Building & Renovations
Quality services, built around real needs.
Whether you’re planning a new home, upgrading an existing space, or making practical changes to improve accessibility, Trubet provides building and renovation services designed around real needs.
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We work across Nelson, Tasman, Golden Bay, Murchison and St Arnaud, delivering renovations, additions, outdoor structures and accessibility-focused modifications with local experience, quality workmanship, and a focus on work that lasts.
New homes and residential building
Homes shaped around the way you want to live.
Building a new home is a big step, and getting the details right from the beginning makes all the difference.
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Trubet works with homeowners across Nelson Tasman to build homes that are functional, comfortable, and suited to the way people actually live. From design through to completion, we focus on good planning, clear communication, and solid workmanship that stands the test of time.
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Every home is different, and our role is to help turn your ideas into something that works well on the site, fits the budget, and feels right for the people who will live there.
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Many homeowners also choose to include additional structures such as garages, workshops, or cottages as part of a new build or renovation project.
Renovations, additions and alterations
Improving the spaces you already have
Not every project starts with an empty site. Often the goal is to make an existing home work better.
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Trubet carries out additions, alterations, and renovation work that helps homeowners expand, modernise, and improve the way their spaces function. That might mean updating older areas, creating more room for a growing family, or reshaping the layout so the home feels more comfortable and easier to use.
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Good renovation work is about understanding what needs to change, what should stay, and how to bring it all together in a way that feels natural to the home.
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Some renovation projects also uncover smaller repair work that needs addressing, which can often be handled through our Maintenance & Repairs services.
Transportable units built in our yard
A flexible way to build complete homes and structures with control and efficiency
More homeowners are now exploring transportable builds as a practical way to create complete homes and buildings without relying solely on on-site construction.
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At Trubet, we construct full buildings in our yard — not just small units — before transporting them to the site once foundations are ready. This allows us to carefully manage each stage of the build, maintain strong quality control, and complete much of the work in a controlled environment.
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Building in our yard helps minimise weather delays, improves efficiency, and ensures a consistent standard of workmanship throughout the project.
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This approach can be especially useful when the final site is some distance away, helping create a smoother, more predictable build process from start to finish.
Accessible Modifications
Making homes safer and easier to live in
Sometimes the most important changes to a home are the ones that make everyday life easier.
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Trubet is a trusted provider of accessibility and mobility modifications for organisations such as Enable NZ, Accessible Properties, and ACC. We carry out practical changes designed to help people move safely and comfortably around their homes.
This can include widening doorways, installing internal and external stainless-steel handrails, creating wet room bathrooms, or adapting kitchens to improve accessibility.
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These projects are always approached with care and respect, to create spaces that feel safer, more comfortable, and easier to use.
Decks, pergolas and outdoor improvements
Practical outdoor spaces designed for everyday living.
Outdoor additions can make a big difference to how a home feels and how the space is used day to day.
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Trubet builds decks, pergolas, retaining walls, and other timber outdoor structures that help create practical outdoor living areas. Whether it’s extending the living space outside, improving access around the property, or upgrading an older deck, we focus on work that fits naturally with the home and stands up well over time.
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We also build fencing and other boundary structures. You can learn more about our Gates, Fencing & Balustrades services here.
Local experience you can rely on
As a family-owned business based in Richmond, Trubet understands the properties, communities, and practical requirements that shape building work across the region.
A wide range of building capability
From new homes and renovations to transportable units, retaining walls, decking, pergolas, fencing, and accessibility modifications, we work across a wide range of building projects.
A quality-first approach
We focus on thoughtful planning, good workmanship, and building spaces that continue to work well for the people who use them.
Why choose Trubet
Choosing the right builder is about more than the finished result.
It’s also about feeling confident in the people you’re working with.
With decades of experience across residential building, renovations, transportable units, outdoor structures, and accessibility modifications, Trubet brings practical local knowledge and a long-standing reputation for quality workmanship across Nelson Tasman and the wider Top of the South.
Frequently asked questions
Related Services
Alongside our core building and maintenance work, Trubet also offers a range of specialist services that support homes, properties, and outdoor spaces across the region.
