Bathrooms, ensuites and laundries across Wellington and the Hutt Valley — planned alongside your builder, completed by a certifying plumber.
Bathroom Renovations
ZBF takes on bathroom renovations across Wellington and the Hutt Valley — from single-room refreshes through to full strip-backs that form part of a wider home upgrade. Ensuites and laundries fall under the same scope.
Zac works directly with you and your builder to plan the layout, run the rough-in, and install every fixture cleanly through to final sign-off.
What It Looks Like
Every bathroom is different, but the process generally follows the same four steps — from the first site visit through to handover.
Zac visits the site, looks at the existing setup, talks through what you're after, and gives you an honest assessment. No hard sell — if something doesn't need replacing, he'll tell you.
Zac works through the plumbing and drainage layout, identifies any consent requirements, and coordinates with your builder or tiler. Getting this right before tools come out saves time and money.
Rough-in plumbing, drainage connections, hot water supply, gas line work where applicable, and final fixture install — basins, toilets, showers, baths, tapware.
Everything tested and checked before handover. Zac's not the type to disappear once the last fitting goes on — if something isn't right, he'll sort it.
Worth Considering
Still in the early stages? Here are the considerations that come up most often, and the ones it pays to get right at the planning stage rather than later.
Layout
Wellington homes aren't known for oversized bathrooms. Wall-hung vanities, recessed shelving and compact fixtures can open up a small room without sacrificing function. Getting the plumbing layout right is key — every centimetre counts.
Hot water
A reno is the right time to ask whether your current system suits the household. Adding a second bathroom or a bigger shower? Your existing cylinder might not keep up.
Drainage
Moving a toilet or shower means rerouting waste pipes, and that needs to be done properly to meet code. Poor drainage causes some of the most expensive problems to fix after a renovation.
Efficiency
Low-flow showerheads, dual-flush toilets and efficient hot water systems reduce water and energy use without compromising comfort. Easy to factor in at the planning stage.
From the tools
Why ZBF for Renovations
Plumbing, gas and drainage all under one set of qualifications. No subcontractor scheduling, no hand-off gaps.
10 years gaining experience across every plumbing discipline, plus 6 years running ZBF. Bathroom renos are core work, not occasional.
The person who quotes the job is the person doing it. Zac sees every reno through from first visit to final sign-off.
If something doesn't need replacing, Zac will say so. The quote covers what's actually required — nothing more.
Where Zac Works
From Porirua through central Wellington, the Hutt Valley, and out to Eastbourne and Wainuiomata. Whether it's a full renovation or just the plumbing and drainage side of a larger project.
Get In Touch
Zac will come to your property, assess the existing setup, and give you an honest idea of what's involved — no hard sell, no pressure. The best place to start is the conversation.
