like, a careful update rather than a rebuild.
Recent Work From Devonport & the North Shore
A small selection of completed work on the kind of character homes and North Shore sections we see most often in Devonport.
Other Services We Offer in Devonport
A Devonport renovation often brings other work with it. Here is everything we take on, each with its own page covering how the work runs and what it involves.
- House Renovations & ExtensionsFull renovations and room additions on a villa or bungalow, planned around the existing character.View service →
- New BuildsGround-up builds on new, cleared or subdivided sections.View service →
- Kitchens & BathroomsKitchen and bathroom updates that sit comfortably inside an older home.View service →
- Decks & Outdoor StructuresDecks, pergolas and covered outdoor areas for Devonport's smaller sections.View service →
- Fencing & LandscapingFences, retaining walls and landscaping for sloping and compact sites.View service →
- Building Maintenance & RepairsRepairs and ongoing maintenance on older timber homes.View service →
- Roofing ServicesRoof repairs and replacements.View service →
- Excavation ServicesDigging and groundwork where access and ground conditions are tricky.View service →
- RecladsWeathered or failing cladding stripped back and replaced.View service →
A Short Drive From Takapuna, Not a Subcontractor Sent Across Town
Devonport sits a short drive from our Takapuna base, and we take on jobs there regularly alongside neighbouring Belmont, Narrow Neck and Cheltenham. That means someone already familiar with the peninsula's older streets and tighter sites turns up to quote the job, not a crew working from a suburb they've never been to.
- Devonport
- Belmont
- Narrow Neck
- Cheltenham
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Ravix Construction is rated 5.0 out of 5 on Google. Here's what people are saying.
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"I recently worked with Sam and the team at Homestar Construction on several small fixes around my home, and I couldn't be more appreciative of their efforts. Despite their busy schedule, they made time for me and handled each task with care and professionalism."
"Homestar Builds Ltd exceeded our expectations from start to finish. The team was professional, efficient, and incredibly detail-oriented. Communication was clear throughout, and the quality of workmanship is outstanding."
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"Sam built my shed from scratch, and he did an amazing job, flawless work, top-tier craftsmanship, and attention to detail. He was professional, efficient, and made the whole process smooth."
"I recently moved house. Sam gave the best quote to remove catio, deconstruct bed, construct new flat pack bed, move dish draw and build shelf for it. He was early, professional, did more than he was paid for."
"I recently hired Homestar for my renovation project and I am extremely satisfied with their work. The team was professional, skilled and dedicated to delivering high quality results."
"These guys are fantastic. Prompt, professional, great communication and very flexible and willing to work around our requirements."
"Extremely professional service from start to finish. They demonstrated exceptional attention to detail and delivered high quality workmanship."
"So easy to deal with, very pleasant. Did a great job. Would recommend."
"Couldn't be any happier with their work, very friendly and cost efficient, would recommend to anyone. These boys do anything in house related."
"Great communication, friendly team, fair price and excellent work. Would definitely use again."
"Had small jobs around the house before I moved out. The team were awesome and did a great job, highly recommended. Thanks guys."
"Very solid team, great communication, came and done my renovations quick without a problem."
"I have used Ravix Construction for a few jobs at my place. Sam and his team are fantastic. Fast communication, fair pricing and good job."
"Sam and his team was very helpful with our deck extension, he got the job done as he promised, price and workmanship was professional. We definitely recommend his work to others."
"Sam was great! Fast communication, got the job done asap. Highly recommend."
Serving Takapuna, the North Shore and Right Across Auckland
Ravix Construction is based in Takapuna, and the North Shore is where most of our work happens, from Devonport right through to Albany and everywhere in between. We also take on projects further afield, right across Auckland. Not sure if your suburb's in range? Get in touch and we'll let you know.
- Takapuna
- North Shore
- Devonport
- Milford
- Belmont
- Albany
- Auckland-wide
Devonport Building Questions Answered
How do I find out what consents my Devonport renovation needs?
Can you add a room or extension to a villa without changing how it looks from the street?
How much does a kitchen or bathroom renovation cost in Devonport?
Can you replace the cladding on an older Devonport house?
Can you build a deck on a small or sloping Devonport section?
Can you repair or replace the roof on my Devonport home?
How do I get a quote for a Devonport project?
Get a Free Quote for Your Devonport Project
Tell us what needs doing and we'll get back to you. Ravix Construction is based at 477 Lake Road, Takapuna, and works right across Auckland and the North Shore, from small repairs through to full renovations and new builds.