Built for Kiwis, by Kiwis
Fixing a broken system so pricing stays honest and direct — for homeowners and tradespeople alike.
Why we built Renovator.kiwi
Renovator.kiwi was created to fix a system that doesn't work for anyone. Platforms charge tradespeople high lead fees for every job — and those fees get passed straight on to homeowners as inflated quotes.
We take a different approach. Renovator.kiwi charges a flat, fair fee to both sides and then gets out of the way. No charging tradespeople per lead, no commission taken off jobs, no markup hidden in the final price.
That means tradespeople keep what they quote, and homeowners pay a fair price for real work. Everyone talks directly, and pricing stays honest.
What we'll never do
No commissions on jobs, ever
We never take a cut of any job, on either side.
No hidden fees
One flat, upfront fee. That's the whole cost.
Every registration reviewed
Each trade profile is checked before going live.
100% NZ focused & owned
Built in New Zealand, for New Zealand trades.
Trust & Safety
We take verification seriously. When a tradesperson registers, we check their qualifications and registration numbers — such as LBP numbers, Electrical Workers Registration Board, or Master Plumbers — and review their profile before it goes live.
If a profile doesn't check out, it doesn't go live.
Smart hiring best practice
Get multiple quotes
Compare a few tradespeople before deciding — you're never obliged.
Check references
Ask for examples of recent similar work.
Confirm licensing
For licensed trades, always confirm the licence is current.
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