Building, Renovation & Maintenance Franchises in NZ

Any business requires not just operational skills but also good management and great systems if it is to grow. That’s especially true in the building and construction industry, where many factors combine to make life complicated: compliance, contractors, suppliers, timing, weather, unforeseeable issues, the cost of mistakes and the emotional involvement of the clients.

Building renovationThe majority of building businesses are established by those who start with the operational skills and learn the rest as they go along. That can be very successful but, as any entrepreneur will tell you, involves a lot of trial and error as well as learning ‘off the job’ to develop the necessary management skills. It’s therefore not surprising that franchising has become popular in the building industry. The idea of a franchise is that someone else has already done the development work and will help guide you through the growth process.

Lockwood was one of the first home-grown building franchises in New Zealand and since then we have seen many local and Australian construction brands enter the market. Apart from new home building franchises, there are specialists in areas such as sheds and commercial buildings; renovation; maintenance and repair; kitchen and bathroom refurbishment; decking and fences; aluminium joinery; landscaping and more. Dedicated trade franchises have also developed in plumbing, electrical and building inspection. Franchises from the building and trades sectors were named amongst the top franchises of 2024 at the Westpac New Zealand Franchise Awards.

So what advantages does franchising offer in this market? Here are a few:

1. Franchises offer systems to manage stock, staff and operations more effectively. The franchisor does the research and carries out the training on new systems and processes. All those costs are shared across the franchisees.

2. Franchises offer builders the ability to transition off the tools and into managing their own company: to work on the business rather than in the business.

3. Franchises have more buying power when it comes to suppliers, from goods and equipment to insurance and telecommunications.

4. Franchisees co-operate rather than competing with each other, sharing information on markets, customers and contractors. They also create a peer group for sharing ideas and issues.

5. Franchises can offer experienced guidance on growth issues: what staff are needed and when; lead generation and conversion; investment in plant and machinery; financial issues, debt recovery and raising capital.

6. Franchises offer a known brand to attract customers, and may offer added security in the form of customer guarantees.

7. Some franchises offer the ability to specialise in particular markets (eg. new home building, home renovation, kitchen or bathroom refurbishment, fence and deck building, premises maintenance).

8. And finally, well-established franchise brands are generally worth more than independent businesses when the time comes to sell. This means that franchisees are creating an appreciating asset as well as an income stream.

Of course, buying a franchise doesn’t guarantee success and not every franchise will live up to the benefits outlined above. In the volatile building industry, franchisees can and do fail sometimes, and such failures can tarnish the whole group, sometimes unfairly. That’s why it’s important to do more than ask ‘How much does it cost?’ and ‘What experience do I need?' Do your research – we recommend putting in an hour of research for every $1000 that you plan to invest. Apart from talking to the franchisor and asking them lots of questions,  it’s also a good idea to consult a lawyer specialising in franchises and an accountant experienced in franchising.

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Choices Flooring

Home and BuildingRetail

Be part of a new retail opportunity in New Zealand with one of Australasia’s most innovative flooring brands. At Choices Flooring, you’re not just opening a store — you’re joining 140+ leading retailers, backed by proven systems, training, marketing, and digital support for success.

Crest PropertyCare

Business & Commercial

Enjoy growing a profitable business while enjoying a flexible workday by becoming a franchisee with Crest PropertyCare. By working side-by-side with CrestClean teams, you’ll provide caretaking and maintenance services for businesses, organisations and schools.

Cutshop

Home and Building

Own and manage a Cutshop® programming and production team, producing high quality cabinetry for kitchens, wardrobes, garage shelves, and more. Cutshop® franchisees provide bespoke products in a vibrant residential new-build and renovation sector where existing trade production can’t keep up with the growing market.

Flooring Design

Home and BuildingRetail

Flooring Design is continually growing across New Zealand, Flooring Design has exciting franchise opportunities available in key locations. As a trusted and well-established flooring brand, we’re expanding our network and seeking driven business owners to join our successful and supportive group.

Fowler Homes

Home and Building

Fowler Homes is a proud Kiwi company; we have been building homes across New Zealand since 1984. We are expanding our network across New Zealand and actively seeking new business partners to continue the Fowler Homes legacy.

Foxx & Filly Home Staging

Home and BuildingHome Services

New franchise opportunity with a trustworthy and professionally structured home staging business, servicing the real estate sector. Established businesses in the lower north island and greenfield territories available across New Zealand. Full training provided. Excellent buying power from preferred supplier relationships. Register your interest now.

Hire A Hubby

Home and Building

New Zealand's first choice for professional property maintenance and renovation services. Started in 1996, Hire A Hubby started with a tongue in cheek name but has built a solid reputation for being the go-to solution for all sorts of trade projects for both residential and commercial customers. Our franchisees are the ultimate problem-solvers, tackling everything from small repairs to big renovations. You'll be joining a nationwide network of skilled pros who love turning challenges into triumphs. We're proudly Kiwi-owned and are a sister company to Green Acres.

Kitchen Studio

Home and BuildingRetail

Established in 1984 and voted New Zealand’s Most Trusted kitchen brand nine years running, Kitchen Studio offers an exciting, rewarding opportunity for those with strong management and leadership skills. Limited greenfields territories available. Join a motivated, professional, well-established franchise network.

Mizin

Home and Building

New Zealand’s premier portable room hire business providing recurring weekly income with limited labour input. Great extra retirement income and/or an opportunity to buy into an essential services business ripe for expansion, which provides you an immediate financial return via a proven business system.

MYGuy

Home ServicesHome and Building

Join a thriving property maintenance company built on quality workmanship and exceptional service. MyGuy offers full training, ongoing support and a healthy work/life balance. Our proven franchise model, strong reputation and world class systems give you everything needed to build a successful, rewarding business.

Paramount Services

Business & CommercialHome and BuildingHome Services

A Paramount Services franchise is a safe and affordable way to own your own business. When you become a franchisee we will provide you with enough contracts to support a stand-alone franchise business in commercial and residential cleaning or in lawn mowing and garden care. Established in 1979, Paramount Services has 220 franchisees servicing 5,000 locations.

Pukeko Rental Managers

Business & Commercial

Specialist residential property management. Lucrative business model with coaching and training. Be the best property manager in your region with significant points of difference. Be a part of the award-winning Pukeko team.

The Shed Specialists Co

Home and Building

Join a business that is cutting-edge, with a distinct advantage over competitors. Work directly alongside manufacturers and customers to construct custom-made, fit-for-purpose sheds. Highly profitable business model with excellent support systems in place. Customers ready and waiting.

TLC Softwash

Home Services

Owning a TLC Softwash franchise presents a lucrative opportunity to become a business owner in New Zealand's growing exterior cleaning industry. With full support from the franchise support office, franchise owners can build a scalable and highly profitable business.

Urban Homes

Home and Building

Join a trusted New Zealand construction brand and build your own business with confidence. As an Urban Homes franchisee, you’ll build your own business backed by our award-winning brand, proven systems, and unwavering support - working together to create quality homes and lasting success

Woolgro

Home and Building

Woolgro is a proven system to establish premium lawns using our innovative pre-seeded lawn mats, all year round. The Woolgro lawn mat naturally insulates promoting germination, supresses weeds, assists root growth, aids water retention and slowly releases nutrients in an eco-friendly and sustainable way.

Accessman

Home and Building

New Zealand’s leading hire company supplying scissor lifts, cherry pickers and knucklebooms. There are exciting new franchise options available throughout the North Island. A unique opportunity exists for the right person to work their way into a franchise ownership role.

Biform Solid Composite Decking

Home and Building

Biform offers an environmentally friendly, low maintenance, alternative to traditional hardwood timber. Strong presence in the industry in a market with growth potential. Offers composite decking, screening, and flooring solutions. Multi-generational family-owned business operating successfully since 2004. Full training provided.

Carpet Court

Home and BuildingRetail

New Zealand’s largest flooring retailer. The size of the Carpet Court Group means that Carpet Court Franchise Partners benefit from the advantages of scale when it comes to all aspects of business, including buying power, marketing, product range and other business support services.

Central Landscape & Garden Supplies

Home and Building

Landscape and garden supply yards providing bulk and bagged products. Pick-up and deliveries. Will suit hands-on owner operators with a passion for excellent customer service who take pride in customer satisfaction.

Dream Bathroom Solutions NZ

Home and Building

Bathroom renovation company offering great products and excellent service. No experience required, a sales background would be an advantage. First nation wide bathroom renovation brand in NZ.

Dream Doors

Home and Building

Sales of made-to-measure replacement kitchen doors and benchtops for retail and trade customers. Seeking hard-working, sales-driven, computer literate go-getters who are willing to follow a dynamic international business model proven on three continents.

Exceed

Home and BuildingHome Services

We are the largest franchise group providing window and door maintenance services to homes throughout New Zealand. The Exceed franchising model is designed to give our franchise owners every opportunity for success with over 30 years’ worth of tried and trusted systems.

Harrisons Carpet & Flooring

Home and Building

Harrisons Carpet & Flooring is one of the most successful franchise businesses in New Zealand and is experiencing very high customer demand across the country. We are looking for passionate people to join our nationwide Carpet & Flooring franchise network.

Harrisons Curtains & Blinds

RetailHome and Building

Love fashion, interior design, and have a flair for sales? Own your own business doing what you love, supported by the most trusted franchise network. We are looking for passionate people to join our 33 strong nationwide Curtains & Blinds franchise network.

Harrisons Solar Energy

Home and Building

Harrisons Solar Energy is one of the most successful franchise businesses in New Zealand and is experiencing very high customer demand across the country. We are looking for people passionate about sustainability and technical sales to join our nationwide Solar Energy franchise network.

Just Cabins

Home and Building

Just Cabins provides portable cabins for rent which are just perfect as sleepouts, extra rooms, portable offices, or as storage at your home or business. Long-term cabin rentals provide a passive income, excellent growth and are easily run by one person part-time.

Kowhai Roof Restoration

Home and Building

The Kowhai guys have been restoring and recoating roofs in most regions of NZ since the 1980’s. We have a proven and exclusive Kowhai coating system. Experience in roofing or coating systems required. Limited number of areas available now for suitable candidates.

Landmark Homes

Home and Building

Landmark Homes is recognised as an industry leader in top quality, new home design and construction. We are searching for highly driven and motivated people (preferably with building industry knowledge) to join our growing franchise network throughout New Zealand.

Laser Plumbing & Electrical

Home and Building

Our multi-award winning Laser Electrical and Plumbing groups have experienced phenomenal growth over the last 10 years. Laser Group's market leadership position has been earned through innovation, planning, use of quality systems and attention to providing the highest levels of customer service.

Navigation Homes

Home and Building

Navigation Homes are offering an opportunity to own and drive a profitable house-building franchise. Proven management systems, support, and the best national supply prices. Extensive range of designs to offer customers. Get off the tools and build an asset for yourself.

PERL Plumbing & PERL Electrical

Home and Building

PERL is a professional franchise model for ambitious contractors looking to start their own business or supercharge their current one. PERL provides ongoing superior support and business education, exceptional supplier pricing and discounts, innovative integrated operating systems, and coordinated national sales and marketing. www.perlelectrical.co.nz and www.perlplumbing.co.nz

Prestige Home Groomers

Business & Commercial

Prestige Home Groomers is a New Zealand-owned company. We are a cleaning business with a difference. We predominately clean only new premises cutting out the dirty work. The worst mess you will have to deal with is sawdust shavings and dusty windows.

ProGroup

Home and Building

GroutPro franchisees maintain and restore indoor/outdoor tiled areas. Deck&FencePro franchisees, including GrassPro, GaragePro, and LouvreRoofPro, turn backyards into amazing spaces. Both franchises suit enthusiastic self-starters comfortable with tools or with strong DIY skills. Low entry cost, low fixed monthly fees, training, systems and support second-to-none.

Red LBP

Home and Building

Red LBP is a property inspection franchise offering quick-turnaround, comprehensive reports using an online booking system and report-building software. Minimal computer experience needed, building experience compulsory. Family-friendly, highly supported, a great way to use a builder’s knowledge without early mornings and bung backs.

ShowerFix

Home and BuildingHome Services

Manage your own bathroom maintenance business specialising in fixing leaky showers. Tried and tested model. Initial training and ongoing support provided. Good margins and low overheads. Would suit plumbers, builders, or a skilled handyman. Locations available throughout New Zealand.

Swimart Pool & Spa Services

Retail

Australasia's most experienced chain of pool & spa specialists. Swimart commenced business in Sydney in the early 80s and since that time has grown through the provision of expert friendly advice and superior customer service to be the market leader in the pool and spa service sector.

The Installation Company (TIC)

Business & CommercialHome and Building

The Installation Company (TIC) is seeking hands-on operators to run their own signage installation and maintenance business. Work with local businesses and sign companies delivering trusted service. Ideal for those with trade skills, reliability and a can-do attitude. Full training and ongoing support provided.

The Leather Doctor

Home Services

The Leather Doctor is New Zealand’s largest mobile leather and vinyl cleaning, repair and restoration network. Leather Doctors are provided extensive training and can undertake an array of commercial and private work. No previous experience required.

Think Water

RetailBusiness & Commercial

Think Water is Australasia’s leading network of independently owned irrigation water services solutions with over 60 stores. We specialise in the design and implementation of the most water-efficient irrigation and water management programmes for clients.

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