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Public evidence profile · Checked August 2026

The Building Renovator

BuilderUpper Hutt3.41 review · 1 independent public source
Trust Score
30out of 100
Building a public record

30 out of 100, with a caution: newest review we found is from May 2017. Weigh that age against the score.

  • Rated 3.4 from 1 review

Newest review May 2017

Worth checking: Licensed Building Practitioners (LBP)

How this score is worked out
Rating3.4 / 5
Review volumeLow · 1
Independent sources1 independent public source
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet

How this score is made up

What customers say18.4 of 68.8
Independent checks10.6 of 12.5
Track record1.3 of 18.8
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  • Ways to reach them10.6 of 12.5

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What customers say

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3.4out of 5
1 review in public evidenceMost recent review
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  • NoCowboys1 review · 3.4 avg

Detailed reviews

Andy3.4 / 5 ·

Beware of this building renovator. While things started off well, since he finished the job in January and has been paid the majority of what he is owed, he has not been cooperative. 1) Barry will overpromise and underdeliver in terms of cost and workmanship. 2) Barry will make out like he is looking after you and trying to save you money, but then at the same time he will try to overcharge you on the work of other tradespeople he uses. He tried to charge us an extra $2000 on another

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Public evidence last checked August 2026

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Never pay a large deposit up front. Agree a staged payment schedule tied to completed milestones, and hold a small retention until snagging is done.
Get it in writing: an itemised quote with scope, materials, start and finish dates, and how any changes (variations) will be priced.
Be wary of a cash-only price or pressure to start tomorrow. Both are red flags for an unaccountable job.

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Common questions about The Building Renovator

Is The Building Renovator a legitimate business?

The Building Renovator has 1 independent public review, rated 3.4 out of 5. This is independent public evidence gathered from named public sources (no ads, no paid placement), not a guarantee of workmanship. If anything here is out of date, the business can request a correction.

What do customers say about The Building Renovator?

The Building Renovator has 1 public review, averaging 3.4 out of 5. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.

How do I know The Building Renovator's reviews are genuine?

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