09 · Auckland Central # Freemans Bay: builders and renovation guide ## Summary **Freemans Bay** (Waitematā Local Board, Auckland Central): Heritage cottages and villas mixed with recent single dwellings, townhouses and apartments close to Victoria Park. Builders naming Freemans Bay on their own websites: 6. Other directory builders with a base address in Freemans Bay: 2. Featured slots open: 3 of 3. ## Featured builder slots in Freemans Bay Three featured slots per suburb. Featured listings are labelled Sponsored and never change how a builder is described. **3 of 3 open.** * **Slot 1** Open * **Slot 2** Open * **Slot 3** Open [Buy featured spot: 30 days, NZ$149 intro](https://buy.stripe.com/7sY3cv28p9BadaR2cZ8g01i) [Buy featured spot: 90 days, NZ$499](https://buy.stripe.com/aFadR9aEVcNm7QxaJv8g01j) NZD. Stripe checkout. Placement is set up from the payment record. See [for builders](/for-builders/). ## About Freemans Bay Freemans Bay was once a bay, now largely reclaimed, and was historically a poor quarter before becoming a desirable area with heritage homes and two large parks. Wikipedia notes the bay has been filled in to a considerable extent. **Housing:** Heritage cottages and villas mixed with recent single dwellings, townhouses and apartments close to Victoria Park. **Common jobs:** Villa renovations, re-piling, re-cladding, extensions, and apartment and townhouse fit-outs. **Local board:** Waitematā Local Board (Auckland Central). Other guides in the same local board: [Ponsonby](/suburbs/ponsonby/), [Grey Lynn](/suburbs/grey-lynn/), [Parnell](/suburbs/parnell/), [Herne Bay](/suburbs/herne-bay/), [Westmere](/suburbs/westmere/), [City Centre](/suburbs/city-centre/) ## Consent and planning notes Freemans Bay has special character and heritage overlays in places, and its reclaimed shoreline means ground conditions can vary. Check GeoMaps and ask about geotechnical advice. General information only. Check [Auckland Council GeoMaps](https://geomaps.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/) for your property. Sources (checked 3 Nov 2026): * [Auckland Council: About Waitematā Local Board](https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/en/about-auckland-council/how-auckland-council-works/local-boards/all-local-boards/waitemata-local-board/about-waitemata.html) * [Wikipedia: Freemans Bay](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freemans_Bay) * [Auckland Council GeoMaps (check your property)](https://geomaps.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/) ## Providers who name Freemans Bay on their own website (6) Read from each builder's own site (unverified, and a name can appear on a project or contact page without being a service promise). * ### [Alchemy Bathroom Renovations](/directory/alchemy-bathroom-renovations/) Parnell · Unclaimed listing Not matchedchecked 3 Nov 2026 Bathrooms, Extensions & additions, Full renovations, Recladding & weathertightness mentioned on website WebsiteRating: 4.8 (72, Google Maps) Names 40 areas on its website. Years in business: not stated. [View details](/directory/alchemy-bathroom-renovations/) Compare [Claim this listing](/for-builders/?claim=alchemy-bathroom-renovations#claim) * ### [Bugden Building](/directory/bugden-building/) North Shore / Hibiscus Coast · Unclaimed listing Registeredchecked 3 Nov 2026 Bathrooms, Decks & outdoor, Extensions & additions, Full renovations mentioned on website WebsiteInstagramRegister data Names 40 areas on its website. Company incorporated 2022. [View details](/directory/bugden-building/) Compare [Claim this listing](/for-builders/?claim=bugden-building#claim) * ### [Concept Building](/directory/concept-building/) Auckland Central · Unclaimed listing Registeredchecked 3 Nov 2026 Bathrooms, Decks & outdoor, Extensions & additions, Full renovations mentioned on website WebsiteFacebookInstagramRegister data Names 9 areas on its website. Company incorporated 2007. [View details](/directory/concept-building/) Compare [Claim this listing](/for-builders/?claim=concept-building#claim) * ### [Craft Renovations](/directory/craft-renovations/) Ponsonby · Unclaimed listing Registeredchecked 3 Nov 2026 Bathrooms, Decks & outdoor, Extensions & additions, Full renovations mentioned on website WebsiteFacebookRegister data Names 37 areas on its website. Company incorporated 2005. [View details](/directory/craft-renovations/) Compare [Claim this listing](/for-builders/?claim=craft-renovations#claim) * ### [Omega Construction](/directory/omega-construction/) Mt Eden · Unclaimed listing Registeredchecked 3 Nov 2026 Bathrooms, Decks & outdoor, Extensions & additions, Full renovations mentioned on website WebsiteRegister dataRating: 4.2 (5, Google Maps) Names 38 areas on its website. Company incorporated 2010. [View details](/directory/omega-construction/) Compare [Claim this listing](/for-builders/?claim=omega-construction#claim) * ### [RvL Builders](/directory/rvl-builders/) Ponsonby · Unclaimed listing Registeredchecked 3 Nov 2026 Bathrooms, Decks & outdoor, Extensions & additions, Full renovations mentioned on website WebsiteRegister dataRating: 5.0 (12, Google Maps) Names 16 areas on its website. Company incorporated 2021. [View details](/directory/rvl-builders/) Compare [Claim this listing](/for-builders/?claim=rvl-builders#claim) ### Based in Freemans Bay; website does not name the suburb, or not read yet (2) These businesses have a base address in Freemans Bay. That says where the business is registered or located, not that it works only there or at all in the suburb. The base comes from the Google Maps listing, the builder's own site or the company register; each card says which. * ### [Form Building & Developments - Auckland](/directory/form-building-developments-auckland/) Freemans Bay · Unclaimed listing Registeredchecked 3 Nov 2026 Google category: Construction company WebsiteGoogle listingRegister dataRating: 3.4 (5, Google Maps) Service area not yet read from its website. Company incorporated 2013. Based in Freemans Bay. Google Maps listing address [View details](/directory/form-building-developments-auckland/) Compare [Claim this listing](/for-builders/?claim=form-building-developments-auckland#claim) * ### [Wrightson Construction](/directory/wrightson-construction/) Freemans Bay · Unclaimed listing Registeredchecked 3 Nov 2026 Google category: Construction company, Service establishment WebsiteGoogle listingRegister dataRating: 5.0 (5, Google Maps) Service area not yet read from its website. Company incorporated 2023. Based in Freemans Bay. Independently sourced (NZ Companies Office registered office; the company's registered address, not necessarily where it works) [View details](/directory/wrightson-construction/) Compare [Claim this listing](/for-builders/?claim=wrightson-construction#claim) [Find builders for a Freemans Bay project](/find/?suburb=freemans-bay)